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Maui "Loop" Road To Hana Audio Driving Tour

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Are you ready for an epic road trip? The Road to Hana is filled with hidden waterfalls, scenic hikes, and picturesque viewpoints.

Shaka Guide's "Loop" Road to Hana Tour is a twist on the "Classic" version.

On this tour, we'll guide you around the island taking you to the rarely explored back side of Hana.

This audio tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to the best spots with stories and music along the way.

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What's Included

  • Take the tour when you want
  • Tours NEVER expire
  • Freedom to explore at your own pace
  • Parking fees
  • Attraction entrance fees
  • Meals
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Kahului
HI, USA

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Kula
HI 96790, USA

What To Expect

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Paia Town Public Parking

Paia town is home to several restaurants, art galleries, surf shops, and other tourist-oriented businesses. We recommend filling up your gas here prior to tackling the Road To Hana.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ho'okipa Beach Park

Ho'okipa Beach is a world-renowned windsurfing destination. It's a beautiful white sand beach and is perfect for watching sunsets at.=
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Peahi Road

Peʻahi is a place on the north shore of the island of Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It has lent its name to a big wave surfing break, also known as Jaws.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Twin Falls Maui

Twin Falls is the first easily accessible string of waterfalls and pools on the Road to Hana. It's the best way to kick off your Road to Hana adventure in style!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Waikamoi Ridge Trail

Waikamoi Ridge Trail is an often unnoticed attraction along the Road to Hana. It's located just past mile marker 9 between Twin Falls and the Garden of Eden Arboretum before Ke’anae.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Garden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Garden

Lush botanical gardens set on 26 acres, with trails, picnic spots, waterfalls & coastal views.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kaumahina State Wayside Park

Kaumahina State Wayside is a scenic area rest area where you can picnic where you can see the Maui coastline.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Honomanu

Honomanu Bay is a picturesque bay located between mile markers 13 and 14 along the Hana highway.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nua‘ailua Bay Lookout

Pullover to view sheer cliffs and crashing surf at Nua’ailua Bay.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ke'anae Arboretum

Perhaps you’ve heard of the rainbow eucalyptus trees on the Road to Hana. If you’re looking to see these colorful trees up close, here’s the spot!And even better, the Ke’anae Arboretum is free and open to the public.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ke‘anae Peninsula

The Ke'anae Peninsula is a short detour off of Hana Highway, but it’s well worth the time for its stunning views of the ocean ripping through jagged lava rock.There are public restrooms at Ke'anae Park by the softball field.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread

As you’re leaving the Ke'anae Peninsula, you’ll spot Aunty Sandy’s Banana Bread on the left side of the road.Aunty Sandy’s serves up warm loaves of banana bread that are made fresh daily. We highly recommend you stop for a bite.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ke‘anae Valley

Now, pull over at an amazing overlook of the Ke’anae Peninsula that we drove down.You will see a large shoulder on the left that you can pull in for a great bird' s-eye view of the peninsula. Notice the many taro patches that dot the landscape.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Halfway to Hana

This snack shop also has fresh banana bread, shave ice, lunch items like burgers and sandwiches, and small bites like fruits and chips.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wailua Valley State Wayside Park

Wailua Valley State Wayside offers an excellent view of little Wailua Town and a famous church called the “Coral Miracle Church.”From the overlook, you can also see the Haleakala Volcano behind you.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waikani Falls (pass by)

Waikani Falls is actually a series of three waterfalls, also known by its nickname -- the Three Bears Falls. Don’t worry, there are no bears in Hawaii.The falls likely got this nickname because the three falls have varying heights: short, medium, and tall, just like the family of bears in the children’s story Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
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Hana Lava Tube

This cave was formed when hot lava from an eruption cooled and hardened on the exterior, while it continued flowing in the inner core.After the lava drained out, the hardened exterior shell remained, forming a cave.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Makapipi Falls

Makapipi Falls is one of the most interesting falls on the tour. Not only does the highway cross over the cascades, but the water flows from a lava streambed into a beautiful pool below.
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Kahanu Garden

