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title: "Road to Hana in Mercedes Van: Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Maui
country: United States
price: 228
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.73
reviews: 198
duration_minutes: 540
duration_max_minutes: 600
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 35 of 41 (Road to Hana Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/road-to-hana-in-mercedes-van-waterfalls-and-black-sand-beach/
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# Road to Hana in Mercedes Van: Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

**Guidekin's take:** Drive the Road to Hana in an air-conditioned van, with lunch at Wainapanapa state park and optional waterfall and black sand beach swims. Sandwiches, snacks, drinks and selected hotel pickups are included; swimming depends on weather and special diets require bringing your own food. 4.73 from 198 reviews at €228 per person for 9h–10h.

In our comparison: #35 of 41 in Road to Hana Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Major Maui Hotel's pickups included. We provide food and beverages. Fresh locally grown fruit and deli sandwiches of your choice (ham, turkey or veggie) will be served at the beautiful Wainapanapa state park. 

We stop for swimming at one of the Hana waterfalls and at famous Black sand beach. Swimming is optional and weather permitted.

Very well maintained, luxury, air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter vans with high-class, high-tech interior. 

Scenes out of a tropical daydream await you on the Road to Hana, miles of hairpin curves and one-lane bridges that traverses a spectacular landscape alongside countless waterfalls, bamboo forests, and black sand beaches.

Receive undivided attention and space for a breathtaking experience. Enjoy the journey with our highly trained, knowledgeable and professional chauffeurs, driving the road to Hana for decades. Receive the depth of our cultural and historical knowledge with your guides' personal touch.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Food included: see what is included
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €228 per person
- Duration: 9h–10h
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 198 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Stardust Hawaii, LLC
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.73 from 198 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 182 of 198.

- 5 stars: 172 (87%)
- 4 stars: 10 (5%)
- 3 stars: 8 (4%)
- 2 stars: 4 (2%)
- 1 star: 4 (2%)

## What's included

- Pick-up/drop-off at majority of resorts in Lahaina or pick-up at the Kahului or Kihei Park’n ride
- Small Group Experience
- Road to Hana Tour
- Mercedes Van
- Live commentary on board
- Picnic style homemade sandwiches from local deli (ham, turkey or veggie), snacks, water, Hawaiian cane juice, pastries

## Not included

- Driver's Gratuity (15-20% of Ticket price recommended)
- No pickups in Napili-Honokowai, Kapalua, Kahana. You must meet us at Cannery mall 6:00am
- No special diet available (raw, vegan, food allergies). You must bring your own food.
- Child seat

