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The Incredible Road to Hana... and Beyond!

Join Valley Isle Excursions for a day of fun and adventure while touring the famous Road to Hana, and you'll be in the hands of  Maui’s best driving guides . Valley Isle Excursions’ Road to Hana & Haleakala Van Tours are hosted by professional guides who share more than just beautiful scenery and an experienced hand behind the wheel; they are incredibly knowledgeable about all things Hawaiian. When your day is complete, you will have received legends, history, stories, and personal insights to give you a real sense of Hawaiian culture.

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Explore the Hana Highway with Valley Isle Excursions

The road to Hana takes you on one of the most breathtaking drives on earth through Maui’s tropical rainforest. A 52-mile excursion with 617 curves and 54 one-lane bridges. Our Guides provide an informative narrated tour of the Road to Hana. Enjoy picturesque mountain and ocean views, colorful and fragrant island flowers, rainforest vegetation, *Hawaiian waterfalls, and more, all on your journey of the “Heavenly Hana” Hwy.

What makes Valley Isle Excursions unique?

• Eco-friendly: Valley Isle Excursions is the first Hawaii-based tour operator to complete the Hawaii Green Business Program
• Tour sizes are limited to 12 passengers to ensure maximum service and comfort.
• Extra spaciousness of their modified tour vans
• Air-conditioned for your comfort
• Large, individual reclining captain's chairs
• Breathtaking views from elevated panoramic windows
• Unlimited cold bottled water from the cooler
• Plenty of bathroom stops along the way

Buffet Style Luncheon: Catered by Cafe O Lei At Maui Tropical Plantation

Menu includes:.

Asian Salad (GF/DF) baby greens, julienne vegetables, ginger-sesame vinaigrette “Local Style” Macaroni Salad (DF) Huli Huli Chicken (GF/DF) sweet, smoky glaze Steamed Rice (GF/DF)

*Vegan Option:

Thai Coconut Veggie Tofu Curry (vegan count must be given the previous day)

Explore Haleakala with Valley Isle Excursions

Begin the day by making unforgettable memories. The Haleakalā Sunrise tour takes you on a journey ascending to the visitor center at Haleakalā National Park for the majestic sunrise, panoramic views of the Kalahaku overlook, and gorgeous upcountry Maui. Our guides provide an informative narrated tour about Hawaii’s history, legends, and stories.

Why Valley Isle Excursions?

• We Provide Pick up and drop off from the Hotels and Condos.
• Custom Comfort Cruiser Vans with USB Charging Ports.
• 24 Passengers Vehicles, with a 1:12 Ration (1 guide per 12 passengers)
• 21” Individual High Back Leather Chairs for Comfort.
• Spacious Vans With Extra Wide Seats and Oversized Viewing Windows.

Exclusive Plated Sitdown Breakfast @ Maui Tropical Plantation

Menu options:.

A – Coconut Yogurt Stoneground Muesli and Seasonal Fresh Fruit (Pineapple, Papaya, Melons, Berries)

B – Plantation Breakfast Crisp Bacon, Portuguese Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Maui Onion, and Molokai Sweet Potato Hash Browns, Local Tomatoes

C – Macadamia Nut Pancakes Fluffy Pancakes with local Mac Nuts, Coconut Syrup, Crispy Bacon, and Portugues Sausage. Passion Orange Guava Juice / Maui Oma Coffee Toasted Bread with sweet butter, local jams, and jellies are included with each selection.

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With all those hairpin turns and one lane bridges, the Road to Hana is a drive that everyone loves ... except for the driver of the rental car. Why not go with a professional driver/guide? Everyone in your party can enjoy the same great sightseeing experience with this excellent tour!

Hana Tours with Valley Isle Excursions

The tour includes pick-up and return to your hotel, continental breakfast at the Maui Tropical Plantation, a picnic lunch with choice of turkey sandwich, chicken caesar salad, or roasted veggies on focaccia , and complimentary beverage service throughout the day. View waterfalls, the Keanae Peninsula, "Heavenly Hana" Town, and spectacular sea cliffs. This tour makes between 10-12 stops including Wainanapanapa State Park where you can walk around on a black sand beach, and a stop at a waterfall swimming hole.

The thing that makes this tour special is their luxurious Comfort Cruisers. These air conditioned vehicles hold 12 people, each with an ultra-comfortable individual reclining chairs. From the elevated view from your Comfort Cruiser you see more than the views from a rental car that sits lower to the ground. Sit back, relax, and let their expert guides do the driving for you as they share their love for and knowledge of the Hana Highway.

Minimum Notice for Cancellations / Changes: At least 48 hours before the start of the event. All tours go out rain or shine.

$274.99 per Adult, $254.99 per Child (12 and under), $264.99 per Seniors (over 60) (plus 4.712% Hawaii sales tax)

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Polynesian Adventures Road to Hana Tour

$231.00 per Adult, $155.00 per Child (3-11), Infants (under 3) FREE (plus 4.712% Hawaii sales tax)

Hawaiian Style Hana Tours

Hawaiian Style offers shared tours priced per person with a maximum capacity of 12 guests ... as well as private charters which are priced "per vehicle". If you would like to arrange a private charter in their 12 passenger coach it MUST be reserved a MONTH or more in advance! Shared tours have a minimum age of 3.

