Reverse Road to Hana
About The Tour
*ROAD CLOSURE ON ALELELE ROAD - PLEASE SELECT THE CLASSIC ROAD TO HANA TOUR AS AN ALTERNATIVE.* Most Road to Hana tours start in Paia, but our Reverse Road to Hana Tour begins in Kula on the opposite side of the island. There are some serious advantages to this. Mainly, ...
Show MoreMost Road to Hana tours start in Paia, but our Reverse Road to Hana Tour begins in Kula on the opposite side of the island. There are some serious advantages to this. Mainly, you’ll beat the crowds at some of the Road to Hana's most popular spots, like Oheo Pools and Hana Town. Not only that, you’ll visit the rarely explored backside of the Road to Hana.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Explore the back road to Hana
• Beat the crowds to Oheo Gulch (Seven Sacred Falls) + the Pipiwai Trail
• Visit Hana Town
• Explore Wai'anapanapa State Park to visit a Black Sand Beach (advance reservation required)
• Visit loads of scenic waterfalls
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: Before 8:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Kula Town
Direction: Counterclockwise, beginning in Kula Town in Upcountry Maui and ending in Kahului
Please Note: The backside of Hana has some graded dirt roads and rusty guardrails so the drive requires extra caution. Because of this, some rental car companies will void insurance if you drive on the backside of Hana. Confirm that you're able to drive this section of the island with your rental car company in advance.
ROAD TO HANA ADVISORY:
There is only one road into and out of Hana. People who live in nearby communities have to drive this road everyday and the thousands of daily drivers on this one-lane highway greatly impacts their lives. Please be respectful — do not park illegally, pay attention to signs, drive responsibly, and pull over to let locals pass. Do not enter private property or visit sites that are unsafe. And, please remember to pick up your trash.
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Sample Tour Audio
Sea Arch
Huakini Beach
Nu'u Bay & Refuge
Tour Stops
Twin Falls
Waikomoi Ridge Hike
Ke'anae Arboretum
Waikani Falls
Wailua Falls
Oheo Gulch aka Pools of ‘Ohe’o aka Seven Sacred Pools
Pipiwai Trail
Roadside Small Lava Tube Cave
Waioka Pond (aka Venus Pool)
Wai'anapanapa Black Sand Beach
Hamoa Beach
Ke'anae Overlook
Nua'ailua Viewpoint
Wailua Valley State Wayside Park
Ke'anae Peninsula
Kaumahina State Park
Honomanu Bay View
Koki Beach
Jaws
Garden of Eden Arboretum
Kahanu Gardens
Hasegawa General Store
Aunty Sandy
Halfway to Hana
Maui Ocean Center
Charles Lindbergh's Grave
Huakini Beach
Overlook of Nu?u Bay
Alelele Waterfall
Paia Town
Ho’okipa Beach
Makapipi Falls
Hana Town
Natural Sea Arch
Customer Reviews
Road to Hana
Road to Hana Audio Guide was amazing. The guide provided a nice run down of the hawaii history on the way down.
HawaiiTourist | 4 hours ago | iOSA must-have for the Road to Hana The Shaka Guide – Road to Hana tour was fantastic and made the entire drive easy and enjoyable. The GPS-based narration was perfectly timed, informative, and entertaining without being distracting. It takes all the stress out of the trip by telling you where to stop, what you’re seeing, and which spots are actually worth your time. The local stories and humor added personality and made the drive feel immersive rather than overwhelming.
Richard Hill | 7 hours ago | AndroidAbsolute Must
We used the Shaka Guide for our Road to Hana trip in Maui. It was fabulous! Lots of history and guided us through the entire trip seamlessly. I can’t imagine how boring and the things we would’ve missed had we not used this guide. Definitely a must if you are taking this drive!
Maui First Tmer | 3 days ago | iOSIs the Back Road to Hana Dangerous?
The Back Road to Hana can be challenging with unpaved roads, but these are state roads with guardrails. Back Road to Hana conditions may include uneven surfaces, narrow sections, and stream crossings. Check weather conditions and rental car agreem...
Show MoreIs the Back Road to Hana Dangerous?
The Back Road to Hana can be challenging with unpaved roads, but these are state roads with guardrails. Back Road to Hana conditions may include uneven surfaces, narrow sections, and stream crossings. Check weather conditions and rental car agreements in advance.
Can You do the Road to Hana backward?
Yes, you can do the Road to Hana backward. Our Reverse Road to Hana Tour begins in Kula and travels in the opposite direction of traditional tours, ending in Kahului near Paia Town - the start of the Road to Hana.
Show MoreCan You do the Road to Hana backward?
Yes, you can do the Road to Hana backward. Our Reverse Road to Hana Tour begins in Kula and travels in the opposite direction of traditional tours, ending in Kahului near Paia Town - the start of the Road to Hana.
Is Maui Open Following The Recent Fires?
Yes, but it depends on where you go. West Maui, including Lahaina, Nāpili, Kāʻanapali, and Kapalua is currently closed to visitors through mid-October. You can visit other parts of Maui including Haleakala National Park. Please be respectful on yo...
Show MoreIs Maui Open Following The Recent Fires?
Yes, but it depends on where you go. West Maui, including Lahaina, Nāpili, Kāʻanapali, and Kapalua is currently closed to visitors through mid-October. You can visit other parts of Maui including Haleakala National Park. Please be respectful on your trip and show your support by visiting local businesses that need your help at this time.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
- Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
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