Shaka Guide Maui "Classic" Road to Hana Audio Driving Tour
Overview
Embark on Maui’s most iconic coastal adventure with this self-guided driving audio tour. Journey along the legendary Hana Highway, winding through lush rainforests, past cascading waterfalls, black and white sand beaches, and dramatic ocean cliffs, all while listening to immersive stories that bring the island’s history and culture to life.
Enjoy total flexibility: start anytime, pause for hikes, swim in natural pools, or stop for fresh banana bread along the way. With offline GPS navigation, insider tips, and lifetime access, you can explore both famous sights and hidden gems without crowded buses or tight schedules.
Highlights include Twin Falls, Waiʻanapanapa Black Sand Beach, Hana Town, O‘he‘o Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools), and countless scenic lookouts along this breathtaking route.
Simply download the tour, hop in your car, and experience one of Maui’s most unforgettable drives at your own pace.
What's Included
- Take the tour when you want
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Parking fees
- Attraction entrance fees
- Car rental
- Crowded tour bus
- Meals & Refreshment
Meeting Location
Kahului
HI, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Paia
HI 96779, USA
Tour ends in Kipahulu (Haleakala National Park (past Hana). The tour then guides you back to Paia Town (near the airport) with more stories the same way you came.
What To Expect
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Kahului Harbor
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Paia Town Public Parking
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ho'okipa Beach Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Twin Falls Maui
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Waikamoi Ridge Trail
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Garden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Garden
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Puohokamoa Falls
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kaumahina State Wayside Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Honomanu
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nua‘ailua Bay Lookout
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ke'anae Arboretum
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ke‘anae Point
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Keanae Lookout
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Halfway to Hana
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wailua Valley State Wayside Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Waikani Falls
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wailua Falls
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pua'a Ka'a State Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Upper Waikani Falls
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Makapipi Falls
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nahiku Viewpoint
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nahiku Marketplace
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kahanu Garden
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hana Lava Tubes
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wai'anapanapa State Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hana Bay
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Red Sand Beach - Kaihalulu Beach
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hasegawa's General Store
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Koki Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hamoa Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wailua Falls (pass by)
Pipiwai Trail
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Ohe'o Gulch
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Venus Pool (Waioka Pond)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Paia (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Start the tour in Kahului near the airport and end in Kipahulu (Haleakala National Park - past Hana). The tour then guides you back to Pa'ia Town (near the airport) the same way you came with even more stories to keep you entertained on the way back.
- If you’re staying in West Maui in the resort towns of Ka'anapali or Lahaina, plan to spend 45 minutes driving to the start of the tour in Kahului.
- Parking at Twin Falls is limited, and there is a $10 per vehicle parking fee. There is no parking or walking allowed along the road. So if the lot is full, you can try again another time or come back another day.
- If you visited Haleakala summit within the past three days, you can show your receipt to enter for free.
- IMPORTANT: Reservations are required to visit Wai'anapanapa State Park (black sand beach). Book up to 30 days in advance, no same-day reservations are allowed,.
- Hana Lava Tube and Garden of Eden close at 4 pm and Kahanu Garden closes at 3 pm. (They all have entrance fees.)
- There are many stops on the Road to Hana that you SHOULDN’T make. These might be dangerous or on private property. We recommend you stick to the itinerary we’ve laid out.
- Proper etiquette on the Road to Hana is extremely important. Remember, there are locals who must take this road every day.
- This tour has one stop on the way back. Other than that, the return trip is all stories and music so you can focus on the drive, especially if it’s getting dark. The return drive will take about 3 hours back to the start.
- Some places are cash only, so be sure to bring cash
- As of April 2026, Hana Lava Tube is closed until further notice.
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-102020P11
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