Road to Hana Foodie Tour
Taste local treats and let a foodie guide handle Hana's winding roads
Duration
10–12 hrs
Includes
Guide, meals, private transport
Highlights
Explore the Road to Hana in a private vehicle while an expert driver handles the winding route. Sample local flavors and take in rainforest and coastal scenery with your party.
- Travel privately in a van or Sprinter with large windows
- Sample local foods from cafés, bakeries, food trucks, and fruit stands
- Learn local legends, flavors, and history from your foodie guide
- Choose small-portion pupus or full-meal menu options
- Enjoy rainforest and coastal views along the route
- Allow for optional extra food purchases beyond your selected menu
Itinerary
8:00 AM Pickup at hotel/condo; depart in private van or Sprinter 9:00 AM North-Shore breakfast stop (muffins/pastries or breakfast burrito) 10:20 AM Enter Hana rainforest; photo stops for rare vegetation 11:00 AM Keanae Peninsula banana-bread tasting 12:30 PM Lunch in Hana at farms or food trucks (pupus or full meals) 1:30 PM Waianapanapa State Park – black-sand beach, cave, blowhole 2:15 PM Coconut-ice-cream stop; other local treats 2:45 PM Waterfall swim & cliff jump (conditions permitting) 3:45 PM Scenic overlooks & sea-turtle spotting on return drive 6:30 PM Drop-off at accommodations
What's Included
- Expert driver and foodie guide
- Private van or Sprinter transportation
- Kona Coffee drinks and Aloha juices
- Pupus or full-meal menu selection
Important details
- Arrive at the property 5 minutes before your confirmed pickup time and allow up to 15 minutes for the guide
- Keep your mobile phone on for tour updates; cell service is unavailable along parts of the route
- Expect more than 600 switchback turns; bring motion-sickness medication if needed
- Swimming depends on weather and safety conditions
- Expect stops and itinerary details to change for weather, safety, or availability; tours operate rain or shine
- Keep evening plans flexible because the return time cannot be guaranteed
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full cash refund when you cancel at least 72 hours before the tour starts. No refunds are issued within 72 hours of the tour start.
FAQs
Pickup windows are West Side 7:30–8:00 am, South Side 8:00–8:30 am, and Central 8:30–9:00 am. Your exact pickup time is confirmed the day before your tour by 7:00 pm.
Plan for a 10–12 hour day with an estimated return of 6:30–7:30 pm. Return timing can vary, so avoid scheduling other activities or dinner reservations that evening.
You purchase meals on your own. You’ll stop at Island Fresh for breakfast, and your guide will offer lunch options (such as food trucks, sit-down restaurants, or a picnic). Most places take credit/debit cards, but some snack stops are cash only, so bring cash for meals and souvenirs.