Road to Hana Private Tour: Adventure on Maui in Convertible SUV

Embark on a transformative spiritual scavenger hunt along the Road to Hana in a convertible SUV. Let nature and your inner self guide you on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hana Highway - Road to Hana - These are some of the popular stops you might experience on the Road to Hana Tour with Journey Jill Tour Guides.

  • Paia - Charming town with historical significance and a great stop for fresh Hawaiian coffee and pastries before heading out, or a quick visit through Mana, our favorite local grocery store.

  • Bamboo Forest - Drive by the miles of bamboo forest and experience the magic of the rainbow eucalyptus trees along the road to Hana.

  • Ke’anae Arboretum - The Ke’anae Arboretum is a botanical garden that showcases a diverse collection of native Hawaiian plants and tropical species from around the world.

  • Pua’a Ka’a State Park - Relax in shaded areas and explore trails leading to refreshing waterfall pools. Seek out hidden trails to discover smaller, quieter waterfalls.

  • Black Sand Beach - There are a number of black sand beaches and we know some secret ones. We’ll take you to the perfect one for the conditions on the day of your tour. If you would like to go to Wai’anapanapa State Park, reservations are required so please request when you book.

  • Hana - General Store, Food Trucks, and a farmers market on Fridays.

  • Nahiku Viewpoint - Nahiku Marketplace features local food, snacks, coffee, and a gallery gift store featuring the work of over 40 local artists.

  • Hana Lava Tube - Explore underground lava tubes formed by ancient volcanic activity, offering a unique perspective on Maui’s geology.

  • Ho’okipa Beach Park - Stop for views of world-class surfing and see Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu).

  • Koki Beach - Visit for vibrant red sand and dramatic cliffs, a quieter alternative to popular beaches.
    Huli Huli Chicken, featured on Gordon Ramsay’s “Uncharted,” is a Hawaiian dish known for its sweet, savory, and tangy marinated chicken, grilled and frequently turned for a caramelized glaze, exemplifying the local culinary culture. Huli means to turn over in Hawaiian and it is flipped back and forth over local kiawe (mesquite) wood.

  • Ke‘anae Point - Visit ancient lava rock formations, taro fields, and the Ke’anae Congregational Church.
    If you are fortunate enough to make it before they sell out, you’ll want to check out Aunty Sandy’s Banana Bread.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Book a private, custom Maui adventure of a lifetime. The most sought-after experience is our reverse Road to Hana Loop (when available due to road conditions), but our tours are fully customizable to experience special locations across the island.

Our guides are students of Hawaiian cultural practitioners and are committed to operating pono (doing what is right). We are honored and prepared to share mo’olelo (stories), history, and ike (knowledge) about Hawaiian culture.

Some of our guests’ favorite spots are special waterfalls, red and black sand beaches, and delicious beachside local huli huli chicken.

