Maui: Famous Road to Hana Waterfalls and Lunch by Mercedes Van
Description
Maximum of 14 people in a Luxury, Air-Conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter van. Guided and narrated by a professional, highly knowledgeable chauffeurs with deep knowledge of Hawaiian culture and history and a personal touch. Relax and let us pamper you as a VIP guest to show you the beauty on a road trip to magical Hana. Stop and swim at waterfalls, stroll unique sand beaches and swim at the most famous black sand beach at the Wainapanapa State Park. Our driver will select a perfect lunch spot. If time allows, we will stop at fruit stands with fresh fruits and vegetables for you to buy. We are ready to safely guide you through 617 curves and 56 one lane bridges and lead you back in time to the historic moments and legendary tales that shape the islands. Food, beverages and pickups at majority hotels and resorts are included.
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Itinerary
The Hana Highway is a 64.4-mile-long (103.6 km) , longest, coastal scenic route in the world. To the east of Kalepa Bridge, the highway continues to Kipahulu as Hawaii Route 31 (the Piilani Highway). This tour covers 59 single lane bridges, over 640 turns and curves, through lush, tropical rainforest. Most of the concrete and steel bridges date back to 1910
Just four miles into your drive to Hāna from Kahului, you'll discover the historic town of Pāʻia on Maui's north coast. Divided into Lower Pāʻia and Pāʻia, this hospitable community was once a booming plantation town during the heyday of Maui's sugar cane industry. Today Pāʻia is a town of colorful, rustic storefronts filled with local art galleries, one-of-a-kind shopping boutiques and restaurants.
Ho'okipa Beach is considered the windsurfing capital of the world, you can enjoy watching wind surfers, kite boarders and surfers challenge the oceans waves and shoreline winds. This is also the Threatened Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle capital of Maui, with 200-pound turtles feeding along the shoreline and basking on the beach all day long.
Twin Falls is the first easily accessible string of waterfalls and pools on the Road to Hana
Haipua'ena Falls is a small waterfall and pool along Maui's popular Road to Hana. Thanks to the unsigned trail and short hike over an often muddy path, the pool receives far less visitor traffic than the well-signed falls along the route.
Small Hawaiian villages doing their best to live like the Hawaiians of old. Hunting pigs and growing taro, bread fruit, and Bananas are all big parts of everyday life in this small community. It’s also the site of the famous Half Way to Hana Snack stand; shave ice, fresh coconut, cold drinks and of course the Original Fresh Baked Banana Bread. The Keanae overlook and peninsula offer views of one of the largest taro farms in Hawaii.
In 1983, Aunty Sandy Hueu began to bake her famous banana bread in Keʻanae, Maui. In 2003, her daughter Tammy joined the business to create an authentic family owned and operated food stand on the Keʻanae peninsula. Since then, Aunty Sandy's has become a must stop destination for hot, fresh baked banana bread.
Very photogenic spot to get photographed doing something life threatening.
Upper Waikani Falls is often referred to as Three Bears, thanks to the three separate but parallel falls of differing lengths—with the third and smallest being the “baby bear” falls on the right.
Wailua Falls is a picturesque, yet very easily accessible waterfall visible from The Hana Highway. You don't even need to get out of your car to see it!
Lava tubes are formed when massive flows cool on the surface forming an insulating conduit for the lava flowing underneath. During the creation of Maui’s volcanic landscape these served like the veins of the volcano, channeling lava for many miles underground before being deposited as new landmass (in this case, into the ocean.) After a volcano has been dormant for some time, these tubes usually begin to cave in and disappear under the forces of nature. Since much of the surface of Maui formed long ago, we have few lava tubes of significant size remaining; Ka’eleku Cave is the largest known accessible lava tube on Maui.
ocated within Hana Bay is Hana Beach Park, which has a long black-sand beach and is the safest swimming beach along the East Maui coast. The bay is protected by a coral reef and harbored from big swells by its curved shape.
Wainapanapa is Maui’s famous Black Sand Beach. Cobalt blue Ocean surrounded by black sand and black lava rocks from a recent flow only 10,000 years ago. Go for a walk along the edge of the bay and check out the blue water or just sit under a nice shade tree. This location is a great place to spend an hour relaxing, taking in one of the islands most beautiful locales. Simply stated, Wai’anapanapa State Park is among the very best of the Road to Hana sites. It offers outstanding nearly 360-degree sweeping panoramic views. On land, the hills and valleys of green jungle give way to rugged and dramatic black basalt lava coastline. Out to sea, the deep blue ocean and white cresting waves are dramatically blasted into spray and mist as they pound against the jagged cliffs.
