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title: Road to Hana Rainforest, Black Sand Beach, Waterfalls & Lunch
lang: en
type: tour
city: Maui
country: United States
price: 224
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 90
duration_minutes: 540
duration_max_minutes: 600
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 13 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-rainforest-black-sand-beach-waterfalls-lunch/
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# Road to Hana Rainforest, Black Sand Beach, Waterfalls & Lunch

**Guidekin's take:** The Road to Hana route combines rainforest, waterfalls and a black sand beach. Air-conditioned transport, narration, a sandwich picnic with local fruit and cane juice are included; bring your own food for special diets or allergies. 4.94 from 90 reviews at €224 per person for 9h–10h.

In our comparison: #13 of 41 in Road to Hana Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Marvel at the panoramic coastline and mountain views, tropical forest, waterfalls, black sand beach and other iconic sites as you enjoy a thrilling ride on this well known Road to Hana. Enjoy this full day sightseeing tour while visiting the Maui's most stunning natural locations.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 05:45: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €224 per person
- Duration: 9h–10h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 90 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Stardust Hawaii, LLC
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 05:45
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.94 from 90 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 89 of 90.

- 5 stars: 86 (96%)
- 4 stars: 3 (3%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Narrated tour
- Chips, granola bar
- Picnic style homemade sandwiches from local deli (ham, turkey or veggie), fresh locally grown fruit.
- Hawaiian cane juice

## Not included

- No pickups in Napili-Honokowai, Kahana, Kapalua. You must meet us at Lahaina Cannery mall at 6:00am
- No special diet available (raw, vegan, food allergies). You must bring your own food.
- Driver's Gratuity (15-20% of Ticket price recommended)
- No pickups at Makawao, Kula, Paia. You must meet us at Kahului park n'ride at 6:40am
- Child seat

## Itinerary

1. **Hana Highway - Road to Hana** (7h) - The Hana Highway is a 64.4-mile-long (103.6 km) , longest, coastal scenic route in the world. To the east of Kalepa Bridge, the highway continues to Kipahulu as Hawaii Route 31 (the Piilani Highway). This tour covers 59 single lane bridges, over 640 turns and curves, through...
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** (15m) - 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 Maui** (pass by, no stop) - Twin Falls 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) - Small Hawaiian villages doing their best to live like the Hawaiians of old. Hunting pigs and growing taro, bread fruit, and Bananas are all big parts of everyday life in this small community. It’s also the site of the famous Half Way to Hana Snack stand; shave ice, fresh...
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. **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.
10. **Wailua Falls** (pass by, no stop) - is a picturesque, yet very easily accessible waterfall visible from The Hana Highway. You don't even need to get out of your car to see it!
11. **Hana Lava Tubes** (pass by, no stop) - Lava tubes 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...
12. **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.
13. **Wai'anapanapa State Park** (1h; admission included) - Wainapanapa is Maui’s famous Black Sand Beach and fresh water caves. 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...
14. **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.
15. **Upper Waikani Falls** (pass by, no stop) - Located just beyond Mile Marker 19 on the mauka—or mountain side—of Hana Highway, Upper Waikani Falls 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.
16. **Wailua Valley State Wayside Park** (pass by, no stop) - 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** (5m) - Right beyond Kaumahina State Wayside Park you'll find a pullout that gives a good view of Honomanu Bay. From this vantage point you can get another good look at the Ke'anae Peninsula. The views from Kaumahina Wayside park are superior to this pullout, so if you can, be sure...
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
- Departures: 05:45
- 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

Kahului Park n’ ride meeting location is along a large concrete wall with a single row of parking facing Hwy 380 west of Hwy 311 just before entering Kahului at 6:35AM

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not confirmed until the operator calls you to confirm it and setup a pickup.
- Due to circumstances out of our control (closures, traffic, inclement weather, etc.), routing and times are subject to change.
- 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.
- Please indicate your hotel in 'Hotel Pickup' at time of booking in the "special requirement" section
- 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
- Provide your EMAIL address under special requirements
- 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 · #13 of 41** | €224 | 9h–10h | 4.94 (90) | 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 #13 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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