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92.2/100
Quality Score
4
Tours Available
Hawaii, Maui
(808) 575-2317
Our Review: Hana Tours of Maui
Hana Tours of Maui does one thing: the Road to Hana. Four tours, all focused on the same 64-mile stretch of Maui's most famous highway, averaging 92.2/100. That kind of specialization breeds expertise, and the scores back it up.
The Deluxe Hana Tour and Private Halfway to Hana Tour both score 97/100, placing them among the highest-rated individual tours on Maui. The Deluxe tour runs the full Road to Hana with stops at waterfalls, botanical gardens, and black sand beaches. The guides are locals who grew up on this road. They know which pull-offs have the best views, which swimming holes are safe on any given day, and which banana bread shacks are worth the stop. The Private Deluxe Hana Tour (96/100) is the same route with just your group in the vehicle.
The private options are where Hana Tours separates from Polynesian Adventure and the other bus companies. A private Road to Hana tour means the guide adjusts the pace to your group. Want to spend 45 minutes at a waterfall instead of 15? Done. Want to skip the tourist stops and hit the hidden local spots? The guide can do that. That flexibility is worth the premium.
The Halfway to Hana Tour (79/100) scores lower and covers only the first half of the drive. It exists for travelers with limited time or motion sickness concerns, but the full route is the real experience. The first half has the waterfalls. The second half has the payoff.
Who This Operator Is Best For
Anyone who wants the Road to Hana done right. If you're choosing between driving yourself and booking a tour, Hana Tours of Maui is the strongest dedicated Hana operator we've reviewed. The private tours are ideal for families and groups who want a custom pace. The deluxe group tour is the best value for solo travelers and couples.
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Trades are breezy right now with scattered showers on the windward side and mountains; the leeward coast stays mostly dry. Tomorrow stays breezy with the same pattern.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The exact track is still uncertain. If it comes closer, expect heavier rain over a longer stretch; if it stays farther out, impacts will be shorter and lighter. Winds will increase late this week, with potential gusts over 70 miles per hour on the highest summits.
Plan your leeward beach time and snorkeling for today through Tuesday. Save summit drives and offshore water sports for after Saturday, and check updates daily as this develops.
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Trade winds are pushing across Maui right now and staying breezy through tomorrow. Windward slopes and peaks will see scattered showers; the leeward side stays mostly dry. Rough seas mean a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The track remains uncertain. Late this week, winds will increase across Maui, with summit gusts potentially exceeding 70 mph on Haleakala. The Big Island—especially Hilo and Puna—faces the highest risk of heavy rain and flooding if the storm tracks close.
Leeward beaches and snorkeling work best today through Tuesday. Avoid summit hikes and offshore water sports Thursday through Saturday.
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Trades are kicking today with moderate wind and rough seas. Windward slopes will see scattered showers; the leeward side stays mostly dry. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The track remains uncertain, but the Big Island faces the highest risk of heavy rain and flooding, especially in the Hilo and Puna areas. Summit winds could exceed 70 mph late in the week. Check forecasts daily as the situation develops.
Leeward snorkeling and beach time work well through Tuesday. Save summit drives and windward hikes for today or tomorrow, and avoid offshore water sports and high elevations Thursday through Saturday.
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Trades are steady now with scattered showers on the windward side and ridges; the leeward coast stays mostly dry. Through Tuesday it stays breezy with rough seas around Maui and the Big Island, where a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The exact track is uncertain. Winds will increase across the eastern islands late this week, with potential for summit gusts over 70 mph on Maui and the Big Island if the storm intensifies.
Get your beach and snorkel time in today and tomorrow on the leeward coast. Avoid summit hikes and offshore water sports Thursday through Saturday as conditions deteriorate. The track could shift significantly—check updates daily.
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