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Maui, road to Hana

Monica and friends, wonderful day on the road to hana, available daily, pick-up not available, what to expect.

• Take a day cruising and exploring Maui’s most famous 42 miles of road, the Hana Highway.
• Hike to and explore hidden waterfalls, visit black sand beaches, lookout points and a lava tube.
• Approximately 10-12 hours round trip with 142 narration points
• Experience a sunrise like no other at the summit of Haleakala!
• Visit a lavender or dairy farm or hike one of the many trails winding through upcountry Maui.
• Approximately 4-6 hours round trip with 68 narration points
• Discover Maui’s hidden gems on a drive around the West Maui Mountains.
• Explore endless beaches and secluded look out points, visit historic Lahaina Town or hike some of the incredible trails the West Maui is hiding.
• Approximately 6-8 hours round trip with 79 narration points
• Watch the sunset from the summit of Haleakala, the house of the sun.
• Enjoy hiking trails and visit local farms before arriving at the summit for the sunset and stargazing.
• Instead of returning the same way you came, like the Classic Road to Hana Tour, you loop all the way around the rarely explored backside of Hana.
• Approximately 10-12 hours round trip with 135 narration points
• Beat the Hana Tour traffic by going the opposite direction, starting in Kula Town and exploring the backside of Hana first.
• You will beat the crowds to the most popular spots like Oheo Pools and Hana Town, this is the biggest advantage of doing the tour route in reverse
• Approximately 10-12 hours round trip with 127 narration points

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• You will be charged for an additional audio tour if you download the tour through the Shaka Guide app without using the provided confirmation/purchase code.
• You must download the Maui Shaka Guide to utilize the audio tours for the island of Maui. The Big Island or Oahu Shaka Guides will not work on Maui.

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• The Shaka Guide app can be downloaded at anytime from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
• You will receive Purchase Code once your booking has been confirmed, and this code will allow you to download your audio tour.
• Access to each audio tour is permanent on the app once the Purchase Code is redeemed.
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• While you are downloading the tour, make sure you leave the app open. Closing the app or switching over to another app may stop the download or cause an error.

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• You can book a maximum of 1.

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What a wonderful way to visit Hana without any obligations but assisted in a way as if we had our personal guide with us in the car. The humour and comments during the audio guide was a big plus and as for the view duri ... ng our visit, just outstanding! For the price, it's a must and the perfect way to visit any place by car! Thank you!

Truly a wonderful day on the Road to Hana, thanks to the Shaka Guide App! The app had almost a full 12 hr itinerary set out for my partner and I. We enjoyed every minute of it! There is no way we would have seen all that ... we did without using the Maui self guided tour by Shaka Guide. Thank you again for a great experience!

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Turn your phone into your personal tour guide! Listen to Hawaii’s history and legends as you explore with the Shaka Guide app. On a Shaka Guide tour, you’ll visit must-see spots – you won’t miss a thing! The tour’s audio narration plays automatically as you drive or walk, providing stories, travel tips, and turn-by-turn directions. These budget-friendly audio tours are fun for all ages and allow you to explore at your own pace. See for yourself why Shaka Guide has over 1 million downloads and counting!

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Shaka Guide versus GyPSy Guide: Your Virtual Hawaiian Travel Experience

Shaka Guide vrs Gypsy Guide

As the rest of the world navigates its way around the disruptions of the pandemic, tour companies too have begun adapting to social distancing in one major way: through virtual tours.

Of course, guided tours via apps are not a new thing in the travel industry. These platforms have long encouraged travelers to explore places and cultures at their own pace — and it can do the same for you in your next trip to Hawaii too.

Just think about it: from volcanic mountains to rainforests to pristine beaches, the island of the gods is yours to explore. With a virtual tour guide, you can go wherever you want, and stay at each stop for however long you want.

But first — How does an app tour work anyway?

All you have to do is to download the app on your phone, and drive. These apps trace your location based on your GPS so it can feed you relevant and timely details as you go. So, wherever you may be, you’ll get tidbits of history and fun facts about your current location.

Most of these apps work offline too so you don’t have to worry about cell connectivity and finding a signal. You can simply drive wherever your fancy takes you, all while learning about Hawaii and your specific location from your app.

Now that you know how it works, let's explore your options. There are a handful of travel apps that you can download for your trip, but two stand out from the rest: GyPSy Guide and Shaka Guide.

 Let’s take a look at what each of these apps have to offer.  

Shaka Guide : Overview and Benefits

It’s entertaining, educational, and much like the culture that it’s representing, very easygoing.

  What sets it apart from GyPSy Guide is that it is designed to follow a narrative for your whole trip. So for you to fully enjoy the whole story, you will have to start and end from designated points.

