Road to Hana in Mercedes Van: Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach
Stardust Hawaii, LLC
4.7
Trevor_M
6 days ago
This tour was such a good experience! It’s a long day, but totally worth it to see all the sights like the peninsula and black sand beach and all the waterfalls along the road to Hana! It was a relief not having to do any of the driving.
We had Quinn as our guide, and he was very friendly right from the beginning. He greeted everyone with aloha and gave us some options regarding what we wanted to learn about as the tour progressed. He was very knowledgeable about Hawaiian history and culture, and also knew a lot about the native flora. He also made sure to offer water and bathroom breaks whenever we had a stop, which was super nice.
Overall, I had an enjoyable experience on this tour and I would book again!
Major Maui Hotel's pickups included. We provide food and beverages. Fresh locally grown fruit and deli sandwiches of your choice (ham, turkey or veggie) will be served at the beautiful Wainapanapa state park. We stop for swimming at one of the Hana waterfalls and at famous Black sand beach. Swimming is optional and weather permitted. Very well maintained, luxury, air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter vans with high-class, high-tech interior. Scenes out of a tropical daydream await you on the Road to Hana, miles of hairpin curves and one-lane bridges that traverses a spectacular landscape alongside countless waterfalls, bamboo forests, and black sand beaches. Receive undivided attention and space for a breathtaking experience. Enjoy the journey with our highly trained, knowledgeable and professional chauffeurs, driving the road to Hana for decades. Receive the depth of our cultural and historical knowledge with your guides' personal touch.
Departure Point
- Pick up time 6:30amMaalaea Park n’ ride, (free parking) N Kihei Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793 (corner of hwy 30 and 310), HI-30, Wailuku, HI 96793 https://goo.gl/maps/6KGkKSp9b5Q9EB4m8
- Pickup time 6:00amCannery Mall Lahaina (free parking), 1221 Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina, HI 96761. Please wait outside by the main entrance next to the Starbucks coffee shop https://goo.gl/maps/7wUg8deJpxwNNAWF8
- Pick up time 6:40am. Kahului Park n’ ride (free parking) meeting location is along a large concrete wall with a single row of parking facing Hwy 380 west of Hwy 311 just before entering Kahului.
- Pick up time 6:30amMaalaea Park n’ ride, (free parking) N Kihei Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793 (corner of hwy 30 and 310), HI-30, Wailuku, HI 96793 https://goo.gl/maps/6KGkKSp9b5Q9EB4m8
- Pickup time 6:00amCannery Mall Lahaina (free parking), 1221 Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina, HI 96761. Please wait outside by the main entrance next to the Starbucks coffee shop https://goo.gl/maps/7wUg8deJpxwNNAWF8
- Pick up time 6:40am. Kahului Park n’ ride (free parking) meeting location is along a large concrete wall with a single row of parking facing Hwy 380 west of Hwy 311 just before entering Kahului.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Hana Highway - Road to HanaHawaiiRelax and let us pamper you as a VIP guest to show you the beauty on a road trip to magical Hana. On this exclusive full-day adventure designed for just 14 guests, you'll enjoy the best banana bread you can get in Maui, refresh with a waterfall swim, stroll unique sand beaches and swim at the most famous black sand beach at the Wainapanapa State Park. During our expedition aboard a luxurious air-conditioned van, your driver will select a perfect lunch spot with a local Speciality. We serve a full lunch plate with Hawaiian juices and locally grown fruit. If time allows, we will stop at fruit stands with fresh fruits and vegetables for you to buy.Duration: 7 hoursStop At: PaiaPaia, HawaiiJust 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ho'okipa Beach Park179 Hana Hwy, , Paia, HawaiiA perfect spot for a light breakfast when spotting local surfers and wild turtles and taking pictures of the famous Northshore coastline. Lavatories are available.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Twin FallsTwin Falls, Idahois the first easily accessible string of waterfalls and pools on the Road to HanaDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Haipua'ena FallsHana Highway, Hawaiiis 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ke‘anae PointHawaiiThe Ke’anae Peninsula was created from an immense lava flow originating from Haleakala Crater. Centuries ago Hawaiians brought soil down, by hand, from the mountains to create the Keanae Peninsula. Their amazing display of physical labor is a testament to how revered this land is in Hawaiian culture. It is no wonder so much history is found here!Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread210 Keanae Road, Ke‘anae, HI 96708In 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.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Ching's PondHana Highway, Hana, Hawaiivery photogenic spot to get photographed doing something life threateningDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Upper Waikani FallsHana Highway, HawaiiThe 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Wailua FallsHana Highway, just past Koali Ranch Cottage, Hana, HawaiiUpper 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hana Lava Tubes205 Ulaino Rd, Hana, Haiku, HawaiiWailua Falls is so noticeable in fact, that it may be the most photographed waterfalls on Maui. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Hana BayHana, Hawaiiare 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Waiʻānapanapa State ParkHana, HI 96713located 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Pua'a Ka'a State ParkHana Highway, , HawaiiWaianapanapa 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.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Wailua Valley State Wayside Park14560 Hana Hwy, Kula, HawaiiPua'a Ka'a Falls (rolling pig) resides in the Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside Park, which made it one of the rare waterfalls on the Hana Highway. Swim at your own discretion and risk in the freshwater pools. Lavatories are available.Duration: 40 minutesStop At: HonomanuHana Highway, Hana, HawaiiWailua 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.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Kaumahina State Wayside ParkHana Hwy, Haiku, HawaiiThe 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Eucalyptus Rainbow TreesHaiku-Pauwela, HI 96708Right beyond Kaumahina State Wayside Park you'll find a pullout that gives a good view of Honomanu Bay.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please indicate your hotel in 'Hotel Pickup' at time of booking in the "special requirement" section
- 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.