$299.99 per Participant (plus 4.712% Hawaii sales tax)

Private Charters Available: $2199.99 per vehicle for 4-5 people in a Cadillac Escalade -or- $3199.99 per vehicle for a Motor Coach for up to 12 guests.

Temptation Tours Premium Hana Picnic

Minimum Notice for Cancellations / Changes: This tour operator has one of the more elaborate cancellation policies that is based upon the size of your group. For parties of 1-2 people, minimum notice to cancel or change is 7am 2 days prior to tour date. Parties of 3-6 is 7am 3 days prior to tour date. Parties of 7-8 is 7am 4 days prior to the tour date. Parties of 8 or more is 7am 7 days prior to tour date. In addition, HOLIDAY dates have special cancellation … From December 19th – January 10th, cancellations must be made a full 7 days prior to the tour date for all parties regardless of size.

$346.27 per Passenger (Hawaii sales tax included)

ACTIVITY TIPS

Guided Hana tours offer a nice advantage over driving around on your own. Many of the most scenic roads on Maui are rather narrow and winding with bridges that are only one lane wide. An experienced tour guide / driver who knows the road will ensure that everyone in your party gets to enjoy the view. Mini-coaches that these companies use sit higher than a regular rental car and offer superior visibility with oversized windows ... you'll see things looking over the top of the guardrail that you would miss if you were in a rental car. These vehicles are superior to a tour done in a bus (for obvious reasons) or a standard 14 passenger van that is difficult to crawl in and out of. Another advantage of the smaller vehicle with great visibility; don't be surprised if your guide knows your name by the middle of the tour.

If you love to drive on curvy winding one-lane roads that you've never seen before, you might enjoy the drive to Hana! Go for it! Many people HATE the drive to Hana, but love the ride there. That's when a tour like the ones found on this page are perfect. The size of groups on these tours is smaller ... ranging from 22 on the high end with Polynesian Adventures to just 8 with Temptation Tours ... or even smaller with Hawaiian Style Tours if you go the completely private tour route. Ever been on a bus tour where one or two people were holding up a group of 55? That won't happen on smaller tours like these.

For over 20 years the "7 Sacred Pools" was included as a stop on these tours. In the old days this was a great place to visit ... it is a bit of a hike to get down to the stream from the parking lot, but swimming at these waterfalls was a highlight of the tour for many people. Unfortunately several flood-related drownings made the National Park Service much more cautious on allowing swimming at these pools. On days when swimming was not allowed, guests were not even allowed access to the stream level, and views of the waterfalls from the upper trail were not that great. This meant that the stop at the 7 Pools was becoming a time-consuming disappointment for many visitors. Most companies are now going to a different waterfall where swimming is possible on the vast majority of days ... and the time that used to be spent at the 7 Pools is now split between this other waterfall location and the black sand beach park of Waianapanapa, a place guests often said they wished they could have spent more time.

Which tour company to use? Well, the choice MIGHT come down to whichever tour you can find space available on your date! All of these companies have returned to normal operation since the pandemic, but most of them have downsized and are running fewer vehicles per day than what they did in the past. This means that Hana tours are often selling out 6 WEEKS in advance or more! To check availability for your date, select the company you'd like to reserve using the form on the right. That will take you to a calendar where you can check a particular date ... and if the company you've chosen isn't available the number of available seats with the other comapnies will appear. We'll help you FIND space on your date ... as long as you are planning ahead!!!

Many Hana tours sell out a MONTH or more in advance!!!

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Touring the road to Hana with Valley Isle Excursions

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The road to Hana is a very twisty journey through a lush rainforest with beautiful waterfalls, valleys, black sand beaches and much more to explore. It’s a picturesque day of adventure that’s one of the must-do activities of Maui .

As we were planning our excursions for the NCL Pride of America cruise around Hawaii , we thought it would be fun to tour the road to Hana again. We’ve toured the road several times on our own and also took a private tour , but not taken a tour with one of the van tour companies. After reviewing what Norwegian had to offer plus researching other options, we discovered that the tour offered by Valley Isle Excursions was not only less expensive by about $30 per person, it also covered much more territory. Winner!

The tour conveniently picked us up at where our ship was docked. Update — Valley Isle no longer picks up from the dock. They pick up from Maui Mall, which is less than two miles from the ship. For questions about arranging a tour that aligns with the cruise ship schedule, email Valley Isle at [email protected] or call 808-871-5224.  Additionally, if you are staying in a hotel, note that Valley Isle Excursions will pick up from hotels and condos, too.

Valley Isle Excursions uses 12-passenger vans with large windows. The seats are fairly comfortable considering you’re seated most of the day in between many stops. I believe our tour took roughly nine hours.

The Valley Isle Excursion drivers know this winding road like the back of their hand. Our driver knew exactly where to stop for scenery. This expertise is definitely an advantage over trying to navigate the road on your own. Taking this tour eliminates that stress.

Our tour guide not only knew the road to Hana really well, he was also very knowledgeable about the history of Maui and the culture. His commentary was excellent.