  Why you should choose Shaka Guide:

A great fit for those who prefer structure, the tours at Shaka Guide are done in a specific way.

The narrative is entertaining and educational, with a hint of playfulness and humor.

It has a tour highlights feature. Here, you will be given recommendations of where to eat, where to go, and what activities to do. These tips are straight from the locals so you can explore Hawaii just as they do.

Shaka Guide Tours Include

Each individual tour costs $19.99 or buy all the tours on an island for $29.99. The best way to check out these tours is to visit this page using your smart phone and click the links above. That will download the app. You can then visit any of the tours and listen to selected points to see what the tours will sound like. We recommend that you scroll down and purchase the island package which includes all tours once you are ready.

GyPSy Guide : Overview and Benefits

In essence, it’s having your own personal tour guide in the car with you. You can just drive, enjoy the scenery, and be entertained and educated as you go.

  Why you should choose GyPSy Guide:

GyPSy Guide is professionally done and built-in with dependable driving directions, entertaining anecdotes, and tips straight from the locals.

It gives you an authentic Hawaiian experience, suggesting side trips and stopovers as you go

You can use it offline

It is flexible so you can start your tour whenever and wherever you want

Each app covers an entire island so you only buy one tour

  Check out their Hawaii Bundle for $39.99

Shaka Guide versus GyPSy Guide

Not only do these apps support social distancing protocols, but they also strive to give you an authentic Hawaiian experience — all without the need of having another person with you in the car. They guide you where to go, share interesting stories, and give relevant tips to help you maximize your vacation.

  So far, we’ve outlined key similarities between these two apps:

They can both be accessed offline, using GPS to guide you through popular locations.

They both allow you to explore Hawaii freely. This means that you won’t have to follow a strict itinerary that usually comes with guided tours.

They’re both entertaining and educational, possibly at varying degrees but the motivation is rooted from the same purpose.

  Of course, there are some differences in the execution of these virtual tours too. Here are some ways that they might differ:

Shaka Guide is more structured and a lot more fun while GyPSy Guide gives you more flexibility on your tours  

With GyPSy Guide, you can start and end at any point of your tour. It is designed to give you utmost flexibility so you can go on any or all of its recommended side trips.

Shaka Guide, on the other hand, gives you a more detailed itinerary. You’ll be asked to follow a narrative and it even estimates when you might want to take lunch and bathroom breaks.

GyPSy Guide gives you side trip options while Shaka Guide provides tour recommendations

With GyPSy Guide, you can veer off the main route and go on side trips. While Shaka Guide does not offer this much flexibility, it does give you tour highlights that include recommendations of where you can eat and scenic spots that you can visit along the tour.

The narration is more professional with GyPSy Guide while Shaka Guide is less formal and fun.

  Final thoughts —

When it comes to choosing between these two options, it all boils down to your personal preference. If you want more freedom and spontaneity on your trip, then GyPSy Guide may be for you. If, however, you prefer to follow a more ordered itinerary that has a bit more Hawaiian Local flair to it, then Shaka Guide is the perfect virtual companion for your trip. At Hawaiian Planner we have tried them both. And we like each one of them for different reasons. The cost is low enough that we would recommend both in many situations. Use Shaka Guide when you want to do the entire tour from start to finish, use GyPSy Guide the rest of the time when you are navigating around the island and don’t have a specific tour destination in mind.

If we were to recommend only one, we would recommend Shaka Guide . It was a better experience overall on the tours that we went on. At other times, when we weren't on specific tours, it was harder to focus on listening to the tour guide. 

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Nakalele Blowhole, Maui

Shaka Guide's West Maui Coastline Tour Itinerary

April 16, 2024

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Please Note: MAUI WILDFIRE UPDATE: West Maui has reopened but Lahaina remains closed. Our West Maui Tour has been updated to reflect this. Please be respectful on your visit and mindful of the devastation caused by the fires. 

Go on a scenic drive around the western coast of Maui.

You’ll visit the historic Iao Valley and some of the island’s famed beaches, check out an awesome blowhole, and go on a scenic coastal hike.

Then, you’ll wind along the high sea cliff roads, finishing the tour in the lush Iao Valley.

Along the way, we’ll tell you stories about Hawaii’s history and culture.

This tour has 79 audio points and 17 stops. You can start from three different points on the island:

• Kahului near the airport and
• Kaanapali and Kapalua in West Maui

No matter where you start, the tour travels in a clockwise loop around the island, ending near where you began.

*This itinerary starts in Kahului near the airport*

Safety Information

This tour travels along winding coastal cliffs without guardrails.

