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My family and I had the best time on the Road to Hana Tour with our guide John! This tour took us to all the key stops along the way and was full of fun. Our guide John was knowledgeable, kind, and very attentive. John made sure to take many pictures of us throughout the day and helped capture so many memories. The vehicle was safe and clean. Snacks and beverages were provided to get us through the trip. 10/10 would recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Maui! Especially with John! Mahalo! Maui no ka oi and this tour was no ka oi (the best)!!!

We see what you did there! ExperienceHawaii No Ka Oi! It doesn't really have the same effect as Maui No Ka Oi...... Maui really is the best, thanks for the kind words, Michael Williams Lead Guide and Owner Experiencehawaii.com

This was an amazing trip! Our tour guide, Melissa, was excellent! She tailored our trip to things we were interested in and took us to off-the-beaten-path locations. I have two kids (17 and 20) and both had a great time. This trip takes all day and you get to see some of the most beautiful parts of the world! My whole family highly recommends!

Teenagers are a high bar to entertain so thanks for the praise. Maui (and Hawaii ) is such a great place to experience as a family, we love to be a part of that. Michael Williams Lead Guide and Owner Experiencehawaii.com

We had an excellent day on the road to Hana. Luke our guide was informative and knew all the best beaches, waterfalls and food stops along the way. Have several stops made it easy to enjoy all the beauty. We highly recommend this tour!

Thanks so much and we will pass along to Luke!

Spencer was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He tailored the trip specifically for us and even took us to several lesser known attractions so we didn’t have to compete with the crowds. Our group was large with ages 7-75 and we all had a great time. I would highly recommend this tour!

Thanks so much for the kind comments! Curating a private day for a group such as yours with such a wide range of ages is right up our alley! Mahalo, Michael Williams Owner and Lead Guide ExperienceHawaii.com

Thank you again, Jonah! You were more than a guide; you were an inspiration and spiritual leader. We learned just as much about the Hawaiian energy as we did the landscape and culture. My family and I will work on that spirit and carry it home with us. You are a wonderful person, and we are better for having met you. Many Mahalos! Teri and Family

"...we are better for having met you." No higher praise for an individual in our way of thinking..... Much Mahalo and please do bring the Maui spirit home and spread it around! Michael Williams Lead Guide and Owner Experiencehawaii.com

We had a great day and saw many amazing sights. The entire family enjoyed it. Our guide Kasey was very knowledgeable and also great fun to be with. We gained many insights about Maui thanks to him. We would definitely recommend the tour, we arrived back at the hotel tired but very happy with our day out. A must!

"Tired but very happy"? Sounds perfect! Mahalo Michael Williams Owner and Lead Guide ExperienceHawaii.com

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Seeing the Road to Hana is a top experience on Maui and deservedly so. 600+ curves and 46 one-lane bridges take you through the beautiful lush landscape of East Maui. Expect waterfalls, a jagged coastline, and a completely different vibe than on the other parts of the island. It is truly beautiful.

While you can drive the road yourself, the tour is done best with the help of a tour guide. Not only does this help with overcrowding issues on the road , but you’ll also not run the risk of trying to find parking or missing the best stops.

A knowledgeable guide can enhance your experience by providing you with great and entertaining education. So there’s no stress on the driver — you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy the stunning scenery on your road trip. There are a lot of tours to choose from, but we’ve rounded up what we consider to be the best.

Quick links to book the best Road to Hana tours: – Get 10% off with Valley Isle Excursions using code HVG10 and booking here! – Go local with Hana and Beyond on their unique backside tour. – Take a private tour with Awapuhi Adventures – We’d opt for a private halfway to Hana tour with young kids – Go luxury and customizable with Maui Seasons . – Get more in a Road to Hana + Haleakala sunset combo tour with Experience Maui .

The Best Road to Hana Tours

While there are plenty of tours to choose from, we think these provide the best overall tour experience: 

Valley Isle Excursions: Best Group Tours

We love Valley Isle Excursions. After living on Maui and seeing plenty of tour groups on the Road to Hana, we wholeheartedly recommend Valley Isle Excursions for a group tour. A group tour isn’t for everyone, but if you don’t mind being in a van with fellow visitors, this is a great tour. 

