Hana

Tours

Swim at a jungle waterfall and at a black sand beach on this tour from Maui the explores local beauty, culture, and food on The Road to Hana. Enjoy an included lunch and admission to the Wai'anapanapa State Park. 8:30am is only offered for guests arriving to Maui via cruise ships. Meet us at 8:30am at the parking lot next to Burger King. Total Duration: 8-10 hours depending on your starting point 1. Pickup from major hotels in Maui and return back to hotelss 2. Hana Highway - Road to Hana, Route 36, Maui, HI, 10 hours 3. Bamboo Forest, Maui, HI, pass by without stopping 4. Ho'okipa Beach Park, Hana Highway, Paia, Maui, HI 96779, Stop made upon request. 5. Waikani Falls, Maui, HI, pass by without stopping 6. Pua'a Ka'a State Park, Hana Highway, Maui, HI, 40 minutes, swimming at waterfall 7. Wai'anapanapa State Park, Hana Hwy. near mile marker 32, Hana, Maui, HI, 45 minutes, swmming at the blacksand beach 8. Ke‘anae Point, Maui, HI, 30 minutes 10. Charles Lindbergh's Grave, 40990 Hana Highway, Kipahulu, Maui, HI 96713, Do Not Stop 11. Maui Honey Bee Sanctuary, 16655 Piilani Hwy, Kula, HI 96790, USA, Do Not Stop 12. Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees, Hana Hwy, stop made upon request 13. Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread, 210 Keanae Rd, Ke‘Anae, HI 96708, USA, 15 minutes 14. Wailua State Wayside Lookout, Hana Hwy, Stops made upon request. 15. Hana Farms, Hana Hawaii, stops made upon request. chance to buy locally made products

Enjoy an unhurried Hawaiian adventure as you travel along the world-famous Road to Hāna. Join a guided small-group tour with lunch and round-trip transportation from your Maui hotel. Get picked up from your hotel and start your experience with a breakfast of fresh fruit and locally made pastries. Afterwards, follow the coastal road through breathtaking valleys, lush rainforests, and desert-like landscapes.  Be sure to make the most of the photo opportunities of the waterfalls, cliffs, lush rainforest, and other sights along the route. Cool off with a swim at one of Hawaii’s unique beaches, and admire the extraordinary white, red, and black sands. You’ll be served a delicious hot, made-to-order BBQ meal for lunch. Let our expert guides share with you the beauty of our island, the wealth of our culture, and the warmth of our Aloha. The day trip could include glimpses of:  • Ho'okipa Lookout• Huelo Lookout Rainbow Eucalyptus• Honomanu Black Sand Beach• Kaumahina State Park• Puohokamoa Falls• Keanae Peninsula• Keanae Congregational Church• Keanae Valley Lookout• Bamboo forest view• Lava tube Waiʻānapanapa• Wailua Falls Lookout• Hanawi Falls View• Palikea Stream• Pua' a Ka'a Falls State Park• Waiʻānapanapa Black Sand Beach• Waianapanapa sea cave• Waianapanapa blowhole• Quaint Hāna town• Hāna Ranchlands• Hāna Bay Black Sand Beach• Hamoa Beach or Koki Red Sand Beach• Charles A. Lindbergh's grave• Palapala Ho'omau Church• Kaupo Ranchlands• Maui's last lava flows• Maui's Upcountry

The Road to Hana features miles of lush tropical rainforests, beautiful waterfalls at every turn, narrow one lane bridges and most importantly our colorful and enduring cultural traditions kept by our elders. Hana truly is a world unto itself. Discover its stories, live its legends, and experience the authentic hospitality of old Hawaii with your knowledgeable tour guide. You will travel through the very heart of Maui and all that makes Maui no ka oi (the best!) This magical experience will allow you to see both sides of the famous Hana Highway. Let our local Hana Highway experts (professional drivers) do all the driving for you as you sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacular views. Aloha Sunshine Tours will entertain you with fun stories as well as share with you interesting historical facts as well as educate you with Hawaiian legends and culture in this once in a lifetime adventure to discover the best of Maui! Our fleet of luxury modern vehicles air-conditioned buses are the most comfortable for the road to Hana with large viewing windows creating comfort and spectacular views for every passenger. Our anti-glare windows on our air-conditioned buses make for the perfect picture. Our friendly local Knowledgeable guides share Hawaii culture, history, island highlights and swim spots along the breathtaking Hana Highway. Your guide will help you to discover the world’s most beautiful black sand beach.

