Rainforest Tour to Hana and Beyond
Description
Hāna and Beyond is a family-owned and operated tour company rooted in Hawaiian heritage. With us, you'll delve into our home, uncovering its rich history, captivating stories, and unique insights found nowhere else. Let us guide you in crafting memories as cherished as your time spent here.
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Itinerary
Stop for a quick no-host breakfast and coffee break, complete with restroom facilities.
Explore the enchanting sight of Mauis rainbow eucalyptus trees, known for their vibrant multicolored bark.
This lookout offers stunning panoramic views of the Keanae coastline and lush rainforest.
The Halfway to Hana Fruit Stand is a beloved roadside stop along the Hana Highway. This family-owned and operated fruit stand offers travelers a delightful break from the winding road with its selection of fresh tropical fruits, snacks, and refreshments. You'll have the chance to taste a variety of locally grown fruits, indulge in the renowned banana bread, and treat yourself to refreshing smoothies and shave ice.
Take in panoramic vistas of Wailua Valley. The park offers stunning overlooks that showcase the rugged cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and dense forests below.
At the black sand beach, you can admire its striking beauty with dark volcanic sand/rocks and clear blue waters. Have a tasty lunch while enjoying the amazing coastal views. If the weather's nice, take a dip in the ocean for a refreshing swim. Nearby, explore a lava tube created by ancient volcanic eruptions, which gives a peek into the island's geological past. Plus, you can go for a scenic walk along the trail to soak up the natural beauty all around you.
Experience the quaint town of Hana and browse local shops for souvenirs (subject to availability)
Fresh waterfall swimming option (weather permitting) Restrooms available.
At Keanae Peninsula, visitors can soak in stunning coastal views and admire the rugged lava rock formations.Take a moment to appreciate the powerful waves crashing against the shore, and if time allows, sample some of the delicious banana bread or other local treats at the nearby roadside stand.
Watch world-class windsurfers and kiteboarders perform thrilling aerial stunts on the waves. Relax on the sand and enjoy the view of the turquoise waters, and keep an eye out for sea turtles basking in the sun.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will call the day before your scheduled tour to confirm pickup location, pickup time, and lunch options. Please provide your phone number and email for confirmation. The meeting location for all non-listed hotels will be at the KAHULUI STARBUCKS PARKING LOT in the PUUNENE SHOPPING CENTER. Address 120 Ho'okele Street Kahului Hi, 96732 ARRIVING BY CRUISE SHIP: We adjust our pickup time at the Port of Kahului according to your ships arrival time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(886)
My husband and I spent a wonderful day with Junior. He was very informative, kept us laughing and learning during our adventure going to Hana. It rained but he asked us to wait and had a stop earlier than planned. When all was clear, we continued on to tour. I would recommend having him as a guide. You can tell when someone loves what they are doing. Junior... Bobbyyyy said hey.
What a delightful private trip with our family and our tour guide Devlyn. It was everything we asked for, fun for the entire family. Devlyn told us all about her family and showed us the town of Hana, which was so interesting. We couldn’t say enough about Walter and his amazing company!
We decided to book the tour rather than drive ourselves and it was the best decision. Junior was amazing (and funny!). He shared so much history and great stories along the way. The Rainbow Eucalyptus trees and swimming at Black Sand Beach were bucket list items for me and they did not disappoint! Thank you for an amazing experience.
Amazing experience and fabulous tour guide.
The trip was amazing. Relaxing, fun and informative. Junior did an amazing job taking care of everything and showing us a great time.
Wow!! This was an absolutely amazing beautiful journey, we highly recommend! We absolutely loved outer tour guide, so knowledgeable and had such a calm demeanor keeping us all at ease the entire trip. Do yourself a favor and book this!
Just completed our tour- our original driver/guide called out sick which turned out to be perfect for us because we got paired with Davalynn. Her personality and genuine interest in the culture and lives of her clients made the experience much less awkward and friendly. We also loved the fact that she is from Hana and because of that was able to share so much information along the way that I don’t think we would have gotten otherwise. She kept us al engaged along the way and her familiarity with the road put us completely at ease. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide; would highly recommend. Apart from having an amazing tour guide, the views and stops along the way were amazing! This was a perfect way to end our first trip to Hawaii…will be planning to come back to Maui.
If you’re reading this: BOOK THIS TOUR (and request Kim)-🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. I can’t say enough good things. As a solo traveler, I’m always nervous about group tours and feeling singled out. But no! Kim was funny, knowledgeable, professional and she made sure we used our time the best. Everyone was celebrating different milestones/gradutions and you could tell that she listened and cared. I was her copilot for the day and when I tell you that we had a ball, I mean it!! Even got a little karaoke going at the end with Kim’s air guitar solos. By the end, the whole van was a family! Kim was also very intentional about giving ample “warning time” for good photos. She knows that route like the back of her hand and it showed. We rearranged the day to avoid some crowds and still got to see everything promised! Come prepared for a full day of everything you acn imagine. Incredible sights, swimming opportunities, BANANA BREAD! A cacao to chocolate experience. I mean, this tour (and Kim) were truly the highlight of my trip. They call before to confirm your pickup spot and lunch choice, so you don’t have to uber or pack that. Definitely eat breakfast before the excursion or grab something at the coffee ahop in the morning. And pack for a full 9-10 hours. -Portable charger -Towel -Swimsuit/light cover-up -Refillable water bottle (I brought 2 frozen gatorades) -Change of dry clothes -sunglasses -poncho/umbrella -cash -lots of ENERGY!
What an absolute gem of a tour! Kim was a fantastic tour guide and expert Hana Trail navigator. She blessed us with innumerable facts, stops and treats along the way. We experienced Turtles, Cows, Chickens, Wind Surfers, a bazillion trees and fauna, waterfalls so cold it took our breath away when we jumped in. Fresh banana bread, disgusting fresh cocoa pod that she shared with us (but you gotta try it at least once right?!) and the provided sandwiches are actually legit and fantastic. Not those prison sandwiches you get on most tours like this. We cannot recommend this tour enough to anyone looking for a full day of exploration that Includes lava field beaches, black sand beaches that you will find in your naughty bits 2 days later but so worth it. Go to Hana and you will be glad you did. 5 stars.
Emma was our tour guide and driver. We thoroughly enjoyed her stories and rich history shared through each stop. She placed our safety at the top priority and is an excellent driver and hostess. Extremely knowledgeable and excellent talented guide who knows Hana since she’s a native. Thank you for such a great time on Hana and Beyond!
