Private Road to Hana Tours: Bamboo Forest, Halfway, & More
This is our favorite way to enjoy the Road to Hana! Our kids loved the stops for food and we enjoyed our informative local guide. We were able to book the Bronco, too! Choose from four unique private Road to Hana tours that won’t disappoint! Whether you’re in it for the waterfall swims, black sand beaches, sweet treats, or jaw-dropping coastal views, there’s a tour for you!
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Activity Overview
- 7 – 12 hour duration, based on the tour
- Departure times can be flexible, typically between 7 and 8:30 am daily
- Departs from the Kahului Park and Ride (click for directions). They can also pick you up at your resort or vacation rental for a flat fee. See the FAQs for details.
- Private tour with only your group!
- A convertible Bronco is available for groups of four or fewer!
- Lunch and stops for food are available at the guest’s expense; be sure to bring cash for these stops!
- Snacks and water are provided
- Their most unique tour is the Bamboo Forest Trek! Before the crowds, enter the Kipahulu District to hike the famous Pipiwai Trail.
- Children of all ages are welcome! (Bamboo Forest Trek has a minimum age of 8 years old)
- Note: This company’s tours can fill up a month in advance. If this tour doesn’t have dates for your Maui vacation, see this Private Road to Hana tour with Halfway and full route, or this Road to Hana + Haleakala Combo tour. We recommend this 8-passenger Road to Hana Tour for cruise ship passengers (but anyone can book it!).
Available Vehicles for Your Private Road to Hana Tour
Choose from a Ford Transit Van with leather interior pilot seats. This 2023 van provides large windows and a high viewpoint for looking over the roadside rails and barriers. This van is perfect for groups larger than four people.
A Bronco Convertible is also available if that is more to your liking! For groups of 4 or less, enjoy the Road to Hana in style.
In the top image, you will see Erica in the new Bronco. We took the Bronco out for our tour. We all loved riding with the top down!
Update on Waianapanapa Black Sand Beach: In July 2026, the State of Hawaii began roadwork at the state park. The number of available reservations has been reduced! Holo Holo Maui has found that securing reservations can be nearly impossible. But they offer a solution! They will do their best to secure reservations for your visit, but if they cannot secure access, they will visit Koki Red Sand Beach or Hamoa Beach as an alternative stop for viewing and swimming. Construction and this issue are expected to last till early 2027.
Private Road to Hana Tour Descriptions
Each tour option can be customized to your liking! Check out our full Road to Hana Guide, complete with our favorite stops, so you know what’s available and can add any stops you won’t want to miss!
Our tour guide, Joe, listened to our interests to pick some great stops. As we are frequent Road to Hana visitors, he was able to design an itinerary of our favorite stops plus new stops.
Your guide will design the best day for your group based on the level of adventure, the weather, what is open, and other factors. That is the benefit of going on a private tour!
Snacks and water are included with each tour, but lunch and other food stops are not included in the price.
Taste of Hana
- The route is Halfway to Hana, so this won’t take you to Hana town.
- 7-8 hour tour with flexible departure time (recommended departure between 8 am-10 am)
- Drive through Pa’ia town and the North Shore with jaw-dropping views
- See and swim in waterfalls, explore coastal tidepools, and enjoy a stop at Aunty Sandy’s Banana Bread Stand!
Hana Bound!
This is the route we did! The kids enjoyed the sweet treats along the way, and we enjoyed learning new Road to Hana facts and history from Joe.
- Go to Hana town and back on this classic route.
- 8-9 hour tour with 7-8:30 am departure time
- You’ll get to experience everything in Taste of Hana plus…
- Explore an underground lava tube, Wai’anapanapa State Park (hello, black sand beach!), sea caves, and Hana town
- Stop at Coconut Glen’s for some sweet treats, Nahiku Marketplace, and Ono Farms Produce Stand.
Watch our experience on their Hana Bound! We had a blast, and it shows in this video. It gives you an idea of what to expect with a private Road to Hana tour.
All The Way Around!
Note: This route around the backside of Haleakala may not be open. The County of Maui has been conducting road maintenance, closing the route for visitors and tour companies. Check the booking link below to see if this tour is available when you’re visiting!
- This is a full-circle route to Hana and around the backside of Haleakala. We share driving the back side in our Haleakala and Road to Hana video here. The road is not for the faint of heart; hence, have a local guide drive it!
- 10-12 hour tour with 7-8 am departure time
- You’ll get to experience everything in Hana Bound! plus…
- Go beyond Hana for novel views throughout your entire trip
- Circle the base of Haleakala for the chance to see the back side of the volcano and Maui’s south-eastern coast.
- Sip on delectable coffee from Laulima Farms
- Get panoramic views of Maui and neighboring islands as the sun sets
Bamboo Forest Trek (Pipiwai Trail in Kipahulu District)
We will do this tour on our next trip out with this company. Explore the Road to Hana on this unique tour. Here is how the tour works.
You will drive straight to Kipahulu District so you can beat the crowds. Hike the famous Pipiwai Trail with its waterfalls, bamboo forest, and ancient banyan tree.
The guide will either take you on the back side of Haleakala or take you back towards Hana on the Hana Highway. Either way, you will skip the crowds while seeing some of the best stops on the Road to Hana!
This is one of our preferred routes for the Road to Hana as you skip the crowds at the major locations.
- This is a full-circle route to Hana and around the base of Haleakala, including a 4-mile hike.
- 10-12 hour tour with 7-8 am departure time
- Must be 8 years or older to participate
- This tour is similar to All the Way Around!, but it features a 4-mile hike on the Pipiwai Trail.
- Marvel at striking views of 200 and 400-foot waterfalls, a massive Banyan tree, and incredible, lush scenery.
- Take the road less traveled by circling the base of Haleakala.
- The tour includes purchasing a vehicle entry into Haleakala National Park. Kipahulu District is part of Haleakala National Park.
Private Road to Hana Tours FAQ
Is transportation from lodging included?
Pickup from Kahului, Paʻia, or Haʻiku accommodations is complimentary! Otherwise, the meeting point is at the Kahului Park and Ride (click for directions). If neither option works for you, pickup from your hotel can be arranged for a flat rate based on your hotel’s location on the island.
Cruise ship passengers, this is perfect for you! Holo Holo Maui Tours picks up directly from Kahului Harbor.
What is the cancellation policy?
48-hour cancellation policy. Any cancellations before the 48-hour window will receive a full refund.
Can tours be customized?
Yes! Since these tours are private, just let them know if you’d like to include something not listed in the tour description!
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes! Wheelchair users have an accessible Honda Odyssey minivan to comfortably experience the Road to Hana. Read more about accessibility in Hawaii.
Check out more of our Road to Hana resources:
Road to Hana Guide: stops, tours, map, and tips!
5 Routes for the Road to Hana: Choose Your Road to Hana Adventure
Is the Road to Hana Worth It? Here’s How to Decide
About Holo Holo Maui Tours
Holo Holo Maui Tours is a small, locally owned and operated company offering only private tours to give guests the best possible experience. Their focus is on quality over quantity, and it shows! The owner, Jasmine, says it best:
Our purpose is to connect, teach, and create a once in a lifetime experience for all of our guests.
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