Total Duration: 10 hours 1. Pickup from parking lot next to Burger King for the trip. We will return you to your cruise ship. 2. Hana Highway - Road to Hana, Route 36, Maui, HI, pass by without stopping 3. Ho'okipa Beach Park, Hana Highway, Paia, Maui, HI 96779, stop made upon request. 4. Bamboo Forest, Maui, HI, pass by without stopping 5. Upper Waikani Falls, Hana Highway, Maui, HI, pass by without stopping 6. Waikani Falls, Maui, HI, pass by without stopping 7. Ke‘anae Point, Maui, HI, 15 minutes 8. Wailua Valley State Wayside Park, 14560 Hana Hwy, Kula, Maui, HI 96708, Stop made upon request 9. Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread, 210 Keanae Rd, Ke‘Anae, HI 96708, USA, 15 minute stop 10. Pua'a Ka'a State Park, Hana Highway, Maui, HI, 40 minutes, swimming at waterfall. 11. Wai'anapanapa State Park, Hana Hwy. near mile marker 32, Hana, Maui, HI, 45 minutes, swimming at blacksand beach 12. Wailua Falls, Hana Highway just past Koali Ranch Cottage, Hana, Maui, HI 96713, Do Not Stop 13. Wailua Wayside Lookout, Maui, Hawaii, Stop made upon request 14. Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees, Hana Hwy, stop made upon request. 15. Hana Farm, Hana Highway, Kipahulu, Maui, HI, stop made upon request 16. Rainbow Euclalyptus Trees, Maui, HI, Stops made upon request

Maui’s Ultimate Waterfall Hike & Chocolate Tour Adventure A Fun Easy Mini Waterfall Hike Great for couples, families & Private Groups A Taste Of Hana With-Out The Super Long Drive! Only 30 mins from the Airport. Fun Easy Mini Waterfall Hike & Farm To Table Chocolate Tour with With Natural & Cultural History Walking Tour. “Great for Couples & the Whole Family” Experience & Enjoy! * Waterfall Views, A Lush Tropical Rainforest Micro Jungle * Ancient Archeological Gardens Of The Last Great King Of Hawaii * The Rainforest is Said to Rival That Of The Mega Amazon” * Be in Awe of The Giant Prehistoric Dinosaur Ferns * Learn About Hawaiian Canoe Plants Nestled on the Pristine Coast of Maui’s North Shore A Private Estate Where Only We Have The Key to Get In The Chocolate Tour: * Cacao (Chocolate) See Cacao (Chocolate) Growing in its Natural Rainforest Habitate Learn How Chocolate Goes From Tree to World Renown Treat Enjoy Chocolate Tasting With Best In Class, All Organic, Super Food Chocolates! Experience Artisan Table Side Chocolate Making & More Tasting! Learn about the invigorating and rejuvenating effects of Chocolate Includes Snacks: Healthy Chips, A Yummy Health Bar & Sparkling Water Samples of Organic Superfood Chocolates from Around the World! (Tasting Chocolate is Just Like fine Wine It Must be Savored) Sample Fresh Chocolates Made for You On Sight. “So Private You Have to Make A Reservation to Get In & Only Then Do You Get the Directions! *This is to Protect This Sensitive Archeological Sites Off the Beaten Path, Away From Crowds Of Tourist! "FOR PRIVATE GROUPS" “Whatever You Can Dream Of, We Will Do Our Best to Make it Come True” (Additional Fees Apply) Private Chef & One or more Servers Five Course Lunche Blessings Of A Native Kahu Fun Interactive Hula Demonstration etc.

