Road to Hana Small-Group, Waterfalls, Black Sand Beach & Pickup
Description
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a fully guided Road to Hana adventure while your local guide navigates 617 curves and 56 one-lane bridges. Travel in comfort in our 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with a small group for a smooth, personal experience. Along the way, stop at lush waterfalls for a refreshing swim, stroll scenic beaches, and take in Maui’s dramatic coastline and rainforest views. Your guide shares stories and history of Hana, bringing the journey to life while ensuring a safe and enjoyable ride. Enjoy a sit-down lunch at Hana Ranch Restaurant, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. We make multiple stops for restrooms, stretch breaks, photos, and time to soak in the island’s breathtaking scenery. Watch for sea turtles basking on the beach, and visit the iconic black sand beach when conditions allow. Important: Some departures require a minimum number of guests. If the minimum is not met, guests are contacted in advance with rescheduling or full refund options.
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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.
This is your first stop before your unforgettable Road to Hana adventure begins! Step out of the van to stretch your legs and take a quick bathroom break. Explore the store to snap a few photos, pick up a small souvenir for friends and family back home, and grab a snack or refreshing drink to fuel up for the journey ahead.
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.
Enjoy the best Banana Bread of your life! Take a moment to sit down and enjoy some banana bread and drinks. And take a bathroom break. On Sundays, Aunty Sandy's is closed we go to an similar alternative place for banana bread.
Pass by the bamboo forest
Pass by
Wai'anapanapa 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. Fresh Water Caves and Lava Tubes • We take you to volcanic caves which you could explore. And if you are lucky you could witness the legend of the caves come alive. Certain time of the year red shrimp appear, turning the water red. Let our tour guides tell you the legend of Princess Popoalaea.
In the heart of Hāna, serving fresh farm-to-table dishes that highlight Maui’s local produce and proteins. Veggie and Gluten Free options available
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.
Beautiful Rainbow Eucalyptus trees only can be seen on the Road to Hana. Known for its unique colorful bark, which peels away to reveal bright colorful stripes. Stop made upon request.
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.
Wailua Falls
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
7:00am-7:30am Lahaina and Kaanapali pick up time. 7:30am-8:00am Wailea/Kihei pick up time. 8:30am Cruise Port pick up time. We pick up at almost all West Side Hotels and Condos. If you are staying at a private vacation rental (Airbnb/VRBO), or coming off from the South side of the island, please contact us for the nearest pickup location as we do not provide transportation from these areas. Not providing your lodging will result in a defaulted pick-up / Meet location at the Ma'alaea Park and Ride .
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(56)
Amazing views and Eli made the trip amazing he was smart and funny.and friendly. Really enjoyed the trip was the best thing we’ve done so far here on the island.
Whole trip was about 8 hours, and the whole process was simple and convenient. The driver was accommodating and entertaining.
Mahalo for your review! Your experience reflects the standards we now operate by — reliable departures, clear communication, and guest-first service. We’re grateful you chose to tour with us and hope to see you again in Maui.
Great, you literally just sit back and enjoy the tour. Very informative and engaging. The stops are great, the pizza was AMAZING!!!
Mahalo for the wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you were able to sit back, relax, and enjoy the day. It’s great to know you found the tour informative, engaging, and that the stops — especially the pizza — were a highlight. Thank you for choosing Aloha Pixabus, and we hope to welcome you back on another Maui adventure someday.
This trip was GREAT! Saw SO many great sights. Very informative and engaging. Much more than we anticipated. WORTH IT!!
Mahalo for the amazing review! We’re so glad to hear the tour exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the sights and the informative, engaging experience. It means a lot to know you felt it was truly worth it. Thank you for choosing Aloha Pixabus, and we’d love to welcome you back on your next visit to Maui.
