East Maui: Private Rainforest or Road to Hana Loop Tour

Highlights

• Discover numerous waterfalls on the road to Hana
• Hike to hidden waterfalls
• Discover black sand beaches and lava tubes
• Discover red sand coasts
• Discover the rugged leeward backside of Haleakala Volcano (optional)

Description

Choose from a flexible range of activity options for the entire trip, In East Maui's Rainforest: 9-11 hrs (Ages 4 - 80):

• Discover waterfalls on the Road to Hana. Hike to hidden waterfalls.
• Explore bamboo forests.
• View the never seen before, painterly Rainbow Eucalyptus trees.
• Take a leisurely walk to an outdoor arboretum.
• Visit the peninsula town of Keanae for a unique and stunning lava rock coastline with ocean currents crashing against the lava rock walls. And tasty banana bread and smoothies at Aunt Sandy’s.
• Stop at selected places for the best homemade coconut ice-cream, and fresh coconuts!
• Discover a local black sand beach and red sand coasts.
• Venture into a unique lava tube with headlights!
• Visit a local market as an option for lunch.
• Explore Waianapanapa State Park’s black sand beach, lava tube, blowhole (seasonal), and ancient coastal trails. Please inquire due to advanced online reservations required (entry fee per person/optional).
• Visit Kahanu Gardens & Pi’ilanihale Heiau, a national historic landmark believed to be the largest ancient temple in the Hawaiian Islands (entry fee per person/optional).
• Visit the largest, colossal size lava tube in Maui (entree fee per person/optional).
• Arrive in Hana for excellent lunch choices and Hawaiian snacks from local gourmet food trucks, stands, & Hana Farms, da best! If you prefer a restaurant, Hana Ranch Restaurant is the best choice.
• Visit two of our favorite local beaches.
- Hike to a hidden local jumping pool.

Should you choose the Full Road to Hana Loop (weather and road conditions permitting), make your way to the sheltered side of the island with rugged narrow windy roads that transition to the roller coaster smooth paved, Piilani Highway. Witness a remarkable contrast of cliffside driving with spectacular ocean views, panoramas of the Haleakala Volcano, sprawling landscapes, wildlife, and the Kaupo Gap. Make your way back home through the beautiful upcountry area of Kula for views of neighboring islands, Kaho'olawe, Lanai, U-shaped snorkeling isle of Molokini, and Iao Valley Mountains.

Highlights to the full Hana loop:
• Laulima Farms for local fruits & tasty treats.
• Other black sand bays or coasts.
• Aviator, Charles Lindbergh’s grave.
- Panoramic views and wildlife.