Discover the beauty of Maui on a tour with a local guide. Enjoy a personalized experience and see the island's top attractions, including the rainforest, waterfalls, and beaches. Meet your guide and set off on your adventure. Visit the rainforest, waterfalls, and beaches. Get the chance to take a dip in the ocean and cool off. Enjoy a personalized experience with a local guide who has been living on the island for 25 years. Get a honest version of Hawaiian events both past and present. Be treated like a friend and have the chance to maintain contact with your guide. Get the chance to take a dip in the ocean and cool off. Have your guide take tons of photos of you throughout the day. Get all of these photos at the end of the day. Have a short video of your adventure made at no extra charge. We will begin this adventure at Hookipa Beach where we will have the opportunity to see the Hawaiian green sea turtles some waves up to 40 feet high in the winter time and if we get lucky, we can see the rare Hawaiian monk seal. This first stop allows a restroom opportunity. We will be here for about 10 to 15 minutes. Our second stop takes us to the Keanae peninsula. This is the oldest community on the island of MAui dating back over 1000 years. They have been harvesting tarot here ever since people have been here. You can still see Taro beds growing today. We will also have the opportunity to go to aunt Sandy’s for her famous banana bread. We also have the opportunity to explore the arboretum. Here is arboretum has been been here for 50 years and has the largest trees on the island of MAui.. Our next stop takes us to Pua Kaa Falls. You will have the opportunity to watch get in or for the adventurous. You may even jump in off of the waterfall here which is about 20 feet high. If you want to get wet, please bring clothes with you. There is a bathroom here to change into them. If you want to bring water shoes to get into the water there is an opportunity. The bottom is rough here so most people, barefoot find that they probably prefer to have a shoe on . On the way back, we will stop at our last stop at the Wailua Falls overlook here. We will have a chance to look down upon the other part of the Keanae peninsula and see the famous white church that is built out of coral. This is a great spot to grab some photos some days that you can see as many as six waterfalls at one time from this lookout. I have been doing tours for seven years in this area. I used to take 24 people at a time but now I just have you my group of six. I will take photos at certain spots and if you wanna photo just let me know also, I will put these photos into a video and send things to you later as well please if you have any questions, contact me and I will answer them to the best of my ability .

You will enjoy all of the "must see" sights in Maui on this spectacular Maui helicopter tours! Take off from the heliport in and soar to the 10,000 foot (3,050 meter) Haleakala dormant Volcano Crater to view the summit from above. From there the pilot will then descent down and fly over the Hana rainforest, the North shore of Maui to view the waterfalls and much more. Pilot narration and music is included on this helicopter tour. Check in is at the Kahului Heliport and you will return and land back to base at the Kahului Heliport. ** Weight Restrictions: For each single passenger weighing 240 pounds or more, combined weights of 420 lbs per couple, or for groups of 3 or more an average of 200lbs or more an additional seat must be purchased at the time of booking. This is for the safety and comfort of all passengers. It is important to provide accurate body weight at checkout.

