Full-Day Road to Hana Small-Group Adventure from Wailea

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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.

Overview

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.

Full-Day Road to Hana Small-Group Adventure from Wailea

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

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.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

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.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Hawaiian green sea turtle (honu) at Ho'okipa
Various seabirds including wedge-tailed shearwaters

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.