Halfway Road to Hana - Small Group — Taste of Hana & Waterfalls
Description
Travel in comfort aboard our 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van on this Halfway Road to Hana tour, ideal for guests who want a shorter, relaxed experience while still exploring East Maui. This half-day journey includes lush rainforests, scenic coastline, and local favorites like Hana’s famous banana bread — all without committing to a full-day tour. Stops are limited strictly to the itinerary below and may vary due to weather or safety conditions: -Jaws Country Store (restroom/snack break) - Ke‘anae Peninsula for coastal views and photos - Aunty Sandy’s Banana Bread - Pua‘a Ka‘a State Wayside (waterfall swim, conditions permitting) - Ho‘okipa Beach to see green sea turtles With small groups of up to 10 guests, our local guides prioritize safety, clear communication, and a smooth experience. Important: Some departures require a minimum number of guests. If the minimum is not met, guests are contacted in advance to reschedule or receive a full refund.
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Itinerary
Embark on a breathtaking Maui adventure along the famous Hana Highway! Discover lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and ocean views. We’ll pass Ho’okipa Beach Park, the ‘wind sport capital,’ and spot Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. Explore the colorful Rainbow Eucalyptus trees, drive through the Bamboo Forest, and visit the rugged Keanae Peninsula to see crashing waves, enjoy fresh banana bread, and stop by the historic Lanakila Church (built in 1856). At Pua’a Ka’a State Park, swim in refreshing freshwater pools (at your own discretion and risk) or simply relax. With pick-up and drop-off included, this is Maui’s magic at its best!"
Drive-by Pa'ia town with its rich history of plantation camps, which housed workers of the old Paia Sugar Mill.
Your first stop before your Half Day Road to Hana Adventure begins. Take a stretch and bathroom break and visit the local store for gifts, snacks and, drinks.
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.
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.
See the rainbow eucalyptus trees and immerse yourself in the lush rainforest scenery bursting with color, life, and tropical fragrance
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.
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Pickup Locations & Times
7:00am-7:30am Lahaina and Kaanapali pick up time 7:30am-8:00am Kihei/Wailea pick up time 8:30am Cruise Ship pick up time We pick up at almost all Maui Hotels and Condos. If you are staying at a private vacation rental (Airbnb/VRBO), Kapalua/ Napili or if you are coming from the cruise port 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.
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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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(21)
What a beautiful part of the world! So much to see. Not enough time. Eli did an amazing job sharing his knowledge of the Island and its culture & beauty. Can’t wait to take the full tour next time🌺
You have an opportunity to jump in the water at two of the waterfalls so wear your suit and bring a towel.
The halfway to Hana was perfect. We saw many beautiful waterfalls, eucalyptus trees, bamboo trees, and enjoyed some Hawaiian banana bread. We also stopped at a beach and saw over 40 turtles. Watched the surfers in the ocean enjoying the day. It was a wonderful experience.
We had a. Amazing trip with Tristan. He was truly a pleasure to guide us on the 1/2 road to Hana! He took time to explain everything and shared personal experiences growing up in Hawaii. We would take this tour again! Thank you!
Great trip highly recommend. Our guide Eli was just wonderful. From the time we got picked up he gave us info on the various towns we passed thru and the history. He was very knowledgeable of all the vegetation in the area and pointed out great views along the way. Small group very comfortable van and skilled driver.
Very comfortable touring van and Eli was a great guide— friendly and knowledgeable. Amazing views of the ocean alternating with numerous inland waterfalls. It was a lot of riding on twisty, mountainous roads, so if you’re inclined to car sickness be forewarned. But definitely better than trying to navigate that route ourselves in a rental car. We felt safe with Eli at the wheel and he knew all the roadside spots for the best beauty shots. It was a fun day, we got great photos and we really learned a lot!
Eli was a great guide. He shared lots of great stories ( both personal and historical) and was a great driver, too! The bus was super clean and very nice. It seats 12 very comfortably. The agenda may have been a bit ambitious, though. Eli was careful to get us back on time for those with dinner activities. I understand that this activity was “Hana Lite”. However, I would have traded 40 minutes at the taco stand for a chance to walk in the waterfalls instead of just taking pictures. Overall, still a nice day.
Our tour guide Eli was great!! Very knowledgeable and very patient. Can tell he loves what he does. If I was to ever come again… if it were possible.. I would ask for him.
Eli was great! Very safe driver. Made sure we had beverages to drink. Very informative. Only downfall for this tour is that you can’t really stop to take pictures on the “half road” to Hana and you only get 20 minutes to swim in the falls—half of that time is used to change in the bathroom. So I didn’t go into the water. Other than that I felt we rushed back because we had to get anther couple back to their destination in time. The stop we made by the rocks to look at the ocean was beyond beautiful! But that was the only highlight. I think next time I’d rather pay for a private tour or do the regular road to Hana tour for more time.
Our guide was very nice; however, we were advised before the trip to bring water shoes because we’d be visiting a waterfall, but during the tour, our guide informed us that the halfway trip doesn’t include that stop. My feet never touched any water, just wish they had been honest in email so we could set expectations with our family/pack less.
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re glad to hear you enjoyed your guide. We’re sorry for the confusion around the waterfall stop and understand how that can affect expectations and packing plans. Our half-day tour does include a waterfall stop when conditions allow. However, weather, road access, or safety considerations can occasionally make that stop unavailable on a given day. We’re working to communicate this more clearly in advance so guests know what to expect. We appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to clarify this for future travelers.