  • For children: please bring your own car seat
Location
Safeway
Ho'okele Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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588katih
Sep 5, 2024
Amazing views and a wonderful guide - Couldn't have asked for a better tour or guide. Shannon was knowledgeable and kind, with an enthusiastic personality. It was so nice to relax and watch our surroundings instead of stressing about the road and drive. It was a little rainy that day, but we still got to see lots of sights, and enjoy the beach in Hana. I highly recommend Journey Jill Tours!!!
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Gailnovak
Sep 2, 2024
Perfect half way to Hana tour in Maui, Hawaii. - The views were amazing all along our journey and five stops on our half way to Hana adventure. Our tour guide allowed us to enjoy the sun and wind in the convertable bronco, explained island history, and was knowledgable about local animals and plants, all along our tour. We saw beautiful beaches, green turtles, and drank from fresh coconuts Our guide swam with us at Ho'okipa Beach and private waterfalls, and was our personal photographer and videotographer as well. We went as far as Keanae Point for a amazing sites of jagged lava formations from the Haleakala Crater. It was the best way to spend our time in Maui. Book your tour today and ask for Malia or Jill.
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Laurase1429cv
Aug 23, 2024
Road to Hana with JourneyJill....ride of a lifetime - What a great experience! We booked the Road to Hana tour with JourneyJill and it was so much fun. We were able to customize the trip which was perfect due to my physical limitations. Shannon, our tour guide, took us to places that allowed us to fully enjoy our time without feeling that we missed out on any opportunities....and we got to see Turtles, Waterfalls and Stunning Scenery. Plus she handled the very curvy roads with her Sassi convertible truck. I highly recommend you book your trip today.
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Laura_s
Aug 21, 2024
The Road to Hana with JourneyJill - What an Amazing Experience - What a great experience! We booked the Road to Hana tour through Viator with JourneyJill and it was so much fun. We were able to customize the trip which was perfect due to my physical limitations. Shannon, our tour guide, took us to places that allowed us to fully enjoy our time without feeling that we missed out on any opportunities....and we got to see Turtles, Waterfalls and Stunning Scenery. Plus she handled the very curvy roads with her Sassi convertible truck. I highly recommend you book your trip today.
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N8532ocsarahp
Aug 16, 2024
Best Day Ever on the Road to Hana! - We had an absolute blast with Shannon! She was super knowledgeable and flexible with our excitement to explore all the best spots on the road to Hana. She was a great driver and took lots of photos capturing all the great memories we made. 10/10 would absolutely recommend booking a private tour with Journey Jill Tours! The Bronco was clean and the top down views were spectacular! Thank you for a once in a lifetime day!
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Arturo_a
Jul 28, 2024
Maui Wowie!!! - This tour is one of the most memorable travel experiences my husband and I have ever had! JJ was so friendly, knowledgeable and hospitable. She provided snacks, drinks and towels as well as a fun commentary about the island. She customized the tour for us so that we stopped in the places we wanted to see. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to explore what makes the road to Hana so beautiful. We ate an incredible lunch at some food trucks. She even took us on the full loop around the other side of the island so we were able to see some incredible lookouts and hidden waterfalls where other tourists were not. It felt like we had the island to ourselves! It made a huge difference to be in the convertible, because we were able to see all of the gorgeous foliage and jungle around us. This was the best way to see Maui and we’re so grateful to JJ for making our trip special! Mahalo!
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Yogi_p
Jul 27, 2024
Tour Guide Eugene! - Eugene was amazing guide! Was very informative and new all of the hidden spots along road to Hana! was very engaged and knew a lot about plants and flowers! Me and my wife had an amazing time with Eugene and would recommend him as a guide for road to Hana!
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942georgier
Jul 16, 2024
Road to Hana - Such an amazing trip would highly recommend. Got to see the coolest waterfalls, black sand beaches and cliff jumping spots thanks to our guide Alyssa who was lovely
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Kleeisme
Jul 9, 2024
Great experience and guide! Don’t pass this tour up! - The trip was SO amazing!! I went with Mar who was absolutely incredible. We saw turtles, swam in waterfalls, ate local food, and did some nice nature walks. The views throughout were incredible. Mar was the absolute best guide, she was knowledgeable about flora, fauna, and all things Hawaii. I was glad to have someone local show me around to avoid tourist traps versus going alone and self driving. I left with not only great memories and pictures (thanks, Mar!), but a friend as well. Also the Bronco with the roof off made the trip SO much better. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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Bettina_d
Jul 9, 2024
A must do! - My husband and I enjoyed a day tour with JJ! Look no further if you are seeking a personalized and interactive tour. We did things a bit backwards as we had already driven down to the wai'anapanapa state park for camping, but JJ curated a wonderful day. She took us where we could not drive our van to see the back side of the Haleakala national park where we hiked in to see the tallest waterfall on the island. Throughout the day we enjoyed the spontaneity and flexibility to stop and try things along the way. To sum it all up, on the drive out of hana we drove past many a "group tour" in we both said "we are so glad we went with Jill's tour."
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