
easy
8–10 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; must be able to walk short uneven trails and step over rocks at waterfall and beach stops
Take the Road to Hana on your terms: a private luxury vehicle, a local guide, and a fully customizable route through rainforests, black-sand beaches, and waterfalls. Swim, snack, and linger where you want — all logistics handled for an 8–10 hour intimate Maui experience.
The SUV hums low and steady as the coastal road peels away from civilization and the island’s green appetite takes over. You pass a line of razor-sharp lava rock that seems to fling itself into the sea, then the highway bends and the rainforest leans in close — ferns brushing the windows, orchids tucked into trunks, waterfalls answering one another down the ridgeline. On a private Road to Hana tour, the journey isn’t a checklist; it’s a conversation you get to steer.

Pick a 6–7am departure to avoid later traffic and get the best light for photos at coastal lookouts.
Many stops include swimming and snorkeling; choose sunscreen that protects both you and the reef.
Closed-toe shoes help on uneven volcanic rock and wet trails near waterfalls.
Roadside stands and local vendors often prefer cash for banana bread, fruit, and crafts.
Hana’s coastal settlements and lo‘i kalo (taro terraces) reflect centuries of Hawaiian agriculture and community life; many sites still function as living cultural spaces.
Visitors are encouraged to use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid stepping on coral, pack out all trash, and support local vendors to help sustain Hana’s small economy.
Protects feet on rocky shorelines, lava rock, and uneven trail sections.
Necessary for swimming stops and to protect coral ecosystems.
summer specific
Maui’s rainforest can produce sudden showers even on sunny days.
spring specific
Useful after swimming in freshwater pools or ocean coves.