Road to Hana Rainforest, Black Sand Beach, Waterfalls & Lunch
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Maui, USA
9 to 10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Offered in: English
Overview
Marvel at the panoramic coastline and mountain views, tropical forest, waterfalls, black sand beach and other iconic sites as you enjoy a thrilling ride on this well known Road to Hana. Enjoy this full day sightseeing tour while visiting the Maui's most stunning natural locations.
What's Included
- Lunch Picnic style homemade sandwiches from local deli (ham, turkey or veggie), fresh locally grown fruit.
- Snacks Chips, granola bar
- Bottled water Hawaiian cane juice
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Narrated tour
- No pickups in Napili-Honokowai, Kahana, Kapalua. You must meet us at Lahaina Cannery mall at 6:00am
- No special diet available (raw, vegan, food allergies). You must bring your own food.
- Driver's Gratuity (15-20% of Ticket price recommended)
- No pickups at Makawao, Kula, Paia. You must meet us at Kahului park n'ride at 6:40am
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
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Pickup details
Guests staying Wailuku must meet at Maalaea Park and ride at 6:30AM. Guests staying in Napili, Honokowai and Kapalua must meet at Lahaina Cannery mall by Starbucks shop at 6:00AM.
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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Hana Highway - Road to Hana
The Hana Highway is a 64.4-mile-long (103.6 km) , longest, coastal scenic route in the world. To the east of Kalepa Bridge, the highway continues to Kipahulu as Hawaii Route 31 (the Piilani Highway). This tour covers 59 single lane bridges, over 640 turns and curves, through lush, tropical rainforest. Most of the concrete and steel bridges date back to 1910.
7 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Paia (Pass By)
Just four miles into your drive to Hāna from Kahului, you'll discover the historic town of Pāʻia on Maui's north coast. Divided into Lower Pāʻia and Pāʻia, this hospitable community was once a booming plantation town during the heyday of Maui's sugar cane industry. Today Pāʻia is a town of colorful, rustic storefronts filled with local art galleries, one-of-a-kind shopping boutiques and restaurants.
Ho'okipa Beach Park
A perfect spot for a light breakfast when spotting local surfers and wild turtles and taking pictures of the famous Northshore coastline. Lavatories are available.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Twin Falls Maui (Pass By)
Twin Falls is the first easily accessible string of waterfalls and pools on the Road to Hana
Haipua'ena Falls (Pass By)
Haipua'ena Falls is a small waterfall and pool along Maui's popular Road to Hana. Thanks to the unsigned trail and short hike over an often muddy path, the pool receives far less visitor traffic than the well-signed falls along the route.
Ke‘anae Point
Small Hawaiian villages doing their best to live like the Hawaiians of old. Hunting pigs and growing taro, bread fruit, and Bananas are all big parts of everyday life in this small community. It’s also the site of the famous Half Way to Hana Snack stand; shave ice, fresh coconut, cold drinks and of course the Original Fresh Baked Banana Bread. The Keanae overlook and peninsula offer views of one of the largest taro farms in Hawaii.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread
In 1983, Aunty Sandy Hueu began to bake her famous banana bread in Keʻanae, Maui. In 2003, her daughter Tammy joined the business to create an authentic family owned and operated food stand on the Keʻanae peninsula. Since then, Aunty Sandy's has become a must stop destination for hot, fresh baked banana bread.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ching's Pond (Pass By)
Very photogenic spot to get photographed doing something life threatening.
Upper Waikani Falls (Pass By)
Upper Waikani Falls is often referred to as Three Bears, thanks to the three separate but parallel falls of differing lengths—with the third and smallest being the “baby bear” falls on the right.
Wailua Falls (Pass By)
Wailua Falls is a picturesque, yet very easily accessible waterfall visible from The Hana Highway. You don't even need to get out of your car to see it!
Hana Lava Tubes (Pass By)
Lava tubes are formed when massive flows cool on the surface forming an insulating conduit for the lava flowing underneath. During the creation of Maui’s volcanic landscape these served like the veins of the volcano, channeling lava for many miles underground before being deposited as new landmass (in this case, into the ocean.) After a volcano has been dormant for some time, these tubes usually begin to cave in and disappear under the forces of nature. Since much of the surface of Maui formed long ago, we have few lava tubes of significant size remaining; Ka’eleku Cave is the largest known accessible lava tube on Maui.
Hana Bay (Pass By)
Located within Hana Bay is Hana Beach Park, which has a long black-sand beach and is the safest swimming beach along the East Maui coast. The bay is protected by a coral reef and harbored from big swells by its curved shape.
Wai'anapanapa State Park
Wainapanapa is Maui’s famous Black Sand Beach and fresh water caves. Cobalt blue Ocean surrounded by black sand and black lava rocks from a recent flow only 10,000 years ago. Go for a walk along the edge of the bay and check out the blue water or just sit under a nice shade tree. This location is a great place to spend an hour relaxing, taking in one of the islands most beautiful locales. We serve picnic style lunch at this beautiful area. Swim at your own discretion. Lavatories are available.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Pua'a Ka'a State Park
Pua'a Ka'a Falls (rolling pig) resides in the Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside Park, which made it one of the rare waterfalls on the Hana Highway. Swim at your own discretion and risk in the freshwater pools. Lavatories are available.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Upper Waikani Falls (Pass By)
Located just beyond Mile Marker 19 on the mauka—or mountain side—of Hana Highway, Upper Waikani Falls is often referred to as Three Bears, thanks to the three separate but parallel falls of differing lengths—with the third and smallest being the “baby bear” falls on the right.