- Provide your EMAIL address under special requirements
- This tour is not confirmed until the operator calls you to confirm it and setup a pickup.
- 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
- 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.
- Pick-up/drop-off at majority of resorts in Lahaina or pick-up at the Kahului or Kihei Park’n ride
- Live commentary on board
- Driver's Gratuity (15-20% of Ticket price recommended)
- No pickups in Napili-Honokowai, Kapalua, Kahana. You must meet us at Cannery mall 6:00am
- No special diet available (raw, vegan, food allergies). You must bring your own food.
Major Maui Hotel's pickups included. We provide food and beverages. Fresh locally grown fruit and deli sandwiches of your choice (ham, turkey or veggie) will be served at the beautiful Wainapanapa state park. We stop for swimming at one of the Hana waterfalls and at famous Black sand beach. Swimming is optional and weather permitted. Very well maintained, luxury, air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter vans with high-class, high-tech interior. Scenes out of a tropical daydream await you on the Road to Hana, miles of hairpin curves and one-lane bridges that traverses a spectacular landscape alongside countless waterfalls, bamboo forests, and black sand beaches. Receive undivided attention and space for a breathtaking experience. Enjoy the journey with our highly trained, knowledgeable and professional chauffeurs, driving the road to Hana for decades. Receive the depth of our cultural and historical knowledge with your guides' personal touch.
Departure Point
- Pick up time 6:30amMaalaea Park n’ ride, (free parking) N Kihei Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793 (corner of hwy 30 and 310), HI-30, Wailuku, HI 96793 https://goo.gl/maps/6KGkKSp9b5Q9EB4m8
- Pickup time 6:00amCannery Mall Lahaina (free parking), 1221 Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina, HI 96761. Please wait outside by the main entrance next to the Starbucks coffee shop https://goo.gl/maps/7wUg8deJpxwNNAWF8
- Pick up time 6:40am. Kahului Park n’ ride (free parking) meeting location is along a large concrete wall with a single row of parking facing Hwy 380 west of Hwy 311 just before entering Kahului.
- Pick up time 6:30amMaalaea Park n’ ride, (free parking) N Kihei Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793 (corner of hwy 30 and 310), HI-30, Wailuku, HI 96793 https://goo.gl/maps/6KGkKSp9b5Q9EB4m8
- Pickup time 6:00amCannery Mall Lahaina (free parking), 1221 Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina, HI 96761. Please wait outside by the main entrance next to the Starbucks coffee shop https://goo.gl/maps/7wUg8deJpxwNNAWF8
- Pick up time 6:40am. Kahului Park n’ ride (free parking) meeting location is along a large concrete wall with a single row of parking facing Hwy 380 west of Hwy 311 just before entering Kahului.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Hana Highway - Road to HanaHawaiiRelax and let us pamper you as a VIP guest to show you the beauty on a road trip to magical Hana. On this exclusive full-day adventure designed for just 14 guests, you'll enjoy the best banana bread you can get in Maui, refresh with a waterfall swim, stroll unique sand beaches and swim at the most famous black sand beach at the Wainapanapa State Park. During our expedition aboard a luxurious air-conditioned van, your driver will select a perfect lunch spot with a local Speciality. We serve a full lunch plate with Hawaiian juices and locally grown fruit. If time allows, we will stop at fruit stands with fresh fruits and vegetables for you to buy.Duration: 7 hoursStop At: PaiaPaia, HawaiiJust 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ho'okipa Beach Park179 Hana Hwy, , Paia, HawaiiA perfect spot for a light breakfast when spotting local surfers and wild turtles and taking pictures of the famous Northshore coastline. Lavatories are available.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Twin FallsTwin Falls, Idahois the first easily accessible string of waterfalls and pools on the Road to HanaDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Haipua'ena FallsHana Highway, Hawaiiis 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ke‘anae PointHawaiiThe Ke’anae Peninsula was created from an immense lava flow originating from Haleakala Crater. Centuries ago Hawaiians brought soil down, by hand, from the mountains to create the Keanae Peninsula. Their amazing display of physical labor is a testament to how revered this land is in Hawaiian culture. It is no wonder so much history is found here!Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread210 Keanae Road, Ke‘anae, HI 96708In 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.