Loop Road to Hana

Duration
10-12 hrs
Audio Points
125
Tour Stops
33

About The Tour

Explore the Road to Hana in a completely unique way. Similar to our Classic Road to Hana Tour, you'll drive the 64.4-mile stretch of Hana Highway from the town of Paia to Hana. However, instead of returning the way you came, you’ll complete a counterclockwise loop around the island discovering ...

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Explore the Road to Hana in a completely unique way. Similar to our Classic Road to Hana Tour, you'll drive the 64.4-mile stretch of Hana Highway from the town of Paia to Hana. However, instead of returning the way you came, you’ll complete a counterclockwise loop around the island discovering the rarely explored backside from Hana.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

•⁠ Hike to Twin Falls
•⁠ Explore Wai'anapanapa State Park to visit a Black Sand Beach (advance reservations required)
•⁠ Visit Hana Town
•⁠ Hike the Pipiwai Trail
•⁠ Explore the back road to Hana

Sample Tour Audio

Ho'okipa Beach Park
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Jaws
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Twin Falls
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Tour Stops

Maui Ocean Center
Charles Lindbergh's Grave
Coconut Glen's - Nahiku
Halfway to Hana
Ho’okipa Beach
Makapipi Falls
Natural Sea Arch
Hana Town
Pa'ia Town
Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread - Ke'anae Peninsula
Alelele Waterfall
Overlook of Nu?u Bay
Huakini Beach
Ke'anae Overlook
Hamoa Beach
Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside
Wai'anapanapa Black Sand Beach
Roadside Small Lava Tube Cave
Pipiwai Trail - Haleakala National Park at Kipahulu
'Ohe'o Gulch aka Pools of ‘Ohe’o aka Seven Sacred Pools
Wailua Falls
Upper Waikani Falls (Three Bears)
Ke'anae Arboretum
Waikomoi Ridge Hike
Hasegawa General Store
Kahanu Garden - Hana
Twin Falls
Wai'anapanapa State Park (Black Sand Beach)
Koki Beach
Kaumahina State Wayside
Ke'anae Peninsula
Wailua Valley State Wayside

Tour Route


Customer Reviews

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Road to Hana

Shaka guide for Maui was perfect for our trip on the Road to Hana! The app interfaces well with navigation so we didn’t have to touch our phones while driving. The stops were described early enough that we were able to make decisions on if we wanted to stop or keep driving. The history lessons on the way back were helpful to keep us awake on the drive back!

RayRay the Jet Plane | 20 hours ago | iOS

Perfect for Road to Hana

This was a must have for this trip. Worked great even with no cell signal.

Hammy1027 | 20 hours ago | iOS

Made our tours better 💕

We originally bought it for the Road to Hana tour and tried it out in Hawaii. Pretty quickly, we got hooked on the narration and the way it brings the surrounding landscape to life with interesting geographical insights while you drive. It was an easy decision to upgrade to the full version—and now, whenever we visit a national park, we make sure to have a tour ready to go so we can learn as we explore.

Mounica8 | 6 days ago | iOS

We used this app for tours both on Maui and Ohau. The app was absolutely worth the price of the tours. Im looking forward to trying it for tours on the mainland. The guides were well thought out and the info along the drive was fantastic. Strongly recommend the reverse road to Hana.

Craig Tice | 6 days ago | Android

Shaka Driving Tours Rock!

We have loaded the driving tours for all the islands. Taken on Oahu, Maui and Kauai so far. The best tour ever found. I love the history and all the sights.

TThackattack | 1 week ago | iOS

Maui and Kauai

Took 5 tours: all were interesting and informative. Best of all, the directions were spot on! Only negatives: quite a few of the recommended places to stop were closed (Sunday, Monday, before 10.30am, after 4pm). Some also needed advanced booking which was not apparent until arriving at the sight!

USBrits | 1 week ago | iOS

I was definitely pleased with the Shaka Guide. Someone suggested Shaka guide since we already had a rental car. Best tour ever. Not only did they provide directions, they provided; nice music, local food choices on route, priceless info on local areas, historical marks, history from the island and road, opportunities to explore the Road to Hana on our time, suggestions on time and much more. This is one of the best apps ever!!!

