Maui Loop Road to Hana Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Paia town is home to several restaurants, art galleries, surf shops, and other tourist-oriented businesses. We recommend filling up your gas here prior to tackling the Road To Hana.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Ho'okipa Beach Park

  Ho'okipa Beach is a world-renowned windsurfing destination. It's a beautiful white sand beach and is perfect for watching sunsets at.=

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Peʻahi is a place on the north shore of the island of Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It has lent its name to a big wave surfing break, also known as Jaws.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Twin Falls Maui

  Twin Falls is the first easily accessible string of waterfalls and pools on the Road to Hana. It's the best way to kick off your Road to Hana adventure in style!

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Waikamoi Ridge Trail

  Waikamoi Ridge Trail is an often unnoticed attraction along the Road to Hana. It's located just past mile marker 9 between Twin Falls and the Garden of Eden Arboretum before Ke’anae.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Garden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Garden

  Lush botanical gardens set on 26 acres, with trails, picnic spots, waterfalls & coastal views.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Kaumahina State Wayside Park

  Kaumahina State Wayside is a scenic area rest area where you can picnic where you can see the Maui coastline.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  Honomanu Bay is a picturesque bay located between mile markers 13 and 14 along the Hana highway.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  Pullover to view sheer cliffs and crashing surf at Nua’ailua Bay.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Ke'anae Arboretum

  Perhaps you’ve heard of the rainbow eucalyptus trees on the Road to Hana. If you’re looking to see these colorful trees up close, here’s the spot! And even better, the Ke’anae Arboretum is free and open to the public.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11

  The Ke'anae Peninsula is a short detour off of Hana Highway, but it’s well worth the time for its stunning views of the ocean ripping through jagged lava rock. There are public restrooms at Ke'anae Park by the softball field.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12

  As you’re leaving the Ke'anae Peninsula, you’ll spot Aunty Sandy’s Banana Bread on the left side of the road. Aunty Sandy’s serves up warm loaves of banana bread that are made fresh daily. We highly recommend you stop for a bite.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13

  Now, pull over at an amazing overlook of the Ke’anae Peninsula that we drove down. You will see a large shoulder on the left that you can pull in for a great bird' s-eye view of the peninsula. Notice the many taro patches that dot the landscape.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14
  Halfway to Hana

  This snack shop also has fresh banana bread, shave ice, lunch items like burgers and sandwiches, and small bites like fruits and chips.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15
  Wailua Valley State Wayside Park

  Wailua Valley State Wayside offers an excellent view of little Wailua Town and a famous church called the “Coral Miracle Church.” From the overlook, you can also see the Haleakala Volcano behind you.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Waikani Falls (Pass by)

  Waikani Falls is actually a series of three waterfalls, also known by its nickname -- the Three Bears Falls. Don’t worry, there are no bears in Hawaii. The falls likely got this nickname because the three falls have varying heights: short, medium, and tall, just like the family of bears in the children’s story Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

  Admission ticket free
• Hana Lava Tube (Pass by)

  This cave was formed when hot lava from an eruption cooled and hardened on the exterior, while it continued flowing in the inner core. After the lava drained out, the hardened exterior shell remained, forming a cave.

  Admission ticket free
• 16

  Makapipi Falls is one of the most interesting falls on the tour. Not only does the highway cross over the cascades, but the water flows from a lava streambed into a beautiful pool below.

  1 minute • Admission ticket free
• 17
  Kahanu Garden & Preserve

  Kahanu Garden is a National Tropical Botanical Garden outside of Hana featuring native plants of value to Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. You’ll learn about the connection between the ancient Hawaiians and the land.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 18
  Wai'anapanapa State Park

  Visit one of Maui’s only black-sand beaches. Created when hot lava shattered in contact with the ocean, this beach is unlike any others on the Road to Hana. Optional stop: Visit Waiʻānapanapa State Park and its famous black sand beach. Advance parking and entry reservations are required for non-Hawaiʻi residents and are purchased separately from the state park. Same-day reservations are not available.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 19
  Hana

  We recommend you grab a bite to eat here in Hana. There are loads of options to choose from. Just note that many restaurants close at 5 p.m.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 20
  Hasegawa's General Store

  This general store has been owned and operated by the same family since 1910. It has everything from snacks to souvenirs. It’s a great place to stop to pick up food and drinks for the road.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 21
  Koki Beach

  Hawaiians have a name for this spot – it’s called Ka Iwi o Pele, which means "the bones of Pele." The hill is a cinder cone that erupted lava just before Mount Haleakala went dormant.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 22
  Hamoa Beach

  This is a perfect family beach because of the protected cove and the large sandy area. If the waves aren’t too strong, there is some pretty decent snorkeling on the far left side of the cove. To access the beach, park next to the road and take the set of stairs down to the sand.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Wailua Falls (Pass by)

  As you continue driving towards Kipahulu (Haleakala National Park), look out for Wailua Falls along the road. It’s a breathtaking, 80-foot waterfall. The best view is from the right of the bridge. Be mindful of other drivers on the road as you keep an eye out.

  Admission ticket free
• 23
  Pipiwai Trail

  Optional hike: Explore the Pīpīwai Trail in Haleakalā National Park’s Kīpahulu District. The approximately 3.5-mile hike passes through rainforest and bamboo forest and typically takes about 2 hours. A separate Haleakalā National Park entrance pass is required. Once you get to Haleakala National Park at Kipahulu, we recommend you check out the Pipiwai Trail. This 3.5-mile rainforest trail offers beautiful views of two waterfalls and a bamboo forest. If you’re short on time or looking for a family-friendly option, you can just hike about 0.5 miles to the first lookout point where you can see Makahiku Falls.

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 24
  Ohe'o Gulch

  Optional stop: Explore the ʻOheʻo Gulch area in Haleakalā National Park’s Kīpahulu District. The pools can be viewed from the Kūloa Point Trail, but swimming and entry into the pools are currently prohibited. A separate park entrance pass is required. This is by far one of the most popular stops on the Road to Hana. 'Ohe'o Gulch, also known as Pools of ‘Ohe’o and Seven Sacred Pools, is a series of cascading waterfalls that lead to pristine rock pools.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 25
  Charles Lindbergh's Grave

  Just past Haleakala in a remote graveyard is the final resting place of Charles Lindbergh, the famous aviator known for being the first to fly nonstop across the Atlantic from New York to Paris.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 26
  Alelele Falls

  Visiting Alelele Falls requires a short hike that crosses a stream, but other than that, it’s pretty accessible. The falls are roughly 50 feet tall, and there’s a pool for you to swim in. If you’re looking to get back before dark, skip this spot and keep driving.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 27

  Get one more beach in before you end your day! After a short walk to the shore, you’ll notice this beach is covered with rocks! Although you won’t feel sand between your toes, stop and listen as the waves crash onto these rocks. You’ll hear a loud rumbling if the conditions are right.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• This is a self-guided driving tour. Transportation and a driver are not included, so you’ll need your own vehicle or rental car.
• The tour follows a clockwise loop beginning in the Kahului area, traveling through Hana and continuing along Maui’s remote back road before ending near Kula.
• Download the Shaka Guide app after booking and use the redemption code provided in your confirmation to access your tour.

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