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Ching's PondHana Highway, Hana, Hawaiivery photogenic spot to get photographed doing something life threateningDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Upper Waikani FallsHana Highway, HawaiiThe 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Wailua FallsHana Highway, just past Koali Ranch Cottage, Hana, HawaiiUpper 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hana Lava Tubes205 Ulaino Rd, Hana, Haiku, HawaiiWailua Falls is so noticeable in fact, that it may be the most photographed waterfalls on Maui. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Hana BayHana, Hawaiiare 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Waiʻānapanapa State ParkHana, HI 96713located 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Pua'a Ka'a State ParkHana Highway, , HawaiiWaianapanapa 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.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Wailua Valley State Wayside Park14560 Hana Hwy, Kula, HawaiiPua'a Ka'a Falls (rolling pig) resides in the Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside Park, which made it one of the rare waterfalls on the Hana Highway. Swim at your own discretion and risk in the freshwater pools. Lavatories are available.Duration: 40 minutesStop At: HonomanuHana Highway, Hana, HawaiiWailua 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.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Kaumahina State Wayside ParkHana Hwy, Haiku, HawaiiThe 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Eucalyptus Rainbow TreesHaiku-Pauwela, HI 96708Right beyond Kaumahina State Wayside Park you'll find a pullout that gives a good view of Honomanu Bay.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please indicate your hotel in 'Hotel Pickup' at time of booking in the "special requirement" section
- 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.
- Provide your EMAIL address under special requirements
- This tour is not confirmed until the operator calls you to confirm it and setup a pickup.
- 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
- 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.
- Pick-up/drop-off at majority of resorts in Lahaina or pick-up at the Kahului or Kihei Park’n ride
- Live commentary on board
- Driver's Gratuity (15-20% of Ticket price recommended)
- No pickups in Napili-Honokowai, Kapalua, Kahana. You must meet us at Cannery mall 6:00am
- No special diet available (raw, vegan, food allergies). You must bring your own food.
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Trevor_M
This tour was such a good experience! It’s a long day, but totally worth it to see all the sights like the peninsula and black sand beach and all the waterfalls along the road to Hana! It was a relief not having to do any of the driving.
We had Quinn as our guide, and he was very friendly right from the beginning. He greeted everyone with aloha and gave us some options regarding what we wanted to learn about as the tour progressed. He was very knowledgeable about Hawaiian history and culture, and also knew a lot about the native flora. He also made sure to offer water and bathroom breaks whenever we had a stop, which was super nice.
Overall, I had an enjoyable experience on this tour and I would book again!
656ShawnL
Marty was the absolute best guide who made us all feel like family! He treated us with respect and amazing info about the island! He was funny and personable and truly made this amazing experience even better! What a perfect way to spend our anniversary!!
Bill_B
Marty, our tour guide did everything humanly possible to provide us a five star tour. The stops we made, the information he gave, his care about us as fellow travellers had our van full of strangers feeling like family. Safe driver, solicitous of needs. Beautiful tour PACKED with waterfalls, turtles, black sand, lush scenery, you name it. WELL WORTH a day of your vacation!! Thank you!!
Courtney M
Marty was an incredible tour guide! Picking us up bright and early in the morning. He was so welcoming and friendly right off the bat. Greeting both my husband and I by name. The van was very comfortable and well air conditioned the whole time (the listing was spot on). From the time we started the tour Marty was giving us his ‘fun facts’ the entire time speaking about the culture of Hawaii, the history of all the plants, fruits, people, food, drink, etc. you name it and Marty probably knows it!!! Not only was Marty an amazing tour guide he could start a side hustle as an IPhone photographer as well, taking the coolest photos of us!
Throughout the drive we got so many cool photo opportunities and spending ample amounts of time at the stops along the way, between the famous banana bread from Sandy’s, fresh fruit on the side of the road, and all the waterfalls in-between, this tour has everything you need to have a great day!
Maria B
Very informative trip as well as comprehensive. We could not had asked for more. We were able to see the area and also taste a variety of of fruits from the area. We highly recommend this trip.