Road to Hana Guided Tour: Full Circle Route (backside)
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Activity Overview
Road to Hana Tour Highlights
- Full day tour, roughly 9-11 hours, duration depends on pickup/dropoff location
- Complimentary pick-up & return from all major resorts and condos
- 9 to 14 passenger vans for the group tour (private tours available)
- Enjoy a scenic drive through lush rainforest, through Hana Town, and over ‘Ohe’o Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools) to circumnavigate the base of Haleakala
- Observe various waterfalls including Wailua Falls
- Stop can include (weather dependent) Keanae Peninsula, Halfway to Hana fruit stand (banana bread), Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside Park, and the black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park
- All ages welcome!
Road to Hana Backside Tour Details
Let someone else drive so you can truly soak up the Road to Hana. The route is long and can be difficult for travelers who are not familiar with the roads, so let a local guide take care of the hard part and get you to all of the best stops along the way.
You can get 10% off this Road to Hana tour by Valley Isle Excursions that takes the traditional route, but it can sell out. This tour is a popular option, namely for the unique stops along the backside of Haleakala. This is one of our preferred Road to Hana Routes.
During the tour you will get to learn from local guide about the history of the land you’re driving through as you traverse different landscapes on your way to Hana. You will stop at Pua’aka’a State Wayside Park, Waianapanapa State Park, and the Grand Canyon of Hana. You’ll get the chance to swim beneath a waterfall, circle the entire base of the Haleakala volcano, and walk on the famous black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park.
This backside tour is also offered as a private tour for your group only, for up to 14 guests per van.
To learn more about the Road to Hana, see our Complete Road to Hana Guide. This tour is one of our featured Best Road to Hana Tours.
Road to Hana Backside Tour FAQ
What is the cancellation policy?
48 hours notice is required for full refunds. No-shows will not be refunded.
What should I bring on the tour?
- Swim wear (optional)
- Water shoes (optional)
- Towels
- Light sweater
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Charging cords for devices you’d like to use.
What should I wear?
Comfortable shoes and clothes.
Are there changing areas after swimming?
There are restrooms at both swimming locations.
What food is provided in the tour?
Breakfast is not provided, but there is a stop in the beginning of the tour for those who would like coffee and food. On the tour, they offer a choice of sub sandwiches or veggie wraps. Snacks, water and soft drinks are also included and available on tour throughout the day.
What if the place I’m staying is not on the pickup list?
Select any hotel and note the name or address of where you are staying in the comments section. They will notify you prior to your tour date if a pickup can be arranged, otherwise the meeting point will be in Kahului (near the airport).
About Hana and Beyond
Hana and Beyond tours is a native Hawaiian family owned and operated tour company on Maui, that specializes in The Road to Hana. With ties that go all the way back to ancient Hawaii, they are proud to be natives from Hana, Maui and they love to share all of the beautiful sights, sounds, and tastes of their little piece of home with you.
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