Johnny Simpson | 1 week ago | Android

Reverse rod to Hana

While the tour needs to be updated some, we absolutely loved having Uncle Shaka guide us on the reverse Road to Hana! We made most of the stops, and enjoyed the day very much.

ParkerNicole | 1 week ago | iOS

The best!

Why go on a tour of the Hawaiian islands stuck in a bus with a ton of strangers when you can ride with your family in your rental car with an excellent narrator, guided by your exact GPS location. I use this when visiting Maui and again this week in Oahu and both were so well done and worth every penny.

SkiPow54 | 1 week ago | iOS

Awesome Tour!

My husband and I did the Road to Hana Tour, and it was great! Highly recommend!

Courtney Lyon | 1 week ago | iOS

How Many Miles is the Road to Hana Loop?

Shaka Guide’s Loop Road to Hana Tour begins in Kahului and ends in Kula - the entire journey around Maui’s eastern coast is about 100 miles.

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How long is the Road to Hana Loop?

The Road to Hana Loop Tour is takes about 4 hours to drive, without stops. With stops plan to spend 10-12 hours exploring.

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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...

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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.
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Tour FAQs

Where does the Loop Road to Hana tour go?
This tour starts in Kahului near the airport and travels along Hana Highway past Hana Town where you’ll continue along the rarely explored backside of Hana to Kula. Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour! Twin FallsHonomanu BayKeahua Peninsula Nahiku Landing Wai'anapanapa Black Sand BeachHana TownHamoa BeachOheo Gulch & Pipiwai TrailWailua Iki FallsCharles Lindberg's GraveBackside of HanaFor help planning your day check our Loop Road to Hana suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go.
Where can I park along the road?
Please pay attention to all parking signs. Parking illegally on the Road to Hana can not only result in a ticket, it is extremely disrespectful to people who need to use this road everyday. The traffic on the road greatly impacts their lives, so you can help do your part by parking legally and adhering to all signs. We’ll advise you on where to park during the tour, and if there are no spots available, just wait for a spot to open up.
What should I pack for the Loop Road to Hana Tour?
Here’s our packing list for this tour. It may seem a little long, but remember, what you bring depends on the activities you choose to do for the day.Layers of clothing and a jacketSneakersHiking ClothesWater BottleBug SprayTowelBathing SuitSandalsSunscreenSun Glasses and/or hatSnacksCash - many stops along the way are cash onlyCar Charger *Very Important*Phone Mount
What should I budget for the Loop Road to Hana tour?
How much you spend truly depends on what you do along the tour route, but here’s a breakdown of some costs:$30.00 per car: Haleakala National Park (Oheo Pools)$15.00 for adults: Garden of Eden (per person)10.00 per car: Waianapanapa State Park $5.00 per person: Waianapanapa State Park $11.95 per person: Hana Lava Tube $10.00 per person: Kahana Gardens$15.00 per person: Lunch$10.00: Local snack, like banana bread or shave ice
Can I join the Loop Road to Hana tour along the route?
Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from.  If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
Can I take the Loop Road to Hana tour in the opposite direction?
No, this tour can only be done clockwise, beginning in Kahului and ending in Kula. If you’d like to start the tour in Kula and end near the airport in Kahului, try our Reverse Road to Hana tour.
What if I am spending the night in Hana?
Great! This means you can really take your time and break the tour up into two days. Just switch the tour off when you arrive in Hana, and turn it back on when you’re ready to get on the road the next day.
Is it safe to drive the Road to Hana at night?
Yes, however, on this tour you won’t be driving on the Road to Hana at night; unless you get a really late start (which we don’t recommend). You’ll end the tour in Kula Town and from there you can plug in directions back to your hotel. However, this tour travels on some dirt roads along coastal cliffs, so although you're not going to be on the Road to Hana, we recommend you start early to avoid driving these roads at night. Check out our suggested itinerary to learn more about planning your day to avoid driving at night.
Other Questions? Contact Us!
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

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