## Itinerary

1. **Hana Highway - Road to Hana** (7h) - Relax and let us pamper you as a VIP guest to show you the beauty on a road trip to magical Hana. On this exclusive full-day adventure designed for just 14 guests, you'll enjoy the best banana bread you can get in Maui, refresh with a waterfall swim, stroll unique sand...
2. **Paia** (pass by, no stop) - Just four miles into your drive to Hāna from Kahului, you'll discover the historic town of Pāʻia on Maui's north coast. Divided into Lower Pāʻia and Pāʻia, this hospitable community was once a booming plantation town during the heyday of Maui's sugar cane industry. Today...
3. **Ho'okipa Beach Park** (10m) - A perfect spot for a light breakfast when spotting local surfers and wild turtles and taking pictures of the famous Northshore coastline. Lavatories are available.
4. **Twin Falls** (pass by, no stop) - is the first easily accessible string of waterfalls and pools on the Road to Hana
5. **Haipua'ena Falls** (pass by, no stop) - is a small waterfall and pool along Maui's popular Road to Hana. Thanks to the unsigned trail and short hike over an often muddy path, the pool receives far less visitor traffic than the well-signed falls along the route.
6. **Ke‘anae Point** (20m) - The Ke’anae Peninsula was created from an immense lava flow originating from Haleakala Crater. Centuries ago Hawaiians brought soil down, by hand, from the mountains to create the Keanae Peninsula. Their amazing display of physical labor is a testament to how revered this...
7. **In 1983, Aunty Sandy Hueu began to bake her famous banana bread in Keʻanae, Maui** (15m) - In 2003, her daughter Tammy joined the business to create an authentic family owned and operated food stand on the Keʻanae peninsula. Since then, Aunty Sandy's has become a must stop destination for hot, fresh baked banana bread.
8. **Ching's Pond** (pass by, no stop) - very photogenic spot to get photographed doing something life threatening
9. **The beautiful view from this lookout point really gives you a sense of what a...** (pass by, no stop) - The beautiful view from this lookout point really gives you a sense of what ancient Hawaii must have looked and felt like. It’s truly as though you received a glimpse back in time at untouched Maui.
10. **Upper Waikani Falls** (pass by, no stop) - is often referred to as Three Bears, thanks to the three separate but parallel falls of differing lengths—with the third and smallest being the “baby bear” falls on the right.
11. **Wailua Falls** (10m) - is so noticeable in fact, that it may be the most photographed waterfalls on Maui.
12. **Hana Lava Tubes** (pass by, no stop) - are formed when massive flows cool on the surface forming an insulating conduit for the lava flowing underneath. During the creation of Maui’s volcanic landscape these served like the veins of the volcano, channeling lava for many miles underground before being deposited as...
13. **Hana Bay** (pass by, no stop) - located within Hana Bay is Hana Beach Park, which has a long black-sand beach and is the safest swimming beach along the East Maui coast. The bay is protected by a coral reef and harbored from big swells by its curved shape.
14. **Waianapanapa is Maui’s famous Black Sand Beach** (1h; admission included) - Cobalt blue Ocean surrounded by black sand and black lava rocks from a recent flow only 10,000 years ago. Go for a walk along the edge of the bay and check out the blue water or just sit under a nice shade tree. This location is a great place to spend an hour relaxing, taking...
15. **Pua'a Ka'a State Park** (40m) - Pua'a Ka'a Falls (rolling pig) resides in the Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside Park, which made it one of the rare waterfalls on the Hana Highway. Swim at your own discretion and risk in the freshwater pools. Lavatories are available.
16. **Wailua Valley State Wayside Park** (10m) - Wailua Valley is an ahupuaʼa that sits just after the Keanae peninsula on the road to Hana. The area, though small, is rich in Hawaiian culture. It is here that an abundance of rare culturally significant fish and plant life can still be found. The area holds many ancient...
17. **The beautiful view from this lookout point really gives you a sense of what a...** (pass by, no stop) - The beautiful view from this lookout point really gives you a sense of what ancient Hawaii must have looked and felt like. It’s truly as though you received a glimpse back in time at untouched Maui.
18. **Honomanu** (pass by, no stop) - Right beyond Kaumahina State Wayside Park you'll find a pullout that gives a good view of Honomanu Bay.
19. **Kaumahina State Wayside Park** (pass by, no stop) - Beautiful views of the Keanae Peninsula, lavatories are available.
20. **The unique rainbow tree reveals bright shades of green, blue, purple, orange ...** (5m) - The unique rainbow tree reveals bright shades of green, blue, purple, orange and maroon, as patches of its bark shed throughout the year. Hawaii hosts many of these beautiful shrubs that can grow to an over-elming height of 200 feet! Many consider the rainbow eucalyptus the...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- 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

Pick up time 6:30am
Maalaea Park n’ ride, (free parking) N Kihei Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793 (corner of hwy 30 and 310), HI-30, Wailuku, HI 96793 https://goo.gl/maps/6KGkKSp9b5Q9EB4m8 


Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please indicate your hotel in 'Hotel Pickup' at time of booking in the "special requirement" section
- Write your lunch preference under special requirements - HAM or TURKEY or VEGGIE SANDWICHES. We DON'T offer any food alternatives. If you are on a special diet (raw, vegan, or have food allergies), you must bring your own food.
- Provide your EMAIL address under special requirements
- This tour is not confirmed until the operator calls you to confirm it and setup a pickup.
- Please provide a proper contact phone number to confirm food orders and pickup arrangements. If resort phone is provided please provide room number in the "special requirement" section
- Due to circumstances out of our control (closures, traffic, inclement weather, etc.), routing and times are subject to change.
- Accessibility Notice Please note that our tour is not wheelchair accessible. Due to federal and state safety regulations, we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, or similar mobility devices on board, as our vehicle is not ADA-compliant and such items may pose safety hazards during travel. Canes are permitted, but walking sticks are not allowed. There is a low step to board the van, and all guests must be able to get on and off the vehicle independently, without assistance from the driver. Most Road to Hana tours operated legally have similar restrictions, as ADA-compliant vans are wider and subject to different regulations.
- Important Child Safety Notice: Guests traveling with infants, toddlers, or young children must provide their own car seats, booster seats, or other child restraint devices as appropriate for their child's age, size, and needs. Child safety seats are not provided by Stardust Hawaii. Failure to bring necessary child safety equipment may impact participation in the tour.
- Tour itinerary is subject to change due to weather, road conditions, park closures, construction, or reservation availability. Waiʻānapanapa Black Sand Beach will be visited whenever possible. If access is unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute Red Sand Beach or another comparable attraction without prior notice.
- We reserve the right to substitute the stop at Auntie Sandy's with Hana Farms when necessary due to closures, extended wait times, traffic conditions, or other operational considerations. Hana Farms is a wonderful local alternative, offering fresh, warm banana bread straight from the oven, comfortable seating, and a beautiful setting to relax and enjoy the experience.

## Compared with other Road to Hana Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #35 of 41** | €228 | 9h–10h | 4.73 (198) | 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 #35 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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