Our tour certainly hit the highlights of the road to Hana. The major stops were at Keanae , Waianapanapa Black Sand Beach,   Kipahulu region of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park , Palapala Church (where Charles Lindbergh is buried) and at a honey farm. At the major stops, we were all given free time to independently roam around to see everything at our own pace.

There were other shorter stops, such as seeing the rainbow eucalyptus tree, Wailua Falls and other waterfalls.

It’s impossible to see all the stops that the road to Hana has to offer in just one day. If I could have added a stop, it would have been to drive down Haneoo Road , just past Hana, to see Alau Island and Hamoa Beach.

The tour includes a nice picnic lunch stop at a flower farm just past the town of Hana. After lunch there was time to walk around the farm. The tour company also provided a cooler full of cold drinks that we could access throughout the day.

The pools of the Oheo Gulch at the Kipahulu district of Haleakala National Park was designated as the “swimming stop” of the tour. Swimming access is subject to safe conditions. On the day we visited, it was flooded and deemed unsafe by the park rangers.

Driving the “back side of Hana/Haleakala” is forbidden by the car rental companies. It really is a challenging drive due to the narrow sections and the rough, unpaved areas. On Valley Isle Excursions tour, you get to see this “forbidden” area while the tour guide navigates the difficult road with his/her expertise.

Even though we’ve driven the road to Hana several other times, we absolutely enjoyed our day out with Valley Isle Excursions. We liked the stress-free experience. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to explore the road to Hana, but is unsure about the drive.

For more reviews of Valley Isle Excursions’ tour of the road to Hana, see this link to TripAdvisor reviews .

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Please enjoy our video overview of our Valley Isle Excursion tour with scenes from the beautiful road to Hana .

For more information about this tour, check out the Valley Isle Excursions’ website . For questions, email them at [email protected] or call 808-871-5224.

Have you taken a tour with Valley Isle Excursions? How was your experience?

Sheila Beal

Sheila Beal is the founder and editor of Go Visit Hawaii. You can connect with Sheila Beal on Twitter , Go Visit Hawaii on Facebook , or Instagram .

definitely an option for those worried about the drive! I loved the road to Hana and would hate to miss it but knowing where to stop takes some research! Thanks for sharing your experience!

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My recent experience on the Haleakalā Sunrise Tour with Valley Isle Excursions was absolutely unforgettable. From start to finish, the tour was expertly organized and truly highlighted the incredible beauty and cultural significance of Haleakalā. Our tour guide, Alex, was a standout. His upbeat and kind demeanor made the early morning start a lot more enjoyable. Alex's passion for Maui and its rich history was evident in every story he shared. He educated us on the cultural significance of Haleakalā, explaining the deep connection the Hawaiian people have with this majestic volcano. His insights added a profound layer of appreciation for the breathtaking sights we were about to witness. Witnessing the sunrise from Haleakalā is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event, and being well-prepared allowed us to fully enjoy the spectacular views without distraction. The overall experience was nothing short of unbelievable. The stunning vistas, the serene atmosphere, and the profound sense of being in a place of great cultural importance made this tour a highlight of my trip to Maui. I would highly recommend the Haleakalā Sunrise Tour with Valley Isle Excursions to anyone visiting Maui. It's an experience that blends natural beauty, cultural education, and exceptional service into a perfect package. Don't miss it!

Wow! What a great excursion company!!! So glad we did this ultimate road to Hana. For those of you who may know, this is a very dangerous road with 54 one road bridges and hundreds of twists and turns, but so worth it. Seeing the natural beauty of the drive and the town of Hana itself was amazing. We got to travel the road and back, shop for plenty of souvenirs, and help support the local businesses in addition to an amazing delicious Hawaiian lunch and some swimming! Our tour guide, Travis, was so amazing! He was a local of Hana and was the best tour guide. Having him share the beautiful cultural aspects of the island was so awesome. You can tell he really knows the roads and make sure we had not only an enjoyable, but safe journey as well! We booked this excursion privately, but was able to pick us up right where our cruise docked. Overall 10/10 experience. I loved every minute of it!

We, my wife, son, and I, booked the road to Hana tour and we had Travis as our guide. Travis was awesome, he quickly learned the names of every tourist (12) on the trip. He pointed out every waterfall( WaterFall!!, he made us sing every time we passed one) Aside from pointing out every type of plant, flower and fruit on the trip, he also gave the group an amazing oral history lesson regarding the true history of Hawaii and her people. We made stops at the black sand beach, Ho'okipa beach (giant sea turtle beach) and a waterfall that I jumped from, pretty awesome. What I took away from that trip, and what I think Travis wanted us to understand, is that the native Hawaiian people are what make those islands special, we are their guests. Treat the islands with respect while you visit.