On this small group tour, up to 12 people are in the van but this isn’t an uncomfortable van ride. All seats are 23” captain chairs with USB ports. The chairs are elevated and have 40” windows, which help you get a good view along the way. Meals and reservations to Waianapanapa State Park (home of the famous black sand beach) are included. The tour runs 11-12 hours and they allow travelers of all ages to join.

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Hana & Beyond: Best Local Tour

While all great Hawaii tour companies are proud to employ local tour guides (it makes such a difference), Hana & Beyond stands out. They are a Native Hawaiian family-owned and operated business with tour guides that are from Hana. So you get a truly local view of the stops along the Hana highway as well as great stories, education, and more. 

Hana & Beyond also provides only Road to Hana tours, so they are hyper-focused on creating exceptional experiences for one specific tour. 

Their Road to Hana tour is a full-circle tour, so you get to see sights past Hana. The tour runs roughly 10 hours and you’ll be in a van that holds 9-14 guests.

While they do offer private tours , the tours are not customizable. They provide breakfast and lunch as well as snacks and drinks throughout the day. 

Awapuhi Adventures: Best Private Full and Halfway to Hana Tour

If you’re not interested in a group tour and you’d rather customize your trip experience, Awapuhi Adventures is a great choice. They specialize in private tours and you can choose your activity level.

They offer a full Road to Hana tour where you can customize your stops, including being dropped off to enjoy the Pipiwai Trail hike. A full day Road to Hana tour is around 12 hours. If that’s too much for your trip, they also offer halfway to Hana tours which won’t take you all the way to Hana, but you’ll get to experience the beauty of the tropical windward side of the island during the 7-8 hour tour.

It’s also a great option if you’re traveling with kids who you don’t think can do an entire Road to Hana day.

Base pricing is for two people in the vehicle and you can add on passengers for an additional fee. If you have little ones, kids 2 and under are free.

Experience Maui Tours: Best Combo Tour

If you’re prepared for a long day where you get to see both the Road to Hana and Haleakala, this is the tour for you. Experience Maui offers a private group tour that combines a Road to Hana and Haleakala sunset. The tour follows the full loop past Hana town around Haleakala, so you get to drive on the backside. 

Each car can hold up to seven passengers (for larger groups, additional cars can be used) and the stops along the Road to Hana are completely customizable. Meals are included and they usually stop for lunch as well as have a light charcuterie board dinner on Haleakala prior to sunset. 

The tour runs from approximately 9 am to 8 or 9 pm.

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Best Road to Hana Tours For:

If you’re looking for a specific tour to meet your traveling needs, these tours have you covered. 

Best Road to Hana tour for the solo traveler

If you’re a party of 1 heading out on a Road to Hana trip, one of the group tours is going to be the best option for you. Both Valley Isle Excursions and Hana and Beyond offer Road to Hana tours that you can book just for one person. This won’t be a private tour, but you’ll meet some friends on your tour and have a great time. I would much rather do a group tour than drive the road alone! 

Best Road to Hana tour for a luxury private experience

If you are looking to ride around in style on a luxury private Road to Hana tour, Maui Seasons is the one to book. For parties up to six people, take their Cadillac SUV on a 10-12 hour tour which can be customized to fit what you want to see. They include breakfast and lunch, pick you up from your hotel/vacation rental, and take care of all of the details. It’s a comfortable way to enjoy this adventure. 

They also offer a halfway to Hana tour that is 6-8 hours which will take you as far as the Ke’anae Peninsula, where you can get out and buy some delicious banana bread from Aunty Sandy. 

Road to Hana Tour FAQs:

Should i drive the road to hana or take a tour.

The Road to Hana is at the top of most visitors’ bucket lists. And it is truly an incredible experience. You spend the day traversing to East Maui, heading past lush rainforests, and waterfalls, and stopping for views of the dramatic coastline. 

While you can drive the Road to Hana yourself, we recommend considering a tour. The tours help you learn and see more on the road, make things like finding parking and visiting legal spots much easier, and help ease congestion on the road. For example, tour operators usually won’t stop at Waikani Falls or Hanawai Falls because safe and legal parking is hard to come by there. Going with a knowledgeable guide helps you stay on public property and visit sites safely. 

Visit our full Road to Hana Guide to read more about driving yourself or taking a tour.

What can you expect on a Road to Hana tour?

