Climb into a luxury Sprinter and spend a full day tracing Maui’s most famous coastal road—waterfalls, black sand, banana bread, and sea turtles. This small-group tour from Wailea balances active exploration with guided history and included admission to Waiʻanapanapa.
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The Sprinter van hums to life at dawn, headlights catching the first slick breath of ocean mist. You settle into a leather seat and watch Wailea fall away as the driver tucks the van into the ribbon of highway that hugs Maui’s windward flank. The road begins as a promise—tight hairpins, a string of single-lane bridges, and green that leans in close—until the pavement peels you into a different island altogether: waterfalls that dare you to swim, black sand that looks like crushed midnight, and banana bread warm from a roadside stand.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
9–10 hours
Fitness Level
You should have a moderate fitness level—short hikes and steps with uneven surfaces, plus the ability to sit in a vehicle for long stretches.
Wildlife
History
The Hana Highway includes many bridges and concrete sections built in the early 20th century; the route threads across old taro loʻi and historic coastal communities.
Conservation
Waiʻanapanapa is a protected state park with limits on beach access and cave exploration—use marked paths and pack out all trash to protect fragile coastal ecosystems.
Reserve your spot on the Small Group Full Day Road to Hana Adventure today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Prepare for motion sickness
Bring ginger or an anti-nausea medication and sit where you can see the road; the route has hundreds of tight turns and single-lane bridges.
Bring swim gear and towel
Several stops include waterfall pools and beaches—pack a swimsuit, quick-dry towel, and waterproof bag for wet items.
Wear grippy footwear
Expect muddy trails, slippery lava rock, and uneven footing at coastal lookout points and caves—closed-toe shoes with traction help.
Carry reef-safe sunscreen and respect turtles
Ho'okipa is a turtle resting area; use reef-safe sunscreen and view wildlife from the shoreline to avoid disturbance.
Sturdy trail shoes
Closed-toe shoes with grip for waterfall trails and lava-rock shores.
Swimsuit and quick-dry towel
For swims at waterfall-fed pools and Waiʻanapanapa’s shoreline.
summer
Light rain jacket
Rain and mist are common along the windward coast—pack a breathable shell.
winter
Small waterproof daypack
Keep electronics and layers dry while you explore beaches and caves.