Reverse Road to Hana Luxury Tour from South Maui — Full-Circle Hana Experience
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8–10 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; you'll be seated for long stretches with short, easy walks at stops.
Overview
Take the Road to Hana the local way — in reverse, in a luxury van, and with a Native Hawaiian guide whose family has lived on the route for generations. Expect winding coastal roads, black sand beaches, freshwater pools and a hot lunch on a flower farm.
Reverse Road to Hana Luxury Tour from South Maui — Full-Circle Hana Experience
Select participants and date
You step into a cooled luxury van before dawn, the coastline to your right still silver under a low sun. The driver clicks on the radio, but the first voice you really hear is your guide — a Native Hawaiian whose family has lived on these slopes for generations — pointing out how this journey will be different: we’re going reverse, all the way around the mountain. That means new angles on waterfalls, quieter pullouts, and the backside of Maui where most visitors never tread.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Bring motion‑sickness remedies
The drive includes 600+ curves; take pills or wristbands before the road starts to avoid nausea.
Wear water shoes
Many stops involve wet rocks and stream banks—sturdy sandals or water shoes make swimming and scrambling safer.
Use reef‑safe sunscreen
You may swim at coastal spots; choose reef‑safe sunscreen to protect coral and marine life.
Carry cash for small purchases
Stop at the family fruit stand and roadside refreshment stands that may prefer cash for banana bread and shave ice.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Nēnē (Hawaiian goose)
- Hawaiian spinner dolphins off the leeward coast
History
This route traces paths used by native Hawaiians for centuries and passes upcountry ranches and plantations that shaped Maui’s 19th–20th century economy.
Conservation
Visitors are asked to stay on marked trails, use reef‑safe sunscreen, and respect private and cultural sites to protect fragile freshwater ecosystems and coastal reefs.
Select participants and date
Adventure Hotspots in Kihei
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Motion‑sickness medication or wristbands
Prevents nausea on a winding road and keeps your day enjoyable.
Water shoes or sturdy sandals
Protects feet on slippery rocks and in freshwater pools.
summer specific
Light rain jacket
Quick storms can arrive; a packable jacket keeps you dry between stops.
spring specific
Refillable water bottle
Hydration is crucial on an 8–10 hour outing through variable climates.