Plan a private custom hike to bamboo, waterfalls, or lava flows in Maui
4-5 hour
Up to 7 people
Towels, ponchos, water bottles
Choose a custom 4–5 hour private hike and explore the north shore of Haleakala, West Maui, or south Haleakala. This tour can be tailored for guests who can hike a couple miles or less.
You should be able to hike a couple miles or less and have good balance. A $250 deposit (plus Hawaii State tax) is required to secure your tour date.
$250 deposit (plus HI State tax) required. Full payment charged within 7 days of tour. If cancelled for weather-related reasons due to a State Road Advisory, you may be accommodated another day or get a full refund if not accommodated. Guest cancellations within 72 hours: refund balance minus $250 (plus tax) deposit.
Product ID: VJ4B8D
Your guide will reach out a few days before your tour to touch base and determine the meeting time.
If you selected hotel pick-up and drop-off, your guide will reach out and schedule your pickup time.
If you arrive by cruise ship, meet in the Long's/Whole Foods parking lot directly across the street from the port. Your guide will wait on the opposite side of the crosswalk.
If you are staying on the island, please meet us at the Target in Kahului.
If you're dreading the winding Road to Hana but don't want to miss its magic, these private tours offer the perfect solution. Guides like Caitlin, Eo, and Donovan consistently earn praise for making guests feel like they're exploring with a knowledgeable local friend rather than a scripted tour guide. They navigate the challenging roads safely while sharing deep insights about Hawaiian culture, plants, wildlife, and local history that transform the journey into something genuinely educational and meaningful. The personalized approach really shines through in these reviews. Families note how guides kept teenagers and young kids engaged for hours, while couples appreciate having complete control over which stops to visit and how long to linger. You'll hit the highlights like waterfalls, black sand beaches, and lava tubes, plus discover hidden spots you'd never find on your own. The real value comes from relaxing in a clean, comfortable vehicle while someone else handles the stress of those narrow, twisting roads, leaving you free to actually enjoy Maui's stunning scenery and create those vacation memories worth keeping.
We are so glad we hired Awapuhi Adventures for our all day trip to Hana. It was the highlight of our entire trip! Eo customized what we wanted to see and do and we enjoyed the whole trip. It’s a long day and after all the hairpin turns, we are very thankful that someone who has driven it so many times took us on this journey. Eo is a wealth of information for all things Maui, including history, culture, & flora/fauna. I was so interested in his stories about the prior King, I have a book about it ordered. Thanks for a great day!
Kim W
September 2, 2026
We are so glad we hired Awapuhi Adventures for our all day trip to Hana. It was the highlight of our entire trip! Eo customized what we wanted to see and do and we enjoyed the whole trip. It’s a long day and after all the hairpin turns, we are very thankful that someone who has driven it so many times took us on this journey. Eo is a wealth of information for all things Maui, including history, culture, & flora/fauna. I was so interested in his stories about the prior King, I have a book about it ordered. Thanks for a great day!
Kim W
September 2, 2026
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