SELF GUIDED AUDIO TOURS HAWAII

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Click the links below for everything you need to know before you go or scroll to learn more. Here you'll find important trip planning information like attraction entry fees, safety precautions, and useful tips for the tour. 

The bundle comes with the following tours: 

• • Classic Road to Hana Tour
• • Loop Road to Hana Tour
• • Reverse Road to Hana Tour
• • Sunrise at Haleakala National Park
• • Sunset and Stargazing at Haleakala National Park
• • West Maui Coastline Tour

COVID-19 UPDATE: Hawaii has reopened to tourists, but a lot has changed. Many attractions remain closed. To check out a list of attractions that are open and closed on Maui, click here. 

Classic Road to Hana Tour

• • Start the tour in Kahului near the airport and end in Kipahulu (Haleakala National Park (past Hana). The tour then guides you back to Paia Town (near the airport) with more stories the same way you came. 
• • If you’re staying in West Maui in the resort towns of Kaanapali or Lahaina, plan to spend 45 minutes driving to the start of the tour in Kahului.
• • Entrance to Haleakala National Park (Seven Sacred Pool aka Oheo Pools) is $30 per car — you can pay with cash or credit.
• • The Hana Lava Tube, Garden of Eden and Kahana Gardens close at 4 p.m. Each of these attractions has an entrance fee — see more below under budgeting.
• • One of the hikes on this tour -- Wailua Iki Falls -- is technically on property owned by EMI (East Maui Irrigation). You’ll see no trespassing signs, however, it’s frequently done by locals. We’ll let you make the call. 
• • There are many stops on the Road to Hana that you SHOULDN’T make. These might be dangerous or on private property. We recommend you stick to the itinerary we’ve laid out.
• • Proper etiquette on the Road to Hana is extremely important. Remember, there are locals that must take this road everyday.
• • This tour has one stop on the way back, other than that, it’s all stories and music so you can focus on the drive, especially if it’s getting dark. The return drive will only take about 3 hours back to the start.

Loop Road to Hana Tour

• • Start the tour in Kahului near the airport and end in Kula Town, past Hana and Haleakala National Park.
• • If you’re staying in West Maui in the resort towns of Kaanapali or Lahaina, plan to spend 45 minutes driving to the start of the tour in Kahului.
• • Entrance to Haleakala National Park (Seven Sacred Pool/Oheo Pools) is $30 per car — you can pay with cash or credit.
• • The Hana Lava Tube, Garden of Eden and Kahana Gardens close at 4 p.m. Each of these attractions has an entrance fee — see more below under budgeting.
• • There is one hike on this tour -- Wailua Iki Falls -- that is technically on property owned by EMI (East Maui Irrigation). You’ll see no trespassing signs, however, it’s frequently done by locals. We’ll let you make the call.
• • There are many stops on the Road to Hana that you SHOULDN’T make. These might be dangerous or on private property. We recommend you stick to the itinerary we’ve laid out.
• • Proper etiquette on the Road to Hana is extremely important. Remember, there are residents that must take this road everyday.
• • *The backroad to Hana has many dirt roads along coastal cliffs with rusty guardrails. Use caution and drive it only if your're comfortable. Many rental car agencies prohibit driving the backroad to Hana, so check your contract in advance.*

Reverse Road to Hana

• • Start the tour in Kula Town on the backside of Hana in Upcountry Maui and end in Paia Town.
• • If you’re staying in West Maui in the resort towns of Kaanapali or Lahaina, plan to spend 1 hour to the start of the tour in Kula.
• • Entrance to Haleakala National Park (Seven Sacred Pool aka Oheo Pools) is $30 per car — you can pay with cash or credit.
• • The Hana Lava Tube, Garden of Eden and Kahana Gardens close at 4 p.m. Each of these attractions has an entrance fee — see more below under budgeting.
• • One of the hikes on this tour -- Wailua Iki Falls -- is technically on property owned by EMI (East Maui Irrigation). You’ll see no trespassing signs, however, it’s frequently done by locals. We’ll let you make the call.
• • There are many stops on the Road to Hana that you SHOULDN’T make. These might be dangerous or on private property. We recommend you stick to the itinerary we’ve laid out.
• • Proper etiquette on the Road to Hana is extremely important. Remember, there are residents that must take this road everyday.
• • *The backroad to Hana has many dirt roads along coastal cliffs with rusty guardrails. Use caution and drive it only if your're comfortable. Many rental car agencies prohibit driving the backroad to Hana, so check your contract in advance.*

Sunrise at Haleakala National Park

• • You must make an online reservation and pay $1.50 if you’re visiting the park for sunrise (between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m.). You can make that reservation here.
• • Pack warm clothes -- temperatures can drop below freezing at the summit. (no joke!)
• • The tour starts and ends in Kahului. This is about a 2-hour drive from the resort areas of Kaanapali and Lahaina in West Maui.
• • There’s nowhere to buy food in the park. Pack a picnic or eat before you go.
• • Entrance to Haleakala National Park is $30 per car -- you can pay with cash or credit.
• • The sun rises at about 7 a.m. in the winter and 5:30 a.m. in the summer.
• • Expect to spend about 4-6 hours on the tour.
• • We recommend starting from Kahului around 4:30 a.m. (depending on the time of year)

Sunset and Stargazing at Haleakala National Park

• • You DO NOT need a reservation to visit the park at sunset. Reservations are ONLY required for sunrise.
• • Pack warm clothes -- temperatures can drop below freezing at the summit.
• • The tour starts and ends in Kahului. This is about a 2-hour drive from the resort areas of Kaanapali and Lahaina in West Maui.
• • There’s nowhere to buy food in the park. Pack a picnic or eat before you go.
• • Entrance to Haleakala National Park is $30 per car -- you can pay with cash or credit.
• • The sun sets at about 5:30 p.m. in the winter and 7:00 p.m. in the summer. If you want to see the stars you need to wait around for an hour after sunset.
• • Expect to spend about 4-6 hours on the tour.
• • We recommend starting from Kahului around noon.

West Maui Coastline Tour

• • The tour has three starting points Kahului, Kaanapali and Kapalua and travels in a clockwise loop.
• • Expect to spend about 6-8 hours on the tour if you plan on doing all the activities.
• • We recommend starting around 9 a.m.
• • Maui Ocean Center, Wo Hing Museum, Bailey House Museum, and Iao Valley all have entrance fees, see below for more information on budgeting.
• • Bailey House Museum closes at 4 p.m. (if you’re starting the tour in Kahului this will be one of the last stops).
• • There are limited restroom stops on this tour, we’ll let you know when the last bathroom break is for a while.
• • This tour travels along winding coastal cliffs without guardrails. Use caution and only drive if you're comfortable.

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