The roads are completely paved and it is safe to drive — locals do it every day — but it is all about what you’re comfortable with.

If you are not a confident driver, afraid of heights, or get motion sickness easily, we recommend you drive about halfway to the Nakalele Blowhole, and then turn around.

We'll provide this turnaround option on the tour and will guide you back with directions and audio narration. 

Begin your day early, around 9:00 a.m. The tour takes between 6-8 hours to complete.

Maui Ocean Center

Approximate time: 1 hour

Start your day at Maui Ocean Center, one of the most popular attractions on the island.

You may be thinking, but I have the real ocean all around me. Trust us, it’s worth it.

You can get up close and personal with tropical fish, sea turtles, stingrays, and even sharks.

This spot was named one of the top 15 aquariums in the nation by TripAdvisor.

While you’re there, you’ll see ocean creatures not found anywhere else in the world.

The best part? You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the relationship between Hawaiian culture and Pacific marine life.

Depending on your schedule, you may wish to visit another day when you can spend more time at the center.

NOTE: There is an entrance fee for Maui Ocean Center.

Olowalu Petroglyphs

Approximate time: 20 minutes

Along an unassuming dirt path, you’ll find giant boulders inscribed with carved images.

These petroglyphs were a form of communication for native Hawaiians.

Instead of developing a writing system, ancient Polynesians used hula, oral accounts of events, and carved images like the petroglyphs you’ll see to tell stories.

The Hawaiian name for these images is “Ki’i Pohaku”, or stone images.

NOTE : This is an important cultural spot for Hawaiians and should be respected and treated as such. Stay behind marked areas.

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Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop & Olowalu General Store

Approximate time: 20-45 minutes

Make a quick stop for some snacks. If you’re looking for some ono mini pies with Hawaiian flavors like coconut cream or macadamia nut with pineapple, check out Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop.

This spot also has sandwiches, salads, and burgers as well.

Next to Leoda’s is the Olowalu general store which has

• shaved ice, and
• local-style plate lunches made to go

Wo Hing Museum

Approximate time: 30 minutes

This museum was built in 1912 by the many Chinese immigrants to the state.

Today, it’s a fully restored museum, the museum and gift shop are located on the first floor and you’ll find an altar and temple on the second.

It’s a cool spot if you like history.

NOTE: There is an entrance fee per person.

Kaanapali Beach

Kaanapali Beach is touted as one of Maui’s best beaches and is an ideal spot for swimming and snorkeling.

Kaanapali’s shores stretch 3 miles and feature a resort, a shopping center, lots of restaurants, and a scenic boardwalk.

Visitors and locals like to jump off the rock and the end of the beach called Black Rock Beach.

Be sure to check the ocean tide depth before jumping.

Dragon Tooth Trail at Kapalua

Located near the Kapalua resort area, this half-mile hike follows the rocky shoreline and offers beautiful views of the bay.

It is named Dragon’s Tooth Trail after the jagged rocks near the shoreline that, from a distance, look like the teeth of a dragon.

Near the end of the trail, there is also a prayer labyrinth that you can walk through.

DT Fleming Beach

Maui is known for its beaches and we’ll visit three in this area.

The first is DT Fleming, a place that’s popular with locals and visitors alike.

The beach has restrooms, picnic tables, and showers with a lifeguard on duty during daylight hours.

Behind the beach here is the Honokahua burial site as well as the Dragon Tooth Trail.

Slaughterhouse Beach

This beach was named after the Old Honolua Ranch Slaughterhouse that used to be on the cliff next to the beach.

The slaughterhouse is long gone now, but the name stuck and it is still called that today.

If you can’t find any parking, go ahead and continue down the road to our next stop, Honolua Bay.

Honolua Bay View & Hike

During the summer months, divers and snorkelers enjoy this marine-life conservation district where tropical fish and turtles flock to the warm waters.

There are two parking areas for this beach and each requires a short hike before you can access the bay.

We recommend driving down to the second parking area, which is larger.

You’ll see porta-potties in the lot; don’t let that discourage you.

The walk to the water takes you through a beautiful jungle trail.

The waves can get rough in the winter so we recommend only snorkeling and swimming in the summer months.

IMPORTANT: These porta-potties are the last restroom stop for about two hours.

Nakalele Blowhole

Approximate time: 40 minutes

The Nakalele Blowhole can shoot water as high as 50 feet into the air. Here, you can take a mini hike down towards the blowhole.

Be careful though, you don’t want to get too close.

When you’re there you might feel the ground shake beneath your feet as the waves crash towards the blowhole, dramatically shooting water into the sky. 

