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Hana Tour: Black Sand, Red Sand, Waterfalls
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10 Ratings
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Experience the beauty of Hawaii on a private tour with a NAI certified guide. Explore Haleakala, Hana, and more with a knowledgeable guide and enjoy a safe and immersive experience.
Experience the beauty of Hawaii on a private tour with a NAI certified guide. Explore Haleakala, Hana, and more with a knowledgeable guide and enjoy a safe and immersive experience.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Ho’okipa Beach Park - This is the number one ranked windsurfing spot in the solar system. The wave heights here can approach 50 feet. This is a great spot to see Green Sea Turtles and the Hawaiian monk seal. There are restrooms here and may photo opportunities. We will spend 20 minutes here. We will then travel 40 minutes to Waimoku falls
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- Ho’okipa Beach Park - This is the number one ranked windsurfing spot in the solar system. The wave heights here can approach 50 feet. This is a great spot to see Green Sea Turtles and the Hawaiian monk seal. There are restrooms here and may photo opportunities. We will spend 20 minutes here. We will then travel 40 minutes to Waimoku falls
- Ke‘anae Point - This is a small Hawaiian village along the RTH that had a tsunami wipe everything except the church out in 1952. There is World ffamous Sandies banana bread and public restroom. We will spend 20 minutes here and travel 40 min to Red Sand beach.
- Red Sand Beach - Kaihalulu Beach - This is the spot for some of the craziest photos on Maui. The beach is a bright red . Because the red rock it makes the water appear as Blue KoolAid. There is a moderate 15 minute hike to reach this beach. We will spend 45 minutes here and then travel 20 minutes to Hamoa beach.
- Wai’anapanapa State Park - This is the world famous black sand beach. I take care of the reservations here and will lead you out as far as you want to go for photos and fun. The most famous spot on the entire road. Can’t wait to show you.
- Pua’a Ka’a State Park - This waterfall offers great photos and also an opportunity to get wet if you want to there is a 20 foot waterfall to jump off. This is only for the adventurous.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Towels
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
- Towels
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Additional Information
Holding a certification from NAI, I’ve witnessed over 300 sunrises from Haleakala and completed 200 trips around Hana. My father-in-law, the remarkable Hoku Award-winning musician John Keanaaina, has been present in Hawaii since the 1940s, and his thoughts on Hawaii could be quite revealing. I hold a CDL license and typically guide a group of 25 people….
Holding a certification from NAI, I’ve witnessed over 300 sunrises from Haleakala and completed 200 trips around Hana. My father-in-law, the remarkable Hoku Award-winning musician John Keanaaina, has been present in Hawaii since the 1940s, and his thoughts on Hawaii could be quite revealing. I hold a CDL license and typically guide a group of 25 people. The distinctiveness of touring exclusively with our group provides a more intimate experience, and the absence of wailing babies is always a plus. I am well-versed in photography and will capture hundreds of images, plus craft a video for you at the day’s end. Your wellbeing matters, and this personalized tour assures a protective environment. You can explore more of my adventurous photographs on my Instagram and Facebook pages, named Mauihoppin.
Location
Ho'okipa Beach Park
Hana Highway,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Dragoshs2020
Nov 29, 2024
Super fun and safe - Erik was so informative and flexible to eveyone's wishlist! The driving was excellent and he stopped at some great photo spots. 10/10 recommend
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Gayle
Nov 25, 2024
Wonderful experience! - This tour was fabulous. It was only the 2 of us and another couple. Erik was super informative and we stopped at fascinating places, waterfalls, surfing spots, green turtles! He picked us up conveniently at the port. We learned so much about Hawaii!
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Tomcatrm
Sep 2, 2024
Halfway to Hana with Erik & Maui Hoppin! - We had an awesome tour with Erik and Maui Hoppin on our Halfway to Hana tour! When I was planning our trip in the early spring, Erik was quick to respond to questions via phone calls and texting. The weather the morning of our tour was awful - (thanks hurricane Hone) but Erik texted early that morning and offered to take us the next day instead - which turned out to be a beautiful day!
It was easy to reach our pick up point across the street from the port. He showed us so many of the sights and highlights along the way. He was very knowledgeable about the places and history and shared many stories along the way. Erik also took lots of photos of everyone at all of our stops, provided snacks and water, and even stopped and bought fresh loaves of banana bread at Aunty Sandy’s for us to share - yum! We highly recommend Erik and Maui Hoppin for the Halfway to Hana tour!
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576chriss576
Aug 13, 2024
Book the private tour--You're worth it! - We booked a private tour with Erik. It was just the three of us. We were sailing on Norwegian's Pride of America cruise ship. The cruise ship had a Road to Hana cruise for a similar price per person as what Erik charges. Why would I go on a tour bus with other cruisers when I can book a private tour with a local??
The night before, Erik texted me a meeting location. The walk to the meeting location was only about 10 minutes. It was on paved streets so nothing crazy. We asked he meet us at 9 a.m. so we would have plenty of time to make it back to the ship before it sailed. Erik picked us up in a brand new SUV which was super comfortable. He had snacks and drinks ready for us.
So here is our take on this tour:
If you’re looking to turn your Maui trip into a highlight reel, book a day with Erik from Maui Hopping. Seriously, this guy knows how to turn a good tour into a great one. And he is an awesome photographer to boot!
We hit all the must-see spots—black sand beaches, red sand beaches, and a waterfall. In fact, the red sand beach was closed. Someone had fallen the night before. Erik was able to talk with some locals and still get us there. We had delicious banana bread (still warm), some local bananas and ice cream, and a very delicious meal at some local food trucks.
The scenery alone is worth the trip, but what really makes it unforgettable is Erik. He’s got that rare combo of chill and knowledgeable, making sure everyone’s having a blast while dropping local insights like a pro. By the end of the day, you'll be swapping stories like old friends. Even my teenage son was engaging in the conversation!
In a nutshell, if you’re in Maui and want to experience it in all its glory, do yourself a favor and book this tour.
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Andreakc7907xr
Mar 21, 2024
Road to Hana - I would highly recommend Erik with Maui hoppin he was prompt, pointed out many points of interest, and took us exactly where we were wanting to go.
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Lindsayht3926kr
Feb 27, 2024
Road to Hana was amazing! - Erik and his dad were amazing tour guides! We learned so much about the Hana community and culture! Erik is also a pretty awesome photographer!
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Stephaniebe8560my
Dec 28, 2023
Road to Hana Shore Excursion - Would recommend taking the Road to Hana tour with Maui Hopping. The roads are curvy and narrow in spots and Erik was a great driver. He provided snacks and lots of information about the trip and the island of Maui. He took some great photos of us and airdropped them to us at the end of the tour. Sp glad we took the full road tour and got to see the black sand beach.
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Terrywf1718bv
May 19, 2023
BEST TOUR EVER - Had an amazing time with Erik and Shannon. Got to see so many things that I would not of seen in a big tour highly recommended
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Mary_s
Apr 30, 2023
Road to Hana with Eric - Eric did a great job of showing us the best stops along the road to Hana and we stopped at the best place for lunch!!! Banana bread stop was also excellent.
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Always252018
May 5, 2022
Special & Fantastic! - Everything was so special. My family had our own personal tour with Eric, driving, telling history stories, feeding us treats, taking us to special spots and taking photos for us. Hard to have a favorite, the turtles, walking to the rainbow trees & waterfalls & beaches! Everything Very Beautiful! A must do when you are in Maui.
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