Maui "Reverse" Road To Hana Audio Driving Tour

Maui "Reverse" Road To Hana Audio Driving Tour

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About This Tour in Maui

The Road to Hana is the ultimate adventure in Maui and this "Reverse" Tour is the most adventurous option available! You'll start your excursion on the rarely explored back side of Hana making your way to waterfalls, hikes and scenic viewpoints. Why choose the "Reverse" Tour? You'll visit some of the most popular spots first! This audio tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to the best spots along Hana Highway with the freedom to explore on your own terms. Shaka Guide is the #1-rated app for Maui with over 13K reviews on the App Store and Google Play Store! ✅ Tours never expire. ✅ Tour work offline. No data needed. ✅ Reliable GPS directions. ✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price. ✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you. ✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please. ✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui. ✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Why Visit Maui?

Maui, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Maui provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Maui

You can reach Maui, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.

What's Included

  • Take the tour when you want
  • Tours NEVER expire
  • Freedom to explore at your own pace
  • Tour Start is Customizable
  • Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
  • Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
  • Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
  • Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
  • Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive

What's Not Included

  • Parking fees
  • Attraction entrance fees
  • Meals
  • Car rental
  • Crowded tour bus
  • Haleakala National Park
  • Twin Falls
  • Garden of Eden
  • Wai'anapanapa State Park
  • Wai'anapanapa State Park
  • Hana Lava Tube
  • Kahanu Garden

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Important Notice: Due to a road closure affecting the tour route, this tour is only available on weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
  • Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
  • Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
  • Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
  • Top Features: • Hands-Free: The tour works automatically - GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. • Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. • Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.
  • Private and Personalized: • Crowd-Free: Enjoy a private tour with just your group. • Customizable Stops: Pick the stops you want and skip the ones you don’t!
  • The Ultimate Guided Tour: • Detailed Itinerary: Includes travel tips and recommendations. • Engaging Narration: Captivating stories and history.
  • What Our Users Say: • “A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.” • “Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!”
  • As of April 2026, Hana Lava Tube is closed until further notice.

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Begin the day with a scenic site and geologic wonder! As

Start the tour in Kula Town in Upcountry Maui.

End Point

The tour ends in Paia Town.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Begin the day with a scenic site and geologic wonder 5 minutes

Begin the day with a scenic site and geologic wonder! As you drive along this country road, you’ll soon spot a rock formation in the ocean. This sea arch was created by an ancient dried lava flow that has carved out a hole by the ocean’s unrelenting waves.

Next is a visit to Huakini Beach 30 minutes

Next is a visit to Huakini Beach. After a short walk to the shore, you’ll notice this beach is covered with rocks. Although you won't feel sand between your toes, stop and listen as the waves crash onto these rocks. You’ll hear a loud rumbling if the conditions are right.

This is the first of many beautiful views that the tour has to offer 10 minutes

This is the first of many beautiful views that the tour has to offer! From this windy spot, you can see Nu’u Bay and Mount Haleakala.

Alelele Falls is one of nine waterfalls you'll visit on on your adventure today 20 minutes

Alelele Falls is one of nine waterfalls you'll visit on on your adventure today! Visiting the falls requires a short hike that crosses a stream, but other than that, it’s pretty accessible.

Just before Haleakala in a remote graveyard is... 10 minutes

Just before Haleakala in a remote graveyard is the final resting place of Charles Lindbergh, the famous aviator known for being the first to fly nonstop across the Atlantic from New York to Paris.

This is by far one of the most popular stops on the Road to Hana

This is by far one of the most popular stops on the Road to Hana. 'Ohe'o Gulch, also known as Pools of ‘Ohe’o and Seven Sacred Pools, is a series of cascading waterfalls that lead to pristine rock pools. This is the perfect place to spend some time, especially since you’ll arrive before the crowds.

While you are at Haleakala National Park at...

While you are at Haleakala National Park at Kipahulu, we highly recommend you check out the Pipiwai Trail. This 3.5-mile rainforest trail offers beautiful views of two waterfalls and a bamboo forest. The hike is rated moderate and takes about 2 hours to complete.

As you’re driving, look out for Wailua Falls along the road 1 minute

As you’re driving, look out for Wailua Falls along the road. It’s a breathtaking, 80-foot waterfall. The best view is from the left of the bridge. Be mindful of other drivers on the road as you keep an eye out.

Want to sit back and relax for a little 30 minutes

Want to sit back and relax for a little? This is a perfect family beach because of the protected cove and the large sandy area. If the waves aren’t too strong, there is some pretty decent snorkeling on the far left side of the cove.

Koki Beach is another great spot to kick back and relax 30 minutes

Koki Beach is another great spot to kick back and relax. One interesting feature of this spot is the large hill beside it. Hawaiians have a name for this spot – it’s called Ka Iwi o Pele, which means "the bones of Pele." This hill is a cinder cone that erupted lava just before Mount Haleakala went dormant.

