Road to Hāna Guided Tour to Waiʻānapanapa State Park
Ride the Road to Hāna with local guides from Hāna
Duration
8 to 10 hours
Includes
Guided tour, Park stops, Pickup
Highlights
Explore the legendary Road to Hāna on an 8–10 hour guided day tour led by a Native Hawaiian, family-owned team from Hāna, Maui. Stop at key lookouts, local food spots, and Waiʻānapanapa State Park (Black Sand Beach), with optional swims when conditions allow.
- Stop at a coffee shop (no-host)
- View Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees and pass the Bamboo Forest
- Visit the Halfway to Hāna fruit stand and try Aunty Sandy’s Banana Bread
- Take in Kaumahina State Wayside Park and Wailua Valley Lookout
- Swim and eat lunch at Waiʻānapanapa State Park (Black Sand Beach)
- Look for Hawaiian green sea turtles on the final stop
Things to know
Swimming opportunities are weather permitting. Bring cash for snacks, souvenirs, and gratuity.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price. Cancellations made less than 48 hours due to illness or injuries must provide a local doctors note.
FAQs
Expect a text message and email confirmation the day before your tour with your exact pickup time and location. Approximate pickup times typically range from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM.
Lahaina/Napili: 6:15 AM; Kihei/Wailea: 6:20 AM; Central Kahului/Wailuku: 6:45 AM; Kahului Airport: 7:00 AM; Kahului Harbor: 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
Bring a camera or smartphone with charger/batteries, comfortable footwear, cash for snacks/souvenirs and gratuity, a rain jacket or sweater, bug spray, reef-safe (mineral-based) sunscreen, and a towel. If you plan to swim (weather permitting), bring a swimsuit and water shoes.
Meeting details
296 Alamaha Kahului HI 96732
More about Kaumahina State Wayside Park
Kaumahina State Wayside Park is one of those rest stops along the Road to Hana that catches you completely off guard with its beauty. Perched on a bluff about a third of the way along the legendary coastal drive, this leafy roadside park opens up to a sweeping view of Maui's rugged northeastern shoreline, with Keanae Peninsula stretching dramatically into the Pacific in the distance. On the Road to Hana Guided Day Tour, Kaumahina State Wayside Park serves as a welcome pause where the lush rainforest air, the salt of the ocean below, and the towering hala and kukui trees give you your first real sense of how wild and untamed this side of the island truly is.
Stepping off the van at Kaumahina State Wayside Park, you trade the winding switchbacks for a moment of stillness. Your guide points out the native plants thriving along the bluff, shares the legends tied to the coastline below, and gives you space to wander the short paths, snap photos, and breathe in the cool, damp mountain air. The contrast with earlier stops like the black sand beaches and waterfalls farther down the road is part of what makes Kaumahina State Wayside Park memorable. Here the experience is panoramic and peaceful, a chance to take in the scale of the cliffs, the deep green valleys, and the surf crashing far below before the journey continues toward Hana town.
This stop is perfect for travelers who want more than just a drive-by glimpse of Maui's coastline, especially photographers, nature lovers, and curious first-timers who appreciate a guide weaving in local history and ecology. Families enjoy the easy access and shaded picnic areas, while couples linger at the overlook for that quintessential Road to Hana photo. If you are looking for a tour that treats Kaumahina State Wayside Park as more than a quick pit stop, this guided day trip turns it into one of the small, unforgettable highlights of an already legendary Maui journey.
