Full-Circle "Reverse" - Luxury Road to Hana Tour from South Maui
Description
#1 We go ALL THE WAY AROUND THE MOUNTAIN so you don't see the same thing twice! #2 We do it in REVERSE, the way the locals do it! There are a few options to choose from to explore the Road to Hana so you can experience the rainforest & its waterfalls, streams, fresh water ponds, bamboo forests & lush foliage, but there is only one company where the owners are actually a Native Hawaiian husband & wife team that were born & raised Hawaii. We pride ourselves in sharing the Hawaiian culture, history, & stories about Hawaii & what its like to live life here in the islands, while treating you like the VIP that you are! Our family history goes back 150 years & they still live in a little community out on the Road to Hana.While on tour we'll stop by our family's fruit stand that has been operating for 40 yrs & is the home of "the original banana bread." We'll cover the rigid & rugged terrain on the backside of Maui & travel where most visitors never see. Hot lunch & souvenir backpack included.
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Itinerary
We will travel up Haleakala Highway and cruise through the towns of Pukalani -"Hole to Heaven," Kula - "Open Country," Keokea - "The Sound of White Caps," Kipahulu - "Fetch From Exhausted Gardens," Ulupalakua - "Breadfruit Ripened on the Back" and hear the stories and history of this side of Maui.
We will travel up Haleakala Highway and cruise through the towns of Pukalani -"Hole to Heaven," Kula - "Open Country," Keokea - "The Sound of White Caps," Kipahulu - "Fetch From Exhausted Gardens," Ulupalakua - "Breadfruit Ripened on the Back" and hear the stories and history of this side of Maui.
We will travel up Haleakala Highway and cruise through the towns of Pukalani -"Hole to Heaven," Kula - "Open Country," Keokea - "The Sound of White Caps," Kipahulu - "Fetch From Exhausted Gardens," Ulupalakua - "Breadfruit Ripened on the Back" and hear the stories and history of this side of Maui.
We will drive drive through "Upcountry Maui" and share about the agriculture and history of this area.
See one of Maui's massive "canyons" on the southern coast of the island.
See the last lava flow from Mount Haleakala and see the valley that connects both volcanoes on Maui. Learn why Maui has been nicknamed the Valley Isle.
See the breathtaking Wailua Falls and get your cameras ready. You'll be up close and personal and feel the mist cool your skin!
We'll have our picnic-style lunch at this Flower Farm & Gift Shop (5 Stars on Google!) under the "hale" and you'll be able to pick up some handmade souvenirs.
Visit the quaint little town of Hana and why it is so well known.
Visit Maui's famous black sand beach & swim, weather permitting
One of the beautiful waterfalls on the Road to Hana.
Weather permitting we will swim at this state park in the fresh water pond and check out the waterfalls.
One of the beautiful waterfalls on the Road to Hana.
Also known as "the three bears" you'll see a trio of waterfalls as we cross one more of the Road to Hana bridges.
Snack stop at the "Halfway to Hana" Refreshment Stand, "Home of the Original Road to Hana Banana Bread." Our family business has been in operation for nearly 40 years serving up banana bread, shave ice and lots of other local treats.
Travel through Maui's famous tropical rainforest on the 600+ turn curvy road and cross 50+ one lane bridges!
We will wind down our day of adventure and head back to "city" by cruising through the towns of Haiku -"Kahili Flower," Maliko -"Budding," Kuau - "A Sea Creature," Paia - "Noisy," and Spreckelsville.
We will wind down our day of adventure and head back to "city" by cruising through the towns of Haiku -"Kahili Flower," Maliko -"Budding," Kuau - "A Sea Creature," Paia - "Noisy," and Spreckelsville.
See the world famous "windsurfing capital of the world" where not only windsurfers enjoy, but all types of surfers come to catch waves!
We will wind down our day of adventure and head back to "city" by cruising through the towns of Haiku -"Kahili Flower," Maliko -"Budding," Kuau - "A Sea Creature," Paia - "Noisy," and Spreckelsville.
We will wind down our day of adventure and head back to "city" by cruising through the towns of Haiku -"Kahili Flower," Maliko -"Budding," Kuau - "A Sea Creature," Paia - "Noisy," and Spreckelsville.