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The tour bus was fine. The tour was ok. The driver was good. But god damn the other passengers were annoying. Everyone was great except one old lady that sat in the front seat and talked none stop. Even while our guide was talking she'd try to finish his sentence when he wasn't asking anyone for input. Would of been nice if the guide ask people not to talk while he was talking. The stops were ok. But it was obvious the driver stopped at the stands where he k es the people and got free food as we stopped. There were other places I wished we stopped but everywhere we stopped minus the water fall and black sand beach were stops that had something for sale. The worst was the lunch stop. The driver said we could wait on the porch till lunch was ready and talk story with the lady there. So I envisioned a porch with seating and a relaxing break. Nope it was a tiny dirty space that they crammed two buses of people into to shop her "handmade" jewelry. Every stop was basically "exit though a gift shop". The much was disappointing. No options it was packed on the bus apparently and you got what you got. I would of been happier stopping and ordering food for myself. My child ate nothing the whole trip. Disappointed we didn't stop for the botanic garden or more places to walk and explore nature a bit. The guide was ok her was nice enough and informative but my son hated the whole experience because he kept picking on him to answer questions or talk when he's super shy introvert so the more the guide tried to talk to him the more he shut down and tuned out. The bus was hot. The breakfast location was beautiful but the muffin and sone were dry and fruit was meh. Over all we had a decent time, I just don't think it was worth the cost. If it was maybe half the price we paid I'd of loved it and suggest it to others. But at the price point it is I think it's kinda scammy that we really only stoped at shops

Had a wonderful experience on the Haleakala tour! They pick you up from the airport and give you a fleece lined poncho at the top! Even with my winter jacket, the poncho was much appreciated. They get you up to the National Park super early so if it's clear, star gazing is incredible and you get a front row view for the sunrise! Breakfast to follow was excellent as well!

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Our tour guide Travis was absolutely the best on the Road to Hana tour! This was one of the best experiences here on the island full of history, stories, adventures, all the best spots, trying new things, and becoming O'Hana by the end. I would highly highly recommend booking this so you can sit back and enjoy the ride! If you can, book it with Travis as your native Hawaiin guide!

We did the road to Hana tour and it was amazing! We had Daniel as our guide and he was very knowledgeable, providing us with a lot of information throughout the day as well as at all of our stops along the way. He had a great, fun loving personality and seemed to really enjoy showing us the sites along the way. This was an amazing experience for our family (kids are 14,12 & 10) and I can't recommend this experience enough!

My family of three had a great time with Valley Isle Excursions and our driver, Paula. Hubby and I have done a tour to Hana, but it was our daughter's first time. Paula treated our 9-year old like a princess. She was an excellent driver and really knew her Hawaiian and Hana history. I learned so much on the trip! She really prides herself on the relationships she builds with the people working at our stops-you can tell she's respected. We started with a yummy breakfast at a gorgeous farm. Seeing all the waterfalls, black sand beach, getting banana bread, and visiting local shops made for a fantastic day. To top it off, we stopped to see the turtles and there was a rainbow! Great ending to the day. I highly recommend this tour if you don't want to drive Hana yourself.

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We did the sunrise trip to the crater edge. It was a once in a lifetime experience that I am glad I did not drive myself. Valley Isle gave us a confirmation phone call about a half hour before pickup at our timeshare. Abe and Alex are experienced drivers and made the trip more fun. I was glad for the ponchos to keep us a little warmer at the top. Breakfast at the plantation had awesome Mac nut pancakes and coffee grown there. I would highly recommend Valley Isle.

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Driver/tour guide Travis is AMAZING! Travis grew up in Hana, and was very knowledgable about the area and was phenomenal driving on those curvy roads getting to Hana. I would not under any circumstance recommend anyone trying to drive those roads unless you're experienced on them! We had looked around a few different Maui excursion companies, and spoke to a few and got the best vibes off of Valley Isle- and took into account the Yelp reviews as well. Prices were great for the full day Road to Hana tour - be sure to check Valley Isle's website for any promotions they may be offering at the time! We paid $264.99/per person, which includes pick-up/drop-off from the hotel, a continental breakfast, and hot lunch. My husband and I were picked up by Travis first. Pick-ups start around 7 AM at your hotel. Travis was really nice and welcoming from the time we entered the bus, and then we picked up the rest of the group. We started our tour off Hana Highway at a restaurant for continental breakfast (see photo in my review), which had a few pastries, fruit (most if not all which was grown on site at the restaurant), and also fresh juice and coffee. Coffee beans were also grown on site which was an additional nice cool touch! We had about 15 minutes for breakfast before starting the tour. We stopped at several places for photos along the way, and for periodic restroom breaks because it is a very long tour throughout the day! We also stopped at a few spots for food including the acclaimed Aunty Sandy's for banana bread and also at the Halfway to Hana spot on the way back from Shave Ice. These spots were not paid for by the tour, but all spots were very affordable (all items less than $10). We never felt pressured to buy anything, but we took part in it as you want to make sure to have energy for the whole tour! :) We stopped in Hana at a spot for lunch, which included a green salad, macaroni salad, and Huli Huli chicken. All food was served buffet style and everything was outstanding! On the way back, we stopped at the black sand beach to swim, followed by a swim at a local waterfall. We were dropped back at our hotel I think between 6:30-7, so it is a long day, but you really get to know your driver, and the people on the tour, so you all feel like a family at the end.