It is fairly easy to access the waterfall from here. Some people like to take a dip in the chilly waters by the waterfall and on a hot day. Wear swim suit layered and bring change of clothes. Don't forget the towels.
Located just beyond Mile Marker 19 on the mauka—or mountain side—of Hana Highway, Upper Waikani Falls is often referred to as Three Bears, thanks to the three separate but parallel falls of differing lengths—with the third and smallest being the “baby bear” falls on the right.
Wailua Valley is an ahupuaʼa that sits just after the Keanae peninsula on the road to Hana. The area, though small, is rich in Hawaiian culture. It is here that an abundance of rare culturally significant fish and plant life can still be found. The area holds many ancient taro, or kalo, patches; a number of which are still in operation. In Hawaiian legend, taro is literally the older brother of all Hawaiians. And, so “Mahiʼaiʼana”, or cultivation of the land, is an ingrained principle that has endured for the people of Wailuanui.
The beautiful view from this lookout point really gives you a sense of what ancient Hawaii must have looked and felt like. It’s truly as though you received a glimpse back in time at untouched Maui.
Right beyond Kaumahina State Wayside Park you'll find a pullout that gives a good view of Honomanu Bay. From this vantage point you can get another good look at the Ke'anae Peninsula. The views from Kaumahina Wayside park are superior to this pullout, so if you can, be sure to stop at the Wayside Park instead.
Kaumahina State Wayside Park or Kaumahina State Park, is located in Maui County, Hawaii, 28.3 miles East of Kahului and 22.4 miles West of Hana along the Hana Highway. The park consists of 7.8 acres of forest and exotic plants
The unique rainbow tree reveals bright shades of green, blue, purple, orange and maroon, as patches of its bark shed throughout the year. Hawaii hosts many of these beautiful shrubs that can grow to an over-elming height of 200 feet! Many consider the rainbow eucalyptus the most beautiful tree on earth.
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Pickup Locations & Times
IF YOUR RESORT, HOTEL, OR CONDO ISN'T LISTED YOU MAY CONTACT OUR OFFICE DIRECTLY FOR FASTER RESPONSE ON PICKUP ARRANGEMENTS. If you are staying in Napili-Honokowai, Kahana, Kapalua, the meeting point is Lahaina Cannery Mall main entrance by Starbucks (6:00am). If you are staying in Wailuku, the meeting point is Maalaea Park n’ride (6:30am) If you are staying in Paia, Makawao, Kula, the meeting point is Kahului Park n’ride (6:40am). Aina Nalu Lahaina Resort (6:00am) - Honua Kai Resort & Spa (5:45am) - Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa (5:55am) - Hyatt Residences Club (5:55am) - Ka'anapali Alii (Classic Resorts) (5:45am) - Ka'anapali Beach Club (5:45am) - Ka'anapali Beach Hotel (5:50am) - Ka'anapali Royal (5:45am) – Aston Ka'anapali Shores (5:45am) - Ka'anapali Villas (Aston) (5:45am) - Lahaina Shores Beach Resort (6:00am) – Meet us at Maalaea Park n’ride (6:30am) - Marriott Courtyard (6:40am) - Marriott Resort & Ocean Club (5:50am) - Maui Eldorado Resort (5:45am) - Norwegian Cruise Lines - Pride of America(Meet us at Maui Mall Village at Center Tower which is Across Street from Ship) Not Listed (Please add Hotel name in the comment area) (6:40am) - Papakea Resort (Aston) (5:45am) - Pioneer Inn (6:00am) - Plantation Inn (6:00am) - Royal Lahaina Resort (5:45am) - Sheraton Maui Hotel (5:50am) - - Sugar Beach Resort (6:35am) - Westin Maui (5:50am) - Westin Nanea Ocean Villas (5:45am) - Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas (South Tower) (5:45am) – Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas (North Tower) (5:45am) - Whaler on Ka'anapali Beach (5:50am) Wailea/Kihei (6:00am)
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Write your lunch preference under special requirements - HAM or TURKEY or VEGGIE SANDWICHES. We DON'T offer any food alternatives. If you are on a special diet (raw, vegan, or have food allergies), you must bring your own food.
- Please indicate your hotel in 'Hotel Pickup' at time of booking in the "special requirement" section
- Please provide a proper contact phone number to confirm food orders and pickup arrangements. If resort phone is provided please provide room number in the "special requirement" section
- Provide your EMAIL address under special requirements
- This tour is not confirmed until the operator calls you to confirm it and setup a pickup.