We will wind down our day of adventure and head back to "city" by cruising through the towns of Haiku -"Kahili Flower," Maliko -"Budding," Kuau - "A Sea Creature," Paia - "Noisy," and Spreckelsville.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will give you your pick up time with the confirmation of your tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(49)
We visited Maui and had the concierge at our hotel set up tours. Glad they set us up with this company. We were picked up from our hotel on time. The vehicle was comfortable and the group was small. Brandon and Jenelle were wonderful guides. Lots of history. Sometimes overwhelming but great historical information. We were able to visit many places that truly would have been a hassle for us to coordinate. The stops were in places we loved and we did not feel rushed. A light breakfast of the most delicious banana bread was served. Lunch consisted of fresh fish, brown rice and sweet potato macaroni salad (which was yummy). Windy roads made me car sick And they had ginger melts and wonderful motion sickness wrist bands that truly helped calm my stomach. Book this experience. It was wonderful!
Splendid excellent tour!!!! Brandon and Doug were fantastic tour guides with fantastic personal and historical perspective. They were fun and humorous too. Overall an exhilarating experience!!!!!
This tour was a great way to spend our first day in Maui. Every stop was interesting and came with beautiful views and unique excursions. Brandon was an excellent guide--knowledgable, experienced and full of aloha. The food was great. We had fun getting to know the others in our group and seeing how people from all over the world can bond over a shared adventure. Be prepared for a long day and changes in weather--you need to be flexible and go with the flow. We had some unexpected curve balls that Brandon navigated masterfully. Highly recommend!
We really enjoyed our time with Doug owner/operator. He was a wealth of information and history of the Island. He was a very confident and great driver on the road to Hana. Our highlight was the black sand beach and seeing the sea turtles up close. He served us a great Hawaiian Lunch and it was a great small group we were apart of. It was a long day.
Highly recommended - a must do on Maui! This tour brought us to the best scenes on the highway and our very knowledgable tour guide, Brandon, taught us so much about Hawaiian history and culture on the way!
Unfortunately, the road from Hana around to the west was closed for construction so we just did a round trip on the main Hana Rd. Doug was a fantastic guide. He grew up on road and shared a lot of his experiences. He also attended high school at the Kamehameha school in Honolulu where he was immersed in Hawaiian history and culture which he shared with us. The stops were great, the lunch was tasty. We had a great day.
There was not much luxury involved. We were stuck in the back of a van with uncomfortable wheel wells. The breakfast consisted of a piece of bread and a piece of pineapple. Lunch was good. Driver was knowledgeable. It would have been better to rent a car and do it alone. Only advantage was hearing some history from the driver but other passengers made it not as enjoyable because they wouldn’t shut up. Heard a lot about the wealth of the owner. So glad I could contribute to his wealth.
I am not sure if my expectations were wrong, but disappointed especially for the cost. Use this as you see appropriate. 1. 11 adults is tight. You either cram 4 in the back row. Or the single rider is barely able to see. 2. Signed up for full circle. Got a down and back. Big hype about Hona.. and we drove through it. We selected your company based on our conversation with you about the tour. 3. Saw the sights but with the expectation of 4 stops including lunch .. they were drive bys and picture opportunities were limited or from the inside of the van window. 4. Lunch: Fried fish prepared in advance was disappointing. Soggy.Worst meal We’ve had on any excursion 5. When you called, if we switched it sound like you were going to be our driver. Positives. Van was nice and clean. Brandon was an excellent driver and enjoyed the conversation. With thw exception of lunch stop, we enjoyed the stops, limited. Melissa is passionate.. but talks a lot, sometimes in circles.. she can make a long trip longer.
Absolutely amazing day. Highly recommend this tour, which starts by going off the beaten track into upcountry Maui. You then join the main road to Hana for the way home, stopping at all the major sights. Our guide Everett was knowledgeable and friendly and drove very safely on a difficult road. Pick up was on time and the van incredibly comfortable. Lunch was also delicious at a beautiful flower farm. Definitely recommend this rather than the standard tour where you do the same road both ways.
Great tour, Doug was an exceptional guide, knowledgeable friendly , helpful and funny. Would highly recommend this tour