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Our Favorite Road to Hana Tour

• Valley Isle Excurisons Hana Tour
• Road to Hana

• Small vans with big windows for great views
• Driver / Guide offers expert local insight
• See waterfalls, rainforest, black sand beaches, flower farms
• Nice picnic lunch and waterfall swim included

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Road to Hana Tour with Valley Isle Excursions will take your along the coast in style, and you will continue on the magnificent road beyond Hana. Experience one of the most breathtaking drives on earth with Maui's #1 Luxury Tour Company. On your way "Heavenly Hana" town, venture through Maui's tropical rainforest, waterfalls, tropical streams and pools, 617 curves, 54 one lane bridges to Hana, spectacular sea cliffs, bamboo jungles, the Keanae Peninsula, colorful and fragrant island flowers, pineapple fields and rainforest vegetation.

There will be between 10-12 stops on this picturesque tour. Some stops include Waianapanapa State Park where you can stroll down to the black sand beach, and a waterfall stop where you can swim in the jungle.

This experience is elevated by the luxurious 12 passenger Comfort Cruisers. Each person enjoys an ultra-comfortable individual reclining chair in this air conditioned vehicle. Your views from the heightened Comfort Cruiser is much better than from a rental car that rides lower to the road. Instead of worrying about driving the windy road, you can sit back, relax, and let the experts guides take you on the journey. They will share their knowledge about Hana Highway, and the sites along the way. The smaller vehicle and personalized service makes Road to Hana Tour far superior than experiences offered by cruise lines.

NOTE: Due to road conditions on the "back side" of Haleakala the tours are not able to go "all the way around" as they have in the past. They will be turning around and returning via the north shore route following the the post-lunch stop at flower farm just beyond Hana town. Swimming will still be offered at Pua'a Ka'a State Park and Waianapanapa State Park.

Swimming on this tour is dependant on weather and stream conditions. No tour price adjustments are made on days when swimming isn't possible. Valley Isle Excursions has changed the swimming stop though … the "7 Sacred Pools" has been frequently closed for swimming by the National Park Service, so they are now stopping at a different waterfall swimming hole where it will be possible to swim on a much more consistent basis.

Valley Isle Hana Adventure Tour Rate (VIE1r/k)

$274.99 per Adult, $254.99 per Child (12 and under), $264.99 per Seniors (over 60)   (plus 4.712% Hawaii sales tax)

Schedule: Currently operating Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

Pick Up: Between 6:15am and 7:15am depending on your hotel location. 8:05am for Kahului Harbor for cruise ship passengers.

Duration: 10-12 hours depending on your pickup location.

Tour Includes: Continental breakfast at Maui Tropical Plantation, a picnic lunch with your choice of huli huli chicken or veggie and tofu Curry, and complimentary beverage service throughout the day.

Restrictions: Because this is a long day (10-11 hours), this tour is not recommended for children under 3. Valley Isle Excursions does not provide car seats or booster seats, and you must bring your own if you need to use them. Due to spatial limitations, strollers for children and walkers for elderly are not permitted on board the tour vehicle.

What to Wear: Casual attire. Closed toed shoes recommended. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you would llike to swim at a waterfall.

Reservations: Advanced reservations required. This event is "RESERVE NOW PAY LATER"; we need a credit card on file to finalize your reservation but we do not charge you for this reservation until a few days before the beginning of your vacation!

Minimum Notice for Cancellations / Changes: At least 48 hours before the start of the event. All tours go out rain or shine.

Van tours offer a nice advantage over driving around on your own. Many of the most scenic roads on Maui are rather narrow and winding with bridges that are only one lane wide. An experienced tour guide / driver who knows the road will ensure that everyone in your party gets to enjoy the view. Mini-coaches sit higher than a regular rental car and offer superior visibility with oversized windows … you'll see things looking over the top of the guardrail that you would miss if you were in a rental car. These vehicles are superior to a tour done in a bus (for obvious reasons) or a standard 14 passenger van that is difficult to crawl in and out of. Another advantage of the smaller vehicle – don't be surprised if your guide knows your name by the middle of the tour. If you love to drive on curvy winding one-lane roads that you've never seen before, you might enjoy the drive to Hana! Go for it! Many people LOVE the ride to Hana, but few love the actual DRIVING. That's when a tour like Valley Isle Excursions is perfect. Their Hana adventure is really first quality … the food is excellent, the ride comfortable, and the group is small. Ever been on a bus tour where one or two people were holding up a group of 55? That won't happen on smaller tours like this. It's a good choice.

For over 20 years the "7 Sacred Pools" was included as a stop on this tour. In the old days this was a great place to visit … it is a bit of a hike to get down to the stream from the parking lot, but swimming at these waterfalls was a highlight of the tour for many people. Unfortunately several flood-related drownings made the National Park Service much more cautious on allowing swimming at these pools. On days when swimming was not allowed, guests were not even allowed access to the stream level, and views of the waterfalls from the upper trail were not that great. This meant that the stop at the 7 Pools was becoming a time-consuming disappointment for many visitors. Valley Isle Excurions has decided to go to a different waterfall where swimming is possible on the vast majority of days … and the time that used to be spent at the 7 Pools is now split between this other waterfall location and the black sand beach park of Waianapanapa, a place guests often said they wished they could have spent more time.

