Things to do in

Nahiku, Hawaii

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).

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.

Enjoy a thrilling sightseeing tour of Maui, starting with a drive through the charming streets of Paia. Then, head east along a magnificent coastline with views of world-famous windsurfing beaches along the way. Continue through the spectacular parks and valleys of lush, tropical vegetation. Take in vistas of amazing beaches, crashing waves, and cascading waterfalls before a drive through the luxuriant rainforest of the Hana Highway. Pass over thrilling single-lane bridges, and navigate hairpin curves. Time and weather permitting, end with an invigorating swim in a waterfall-fed pool at Pua Kaa State Park. Remember to bring your camera to capture the glorious sights of Maui’s hidden side.

Explore the beauty of Maui on the Road to Hāna Tour. Picture curvy roads and rugged coastline, tropical rainforest, cascading waterfalls, crashing waves, and varicolored beaches. Make friends with the locals, and taste regional cuisine, listen to traditional music and stories of the region. Take in the dramatic scenic coastal drive that features bays, bluffs and cliffs on this 8-hour experience. This is a completely private tour with your guide, and the itinerary and timing can be modified. Pass through Mauiʻs Agricultural Basin, a relic of the bygone plantation era and an emerging variety of sustainability crops. Drive through Paʻia, a charming and eclectic bohemian town, and cruise by the North Shore to see the surfers and waves. Marvel at the natural beauty, such as dense Bamboo thickets, Rainbow Eucalyptus trees, waterfalls, streams, and a great variety of other tropical flora & fauna. Observe the depth of the majestic Wailua Valley, and explore coastal tide pools. Stop at the stunning Kaumahina Wayside Lookout for an impressive view of the cliffs & coast, and swim behind a waterfall at Pua'a Ka'a State Park. Visit the Ke’anae Peninsula, an isolated native Hawaiian settlement where you can appreciate the old way of life. Enjoy local sweets & treats at Aunty Sandy’s Banana Bread Stand.

Discover the beauty of Maui on a private 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 Terrill 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 Pak 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 that 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 .

Discover the beauty of Hana on this full-day tour in a comfortable and climate-controlled jeep. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off in Maui, Lahaina, and Wailea, or be picked up from your cruise ship terminal in Kahului Harbor. Stay refreshed along the way with complimentary water and juice.  Hop aboard and be introduced to the beautiful landscapes, coastal sea cliffs, and majestic waterfalls of one of Maui's last untouched gems, Hana. See all of Hana's highlights in one day. Loop around the entire East end of Maui to admire ocean and mountain views directly from your jeep.  HIt the road early to bypass large crowds and buses and get direct VIP access to scenic points, beaches, and parks. Head to Ho’okipa Beach Park which is a famous surfing beach for locals and world class surfers alike. Take in the Rainbow Trees, large eucalyptus trees that have vibrant color branches and trunks. Continue to the Keanae Peninsula where you can stop at Aunty Sandy's Famous Banana Bread to buy a slice of this sweet treat. Visit the Pua’a Ka’a Waterfall and Park where you can swim or listen to the bubbling of the cool mountain streams.  Make your way to Waianapanapa State Park to soak up volcanic landscapes of lava rocks, a black sand beach, and beach access caves. Stop to buy a nice lunch in Hana Town and capture some pictures of the old Hasegawa General store, Hana Hotel, and Fagons Cross. Reach Hamoa Beach for stretched of white sand old fishponds before heading to the Wailua Falls, a 180-foot waterfall with swimming ponds. Pay your respects at the final resting place of Charles Lindbergh. Snap pictures at the Manawainui Lookout of scenic views of volcanic lava fields and open pasture lands that stretch out from the mountain to the ocean. Return to your cruise ship or accommodation at the end of your Hana adventure. 

Let us show you our home of Hana! Sit back, relax and enjoy a journey designed by true Hana natives! Admire stunning coastal views, see rainbow bark eucalyptus, swim at a waterfall, walk on a black sand beach, and learn about local communities. Door to door service from all major resorts and condos, Port/Harbor and airport. See and hear about what life was like in old Hawaii on the drive. Take in scenic ocean views and rugged coastlines. Make a stop along the way where you can purchase “the best banana bread on Maui” at a small community that was built upon an ancient lava flow. Admire this town where ancient Hawaiian farming and cultural traditions still exist today. Go for a refreshing swim in a waterfall pool along the Hana highway at Pua’aka’a state park. Hear about the historic value of this picturesque highway. See lava tubes and take another swim at a black sand beach. Sit down to a light lunch at Waiʻānapanapa state park. After lunch, head to the town of Hana and listen as your guide shares the founding story and history of the town with you.

Total Duration: 10 hours Safeway, 1090 Ho'okele St, Kahului, HI 96732, USA, 15 minutes Hana Highway - Road to Hana, Route 36, Maui, HI, 10 hours Bamboo Forest, Maui, HI, pass by without stopping Ho'okipa Beach Park, Hana Highway, Paia, Maui, HI 96779, pass by without stopping Ke‘anae Point, Maui, HI, 30 minutes Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree - stop upon request Waikani Falls, Maui, HI, pass by without stopping Pua'a Ka'a State Park, Hana Highway, Maui, HI, 40 minutes Wai'anapanapa State Park, Hana Hwy. near mile marker 32, Hana, Maui, HI, 60 minutes Wailua Falls, Hana Highway just past Koali Ranch Cottage, Hana, Maui, HI 96713, pass by without stopping Charles Lindbergh's Grave, 40990 Hana Highway, Kipahulu, Maui, HI 96713, pass by without stopping Kaupo, Kaupo, Maui, Hawaii, pass by without stopping Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread, 210 Keanae Rd, Ke‘Anae, HI 96708, USA, 15 minutes Charles Lindbergh's Grave, 40990 Hana Highway, Kipahulu, Maui, HI 96713, pass by without stopping Laulima Farm, Hana Highway, Kipahulu, Maui, HI, pass by without stopping Ohe'o Gulch, Haleakala National Park, Maui, HI, pass by without stopping, Maui Honey Bee Sanctuary, 16655 Piilani Hwy, Kula, HI 96790, USA, pass by without stopping