“The best part of our entire Maui vacation. Waterfalls, swimming, hiking — it had it all.”
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This 11-hour guided adventure begins at 7 am in Kahului and winds along the famed Road to Hāna, offering dramatic rainforest views, lava cliffs, and multiple waterfall stops. You’ll hike 4.5 miles round‑trip through bamboo tunnels and rainforest paths—including a visit to the spectacular 400‑ft waterfall at Ohe‘o Gulch (“Seven Sacred Pools”)—all while enjoying deli-style lunch, snacks, and expert storytelling from local naturalist guides. Limited to just 4–10 guests per tour (larger groups trigger private pricing), the experience combines scenic drives, refreshing swims, and cultural insights—making this one of Maui’s most unforgettable day trips.
GUEST REQUIREMENTS
For ages 8 and up, group size up to 10 guests.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
4–5 miles of hiking
WHAT TO BRING
Swimwear, towel, sun protection, water bottle
CANCELLATION POLICY
Changes or cancellations must be made 24 hours prior.
WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
4.9★ from 3,300+ reviews on TripAdvisor
Travelers rave that this full-day adventure is “the highlight of our Maui trip,” praising how each stop — waterfalls, bamboo forests, swimming holes — feels thoughtfully paced and full of surprises. Reviewers love the guides for their “encyclopedic knowledge of flora and Hawaiian culture” and for keeping the small group atmosphere friendly and safe, even on muddy or misty sections of the trail. Many say they’d never have found these secluded spots on their own — and wouldn’t want to drive the Hana Highway solo anyway.
"We had a great time! I had no idea there were so many waterfalls on Maui. It was a perfect mix of hiking and enjoying the falls and dipping into streams."
Hike Maui has spent decades leading curious travelers into the island’s hidden rainforests, waterfalls, and remote valleys. Their team of expert naturalists transforms the famous Road to Hana into something far richer than a scenic drive — layering each stop with local history, native ecology, and stories that make this wild corner of Maui unforgettable.
"Awesome experience- waterfall was cool but our guide (Dave) was amazing- he knew all about the island history, plants/fruits, picked a ton of stuff that we ate on the hike. It was really fun."
If you cancel 24 hours or more prior to the date of the event, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 24 hours for any reason, you will receive no refund. Private tours are subject to 72 hours’ cancellation, except between December 20 and January 5 when it’s one week.
FOLIO TRAVELOGUE
From Kahului to Waterfall Wilderness: My Journey Through Hāna’s Waterfall Trails
We met before sunrise at Kahului’s Park & Ride, our nine-person group already buzzing with anticipation. As the van eased onto the serpentine Road to Hāna, the landscape transformed—from pineapple fields to towering cliffs and dense rainforest. Our first stop: a roadside waterfall dramatic enough to snap a collective gasp before we even began hiking.
Our trail wove through bamboo groves whispering overhead, rain filtering through the canopy and dappling our path. We paused at photos ops hidden from most tourists, and at a 45-foot cascade where bold hikers dove in while others simply marveled at its emerald plunge pools.
“Walking beneath bamboo and beside waterfalls on the Road to Hāna felt like step by step into Maui’s untamed soul.”
The crown moment came at Ohe‘o Gulch. The 400-foot waterfall roared into an impossibly green valley. We ate lunch beside its base, the air scented sweet with water mist and wild ginger. A few braved a chilly swim; the rest drifted in silence, awed and still.
Returning, we retraced the winding coast, stopping for final views of lava cliffs meeting the Pacific. By the time we returned to Kahului, the day’s layering of sun, mist, and trail had settled deep into our bones—it didn’t feel like a tour. It felt like a passage through a living portrait of Maui.
