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Private Road to Hāna

Famous Epic Hāna Tour

A full-circle private adventure through Hāna and Maui’s remote backside landscapes.

Choose Your Vehicle
Duration9–12 hours
ExperiencePrivate tour
Vehicle choicesExpedition or Bronco

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Tour Details

Open each section for pickup guidance, the typical route, and a practical packing checklist.

Recommended Pickup Times

Door-to-Door Pickup

Pickup is available from your resort, hotel, condo, cruise-port meeting point, or another agreed location. The office will confirm the exact time for your area before the tour.

Cruise guests should call (808) 444-3770 so pickup can be coordinated with the ship schedule.

Typical Itinerary
Illustrated Maui map showing the 20-stop Famous Epic Hāna route
Typical full-circle route; stops may change with weather, access, and your group’s interests.

Stop 1

Provision in Kahului

Make a quick stop for snacks, drinks, and anything else your group wants for the full day ahead.

View across Kahului Bay and the Central Maui shoreline
Kahului Bay provides Central Maui context for the tour’s provisioning stop. Photo: Sinoue@yahoo.com · resized for web. Photo source public domain

Stop 2

Upcountry Kula

Travel through Kula’s rolling farms and ranch country as the route climbs away from Central Maui.

Cattle resting on rolling pasture at ʻUlupalakua Ranch on the slopes of Haleakalā
Rolling pasture on the slopes of Haleakalā in Upcountry Maui. Photo: Forest & Kim Starr · cropped and resized. Photo source CC BY 3.0 US

Explore Upcountry ranch history

Stop 4

Remote Kaupō

Cross Kaupō’s remote coastal landscape, pausing for scenic photos when safe pullouts and conditions allow.

Rainbow over modern pasture and introduced grassland at Kaupō
A rainbow over modern pasture in the remote Kaupō landscape. Photo: Forest & Kim Starr · cropped and resized. Photo source CC BY 3.0 US

Explore the history of Kaupō

Stop 5

Historic Backside Churches

See long-standing church landmarks that reflect the communities of Maui’s remote southeast coast.

Hui Aloha Church framed by coconut palms at Kaupō, Maui
Hui Aloha Church at Kaupō is one landmark along Maui’s remote southeast coast. Photo: Forest & Kim Starr · resized for web. Photo source CC BY 3.0 US

Stop 6

Laulima Organic Farm

Visit the sustainability-focused farm and sample available fruit grown on the property.

Kona Sugarloaf pineapple growing at Laulima Farm in Kīpahulu
A Kona Sugarloaf pineapple growing at Laulima Farm in Kīpahulu. Photo: Forest & Kim Starr · resized for web. Photo source CC BY 3.0 US

Stop 7

Pools of ʻOheʻo

Pass the Pools of ʻOheʻo in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park, subject to current park access.

Pools and small cascades flowing through volcanic rock in ʻOheʻo Gulch
Pools and cascades in the Kīpahulu District. Photo: Hawaii By Storm.

Explore Haleakalā National Park history

Stop 8

Wailua Falls

See the Kīpahulu waterfall only where current signs, traffic, and legal roadside space make a view appropriate; no swim is promised.

Wailua Falls descending a steep, forested East Maui cliff
Wailua Falls in Kīpahulu, East Maui. Photo: Christoph Strässler · cropped, resized and converted; derivative shared under CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo source CC BY-SA 2.0

Stop 9

A Local Botanical Flower Farm

Visit a local flower farm and learn how the stop supports the surrounding Hāna community.

Flowering bromeliad growing at Hana Gardenland in East Maui
A flowering bromeliad photographed at Hana Gardenland; the day’s botanical farm stop varies. Photo: Forest & Kim Starr · resized for web. Photo source CC BY 3.0

Stop 10

Hāmoa Beach

Take in the coastal scenery around Hāmoa Beach as the route continues through East Maui.

Hāmoa Beach curving along the green East Maui coast
Hāmoa Beach on the East Maui coast. Photo: Navin75 · resized for web; derivative shared under CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo source CC BY-SA 2.0

Stop 11

Lunch Near Koki Beach

Pause near Koki Beach for a relaxed lunch chosen by your group; food purchases are not included.

Koki Beach and the East Maui shoreline south of Hāna
Koki Beach south of Hāna; the day’s lunch stop may vary. Photo: Joseph H. Hartman / Geoscience Digital Image Library · resized for web. Photo source CC0 1.0

Stop 12

Hāna Town

Travel through Hāna as a living East Maui community shaped by Hawaiian history, agriculture, and the highway.

Historic aerial view of Hāna town, Hāna Bay, Puʻu Kaʻuiki, fields, and the East Maui coast
Historic aerial view of Hāna Bay and the surrounding town. Photo: Jet Lowe / Historic American Engineering Record, Library of Congress · cropped and resized. Photo source public domain U.S. federal work

Explore Hāna Town history

Stop 13

Waiʻānapanapa State Park

Explore the black-sand coastline at Waiʻānapanapa; the tour includes required park entry.

Black-sand beach, lava rock, and green vegetation at Waiʻānapanapa State Park
The black-sand shoreline at Waiʻānapanapa State Park. Photo: dronepicr · resized for web. Photo source CC BY 2.0

Explore Waiʻānapanapa history

Stop 14

Puaʻa Kaʻa Falls

Use the managed wayside for a waterfall view when open; water entry depends on current rules and conditions and is never guaranteed.