DRIVING NOTICE: After you’ve visited Nakalele Blowhole, the road begins to wind along coastal cliffs without guardrails. At some points the road is one lane and there are no pullover spots sometimes along cliffs. This means you or the other driver will have to reverse to find a pullover spot.

If you’re not a confident driver, scared of heights, or get motion sickness easily, we recommend you turn around at this point. In addition, there are no bathrooms until you reach the Old Bailey House Museum which is at least an hour and a half away, without stops.

We provide this turnaround option on the tour and will guide you back with audio narration and directions.

The Ohai Trail is a 30-minute loop walk where you can see an endangered native plant called the Ohai plant, giving the trail its name.

Besides this endangered plant, the trail also has some nice ocean views and interesting rock formations.

Olivine Pool & Bellstone Rock

The Olivine Pools are large tidepools right by the ocean’s edge.

The name comes from the pool’s greenish turquoise tint that results from the deposits of the mineral olivine here, commonly found near volcanic eruptions.

You can swim and snorkel in the pools during certain times of the year.

However, during Oct - April when the waves are rough, we highly recommend you skip swimming in the pools.

As the waves rise it becomes easier to get swept out to sea (something that has sadly happened before).

Please use proper judgment in a spot like this. Located near the parking lot for Olivine Pools is the giant ‘Bellstone Rock’ which supposedly makes a noise like a bell when struck in the right place.

Kahakuloa Town Food Stops

At this point, you might be ready for a snack. There are a couple of food options here in the little town of Kahakuloa.

If you’re craving a smoothie, oftentimes the Bruddah Chic food stand is open.

It’s a great local spot with a killer view of Kahakuloa Head, the town, and the bay.

A little further down the road, you can also check out Julia’s, with her legendary banana bread.

You also don’t want to pass up Lorraine’s Shave Ice either!

This is a nice place for a refreshing pitstop and a snack.

This is a quick grab-and-go spot, you won’t find any sit-down spots or restrooms.

Windy Road through Green Meadows

From here just relax and drive carefully as we tell you some stories about the area while you meander down country roads through beautiful green pasture land with occasional cliff views.

Enjoy the drive and take it slow.

Old Bailey House Museum

The Bailey House was built on the site where Kahekili, the last ruling chief of Maui, had his royal compound.

In 1833 one of the first western-style houses in Wailuku was built here with koa wood and lava rock.

The museum houses over 100 landscape oil paintings that Edward Bailey became known for.

There are also ancient Hawaiian tools and weapons, and a carved statue of the demi-god Kamapua’a that was recovered from an upcountry cave where it was hidden for well over a century.

There is even a replica of the Hokule’a, the Polynesian-style sailing canoe that made a voyage around the world, navigating by the stars.

The gift shop is full of handcrafted artisan items, and books on Hawaii’s history. It’s a great place to pick up unique gifts or souvenirs.

NOTE: There is an entrance fee to enter the museum and it closes at 4:00 p.m.

Approximate time: 1+ hour

Iao Valley State Park is a lush valley in the central highlands of Western Maui.

The valley lies 750 miles above sea level and stretches for 10 miles, making it nearly 4,000 acres.

Clouds rising from the valley shroud the top of the iconic 2250-foot rock pinnacle known as the Iao Needle.

Iao Valley is a great place for a dip in the stream, a stroll through its botanical gardens, or even a picnic with its lush green valley backdrop.

PLEASE NOTE: Advance Reservations are now required to visit Iao Valley. There is a $5 entrance fee per visitor in addition to a $10 parking fee per car. You can make reservations here . 

Maui Plantation

The Maui plantation was once a bustling sugar cane plantation, but now, the property has 500 acres of diversified agricultural land and offers:

• an educational tram
• a self-guided walking tour
• a coffee roaster and cafe
• retail shopping, and
• the farm-driven millhouse restaurant and bar

Admission to the gardens is free but there are paid activities like a tram tour and a zip line.

Drive back to your Hotel

After you’ve visited the Maui Plantation, you’ll make your way back towards the resort areas in West Maui or you can turn around and head towards the airport in Kahului.

PLEASE NOTE , that we do not guide you to the resorts or back to the airport. You’ll have to enter your final location into your phone’s GPS.

When you’re in Hawaii, we ask that you act respectfully toward the locals, land, and wildlife. 

Please pick up your trash; never touch any marine life, plants, or other animals; and avoid unsafe spots.

Hawaii’s natural resources are precious, it’s up to all of us to help preserve these resources.

Ready to take the tour? Check out Shaka Guide's West Maui Coastline Tour!

We hope that we’ve given you all the information you need to make the most of your day. Your vacation is extremely important to us so if you have any questions feel free to reach out at [email protected] .

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