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title: "Maui: Small Group Road to Hāna Tour 6 to 8 passengers"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Maui
country: United States
price: 231
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.65
reviews: 1091
duration_minutes: 480
duration_max_minutes: 600
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 41 of 41 (Road to Hana Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
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# Maui: Small Group Road to Hāna Tour 6 to 8 passengers

**Guidekin's take:** The Road to Hana trip can complete the full circuit when road conditions permit, with a hot Hawaiian BBQ plate lunch made to order. Hotel transfers, continental breakfast, snacks and drinks are included; mobility aids are not permitted on board. 4.65 from 1091 reviews at €231 per person for 8h–10h.

In our comparison: #41 of 41 in Road to Hana Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Voted Best Small Group Road to Hana Tour by US News & World Report 2024! 

A Hawaiian owned & operated company that specializes in a small, personalized tour experience of 8 passengers maximum (unless a group) in our air-conditioned 14 seat buses. Includes continental breakfast, famous HOT made-to-order lunch, snacks, and beverages. Road conditions permitting, we go "all the way around".

Enjoy a relaxing Hawaiian-style adventure while listening to the expert narration of our fun and knowledgeable guides. This tour is a gorgeous, winding coastal drive with 617 curves and 54 one-lane-bridges seeing breathtaking valleys, beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, spectacular waterfalls, desert-like landscapes, and remarkable cliffs. 

This will be one of the most unforgettable journeys of your life with beautiful photos, swimming opportunities, and tasting the flavors of Maui. 

Let us share with you the beauty of our island, the wealth of our culture, and the warmth of our Aloha.

PUC 4865-C

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 07:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Age rule: Hawaii State Law requires that children under 10…

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €231 per person
- Duration: 8h–10h
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 1091 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Mahalo Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.65 from 1091 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 988 of 1091.

- 5 stars: 892 (82%)
- 4 stars: 96 (9%)
- 3 stars: 52 (5%)
- 2 stars: 18 (2%)
- 1 star: 33 (3%)

## What's included

- Lunch is a hot, made-to-order Hawaiian BBQ "plate lunch". Multiple plates to choose from, 48 hrs notice required for vegetarian options.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- All day water service and local tropical fruit drinks for lunch
- Professional Guide
- Selection of Maui potato chips
- Our continental breakfast includes pastries baked here on Maui in tropical flavors and fresh grown Maui fruit.

## Not included

- Gratuity is not included.
- No alcohol allowed onboard, no drinking alcohol during tour.
- No luggage or large bags. All bags must fit under seat.
- No wheelchairs, motorized scooters, walkers, crutches and other mobility equipment.

