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Overview
Save money and explore at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour of Maui’s famous Road to Hana, also known as the Hana Highway, and the crown-jewel of Hawaii’s scenic roads. Make your booking and download the app to access the tour—then, follow the roughly 65-mile (105 kilometers) road whenever you wish, and learn about each stop as you travel.
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Historic Day Trips
Ratings & Reviews
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Ok tour but didn't handle return trip
Stephen_I, Apr 2025
This audio guide was good and more it less knew where we were the entire way up to Hana, starting in Paia. But when we turned around to drive back, it read the same material from the trip out with no knowledge of the fact that we had already passed the locations. So we had to shut it down for the road back. Seems like it should have had more interesting facts and tidbits for the ride back, even if it didn't match the GPS. A missed opportunity. But it got us to Hana with good info and told us what to look for on the way out there in time for us to see what we wanted to see. We heard from others that the Shaka Tour might have been better.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Stephen, I’m glad you enjoyed the audio and that it guided you from Paia to Hana with helpful info. It highlighted what to see along the way, so you didn’t miss anything. For the ride back, you’re right; the stories replay if you're within the same GPS range. For the ride back, you’ll want to switch to the second version of the tour—that one’s made for the return trip. If you’re up for more adventures, check out my All Hawaii: Ultimate Four-Island Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle, featuring tours across Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island!
Road to Hana
South-12f, Mar 2025
We used this app while driving the road to Hana. It worked perfectly! We loved hearing the history of Maui as we drove. We stopped at the Island Chef for coconut shrimp. They were amazing'.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hi Dawn, I’m so glad to hear that the Road to Hana tour worked perfectly for you. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the stories and history of Maui along the way—plus, great choice with the Island Chef coconut shrimp; they’re a hidden gem! If you’re up for more adventures, check out my All Hawaii Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle, which includes Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island!
Great alternative to paying a ton of money for a guided tour
Leticia G, Mar 2025
It was a nice self guided tour. I wish it had more details about the stops as we weren’t sure which waterfalls you can swim in etc and accidentally skipped the right one.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Leticia, I’m glad you enjoyed my Ultimate Self-Driving Audio Tour of Road to Hana. It’s always a good idea to check out the stops in the app beforehand so you know exactly where the tour will take you. Don’t worry; the tour is valid for a year after booking, so you can always revisit and explore any stops you missed. If you’re up for more adventures, check out my All Hawaii Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle, including Oahu, Kauai, and Big Island!
I liked the app and the...
Lynda_L, Mar 2025
I liked the app and the map. It was easy to use and gave us the flexibility of touring what we wanted to see.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Lynda, I’m glad you enjoyed my Ultimate Self-Driving Audio Tour of Road to Hana. It’s great that the app and map made it easy to navigate and allowed you to explore at your own pace. If you’re up for more adventures, check out my Hawaii Bundle, with tours across Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island!
Itinerary
Paia
Pa'ia is a weird, wild town full of bohemians of all stripes. You'll know you've arrive when you see a sign saying "Do Not Feed the Hippies" followed by streets full of all sorts of colorful characters. Country legend Willie Nelson even owns a house here!
Note: This 65+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Maui Road to Hana in 2-3 hours.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
5 minutesHo'okipa Beach Park
The first beach you'll see is the pristine Ho-okipa Beach, a spacious state park & surfing spot complete with picnic areas & pavilions.
5 minutesAs you pass Mile Marker Zero and officially start your journey along the Road to Hana, you'll hear lots of history about this road, including how it began as a footpath in the 1400s!
5 minutesTwin Falls Maui
The first waterfall you'll encounter is actually two waterfalls, aptly named Twin Falls. Make a quick stop here for some great views and great photos.
5 minutesWaikamoi Ridge Trail
Looking to hike Maui's lush jungles? Look no further than the Waikamoi Ridge Trail, offering some stupendous scenery.
5 minutesGarden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Continuing on, you'll arrive at the Garden of Eden Arboretum, home to over 700 species of plants, including some donated by former Beatle George Harrison!
5 minutesKaumahina State Wayside Park
Don't miss Kaumahina State Park, up next. This picturesque stretch of coastline is perfect for a picnic or a few shots few your Instagram.
5 minutesHonomanu
Those looking for a more secluded stretch of shore will want to stop and Honomanu Bay, a black pebble beach where you're all but guaranteed to find some serenity.
5 minutesAs you drive, you'll come next to Nua'ailua Viewpoint, offering some great views of the more rugged, rocky parts of Maui's coastline.
5 minutesKe'anae Arboretum
Can't get enough of Maui's wild flora? Check out the Ke'anae Arboretum, up next. Once a peninsula of jagged black rock, this has now become one of the greenest places on the island!
10 minutesChing's Pond
The more adventurous sorts might want to pause at Ching's Pond, a popular cliff-jumping spot, and take a daring dive into the clear blue water. Just exercise plenty of caution if you do!
10 minutesWailua Valley State Wayside Park
The next overlook you'll find is Wailua Valley Lookout, offering views of some of the most remote parts of this island. If you love the jungle scenery, this is a must!
10 minutesUpper Waikani Falls
A trio of waterfalls await you next, all of which merge into a single tremendous waterfall during the wet season.
10 minutesPua'a Ka'a State Park
Continuing on, you'll arrive at Pua'a Ka'a State Park, home to some unexpected Hawaiian critters: mongooses! Here, you'll learn about how these creatures ended up on the island and what they mean for the native wildlife today.
5 minutesNahiku Viewpoint
Nahiku Viewpoint is next, offering some of the best ocean views on the entire island. This is also right near the former home of George Harrison!
5 minutesLooking to pick up a souvenir or a snack? You'll find it next at the Nahiku Marketplace, a quaint little market with anything you might be looking for.
5 minutesThe next botanical garden, Kahanu Garden, isn't just about plants, but also contains some truly special history. Here, you can find an ancient Hawaiian temple called a Heiau!
5 minutesWai'anapanapa State Park
Next, you'll arrive at Waiinapanapa State Park, where you'll find one of Hawaii's famous black sand beaches. If you've never seen a volcanic beach before, it's a seriously incredible sight, so make sure you don't miss out on this stop!
5 minutesHana Bay Beach Park
You'll arrive next at Hana Bay, a buzzing beach with BBQs, kayaks, and plenty of crystal clear water to enjoy a swim in.
10 minutesUp next is another unusual beach: Koki Beach. This red sand beach is sure to catch anyone's eye, so make sure to grab a few photos before you go!
10 minutesHamoa Beach
The next beach on the tour is Hamoa Beach, where Oprah owns around 200 acres of land!
5 minutesVenus Pool (Waioka Pond)
Up next is a hike to Waioka Pond, also referred to as "Venus Pool." This beautiful, secluded pool isn't just picture-perfect... it's also a fantastic spot for amateur cliff-jumping!
5 minutesWailua Falls
Those looking for a really impressive waterfall will find it at Wailua Falls. These falls are about 200 feet tall and simply must be seen to be believed.
5 minutesWant a commanding view of just about the entire island? Take a trip into Haleakala National Park! This park sits atop an immense volcano, the peak of which stretches a staggering 10,000 feet above sea level!
5 minutesThe Pipiwai Trail, up next, features waterfalls, an incredible bamboo forest, and lush jungle scenery. Put simply, it's one of the best hikes on the whole island.
10 minutesFinally, you'll arrive at the Kipahulu Visitor Center. The tour concludes here.
10 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Exclusions
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.