Touring the road to Hana with Valley Isle Excursions

The road to Hana is a very twisty journey through a lush rainforest with beautiful waterfalls, valleys, black sand beaches and much more to explore. It’s a picturesque day of adventure that’s one of the must-do activities of Maui .

As we were planning our excursions for the NCL Pride of America cruise around Hawaii , we thought it would be fun to tour the road to Hana again. We’ve tour the road several times on our own and also took a small, independent tour, but not taken a tour with one of the van tour companies. After reviewing what Norwegian had to offer plus researching other options, we discovered that the tour offered by Valley Isle Excursions was not only less expensive by about $30 per person, it also covered much more territory. Winner!

The tour conveniently picked us up at where our ship was docked. Note that Valley Isle Excursions will also pick up from hotels and condos, too.

Valley Isle Excursions uses 12-passenger vans with large windows. The seats are fairly comfortable considering you’re seated most of the day in between many stops. I believe our tour took roughly nine hours.

The Valley Isle Excursion drivers know this winding road like the back of their hand. Our driver knew exactly where to stop for scenery. This expertise is definitely an advantage over trying to navigate the road on your own. Taking this tour eliminates that stress.

Our tour guide not only knew the road to Hana really well, he was also very knowledgeable about the history of Maui and the culture. His commentary was excellent.

Our tour certainly hit the highlights of the road to Hana. The major stops were at Keanae , Waianapanapa Black Sand Beach,   Kipahulu region of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park , Palapala Church (where Charles Lindbergh is buried) and at a honey farm. At the major stops, we were all given free time to independently roam around to see everything at our own pace.

There were other shorter stops, such as seeing the rainbow eucalyptus tree, Wailua Falls and other waterfalls.

It’s impossible to see all the stops that the road to Hana has to offer in just one day. If I could have added a stop, it would have been to drive down Haneoo Road , just past Hana, to see Alau Island and Hamoa Beach.

The tour includes a nice picnic lunch stop at a flower farm just past the town of Hana. After lunch there was time to walk around the farm. The tour company also provided a cooler full of cold drinks that we could access throughout the day.

The pools of the Oheo Gulch at the Kipahulu district of Haleakala National Park was designated as the “swimming stop” of the tour. Swimming access is subject to safe conditions. On the day we visited, it was flooded and deemed unsafe by the park rangers.

Driving the “back side of Hana/Haleakala” is forbidden by the car rental companies. It really is a challenging drive due to the narrow sections and the rough, unpaved areas. On Valley Isle Excursions tour, you get to see this “forbidden” area while the tour guide navigates the difficult road with his/her expertise.

Even though we’ve driven the road to Hana several other times, we absolutely enjoyed our day out with Valley Isle Excursions. We liked the stress-free experience. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to explore the road to Hana, but is unsure about the drive.

For more reviews of Valley Isle Excursions’ tour of the road to Hana, see this link to TripAdvisor reviews .

Feel free to check out more of our photos from our Valley Isle Excursion tour.

Please enjoy our video overview of our Valley Isle Excursion tour with scenes from the beautiful road to Hana .

For more information about this tour, check out the Valley Isle Excursions’ website .

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Road to Hana Waterfalls Tour With Valley Isle Excursions

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Only 12 seats per van. Seniors save $20.00 per couple! 

The Road to Hana is one of the most scenic drives in the World! You will see lots of billowing bamboos, beautiful cascading waterfalls, tropical Hawaiian flowers, and panoramic ocean views, wow! Since there are plenty of twists, turns and one-lane bridges, sit back relax and leave the driving to the experts! Hana is the lush, rainforest side of the island. And there are only 12 guests in a van. This tour includes a continental breakfast and a hot Lunch. Pick-up varies from each hotel; the day usually begins around 7:00 am. Valley Isle Excursions will pick you up in 12 passenger comfort coaches with large windows and individual “captains” chairs. Have a continental breakfast at the Maui Tropical Plantation before beginning your journey.

The top tourist publications and magazines call the “Road to Hana” one of the top 10 most scenic drives in America! There are plenty of stops to take photos of the many waterfalls, Bamboo and Tropical Flowers. Bring $ if you like as we stopped at a couple of different Farmers Markets and Fruit Stands along the way.

You have to try the Coconut Candy and Banana Bread (mango bread in season), sometimes they have Coconut Juice right out of the Coconut! How fun is that? You will really feel like you know this side of Maui, as the Hana Tour guides are very knowledgeable.

The scenic part of the tour starts with the famous surfing overlook at Hookipa Park. The Road to Hana has a variety of waterfalls including Wailua Falls.

There is a lot of bamboo, tropical flowers and lush foliage along the drive. The Keanae Peninsula has Taro fields and a wonderful little coral church. You will visit the Black sand beach and   you may want to   dare your friends to get into the freezing cold fresh water of 1 of the 2 c aves at Waianapanapa State Park ! Drive through the quaint little   Hana Town , Hana Bay etc.

Take a break at either a Flower Farm or the beach and enjoy a  picnic lunch.

Pick up is between 6:00 -7:15 AM (depending on your hotel location) with a return around 5:00-6:00 PM.

Really a dynamite day trip with lots of photo opportunities!!