- Due to circumstances out of our control (closures, traffic, inclement weather, etc.), routing and times are subject to change.
- Accessibility Notice Please note that our tour is not wheelchair accessible. Due to federal and state safety regulations, we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, or similar mobility devices on board, as our vehicle is not ADA-compliant and such items may pose safety hazards during travel. Canes are permitted, but walking sticks are not allowed. There is a low step to board the van, and all guests must be able to get on and off the vehicle independently, without assistance from the driver. Most Road to Hana tours operated legally have similar restrictions, as ADA-compliant vans are wider and subject to different regulations.
- Important Child Safety Notice: Guests traveling with infants, toddlers, or young children must provide their own car seats, booster seats, or other child restraint devices as appropriate for their child's age, size, and needs. Child safety seats are not provided by Stardust Hawaii. Failure to bring necessary child safety equipment may impact participation in the tour.
- Tour itinerary is subject to change due to weather, road conditions, park closures, construction, or reservation availability. Waiʻānapanapa Black Sand Beach will be visited whenever possible. If access is unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute Red Sand Beach or another comparable attraction without prior notice.
Reviews(1,222)
It is a long day. Plenty of drinks included, bag lunch type of lunch was good. If you have an early pick up bring some snacks. We were given a pastry for breakfast but it is a few hours to lunch and you will be hungry by lunchtime. Otherwise great tour guide w lots of energy (Roger), made good stops for pics and did get to visit a waterfall on back half of tour which appreciated so weren’t wet for much of the trip, could change at park but facilities didn’t encourage one to do so.
Aloha Linda! Mahalo for taking the time to share your experience, and for choosing Stardust Hawaii! 🌺 We're glad you had a great day on the Road to Hana with Roger and enjoyed the stops, beautiful photo opportunities, and waterfall experience. Roger definitely brings a lot of energy to the journey, and we're happy he helped make your day memorable! Mahalo again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Maui for another adventure someday! 🤙🌴
Our Road to Hana tour was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The journey was filled with unforgettable sights, including the stunning black sand beach and breathtaking waterfalls. One of the biggest highlights for our family was jumping from a waterfall into a natural pool—an incredible memory we'll never forget. Our guide, Marty, was knowledgeable, personable, and made the trip both informative and fun. He was also very accommodating, ensuring everyone had a great experience throughout the day. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Maui!
Aloha Brandy! 🌺 Mahalo for such a wonderful review, and for choosing Stardust Hawaii for your Road to Hana adventure! We're so happy to hear your family had such an unforgettable day with Marty. From the black sand beach and waterfalls to jumping into the natural pool, it sounds like you made some incredible memories together! 🌴🌊 Marty truly enjoys sharing Maui with our guests, and we're glad his knowledge, personality, and attention to everyone in the group made your experience even more special. Thank you so much for recommending us. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Marty, and we hope to welcome you back to Maui again someday! Mahalo and safe travels! 🤙🌺
Marty was great!!! Very knowledgeable about the island and its history! Very organized and tried to make the best of our time to get the most fun and experiences in! Very careful diver! Excellent excellent excellent! Oh and he made sure to help us get pictures and took pictures for us !!!
Aloha Jodi! Mahalo for your amazing review, and for choosing Stardust Hawaii! 🌺 We're so happy to hear you had an excellent day on the Road to Hana with Marty. His knowledge of Maui, attention to detail, and commitment to giving every guest the best possible experience are what make him such a wonderful guide. We're especially glad you appreciated that he helped capture your memories with photos along the way. Those moments often become some of the best souvenirs from a Maui vacation! 📸🌴 We'll be sure to share your kind words with Marty. He'll be thrilled to hear them! Mahalo again, and we hope to welcome you back to Stardust Hawaii for another unforgettable adventure. Safe travels! 🤙🌺
Edward was fabulous! Very knowledgeable!
Aloha! Mahalo for your wonderful review, and for choosing Stardust Hawaii! 🌺 We're so happy to hear you had such a great experience with Edward. His knowledge and passion for Maui help make every Road to Hana adventure special, and we're thrilled he made such a wonderful impression. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Edward. He'll really appreciate them! Mahalo again, and we hope to welcome you back to Stardust Hawaii on your next visit to Maui! 🤙🌴
Our tour guide, Roger, was very informative, knowledgeable and pleasant to spend the day with. Unfortunately it rained all afternoon and he did a great job making the best of it. My only complaint was the timing with breakfast/ coffee/ lunch. He picked us up at 5:45 am before anything at our hotel was open. We were offered a slice of blueberry cake around 7 am which was a pleasant snack but everyone kept asking for coffee. Around 10:45 we finally made our way to a ‘fruit stand’ for coffee and banana bread for purchase but there was no fruit at the fruit stand. Then we stopped for our ‘farm to table’ lunch which was packaged sandwiches, chips, and granola bars at 11:30. We didn’t take the tour for the food, but we felt we were mislead with the advertising.
