Hawaii
LOOP ROAD TO HANA TOUR
Duration
10-12 hrs
Audio Points
126
Narration Points
135
About The Tour
Explore the Road to Hana in a completely unique way. Similar to our Classic Road to Hana Tour, you’ll drive the 64.4-mile stretch of Hana Highway from the town of Paia to Hana. However, instead of returning the way you came, you’ll complete a counterclockwise loop around the island discovering ...
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Explore the Road to Hana in a completely unique way. Similar to our Classic Road to Hana Tour, you’ll drive the 64.4-mile stretch of Hana Highway from the town of Paia to Hana. However, instead of returning the way you came, you’ll complete a counterclockwise loop around the island discovering the rarely explored backside from Hana.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Hike to Twin Falls
• Explore Wai'anapanapa State Park to visit a Black Sand Beach (advance reservations required)
• Visit Hana Town
• Hike the Pipiwai Trail
• Explore the back road to Hana
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: Before 8:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Kahului
Direction: Clockwise, beginning in Kahului near the airport and ending in Kula Town
Please Note: The backside of Hana has some graded dirt roads and rusty guardrails so the drive requires extra caution. Because of this, some rental car companies will void insurance if you drive on the backside of Hana. Confirm that you're able to drive this section of the island with your rental car company in advance.
ROAD TO HANA ADVISORY:
There is only one road into and out of Hana. People who live in nearby communities have to drive this road everyday and the thousands of daily drivers on this one-lane highway greatly impacts their lives. Please be respectful — do not park illegally, pay attention to signs, drive responsibly, and pull over to let locals pass. Do not enter private property or visit sites that are unsafe. And, please remember to pick up your trash.
All Shaka Guide tours come with customer support and a satisfaction guarantee. Tours never expire.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Hike to Twin Falls
• Explore Wai'anapanapa State Park to visit a Black Sand Beach (advance reservations required)
• Visit Hana Town
• Hike the Pipiwai Trail
• Explore the back road to Hana
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: Before 8:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Kahului
Direction: Clockwise, beginning in Kahului near the airport and ending in Kula Town
Please Note: The backside of Hana has some graded dirt roads and rusty guardrails so the drive requires extra caution. Because of this, some rental car companies will void insurance if you drive on the backside of Hana. Confirm that you're able to drive this section of the island with your rental car company in advance.
ROAD TO HANA ADVISORY:
There is only one road into and out of Hana. People who live in nearby communities have to drive this road everyday and the thousands of daily drivers on this one-lane highway greatly impacts their lives. Please be respectful — do not park illegally, pay attention to signs, drive responsibly, and pull over to let locals pass. Do not enter private property or visit sites that are unsafe. And, please remember to pick up your trash.
All Shaka Guide tours come with customer support and a satisfaction guarantee. Tours never expire.
Customer Reviews
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Great tour, very informative. Needed a little more direction for the sea arch.
AdamT90 | 7 months ago | iOSExcellent guide to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Great narration, directions, insight and advice. And fantastic value! Highly recommended.
Simon Bolster | 7 months ago | AndroidHonestly, words fail me because this guide is ingenious!!! Cheers to the 🤙🏽 team for such amazing and fun way to tour places. I used it for my recent solo Oahu trip and drove through the East and North shore! From Uncle Shaka's brilliant narrative skills, jokes, stories, to the sites, views, highlights, background music, and all, My God! There was never a dull moment! I could drive all day! 😄😄 In fact, at different stops, I started encouraging folks to download the Shaka Guide app! 😃
O O N | 7 months ago | AndroidWhat is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
- Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
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What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let's explore together.
Tour FAQs
Where does the Loop Road to Hana tour go?
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 FallsHonomanu BayKeahua Peninsula Nahiku Landing Wai'anapanapa Black Sand BeachHana TownHamoa BeachVenus Pools Oheo Gulch & Pipiwai TrailWailua Iki FallsCharles Lindberg's GraveBackside of HanaFor help planning your day check our Loop Road to Hana suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go.
Where can I park along the road?
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.
What should I pack for the Loop Road to Hana Tour?
Here’s our packing list for this tour. It may seem a little long, but remember, what you bring depends on the activities you choose to do for the day.Layers of clothing and a jacketSneakersHiking ClothesWater BottleBug SprayTowelBathing SuitSandalsSunscreenSun Glasses and/or hatSnacksCash - many stops along the way are cash onlyCar Charger *Very Important*Phone Mount
What should I budget for the Loop Road to Hana tour?
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
Can I join the Loop Road to Hana 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 Loop Road to Hana tour in the opposite direction?
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.
What if I am spending the night in Hana?
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.
Is it safe to drive the Road to Hana at night?
Yes, however, on this tour you won’t be driving on the Road to Hana at night; unless you get a really late start (which we don’t recommend). You’ll end the tour in Kula Town and from there you can plug in directions back to your hotel. However, this tour travels on some dirt roads along coastal cliffs, so although you're not going to be on the Road to Hana, we recommend you start early to avoid driving these roads at night. Check out our suggested itinerary to learn more about planning your day to avoid driving at night.
Other Questions? Contact Us!
Do you have other questions that we didn’t list here? Feel free to message us through the in-app chat box, Facebook Messenger, our email, or give us a call at 1-888-250-2261. We will be glad to help and answer your questions as soon as possible!Mahalo,Shaka Guide
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