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What to Bring:

Wear comfortable walking shoes, sandals, tennis shoes and comfortable clothes.   Bring a swimsuit and towel if you would enjoy a dip in the ocean or freshwater pools.  Bring cash for small way-side stands.

Breakfast, fresh fruit, and pastries.

• Asian Salad (GF/DF)   baby greens, julienne vegetables, ginger-sesame vinaigrette
• “Local Style” Macaroni Salad (DF)
• Huli Huli Chicken (GF/DF) sweet smoky glaze
• Steamed Rice (GF/DF)
• Vegan Option: Thai Coconut Veggie Tofu Curry (vegan count must be given previous day)

Maui Sights & Treasures Cancellation Policy: NO refunds or changes within 48 hours of activity unless otherwise stated. A 10% cancellation fee will be applied to all cancellations made outside of 48 hours of the activity.

Please note: We require all bookings to be made at least 48 hours in advance of the event so that we can guarantee your reservation. If you would like to book an event within the next 48 hours, please call us toll free at 1-888-841-9155 and we would be happy to assist you.

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I Survived the Road to Hana, Thanks to Valley Isle Excursions

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We’re heading over to Maui for this post. Perhaps the island’s biggest tourist attraction is the Road to Hana. The road goes for just over 100 kilometres, but it has so many twists, turns and stops that you definitely need a full day of exploration. Once again, I opted to do a tour, because we all know driving on the other side of the road terrifies me. Plus, I don’t think I’d even drive on such a twisted highway in Australia.

The team at Valley Isle Excursions are Road to Hana pros. They have several small tour buses doing the route every day. The end stretch of the road is unpaved and very bumpy, so rental cars companies don’t insure for this trek. In doing a tour, I was able to fully complete the entire Road to Hana, which definitely feels like an accomplishment. Here’s a rundown on the sights I saw and my highlights.

Pick up and breakfast

I was picked up at a hotel next to my hostel again, at 7am. Our tour bus was small, with just 10 people (all Americans except for me). I liked the small size, and I honestly don’t think a large bus could handle the Road to Hana anyway. We were all staying on Maui’s southside and our first stop was for breakfast. I actually didn’t realise this was included, but I hadn’t eaten anything beforehand so it worked out well. Breakfast included fruit, pastries, juice and scones.

Road to Hana

Following breakfast we began our journey on the Road to Hana. We drove through Paia, which looks like a great village. Our driver, Barry has lived on the island for many years, so he’s absolutely full of interesting Hawaii and Maui knowledge. He points us the best places to eat, including Willie Nelson’s favourite restaurant . As we drive along the Hana Highway, Barry pulled over whenever he could for photo opportunities, which was appreciated. The area’s actually a rainforest, which receives rainfall most nights. It was lush, that’s for sure, and full of pretty waterfalls.

Our first major stop was Keanae Peninsula . The area’s black lava rocks — from Haleakala Crater’s lava flow a few hundred years ago — looked so beautiful juxtaposed against the North Shore’s crashing blue sea. There’s also an old stone church in the peninsula, and for some reason looking at it from afar, with the mountains in the background, I instantly thought of Jurassic Park. As you do.

Wai’anapanapa State Park

The next stop on our tour was Maui’s Black Sand Beach , which is a very sacred place for Hawaiians. The beach is made up of black sand and black pebbles. It looked like a beautiful spot to swim, if we had more time. I found myself once again thinking this area remind me of someplace else (I have no idea why). But with its deep blue sea and lush green coastline, I was transported back to Bali, and more specifically Uluwatu. I actually found myself thinking a lot about Bali on this trip.

We drove through the tiny town of Hana on our way to lunch. We were served a picnic-style lunch, which includes barbeque chicken, vegetarian pasta, garden salad and rolls. It was perfect and the setting, surrounded by a plethora of tropical flowers, wasn’t half bad either.

Oheo Gulch Pools

These pools are usually a perfect place for swimming, but not on the day we visited. The immense amount of rain the area had received turned the pools a lovely shade of brown. However, the coastline around the pools wasn’t awful to look at. The walk to the pools and back was also a good way to get some exercise, when sitting on a bus for the majority of the day.

Palapala Ho’omau Church

Known primarily as the final resting place of Charles Lindbergh, I honestly didn’t have a clue who Lindbergh was until Barry told me his story. But all of the Americans on the bus seemed to know about him, so I was definitely the odd one out. The church was built in 1857 out of limestone coral and it’s located at Kipahulu Point. It’s a peaceful area along the Road to Hana, and I can see why Lindbergh chose this spot.

On a side note…after I visited Maui and was at home watching  Timeless , they did an episode featuring Lindbergh. At least I knew who he was at this time.

Road to Hana 2.0

Now it’s the fun part. The landscape changes dramatically on this unpaved section of the Road to Hana. This is the Kaupo area , and you go from rainforests to barren paddocks and volcanic rock. It was extremely bumpy, but once again Barry allowed us to get out when possible and take photos of the landscape. Once the lush vegetation is removed from the picture, you can also get uninterrupted coastline views along this section of the road too. We stopped one last time before heading back to our side of the island.

We ended up doing a massive circle of the island in 10 hours; just missing the west side of Kihei and Wailea. On the drive back we could see whales in the water, which was just so cool. I followed this with a whale watching tour   the next day.