Aloha Shara, Mahalo for taking the time to share your feedback, and for choosing Stardust Hawaii for your family's Road to Hana adventure. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your day with Roger. Even with the afternoon rain, we're happy he helped make the experience enjoyable and memorable for your family. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to him. Thank you as well for your comments about the timing of the coffee stop and lunch. On some days, we need to adjust the order of our stops because of changing conditions along the Road to Hana, including traffic, road work, weather, or scheduled entry times at Waiʻānapanapa State Park. On the day of your tour, we had an earlier park reservation, so the itinerary was adjusted to make sure everyone could enjoy that stop. We appreciate your feedback about having a coffee stop earlier in the morning, and we'll certainly take it into consideration as we continue looking for ways to improve our guests' experience. Mahalo again for joining Stardust Hawaii. We hope to welcome you back on another Maui adventure in the future. 🌺🤙
Marty was personable and well informed about the area. He learned the names of the passengers quickly and engaged each in meaningful conversation. Maybe he tried a tad too much with the jokes... Keep the humor but lighter on the jokes. Snack stops were great.
Aloha Larry! Mahalo for taking the time to share your experience, and for choosing Stardust Hawaii! 🌺 We're so glad you enjoyed your Road to Hana adventure with Marty. It's great to hear that his knowledge of the island, friendly personality, and genuine effort to get to know everyone made the day enjoyable. We're also happy you loved the snack stops along the way! Thank you as well for your thoughtful feedback about the humor. We appreciate comments like yours, and we'll be sure to share them with Marty. Our goal is always to create a fun and enjoyable experience for every guest. Mahalo again, and we hope to welcome you back to Stardust Hawaii the next time you're on Maui! 🤙🌴
Quinn was a great guide , brought the family and had a fun day
Aloha! Mahalo for your 5 star review, and for choosing Stardust Hawaii! 🌺 We're so happy to hear you and your family had a fun day exploring the Road to Hana with Quinn. He loves sharing the beauty of Maui with our guests, and we're glad he helped make your adventure such a great experience. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Quinn. He'll really appreciate them! Mahalo again, and we hope to welcome your family back to Stardust Hawaii on your next visit to Maui!
Awesome very informative and Interesting btw his name is Quinn
Aloha! Mahalo for your wonderful review, and for choosing **Stardust Hawaii**! 🌺 We're so glad you had an awesome time on the Road to Hana, and we're happy to hear Quinn made the day both informative and interesting. He truly enjoys sharing the beauty, history, and culture of Maui with our guests. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Quinn. He'll really appreciate them! Mahalo again, and we hope to welcome you back to **Stardust Hawaii** for another adventure the next time you're on Maui! 🤙🌴
This is a decent tour with a lot of info but you're in the car more than anything else. Driver was great.
Aloha Laura, Mahalo for taking the time to share your feedback, and for choosing Stardust Hawaii! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your driver and appreciated the information shared throughout the tour. The Road to Hana is a scenic 64 mile journey with over 600 curves and many one lane bridges, so there is quite a bit of driving involved to reach the incredible waterfalls, lush rainforests, black sand beach, and other beautiful stops along the way. We appreciate your feedback and are happy you were able to experience one of Maui's most iconic adventures with us. Mahalo, and we hope to welcome you back to Stardust Hawaii on your next visit to Maui! 🌺🤙
Long day but so worth it. Gaura was our guide and she was super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The stops were spectacular!
Aloha Tami! 🌺 Mahalo for your wonderful review, and for choosing Stardust Hawaii! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your Road to Hana adventure and that Gaura helped make the day so memorable. She truly enjoys sharing Maui with our guests, and we're glad her friendly personality and knowledge added so much to your experience. The Road to Hana is definitely a full day of exploring, but we're thrilled you felt it was well worth it. From the spectacular stops to the unforgettable scenery, it's a journey unlike any other. 🌴🌊 We'll be sure to share your kind words with Gaura. She'll be so happy to hear them! Mahalo again, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure with Stardust Hawaii. Safe travels! 🤙🌺