The average tour is 8 hours. Book a private, custom Maui adventure of a lifetime. The most sought-after experience is our reverse Road to Hana Loop (when available due to road conditions), but our tours are fully customizable to experience special locations across the island. Our guides are students of Hawaiian cultural practitioners and are committed to operating pono (doing what is right). We are honored and prepared to share mo'olelo (stories), history, and ike (knowledge) about Hawaiian culture. Some of our guests' favorite spots are special waterfalls, red- and black-sand beaches, and delicious beachside local huli huli chicken. Important Information Please note start times are flexible and can be adjusted. Choose your desired meeting point location when making the booking, and we’ll take care of the rest. For larger groups, we will operate both a convertible Ford Bronco and a Jeep. Timeline of the activity: - Welcome of the participants. - Briefing on the route, safety, and Bronco riding experience. - Put the top down and enjoy the sun and wind in your hair. - Learn local cultural/history/spirituality insight. - Discover the must-see off-the-beaten-path local favorites of Maui. - Unlock your greatest adventure yet! Meeting point: A central location in Kahului, Maui - Location will be provided upon booking - One of our guides will be there to welcome you Sample Itinerary: Ke’anae Arboretum Botanical garden with a diverse collection of native Hawaiian plants and tropical species from around the world. Bamboo forest and rainbow eucalyptus trees Black-sand beach There are a number of black-sand beaches and we know some secret ones. We’ll take you to the perfect one for the conditions on the day of your tour. If you would like to go to Wai’anapanapa State Park, reservations are required so please request when you book. Waterfalls Pua’a Ka’a State Park This roadside park has some shaded areas and trails to explore, leading to refreshing waterfall pools. Nahiku Marketplace Hana Town Huli Huli Chicken Huli Huli Chicken, featured on Gordon Ramsay’s “Uncharted,” is a Hawaiian dish known for its sweet, savory, and tangy marinated chicken, grilled and frequently turned for a caramelized glaze, exemplifying the local culinary culture. Koki Beach You’ll find the best Huli Huli chicken at Koki Beach. On the way to Koki beach, we’ll pass by a vibrant red sand beach and dramatic cliffs, a quieter alternative to popular beaches. Lava Tubes Farm Stands Coconut Glen’s Indulge in organic vegan coconut ice cream at this roadside stand known for its delicious and refreshing treats. Ke’anae Peninsula Visit ancient lava rock formations and taro fields. Turtle Beach Stop for views of world-class surfing and see Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu).

On our Road to Hana driving tour you will see the main sites while passing by beautiful scenery. Our app will navigate and guide you along the way, including a live navigation map and audio instructions, It is recommended to connect the app to your car audio (via Bluetooth, cable etc.) and listen to our audio guide while enjoying your surroundings. On your way you will pass 64 different places of interest! The app will guide you along the road to Hana and inform you about the best places to stop, tell you interesting stories of the places that you pass along the route, including: Jaws beach, Twin falls, Jungle Zipline, Hanawi Falls, Honomanu Bay, amazing viewpoints, historical churches and much more. * This tour is in English. * No need to purchase more than one tour per car (this is true if you plan on connecting to the car media/audio system, allowing every passenger to listen to our audio guide from the car speakers)

Letting someone else take care of the driving is the best way to experience the famous Road to Hāna and the surrounding area. Hāna itself is all about de-stressing. So sit back and relax in an elevated captain’s chair and be captured by the beauty of Maui through oversized windows. Tour Maui in safety, comfort, and with a local style! Hotel Pickup & Drop Off is Included 🕗 Tour Pickup: 6:00 – 7:30am 🕗 Tour Return: 5:00 – 6:30pm (Varies) Our Eco-Friendly Road to Hana Tour Features: - Custom-built 12-passenger cruisers, made for the Road to Hāna. It features enormous viewing windows, elevated seats, and extra legroom. - Continental Breakfast at Maui Tropical Plantation, where you'll have views of the gorgeous landscape and dine in a farm-to-table restaurant. - Professionally trained, knowledgeable, safe and fun guides, that will educate on culture, history, and share meaningful information along the journey. All of our guides are CPR and First Aid Certified! - Carefully curated stops along the way, so you don't miss any of the good stuff, and ensuring not to venture into places that are private property, culturally sensitive, or unsafe places. - Stunning photo opportunities including waterfalls, Sea cliffs, lush landscapes, unique ocean shorelines, and botanical points of interest (flora and fauna) - Cold bottled water and juice provided - Hawaiian Classic Huli Huli Chicken, hot buffet style lunch (substitute meal options available for some dietary restrictions) - Enjoy a refreshing dip in a fresh water pond at a waterfall, and swim at the unique Black Sand Beach of Wai'anapanapa. (Weather Permitting, Reservations are Included) Valley Isle Excursions serves BOTH the traveler and the destination! When you choose Valley Isle Excursions to be your Maui tour guide, you align yourself (and your dollars) with values centered around PEOPLE, CULTURE, and ENVIRONMENT.