Kahanu Garden is a National Tropical Botanical Garden outside of Hana featuring native plants of value to Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.You’ll learn about the connection between the ancient Hawaiians and the land.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Black Sand Beach

Visit one of Maui’s only black-sand beaches. Created when hot lava shattered in contact with the ocean, this beach is unlike any others on the Road to Hana.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hana

We recommend you grab a bite to eat here in Hana. There are loads of options to choose from. Just note that many restaurants close at 5 p.m.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Hasegawa's General Store

This general store has been owned and operated by the same family since 1910. It has everything from snacks to souvenirs.It’s a great place to stop to pick up food and drinks for the road.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Koki Beach

Hawaiians have a name for this spot – it’s called Ka Iwi o Pele, which means "the bones of Pele."The hill is a cinder cone that erupted lava just before Mount Haleakala went dormant.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hamoa Beach

This is a perfect family beach because of the protected cove and the large sandy area.If the waves aren’t too strong, there is some pretty decent snorkeling on the far left side of the cove.To access the beach, park next to the road and take the set of stairs down to the sand.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wailua Falls

As you continue driving towards Kipahulu (Haleakala National Park), look out for Wailua Falls along the road. It’s a breathtaking, 80-foot waterfall.The best view is from the right of the bridge. Be mindful of other drivers on the road as you keep an eye out.
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Pipiwai Trail (pass by)

Once you get to Haleakala National Park at Kipahulu, we recommend you check out the Pipiwai Trail. This 3.5-mile rainforest trail offers beautiful views of two waterfalls and a bamboo forest.If you’re short on time or looking for a family-friendly option, you can just hike about 0.5 miles to the first lookout point where you can see Makahiku Falls.
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Ohe'o Gulch (pass by)

This is by far one of the most popular stops on the Road to Hana.'Ohe'o Gulch, also known as Pools of ‘Ohe’o and Seven Sacred Pools, is a series of cascading waterfalls that lead to pristine rock pools.
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Charles Lindbergh's Grave

Just past Haleakala in a remote graveyard is the final resting place of Charles Lindbergh, the famous aviator known for being the first to fly nonstop across the Atlantic from New York to Paris.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alelele Falls

Visiting Alelele Falls requires a short hike that crosses a stream, but other than that, it’s pretty accessible.The falls are roughly 50 feet tall, and there’s a pool for you to swim in. If you’re looking to get back before dark, skip this spot and keep driving.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Huakini Bay

Get one more beach in before you end your day! After a short walk to the shore, you’ll notice this beach is covered with rocks!Although you won’t feel sand between your toes, stop and listen as the waves crash onto these rocks.You’ll hear a loud rumbling if the conditions are right.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • As of April 2026, Hana Lava Tube is closed until further notice.
  • 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 residents who must take this road every day.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Maui “Loop” Road To Hana Audio Driving Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Take the tour when you want
  • Tours NEVER expire
  • Freedom to explore at your own pace
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  • 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
  • Meals
  • Car rental

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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 Kula Town, past Hana and Haleakala National Park.
  • 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.
  • Entrance to Haleakala National Park (Seven Sacred Pool/'Ohe'o Pools) is $30 per car — you can pay with cash or credit. The park closes at 5:00 p.m. with gates closing at 4:30 p.m. (this is one of the last stops on the tour, plan accordingly).
  • IMPORTANT: Seven Sacred Pools (Pools of ‘O'heo) are closed to swimming, but the trail to view the pools remains open.
  • IMPORTANT: Beginning 3/1/2021 reservations are required to visit Wai'anapanapa State Park (black sand beach) - book in advance, no same-day reservations are allowed
  • Hana Lava Tube and Garden of Eden close at 4 pm and Kahanu Gardens close at 3 pm (and they all have entrance fees).
  • As of April 2026, Hana Lava Tube is closed until further notice.
  • 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 residents who must take this road every day.
  • Parking at Twin Falls is limited, and there is a 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.
  • There may be road closures along the second half of this route on the backroad that may impact the tour. If so, check out the Classic Road to Hana Tour as an alternative.
  • Some places are cash only, so be sure to bring cash
  • Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
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