Full-Day Road to Hana Guided Tour From Maui
Ride the Road to Hana with a guide, lunch, and black sand beach time
Duration
Approx. 9 -10 Hours
Includes
Hotel pickup, lunch, guide
Highlights
Explore the Road to Hana in a Mercedes Sprinter van while your local guide handles the curves and one-lane bridges. Stop for waterfalls, coastal views, and Wai’anapanapa Black Sand Beach, with lunch included.
- Relax as your driver navigates 617 curves and 56 one-lane bridges
- Swim or sightsee at Wai’anapanapa Black Sand Beach with admission included
- Walk a trail to Pua'aka Waterfall and swim in a waterfall-fed pool
- Spot green sea turtles from shore at Ho'okipa Beach Park
- Visit Ka'anae Peninsula for a photo stop and Aunt Sandy's banana bread
- Take a restroom break at Jaws Country Store
What's Included
- Local tour guide and driver
- Round-trip pickup and drop-off at your property
- Lunch at the Hāna Ranch Restaurant
- Ice-cold water and juice
- State park entry
- Turtle sightseeing
Things to know
Gratuity is not included; a 20–25% tip is typically suggested. Not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for people with back or heart problems. If your child needs a car seat, you must provide it (only a booster seat is available).
Cancellation Policy
Full refund or reschedule if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseeable reasons. Cancel at least 24 hours before the date and time for a refund or reschedule. Other cancellations are final and non-refundable.
Product ID: 6C2328
FAQs
It's a full-day guided journey along the Hāna Highway with waterfalls, rainforests, black sand beaches, scenic overlooks, and cultural stops.
Most tours run about 9–10 hours, depending on conditions and group pace.
Pickup is available in Kahului, Kihei, Wailea, and Lahaina/Kaanapali, depending on route and day.
More about Ho'okipa Beach Park
Ho'okipa Beach Park is one of the first unforgettable stops on the Road to Hana, a windswept stretch of Maui's north shore where the Pacific crashes against volcanic rock and giant sea turtles haul themselves onto the golden sand to rest. Known worldwide as a windsurfing and big-wave surfing mecca, Ho'okipa Beach Park sets the tone for the journey ahead, blending raw natural beauty with the laid-back rhythm of island life. From the bluff overlook, you get a sweeping view of surfers carving across turquoise swells and honu, the Hawaiian green sea turtles, basking just below. It is the kind of place that makes you understand, in a single breath of salt air, why Maui has captured travelers' imaginations for generations.
On the full-day guided Road to Hana tour, Ho'okipa Beach Park is an early highlight that eases you into the wilder landscapes to come. Your guide shares the stories behind this iconic shoreline, from its deep roots in Hawaiian surf culture to the conservation efforts protecting the turtles that call it home. You will hear the rumble of the surf, feel the trade winds coming off the water, and have time to take photos from the scenic lookout before continuing along the lush, winding highway toward waterfalls, bamboo forests, and black sand beaches. The contrast between Ho'okipa's open coastal drama and the dense rainforest valleys further down the road makes the stop feel like a perfect prologue to the day.
This stop is ideal for nature lovers, photographers, families, and anyone curious about Hawaii's marine life and surf heritage. Travelers who want to experience the Road to Hana without the stress of driving its hairpin turns will especially appreciate pausing at Ho'okipa Beach Park with a knowledgeable local guide who knows exactly where to look for turtles and how to frame the perfect shot. If you are dreaming of a Maui day that mixes culture, wildlife, and jaw-dropping coastline, Ho'okipa Beach Park is where that dream begins.
Related locations
Black Sand Beach
Admission includedAt Black Sand Beach in Hana, the shoreline looks unlike almost anywhere else in Hawaii. Volcanic activity has ground lava into fine, dark grains that absorb the sun and contrast sharply against the turquoise surf rolling in from the Pacific. Black Sand Beach rewards those who make the winding drive to Hana with raw, unhurried beauty. Coconut palms lean over the dark shore, and the surrounding cliffs frame every wave in deep green and black.