One of the things I loved about this tour in particular was the extras. There was an esky (cooler) filled with soft drinks (soda/pop) and water, which we could help ourselves to throughout the day. There were plenty of (clean) restroom breaks, plus we received a delicious breakfast and lunch, including macadamia chocolates as an after lunch treat. Valley Isle Excursions are pros, and it shows. I highly recommend this tour, especially because the company literally goes that extra mile on the Road to Hana.

Related reading

• My favourite photos from Hawaii.

• Solo travel guides to Maui and Oahu .

• A great Oahu day trip as well.

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Thank you to Valley Isle Excursions for the complimentary tour and for the opportunity to say “I survived the Road to Hana.” All opinions are my own.

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Whether you prefer more adventure, sightseeing, farms, food and spirits tour, or a combination, experience the diversity Maui has to offer by customizing your own private tour with preferred locations, timeframe and flexibility along the way. Your private guide will make sure you receive a unique experience that offers a broad perspective on how diverse this 727 square mile island is. Please keep in mind, there are more activity options provided then can be accomplished in a single day tour. And If you have additional interests, please send us your requests! We will see if we can accommodate you.

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In West Maui, discover coastline gems, majestic mountains, cultural and historical sites. Venture around Mauna Kahalawe volcano loop for coastline views and numerous activities to choose from:

• Relax or go snorkeling at our best beaches first thing in the morning (must bring snorkel gear).
• Discover Hawaii’s largest collection of ancient petroglyphs chiseled into bedrock. These carvings depict native way of life.
• Visit the largest local farm to table cacao factory’s store/cafe in Hawaii. Purchase a variety of chocolates, coffee, milkshakes, gourmet treats on the go, or enjoy in the upstairs pavilion with educational videos on their production, and an option for cocktails.
• In Kapalua, hike to an incredible lava rock cliffside for jumping into the most pristine ocean and exploring sea life. Explore other pristine beaches and lava rock tide-pools. Take a stroll passed an ancient burial site to the legendary Dragons Teeth and labyrinth off the seashore. Visit Kapalua’s famous Plantation Golf Course where the Mercedes & Hyundai Championships have taken place.
• Drive around West Maui Mountains loop and experience the force of the best blowhole! Where the eruptions are active 90% of the time and sometimes reach heights of 100 ft! If you’re feeling adventurous, hike through lava rock zones that look like another planet! Or hike down a crumbly trail and swim in the most incredible tide-pools, with the option of diving into the largest one! (This activity depends on ocean conditions). Take a liesurely walk through the unique and lush jungle of Honolua to the mouth of the Bay.
• On the backside of West Maui Mountains, bath in a secluded waterfall, visit the isolated and historical village of Kahakuloa for their banana bread, mango bread, fresh local juices, and famous Lilkoi (passion fruit) butter.
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• Explore Iao Valley State Monument (entry fee/advanced reservations required): take a leisurely walk to native species, stunning mountain views, then make our way to the base of the Iao needle, a 1200 ft Basalt tower that was once used as a watch tower during battles between the Polynesians, hike into the jungle and bath in the Iao stream pools, the deepest valley in West Maui Mountains (our western and oldest volcano, Mauna Kahalawai – House of Water), making the Iao River the largest watershed from these wet slopes. The last eruption was 320,000 years ago, and since then, significant erosion has carved out these beautifully shaped mountains and deep valleys.
• Explore Iao’s Kepaniwai Park and Heritage Gardens (free). A cultural tour of Maui’s multi-cultural background. Enjoy the natural beauty, architecture, views of Iao stream, rock/boulder hop and take a dip in the freshwater pools (optional).
• Visit Maui Tropical Plantation for stunning landscapes, have lunch at the Mill House Restaurant, and visit Kumu Farms for local fruits, snacks, a variety of local coffees.
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Relax or go snorkeling first thing in the morning and discover marine life and turtles at the best beaches (must bring snorkel gear).

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Experience panoramic views and activities from 3000 to 4500 feet:

Visit a beautiful Lavender farm with variety gardens at 4200 ft for panoramic views, products/snacks made with lavender (Open Friday-Monday/entry fee included). Then drive up to the switchbacks for views at 4500+ ft! 

Visit Kula Botanical Gardens ($10 per person/optional). 

Visit a unique family owned distillery that makes organic Vodka, Rum, and Gin from sugar cane. Visit their new Cocktail Cafe for seasonal menu that features locally grown produce, hand-tossed farmbreads, fresh salads, and Maui style pūpūs all intended to pair with tasty cocktails served farm-to-glass. You can also book a 35 minute tour online, which Includes taste testing ($15 per person/optional). 

Visit our newly built modern brewery for uniquely crafted local beers, traditional Ales, IPA’s, Wine and local foods.

Schedule a private tasting at Maui Wine – Ulupalakua vineyards (advanced online reservations and time slot).

Have lunch at the upscale, Kula Lodge restaurant with panoramic views at 3200 feet.

Or have a casual lunch at a cluster of food trucks with a variety of choices in Pukalani.

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Discover giant resting Green Sea Turtles! And visit the historical plantation town of Paia.

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