This tour starts in Kahului near the airport and travels along Hana Highway past Hana Town where you’ll continue along the rarely explored backside of Hana to Kula.

Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour! 

• Twin Falls
• Honomanu Bay
• Keahua Peninsula 
• Nahiku Landing 
• Wai'anapanapa Black Sand Beach
• Hana Town
• Hamoa Beach
• Oheo Gulch & Pipiwai Trail
• Wailua Iki Falls
• Charles Lindberg's Grave
• Backside of Hana

For help planning your day check our Loop Road to Hana suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go.

Please pay attention to all parking signs. Parking illegally on the Road to Hana can not only result in a ticket, but it is also extremely disrespectful to people who need to use this road every day.

The traffic on the road greatly impacts their lives, so you can help do your part by parking legally and adhering to all signs.

We’ll advise you on where to park during the tour, and if there are no spots available, just wait for a spot to open up.

• Layers of clothing and a jacket
• Sneakers
• Hiking Clothes
• Water Bottle
• Bug Spray
• Towel
• Bathing Suit
• Sandals
• Sunscreen
• Sun Glasses and/or hat
• Snacks
• Cash - many stops along the way are cash only
• Car Charger *Very Important*
• Phone Mount

How much you spend depends on the stops and activities you choose, but here are some costs to plan for:

• Haleakalā National Park, Kīpahulu District: $30 per private vehicle
• Garden of Eden: $20 per adult
• Waiʻānapanapa State Park: $10 per vehicle plus $5 per person for non-Hawaii residents
  • Advance reservations are required.
• Kahanu Garden: $18 per adult; children 12 and under are free
• Twin Falls: $10 per vehicle for parking
• Hana Lava Tube: Temporarily closed until further notice

We also recommend budgeting extra for meals, drinks, snacks, and local food stops along the route.

Fees and operating conditions can change, so check each attraction's official website before your visit.

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from.  If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

No, this tour can only be done clockwise, beginning in Kahului and ending in Kula. If you’d like to start the tour in Kula and end near the airport in Kahului, try our Reverse Road to Hana tour.

Great! This means you can really take your time and break the tour up into two days. Just switch the tour off when you arrive in Hana, and turn it back on when you’re ready to get on the road the next day.

We don't recommend driving the backside of Hana after dark. Portions of this route are remote, narrow, and can be difficult to navigate, especially in poor weather or low visibility.

Start the tour early and plan to complete the backside portion during daylight hours. Always check current road conditions and closures before starting your tour.

Shaka Guide isn’t just about getting from point A to point B—it’s like having a local tour guide in your pocket.

As you walk, the app shares stories, history, local insights, and directions based on where you are. We’ve planned the route for you, but you can still explore at your own pace, pause the tour, skip stops, or spend more time wherever you like.

It’s not just about getting there—it’s about discovering the stories behind the places you’re visiting.

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.