Wailua Valley State Wayside Park (Pass By)
Wailua Valley is an ahupuaʼa that sits just after the Keanae peninsula on the road to Hana. The area, though small, is rich in Hawaiian culture. It is here that an abundance of rare culturally significant fish and plant life can still be found. The area holds many ancient taro, or kalo, patches; a number of which are still in operation. In Hawaiian legend, taro is literally the older brother of all Hawaiians. And, so “Mahiʼaiʼana”, or cultivation of the land, is an ingrained principle that has endured for the people of Wailuanui.
Keanae Lookout (Pass By)
The beautiful view from this lookout point really gives you a sense of what ancient Hawaii must have looked and felt like. It’s truly as though you received a glimpse back in time at untouched Maui.
Honomanu
Right beyond Kaumahina State Wayside Park you'll find a pullout that gives a good view of Honomanu Bay.From this vantage point you can get another good look at the Ke'anae Peninsula. The views from Kaumahina Wayside park are superior to this pullout, so if you can, be sure to stop at the Wayside Park instead.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kaumahina State Wayside Park (Pass By)
Beautiful views of the Keanae Peninsula, lavatories are available.
Eucalyptus Rainbow Trees
The unique rainbow tree reveals bright shades of green, blue, purple, orange and maroon, as patches of its bark shed throughout the year. Hawaii hosts many of these beautiful shrubs that can grow to an over-elming height of 200 feet! Many consider the rainbow eucalyptus the most beautiful tree on earth.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not confirmed until the operator calls you to confirm it and setup a pickup.
- Due to circumstances out of our control (closures, traffic, inclement weather, etc.), routing and times are subject to change.
- Write your lunch preference under special requirements - HAM or TURKEY or VEGGIE SANDWICHES. We DON'T offer any food alternatives. If you are on a special diet (raw, vegan, or have food allergies), you must bring your own food.
- Please indicate your hotel in 'Hotel Pickup' at time of booking in the "special requirement" section
- Please provide a proper contact phone number to confirm food orders and pickup arrangements. If resort phone is provided please provide room number in the "special requirement" section
- Provide your EMAIL address under special requirements
- Accessibility Notice Please note that our tour is not wheelchair accessible. Due to federal and state safety regulations, we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, or similar mobility devices on board, as our vehicle is not ADA-compliant and such items may pose safety hazards during travel. Canes are permitted, but walking sticks are not allowed. There is a low step to board the van, and all guests must be able to get on and off the vehicle independently, without assistance from the driver. Most Road to Hana tours operated legally have similar restrictions, as ADA-compliant vans are wider and subject to different regulations.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Road to Hana Rainforest, Black Sand Beach, Waterfalls & Lunch?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-103992P17
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Road to Hana Rainforest, Black Sand Beach, Waterfalls & Lunch?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Lunch. Picnic style homemade sandwiches from local deli (ham, turkey or veggie), fresh locally grown fruit.
- Snacks. Chips, granola bar.
- Bottled water. Hawaiian cane juice.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Narrated tour.
The following is NOT included:
- No pickups in Napili-Honokowai, Kahana, Kapalua. You must meet us at Lahaina Cannery mall at 6:00am.
- No special diet available (raw, vegan, food allergies). You must bring your own food.
- Driver's Gratuity (15-20% of Ticket price recommended).
- No pickups at Makawao, Kula, Paia. You must meet us at Kahului park n'ride at 6:40am.
Q:
What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q:
What is the minimum age for this activity?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible activity?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Road to Hana Rainforest, Black Sand Beach, Waterfalls & Lunch is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Road to Hana Rainforest, Black Sand Beach, Waterfalls & Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchPicnic style homemade sandwiches from local deli (ham, turkey or veggie), fresh locally grown fruit.
- SnacksChips, granola bar
- Bottled waterHawaiian cane juice
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Narrated tour
- No pickups in Napili-Honokowai, Kahana, Kapalua. You must meet us at Lahaina Cannery mall at 6:00am
- No special diet available (raw, vegan, food allergies). You must bring your own food.
- Driver's Gratuity (15-20% of Ticket price recommended)
- No pickups at Makawao, Kula, Paia. You must meet us at Kahului park n'ride at 6:40am
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not confirmed until the operator calls you to confirm it and setup a pickup.
- Due to circumstances out of our control (closures, traffic, inclement weather, etc.), routing and times are subject to change.
- Write your lunch preference under special requirements - HAM or TURKEY or VEGGIE SANDWICHES. We DON'T offer any food alternatives. If you are on a special diet (raw, vegan, or have food allergies), you must bring your own food.
- Please indicate your hotel in 'Hotel Pickup' at time of booking in the "special requirement" section
- Please provide a proper contact phone number to confirm food orders and pickup arrangements. If resort phone is provided please provide room number in the "special requirement" section
- Provide your EMAIL address under special requirements
- Accessibility Notice Please note that our tour is not wheelchair accessible. Due to federal and state safety regulations, we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, or similar mobility devices on board, as our vehicle is not ADA-compliant and such items may pose safety hazards during travel. Canes are permitted, but walking sticks are not allowed. There is a low step to board the van, and all guests must be able to get on and off the vehicle independently, without assistance from the driver. Most Road to Hana tours operated legally have similar restrictions, as ADA-compliant vans are wider and subject to different regulations.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
