Stop At: Black Sand Beach, Black Sand Beach, Hana, HI 96713, USA
You'll have time to take a dip at Hana's famous Black Sand Beach in Wai'anapanapa State Park, check out the lava tube, and take a short walk along the rugged coastline for an amazing view at the vivid contrast of colors.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pua'a Ka'a State Park, Hana Highway, Hawaii
One of the Road to Hana's most amazing waterfalls! Weather-permitting, you'll be able to swim in the "refreshing" water (read: chillyyyyy!!), and even get behind the waterfall for an epic photo.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ke‘anae Point, Hawaii
A big time favorite along the Road to Hana, Ke'anae point offers breathtaking views of the coastline, with big waves crashing on the rugged lava rocks. And of course, fresh banana bread, yum ;-)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hana, Hana, Hawaii
We'll reach Hana just around lunch time, and you'll have a choice to sample some of the yummy local food trucks in the area. Local bbq, fresh fish, Thai, Mexican, Huli Huli chicken...? It's always a surprise!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kaumahina State Wayside Park, Hana Hwy, Haiku, Hawaii
A beautiful lookout point over the Hana coastline, overlooking Honomanu Bay and Ke'anae peninsula. Bonus point: a bathroom break if need!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Koki Beach, Hawaii
Just beyond Hana is a small hill, where it is said the bones of Pele, Goddess of the volcanoes, are buried. The rock is crumbly and erosion has turned the beach a deep shade of red. (Note this is not Kaihalulu / Red Sand Beach, which requires trespassing on private property and following a dangerous trail on which accidents happen regularly--we don't do that).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wailua Falls, Hana Highway, just past Koali Ranch Cottage, Hana, Hawaii 96713
One of the Road to Hana's most photogenic waterfalls! If conditions allow, you might even be able to freshen up in the small pond.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Seven Sacred Pools, 678 Omaopio Rd, Kula, Hawaii 96790
We'll drive over the bridge that crosses over the famous Seven Sacred Pools, aka Oheo Gulch. Beautiful photo op! (Note: if you want to enter the National Park and hike up on the Pipiwai trail through the Bamboo Forest, up to Waimoku Falls, please select the 7 Sacred Pools & Bamboo Forest Hike Tour!)
Pass By: Alelele Bridge, South Hana Highway, Hana, Hawaii 96713
Another stunning view on the Road to Hana, right at the edge between the lush rainforest of the "wet" side, and the dry brush of the "backside". (Note: going all the way around East Maui is NOT guaranteed, as it depends on weather, road conditions, and ongoing road works).
Stop At: Ho'okipa Beach Park, Hana Highway, Paia, Hawaii 96779
On the way back, if you still have a little bit of energy left, we can stop at Ho'okipa beach to check out surfing action, and hopefully a few turtles basking in the sun!
Duration: 15 minutes