Puaʻa Kaʻa Falls and its pool surrounded by East Maui vegetation
Puaʻa Kaʻa Falls beside the Hāna Highway. Photo: Razvan Orendovici · resized for web. Photo source CC BY 2.0

Stop 15

Waikani Falls

See the waterfall commonly called Three Bears from the Hāna Highway corridor.

Upper Waikani Falls descending beside the Hāna Highway
Upper Waikani Falls, often called Three Bears. Photo: dronepicr · resized for web. Photo source CC BY 2.0

Stop 16

Halfway to Hāna

Pause for fresh-baked banana bread and a quick break before continuing along the highway.

Hawaii By Storm vehicle traveling through a forested section of the Road to Hāna
A forested section of the Road to Hāna. Photo: Hawaii By Storm.

Stop 17

Keʻanae Point

Visit the Keʻanae Peninsula for dramatic waves, lava-rock coastline, and broad ocean views.

Dark lava rocks, breaking waves, and a green coastal slope at Keʻanae Peninsula
Lava rock, breaking waves, and green slopes at Keʻanae Peninsula. Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ · cropped and resized. Photo source CC0 1.0

Explore Keʻanae history

Stop 18

The Painted Forest

See the colorful bark of rainbow eucalyptus trees along the Hāna Highway.

Colorful peeling bark on rainbow eucalyptus trees along the Road to Hāna
Rainbow eucalyptus along the Road to Hāna. Photo: Paxson Woelber · resized for web. Photo source CC BY 2.0

Stop 19

Roadside Bamboo Forest

Pass dense stands of bamboo within East Maui’s lush roadside landscape.

Dense bamboo growing beside the Hāna Highway
Bamboo forest along the Hāna Highway. Photo: Joseph H. Hartman / Geoscience Digital Image Library · resized for web. Photo source CC0 1.0

Stop 20

Hoʻokipa Beach Park

End the route with a respectful look for Hawaiian green sea turtles from the public beach-park viewing areas.

Surfer riding a wave at Hoʻokipa Beach Park on Maui
Surfing at Hoʻokipa Beach Park. Photo: Christoph Strässler · cropped and resized; derivative shared under CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo source CC BY-SA 2.0
Start

Pickup from your resort, hotel, condo, or meeting location.

  1. Stop 1: Stop at Safeway in Kahului for snacks, drinks, and other goodies for the day.
  2. Stop 2: Drive through the rolling hills of Upcountry Maui in Kula.
  3. Stop 3: Pass MauiWine in ʻUlupalakua.
  4. Stop 4: Journey through the remote landscapes of Kaupō with scenic photo stops.
  5. Stop 5: See historic churches along Maui’s backside, including landmarks more than 150 years old.
  6. Stop 6: Visit Laulima Organic Farm and sample available fruit grown on the property.
  7. Stop 7: Pass the Pools of ʻOheʻo in Haleakalā National Park.
  8. Stop 8: View Wailua Falls from a legal roadside area when traffic and access permit.
  9. Stop 9: Visit a local botanical flower farm that supports the Hāna community.
  10. Stop 10: Pass Hāmoa Beach.
  11. Stop 11: Enjoy lunch near Koki Beach, with food purchases paid by guests.
  12. Stop 12: Travel through Hāna Town.
  13. Stop 13: Visit Waiʻānapanapa State Park and its black-sand beach; entry is included with the tour.
  14. Stop 14: Visit Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside when it is open and conditions allow.
  15. Stop 15: Pass Waikani Falls, also known as Three Bears.
  16. Stop 16: Stop at Halfway to Hāna for fresh-baked banana bread.
  17. Stop 17: Visit Keʻanae Point for dramatic coastal views.
  18. Stop 18: Pass the rainbow eucalyptus trees of the Painted Forest.
  19. Stop 19: Pass the Bamboo Forest.
  20. Stop 20: Stop at Hoʻokipa Beach Park to look for Hawaiian green sea turtles before returning to your pickup point.
Finish

Return to your original pickup point.

What to Bring
  • Swimwear (Optional)
  • Change of Clothes (Optional)
  • Water Shoes or Flip-Flops
  • Shoes That Can Get Dirty
  • Towels
  • Reef-Safe Sunscreen
  • Charge Cards
  • Cash for Stops

Gratuity is not included.

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White luxury Expedition driving through the rainforest on the Road to Hana

Tour overview

A Private Full-Circle Road to Hāna Experience

Experience a day of waterfalls, black-sand beaches, local farms, and unforgettable coastal views. The Famous Epic Hāna tour follows the reverse route through the pristine landscapes of backside Maui before continuing through Hāna’s most celebrated stops.

Your guide handles the winding roads and shapes the day around your private group. Swim opportunities, food stops, and the exact pace remain flexible so the experience feels personal rather than rushed.

Road conditions: Weather, landslides, or road closures may require a change to the Hāna & Back route. Your safety comes first, and our team will contact you if the planned route must change.

One private tour, two ways to travel

Choose Your Adventure Vehicle

Both options include the same private full-circle itinerary. Select the vehicle that best fits your group.

Private-vehicle pricing: Prices shown are the flat rate for your entire private vehicle—not per person.

White luxury Expedition driving through the rainforest on the Road to Hana

Up to 7 guests

Luxury Expedition

$1,499.95 Flat rate · per vehicle

Plus 4.712% GE tax. Guests 6 and 7 will have a middle seat.

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Live Luxury Expedition availability

Aerial view of a Hawaii By Storm Bronco driving a rainforest curve on the Road to Hana

Up to 4 guests

Open-Air Bronco

$1,199.95 Flat rate · per vehicle

Plus 4.712% GE tax. The fourth guest will have a middle seat.

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Live Open-Air Bronco availability

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