This general store has been owned and operated by the same family since 1910 5 minutes

This general store has been owned and operated by the same family since 1910. It has everything from snacks to souvenirs. It’s a great place to stop to pick up food and drinks for the road. Note the only gas station in Hana is next door to the general store. This is a good spot to fill the tank for the road ahead.

We recommend you grab a bite to eat here in Hana 1 hour

We recommend you grab a bite to eat here in Hana. There are loads of options to choose from.

Visit one of Maui’s only black-sand beaches

Visit one of Maui’s only black-sand beaches. Created when hot lava shattered in contact with the ocean, this beach is unlike any others on the Road to Hana.

Kahanu Garden is a National Tropical Botanical Garden... 45 minutes

Kahanu Garden is a National Tropical Botanical Garden outside of Hana featuring native plants of value to Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.

Makapipi Falls is one of the most interesting falls on the tour 1 minute

Makapipi Falls is one of the most interesting falls on the tour. Not only does the highway cross over the cascades, but the waterf flows from a lava streambed into a beautiful pool below.

This cave was formed when hot lava from... 15 minutes

This cave was formed when hot lava from an eruption cooled and hardened on the exterior, while it continued flowing in the inner core. After the lava drained out, the hardened exterior shell remained, forming a cave.

Waikani Falls is actually a series of three...

Waikani Falls is actually a series of three waterfalls, also known by its nickname -- the Three Bears Falls. The falls likely got this nickname because the three falls have varying heights: short, medium, and tall, just like the family of bears in the children’s story Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

Wailua Valley State Wayside offers an excellent view... 15 minutes

Wailua Valley State Wayside offers an excellent view of little Wailua Town and a famous church called the "Coral Miracle Church." From the overlook, you can also see the Haleakala Volcano behind you. You may even get lucky and see a waterfall or two cascading down in the distance.

Looking to grab a snack for the road 20 minutes

Looking to grab a snack for the road? Stop at Halfway to Hana Food Stand. This snack shop also has fresh banana bread, shave ice, lunch items like burgers and sandwiches, and small bites like fruits and chips.

Pull over for an amazing overlook of the Ke’anae Peninsula 5 minutes

Pull over for an amazing overlook of the Ke’anae Peninsula. You will see a large shoulder on the right that provides a great bird's-eye view of the peninsula.

The Ke'anae Peninsula is a short detour off... 10 minutes

The Ke'anae Peninsula is a short detour off of Hana Highway, but it’s well worth the time for its stunning views of the ocean ripping through jagged lava rock. There are also public restrooms by the softball field at Ke'anae Park.

Aunty Sandy’s serves up warm loaves of banana bread that are made fresh daily 15 minutes

Aunty Sandy’s serves up warm loaves of banana bread that are made fresh daily. We highly recommend you stop for a bite.

Perhaps you’ve heard of the rainbow eucalyptus trees on the Road to Hana 30 minutes

Perhaps you’ve heard of the rainbow eucalyptus trees on the Road to Hana? If you’re hoping to see these colorful trees up close, here’s the spot! And even better, the Ke’anae Arboretum is free and open to the public.

Pull over to view sheer cliffs and crashing surf at Nua’ailua Bay 5 minutes

Pull over to view sheer cliffs and crashing surf at Nua’ailua Bay.

Park in the pullout for a view of Honomanu Bay 5 minutes

Park in the pullout for a view of Honomanu Bay.

This scenic rest stop offers a nice view... 10 minutes

This scenic rest stop offers a nice view of the Ke'anae Peninsula and is a great place to stretch your legs.

The Garden of Eden is a family-friendly spot... 1 hour

The Garden of Eden is a family-friendly spot with a variety of exotic plants from tropical rainforests throughout the world. While you’re there, you’ll see stunning coastal views and catch a glimpse of the Keopuka Rock, which was featured in the opening scene of Jurassic Park.

This family-friendly trail is a short, three-quarter-mile loop... 30 minutes

This family-friendly trail is a short, three-quarter-mile loop that takes you through a forest of giant eucalyptus and mahogany trees.

Unbeknownst to most, there are actually three different... 30 minutes

Unbeknownst to most, there are actually three different falls in the area -- Twin Falls, the most easily accessible, and Rope Swing and Caves.

During the months between December and March, when... 10 minutes

During the months between December and March, when the wind and ocean conditions are just right, Jaws can produce waves as high as 70 feet! There are many big wave competitions held here every year that attract the best surfers from around the world.

The consistent strong winds and good waves here,... 10 minutes

The consistent strong winds and good waves here, make Ho’okipa a world-famous beach for windsurfing and kite surfing. You can stop here briefly to check out the surfers and watch the sunset!

You made it 30 minutes

You made it! You conquered the Road to Hana! Now that you’re in Pa'ia, we suggest you unwind with dinner at one of this seaside town’s quaint restaurants.

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