Paid for a full day with a tour van and received 1/2 half day tour van. We didn't see Waianapanapa State Park w/Black Sand Beach, Koki Beach Red Beach, Hana's Farm as identified. Found out tour vans do not stop at Scared Seven Pools or the bamboo forest which was disappointing. I will drive next time.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re truly sorry the tour didn’t fully meet your expectations, and we understand how disappointing that can be when you’re looking forward to a full Road to Hana experience. Your feedback comes from a time when tour details and access limitations weren’t communicated as clearly as they should have been. Under our current local management, we’ve made important changes — our itineraries are now clearly updated, guests are informed in advance about which stops are included, and we explain which locations tour vans can and cannot access due to road conditions, park rules, and safety considerations. We appreciate you helping future travelers by sharing your experience, and we wish you a wonderful visit on your next journey along the Road to Hana.
Our trip on the road to Hana was fantastic! Tristan was a knowledgeable guide and an all around great guy. We swam in a waterfall, got delicious banana bread, saw huge turtles relaxing on the beach, swam at a black sand beach, and saw parts of Maui we would not have otherwise been to!! A perfect day. A big thank you to Tristan and Aloha Pixabus.
Mahalo for such a wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a perfect day on the Road to Hana and that Tristan helped make it so special. From the waterfall swim and banana bread to the turtles and black sand beach, it sounds like an unforgettable experience. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Tristan. Thank you for choosing Aloha Pixabus — we’d love to welcome you back to Maui again someday.
This was such an incredible and beautiful experience. Our tour guide Eli was the man! We saw so much in a day and cannot wait to come back and do it again eventually. The black sand beach was BEAUTIFUL and the banana bread is to die for! Also try the coconut ice cream!
Mahalo for the fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear you had such an incredible day and that Eli made the experience even more memorable. It’s great to know you enjoyed seeing so much in one day — and yes, the black sand beach, banana bread, and coconut ice cream are all favorites for a reason! Thank you for choosing Aloha Pixabus. We can’t wait to welcome you back on your next visit to Maui.
We had Triston as our tour person, and he was amazing. Triston grew up on the island, and has a great deal of knowledge and insights. He is very kind and genuine, and he took the time to let us enjoy the full experience. It is refreshing to see the life of the locals, which was very different from the tourist side of Maui.
Mahalo for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you had such a meaningful experience with Triston. His local roots, knowledge, and genuine care for guests truly reflect what we aim to share — a deeper, more authentic side of Maui beyond the typical tourist experience. Thank you for choosing Aloha Pixabus, and we hope to welcome you back for another island adventure in the future.
This was such an amazing tour. The rain forests, Black rocks that look like sculptures, water falls and the beach with about 50 turtles were my favorites. Our tour guide Tristan Gonzales was so unbelievably enthusiastic. He has lived in Hawaii all of his life and is very knowledgeable. .He was also extremely polite. He loves natures beauty and it really shows. When we went to the water fall he climbed near it for us to get amazing photos. He is an excellent driver I highly recommend him.
Mahalo for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the rain forests, waterfalls, dramatic black rocks, and seeing so many turtles — those moments truly make the Road to Hana special. It’s wonderful to know Tristan’s enthusiasm, local knowledge, and genuine love for nature helped elevate your experience, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing Aloha Pixabus. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Maui again.
Eli, our guide, was incredible! We had such an awesome time as we journeyed the road to Hana. He took us to all the great spots and the absolute best part was swimming by a waterfall! Seeing the turtles in the beach was the second best! An absolute must if you've never been to Maui! We got to see such a different aspect of Maui and it was so beautiful! The Mercedes Van is brand new and beautiful. Small group so you didn't feel like a number. The chicken restaurant where we stopped (cash only) was delicious! Buy a fresh coconut for $10 also! Long day but we'll worth it! Highly, highly recommend!
Mahalo for the incredible review! We’re so happy to hear you had such an awesome day on the Road to Hana with Eli. From swimming at the waterfall and spotting turtles to enjoying the small-group experience and riding in our new Mercedes van, it sounds like a truly memorable adventure. We love that you were able to see a different, more authentic side of Maui — and yes, the fresh coconut and chicken stop are favorites! Thank you so much for the strong recommendation. We truly appreciate you choosing Aloha Pixabus and hope to welcome you back again someday.
