Maui

WEST MAUI COASTLINE TOUR

Description

West Maui is home to picturesque coastline, popular resort towns, and renowned snorkel spots. Drive around the West Maui mountain range in a loop! Check out the historic town of Lahaina, ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs, a Dragon tooth hiking trail, and the popular Nakalele Blowhole. It will blow your mind! Of course there are tons of beaches and viewpoints all along the way.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

•⁠ Visit Maui Ocean Center
•⁠ Discover ancient Petroglyphs
•⁠ Check out the Nakalele Blowhole
•⁠ Walk around the historic town of Lahaina
•⁠ Snorkel at Honolua Bay
•⁠ Explore the Dragon Tooth trail
•⁠ Hike in Iao Valley State Park

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Kahului
Direction: Clockwise, ending in Waikapu
Please Note: The entire road on this tour is paved; however, past the blowhole, there are some narrow, one-way sections of road that require extra caution. Ask your rental car company to ensure this is allowed and will not void your insurance.

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Full-Day Tour (6-8 Hours) 79 Narration Points

​Features

  • Beaches

  • Views

  • Hikes

  • Snorkeling

  • Local Food

  • Storytelling

Tour Stops

  • Maui Ocean Center

  • Olowalu Petroglyphs

  • Leoda’s Kitchen & Pie Shop

  • Lahaina

  • Chinese Wo Hing Temple

  • Kaanapali Beach

  • Dragon's Tooth Trail

  • DT Fleming Beach

  • Slaughterhouse Beach

  • Honolua Bay View & Hike

  • Nakalele Blowhole

  • Ohai Trail

  • Olivine Pool & Bellstone Rock

  • Kahakuloa Town Food Stops

  • Old Bailey House Museum

  • Iao Valley State Park

  • Maui Tropical Plantation

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WEST MAUI COASTLINE TOUR

Tour FAQ’s

Where does the tour go?

This tour has three starting points, Kahului near the airport, Kaanapali, and Kapalua, and travels clockwise along the Western coast of Maui in a loop, ending near where you began. Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour! 

  • Maui Ocean Center
  • Lahaina
  • Dragon Tooth Trail
  • Honolua Bay
  • Nakalele Blowhole 
  • Ohai Trail
  • Iao Valley 

For help planning your day check out our West Maui Coastline Tour suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go!


What should I pack?

  • Sneakers & hiking clothes
  • Water
  • Bug spray
  • Towel
  • Bathing Suit & sandals 
  • Sunscreen 
  • Sun Glasses and/or Hat
  • Snacks
  • Car Charger
  • Camera
  • Cash (see What should I budget? below)



What should I budget for the Reverse tour?

How much you spend really depends on the activities you choose to do along the tour route, but here’s a breakdown of some costs.


  • $14.99: Shaka Guide’s Reverse Road to Hana Tour
  • $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

Can I join the tour along the route?

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. 

Can I take the tour in the opposite direction?

No, this tour can only be done clockwise around the island.

Can I swim at the beaches on this tour?

Yes, but it depends when you’re traveling. In the summer, the waves are generally calmer and safe for swimming. However, in the winter (October through March) waves can be extremely rough and we recommend you avoid swimming during this time. Always use your best judgement and please note there is only one beach with lifeguards on this tour and that’s at DT Fleming Beach.

Other Questions? Contact Us!

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call on 1-888-250-2261.

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Don’t Leave Your Hotel Without It

Don-Coyote | January 2022
Can’t imagine doing the Road to Hana without the Shaka Guide. Very informative, entertaining and educational. Especially appreciated the recommendations on where to stop and what to pass up if pressed for time. The musical accompaniments were wonderful. The only complaint is that we wanted to visit Charles Lindbergh’s burial site but no directions were provided. We could not find any road signs for where to turn and GPS was not working. But very pleased overall and highly recommend.

Best Way to Drive to Hana

Andyyc11 | January 2022
We traveled the road to Hana ourselves and took on the challenge of driving the one of a kind type road. This app and guide was the best $20 spent! It provided the perfect dialogue, commentary, music, and history for this drive. It kept us engaged and we didn’t miss a spot along the drive because of how perfectly laid out this app is. Looking forward to using this app again the next time we visit Hana!

Carlos Sanchez | January 2022
best app if you're planning to drive around Maui. worth the $$.

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