## Itinerary

1. **Kahului** (pass by, no stop) - We arrive in Kahului after picking you up from your accommodations/meeting location. Located in the valley between the Kahalawai (the West Maui mountains) and Haleakala, Kahului is the most populated city on Maui and the commercial and financial hub. It is also the starting...
2. **Paia** (pass by, no stop) - Drive through the eclectic town of Paia an old plantation era town
3. **World famous Ho`okipa Beach Park is a breath-taking white sand beach boasts p...** (10m) - World famous Ho`okipa Beach Park is a breath-taking white sand beach boasts perfect windsurfing conditions and windsurfers from around the globe travel here to challenge themselves against the ever-changing waves. Stop for photos on the overlook.
4. **Visiting the small community of Keanae will be like stepping into the past** (45m) - Located on a peninsula which is an old lava flow, it is graced by Keanae Congregational Church, built in 1860 of lava rocks and coral mortar. Don’t miss an opportunity to feast on the best banana bread in the Hawaiian islands and possibly catch a view of the honu, Hawaiian...
5. **Aunty Sandy’s Banana Bread Stand Is a must stop destination for hot, fresh ba...** (10m) - Aunty Sandy’s Banana Bread Stand Is a must stop destination for hot, fresh baked banana bread that was featured on Gordon Ramsay’s uncharted show “road to Hana” episode.
6. **Pua'a Ka'a State Park** (45m) - An idyllic area with two small scenic waterfalls and pools. Swimming opportunity.
7. **Hanawi Falls** (pass by, no stop) - cascades 200 feet into a freshwater pool next to the Hanawi Falls Bridge completed in 1926.
8. **Wai'anapanapa State Park** (1h; admission included) - Experience Honokalani Beach, a gorgeous black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park. This magnificent beach is set among lava cliffs and the sand is actually small, smooth lava pebbles. A small sea arch, sea caves, and seaside lava tubes are located right on the beach. An...
9. **Hana Bay** (pass by, no stop) - (Uakea), is a beautiful black sand beach, On any given day you’ll likely see local Hana outrigger canoe clubs practicing.
10. **Koki Beach** (30m) - At Koki Beach overlook, you will see a red hill (which is actually an eroding cinder cone) known as Ka Iwi o Pele, meaning “the bones of Pele”. From this vantage point, you can also get an excellent view directly offshore of `Alau Island, a seabird sanctuary with a 150-foot...
11. **Hana** (20m) - We will stop at the tropical flowers of Maui to rest, use the bathrooms and a little shopping opportunity before getting back on the road.
12. **Hana** (pass by, no stop) - ****Our tour does go “all the way around” when the road is open. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, the road is closed to commercial vehicles at Alelele Point. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the loop at this time. If the road is still closed at the time of your tour, we...
13. ****CURRENTLY CLOSED BY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE** O`heo Gulch, also incorrectly k...** (pass by, no stop) - **CURRENTLY CLOSED BY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE** O`heo Gulch, also incorrectly known as “The Seven Sacred Pools”, is located in the Kipahulu area of Haleakala National Park. In reality, there are more like twenty-four pools. A one mile long loop trail goes down to the pools and...
14. **Kipahulu** (5m) - is a photographers paradise of rainforests, waterfalls, pools, mountain valleys and sweeping ocean views. We will make photo opportunities stops.
15. **Wailua Falls** (15m) - is an 80-foot cascading waterfall and plunge pool considered the most photographed beautiful waterfalls on Maui,
16. **Kaupo** (5m) - Driving through the Kaupo district, with its rugged coastline, and unpaved roads you will think you are in the latest Indiana Jones adventure! We will make photo opportunities stops.
17. **Kula** (10m) - district is a quaint, rustic area on the slopes of Haleakala, that stretches across the "up-country", from 500 m to 1,100 m (1,600 ft to 3,600 ft) in elevation of the western-facing slopes of Haleakalā, from Makawao to Ulupalakua. Kula’s most notable landmark, the brilliant...
18. **Charles Lindbergh's Grave** (15m) - Visit Charles A. Lindbergh’s grave. The famed aviator lived his last days on this lush Hana coast. Today, he lies at rest on the serene grounds of the Palapala Ho’omau Church in lovely Kipahulu. The adjacent limestone coral church was built in 1857. NOTE: This is an actual...
19. **Kahului** (pass by, no stop) - Finally we have come full circle around Haleakala on our Road to Hana Tour. After an epic day, we now we return you to your hotel/condo or meeting location.
20. **Maui** (pass by, no stop) - **Please note that all stops are weather, safety, timing, and unexpected closure permitting. **CURRENTLY, THE ROAD IS CLOSED TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AT ALELELE POINT. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO ALL THE WAY AROUND. WE WILL RETURN IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS WE STARTED.**
21. **Located on the rural northwest slope of Haleakala on Maui, the community is k...** (pass by, no stop) - Located on the rural northwest slope of Haleakala on Maui, the community is known for being the hub of the "Upcountry Maui", a part of the island dominated by mostly agriculture and ranch land. Makawao is an old, Paniolo town. A Paniolo is a Hawaiian Cowboy.
22. **Saint Joseph Church** (pass by, no stop) - St. Joseph Catholic Church one of Maui’s oldest churches was established in 1862 by the missionary Catholic priests served a thriving community of Native Hawaiians, ranchers, fishermen, and farmers.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Please provide your hotel, condo or Airbnb for pick up/drop off location. Maui County Statutes do not allow us to pick up in residential neighborhoods. We will work with you to arrange a convenience meeting locations. Kahului is standard for passengers staying Upcountry or East of Kahului. 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vehicles used on the road to Hana are not wheelchair accessible. Participants must be ambulatory. No walkers, wheelchairs and/or scooters, of any kind, are permitted.
- Hawaii State Law requires that children under 10 must be in an appropriate child passenger safety seat/booster seat unless the child is over 4 feet 9 inches tall. NOTE: We do not provide safety seats and you would need to supply your own.
- Anyone with heart, back problems, or other serious medical conditions cannot participate in the tour. Oxygen tanks, or generators are not permitted.
- Special needs requests (except lunch) must be called in to the local supplier at least 1 week prior to tour date. All special needs requests are handled and accommodated on a situational basis.
- We provide a continental breakfast (locally baked pastries in tropical flavors and fresh grown Maui fruits). There are no hot beverages served but you are welcome to bring your own in a to-go cup. Special lunch requests (including vegetarian requests) require a minimum of 48 hours notice.
- Tour schedule/stops are subject to change due to weather, traffic, park closures, road closures, timing and/or other various unforeseen circumstances.
- No luggage or large bags. All bags must fit under seat.
- Absolutely no alcohol or drugs onboard. No drinking alcohol or doing drugs while on tour.
- Maximum weight for passenger is 325 lbs. (147 kg).
- No crutches, motorized scooters, wheelchairs and or walkers allowed

## Compared with other Road to Hana Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #41 of 41** | €231 | 8h–10h | 4.65 (1091) | shared |
| [Maui: VIP Private Road to Hana Tour with Pick Up](/usa/maui/tours/maui-vip-private-road-to-hana-tour-with-pick-up/?format=md) | €546 | 8h | 4.97 (1246) | private |
| [Maui by Storm: Epic Private Luxury Road to Hana Adventure Tour](/usa/maui/tours/maui-by-storm-epic-private-luxury-road-to-hana-adventure-tour/?format=md) | €1457 per group | 9h | 4.99 (409) | private |
| [Private Road to Hana Tour Black Sand Beach/Waterfalls/Sea Turtles](/usa/maui/tours/private-road-to-hana-tour-black-sand-beach-waterfalls-sea-turtles/?format=md) | €272 | 8h | 5.0 (237) | private |

Ranked #41 of 41 in Road to Hana Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €128 to €729, median €254; typical length 8h. 17 of 41 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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