On a Road to Hana tour, you can expect a long but really enjoyable day. While there are different tours and companies to choose from, they all offer the same key components: 

• Transportation (pickup and drop off at your hotel)
• A guide (knowledgeable and entertaining, hopefully!)
• An itinerary of legal stops
• Water and drinks (usually)

At a bare minimum, a Road to Hana tour should alleviate the headaches of driving, planning your route, and finding parking at different locations. Some tours go above and beyond that with smaller vehicles and group sizes, a fantastic guide (which makes all the difference), and meals, like a picnic or buffet lunch. 

What should you bring on a Road to Hana tour?

Your tour guide will give you a list of what to bring with you on the tour, but this list will help you get started: 

• Light jacket
• Shoes for hiking ( we love Tevas )
• Bathing suit
• Water and snacks (your guide will probably provide these but you will want to have your own if you have any dietary restrictions)
• Change of clothes
• Cash for food stalls along the way

What to consider before booking a Road to Hana tour?

The biggest factor to consider when choosing a Road to Hana tour is balancing the needs and wants of your group with your budget. 

Do you have young children? A group tour probably won’t be as relaxing for you as a private half-day tour. Do you want to be able to choose your stops? A private tour is the way to go. Do you just want to get out on the road with a great guide and have a nice experience? Finding a small group with around 10 people or fewer will probably offer you a good experience at a lower cost. 

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My family and I did the road to Hana full tour with Roger as our tour guide. We LOVED the tour and were beyond impressed with Roger’s knowledge, humor, and overall thoughtfulness. He truly cares about the island and shares the beauty of it with the tour guests.

Had a lovely day on the road to Hana with mine host Scottie Joe. He was great fun and you can tell he really enjoys his work. Explained the whole concept of Aloha and island culture for us visitors. Brekky and lunch included. Perfect scenery and multiple stops. Recommend for a good day out.

My boyfriend and I did the road to Hana tour and it was excellent. We really enjoyed the knowledgeable driver, Scotty Joe. He let us stop at the beach in Hana and it was the perfect place for lunch. We stopped at a lot of great places along the way. My only recommendation for improvement for this tour is make the breakfast a little more ample. But the breakfast spot was great.

My husband and I got married in Hawaii, we took this tour, we loved, it was amazing. Scottie Joe the tour guide was entertaining and very nice, we had a good time. Highly recommend this tour company, they picked us up in the hotel, took us for breakfast and they brought lunch and snacks for us.

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The Best Land Tour on Maui!

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Maui’s finest Road to Hana adventure begins in the small surf town of Paia, which is located about 6 miles east of the airport along the famous Hana Highway.

Upon meeting your friendly guide for the day, there are great coffee/breakfast options along the way as you cruise by Mama’s fish house, Maui’s premier surf spot Ho’okipa, and head out of town towards the jungle.

At any time along this excursion, you can simply ask the guide to stop so you can soak up the view, snap that perfect photograph, or hop up in that tree and throw down some guavas and papayas because mama’s hungry!

There is no shortage of farm stands that also offer exotic fruits and fresh cocos along the way.

Allow your expert guide to navigate the 46 single lane bridges (all over 100 years old!) as you drive past the 56+ mountain streams crossing under the road, many creating beautiful waterfalls with swimming options!

As the town of Hana approaches, opportunities for cliff jumping, black and red sand beaches, lava tubes, beachside BBQ and adventures abound.

At the end of the tour, you have the opportunity to be up close and personal with Hawaiian green sea turtles that love to relax on the beach. It is not uncommon to find more than 50 of these majestic creatures enjoying some downtime on one of Maui’s most scenic beaches.

This tour is so unique and so packed with fun and different things to do that we could literally take you two days in a row and never do the same thing twice. We assure you that this is the tour you are looking for, no matter what level of adventure you’re interested in!

Hana Full Day Tour Highlights

• Black and red sand beaches
• The town of Hana
• Breathtaking vistas
• Rainbow eucalyptus trees
• Lots of fun facts about all things Hawaii
• Safe and knowledgable guide
• Body surfing
• Sea turtles
• Cliff jumping (optional)
• Shopping (optional)

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The full-day tour lasts roughly 8 hours (+/- 2 hours) depending on the guests and how much time you wish to spend on the tour.

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Road to Hana Full Day Tour last roughly 9 hours (+/- 1 hour) depending on the guests and how much time they wish to spend on the tour.

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Experience the rainforests and jungles of Maui in just a few hours! This customizable tour is for those who want the same personalized and private tour experience but wish to trim down the time.