
moderate
10–12 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect short walks, uneven ground and stairs at scenic stops.
Skip the driving and ride in luxury on a private Road to Hana tour in a Cadillac Escalade. This full-day, custom experience pairs comfort and local insight with stops at bamboo groves, waterfalls, black sand beaches and seaside lookouts.
You slide into leather cooled by the Escalade's air conditioning and watch Maui unspool: sugarcane fields giving way to narrow coastal cliffs, the surf marking the island's eastern seam like a continuous drumbeat. The driver eases onto Hana Highway, and the road itself becomes the day's protagonist — a thread of blacktop that hugs the coastline, threading through rainforest cuts, bamboo chutes and waterfalls that seem to appear on cue.

Depart at first light to beat return-trip traffic and secure time at popular stops like Waiʻānapanapa and Paia on the way back.
You may swim at Hana beaches; choose sunscreen that protects both you and coral reefs.
Banana bread, snacks and local vendors often accept cash only — small bills make quick stops smoother.
Some beaches have strong shorebreaks and currents; obey posted warnings and ask your guide about safe swimming spots.
The Hana Highway connected plantation and village communities and follows paths used long before by Native Hawaiians; the area reflects centuries of subsistence farming and coastal use.
East Maui's ecosystems are fragile; stick to trails, use reef-safe products and avoid feeding wildlife to minimize human impact.
Useful for slippery rocks, short hikes and stream crossings near waterfalls.
The Hana Coast is subject to sudden showers; a packable shell keeps you dry between stops.
spring specific
Protects skin while minimizing harm to coastal ecosystems when you swim.
summer specific
Keeps wet swimwear separate and stores snacks, camera and personal items during the day.