Our Reverse Road to Hana tour takes you to the rarely discovered backside of Hana. It begins in Kula Town and travels to Paia Town, in the opposite direction of the traditional Road to Hana.

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

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

For help planning your day check out our Reverse 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, it is extremely disrespectful to people who need to use this road everyday. 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.

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.

• 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 spots are cash only
• Car Charger *Very Important*
• Phone Mount

How much you spend truly depends on what you do along the tour route, but here’s a breakdown of some costs:

• $30.00 per car: Haleakala National Park (Oheo Pools)
• $15.00 for adults: Garden of Eden (per person)
• $10.00 per car: Waianapanapa State Park 
• $5.00 per person: Waianapanapa State Park
• $11.95 per person: Hana Lava Tube
• $10.00 per person: Kahana Gardens
• $15.00 per person: Lunch
• $10.00: Local snack, like banana bread or shave ice

No, this tour can only be done counterclockwise starting in Kula Town. If you’d like to start the tour in Paia or Kahului check out our Loop Road to Hana Tour. 

From the start of the tour in Kula, it takes about three hours to get to Hana, depending on the stops you make and how long you stay at each spot. 

Check out our Reverse Road to Hana suggested itinerary for help managing your time and planning your day.

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.

Yes, however, the Road to Hana is a one-lane highway with twists and turns. For this reason, we recommend you start this tour early to avoid night-time driving as much as possible. One pro to this tour — you’ll arrive to some of the most popular stops before anyone else and you’re traveling in the opposite direction. This means you’ll save time sitting in traffic. 

Check out our suggested itinerary to learn more about planning your day to avoid driving at night.

Shaka Guide isn’t just about getting from point A to point B — it’s like having a tour guide in your car, sharing stories and local insights as you drive. Unlike other navigation apps, we’ve planned the route for you, so instead of focusing on directions, you can focus on the experience. This means you can’t customize the route, but that’s kind of the point. You’re still in control though, you can skip stops, go at your own pace, and explore freely. It’s not just about getting there; it’s about enjoying the journey.

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