“AMAZING TOUR!! Chris was a TOP NOTCH guide!! Off the beaten path (but safe) sights and experiences. Would TOTALLY do this again!!! LOVED EVERY MINUTE!! ”
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The Halfway to Hāna tour distills Maui’s iconic road trip into a half-day experience packed with scenic payoff. Wind along the coast past hairpin turns and lush valleys, stopping to explore bamboo groves, ocean overlooks, and freshwater pools perfect for a quick swim. Local guides offer insight into the land’s rich cultural and geological history, from taro fields to black lava shorelines. It’s an ideal adventure for those who want to experience the soul of the Hāna Highway—without spending all day behind the wheel.
GUEST REQUIREMENTS
For all ages
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Easy rainforest walks with scenic roadside stops and lookouts.
WHAT TO BRING
Light rain jacket, Swimsuit and towel (for waterfalls), child seat if traveling with young kids
CANCELLATION POLICY
Changes or cancellations must be made 7 days prior.
WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
5.0★ from 570+ reviews on TripAdvisor
Guests say this tour feels like tagging along with a local friend who knows every waterfall and fruit stand along the Hana Highway. Many love how flexible the day is — guides adjust the route for weather and traffic, and there’s always time for spontaneous stops. Parents often mention how kid-friendly the pace is, with short, easy walks and snack breaks at scenic spots. Travelers say it’s the perfect taste of East Maui for those who want rainforest views but prefer to skip the long haul to Hana town.
Experience the tropical beauty & serenity of the famous Road To Hāna without the full-day commitment. Explore Maui's North & East Side: plantation towns, Ho'okipa surf, bamboo forests, streams, waterfalls... The Halfway to Hāna tour brings you to some of the most exotic places on the planet but still gets you back in time for an afternoon swim.
- All Ages • Free under 2
Children ages 0-2 ride free!
- 6-7 Hours
Start 7:30 AM (earlier or later pick-up if you choose)
- $598 for 2 Guests. Two Guest Minimum. Each additional guest is $279/pp.
- Up to 7 Guests
- Private & Custom Tailored. Designed specifically for you & your family/friends.
- Breakfast & Lunch - available for purchase. Food stops are very limited on the Halfway adventure. For lunch, you can opt to: add-on a picnic lunch with a fresh sandwich of your choice, chips, cookies, and a drink for an additional $25/pp from Hana Picnic Lunch; bring your own food (we can keep it cold in our cooler); or eat lunch on the way back at one of the eateries in Paia town.
- Boxed Spring Water. We'll keep you hydrated throughout your adventure. 100% plastic-free, boxed paper-based cartons.
What's not included:
- meals, snacks, & beverages are all à la carte
- gratuities
Optional add-ons:
- entrance fees for Garden of Eden
*Additional charge for Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off in the Kihei/Wailea/Lahaina/Kapalua areasAwapuhi Adventures is a small, Maui-based tour company focused on intimate, private drives along the island’s wildest roads. Founded by passionate local guides who grew up exploring Maui’s backroads, they specialize in reading the weather, crowds, and mood of the day to shape each journey in real time. The Halfway to Hana route is a softer taste of the island’s lush rainforest coastline — waterfalls, roadside fruit stands, hidden beaches, and misty forest trails — all without committing to the full day’s winding drive.
Meeting Point
The meeting point is in Kahului at 7:30 am unless another arranged time has been agreed upon. The address and directions will be given at the time of booking.
Pick-Up
We offer free pick-up in Kahului (including Kahului Harbor), Wailuku, Paia, and Upcountry locations. If you are staying on the South Side (Kihei, Wailea) or West Side (Lahaina, Ka’anapali, Napili, Kahana, or Kapalua) we can pick you up for an additional charge.We require a $250 deposit (plus HI State tax) to secure your tour date. Full payment will be charged to the card on file within 3 days of your scheduled tour. If the tour is cancelled for weather-related reasons due to a State Road Advisory, we will try to accommodate your group on an alternate day. If we are unable to accommodate your group, we will give you a full refund. If your tour is cancelled at the guest's request within 48 hours for any other reason, we will refund the tour balance minus the $250 (plus tax) deposit. Since many people are very excited to go on tours with us, we can no longer provide full refunds for tour cancellations 7 days prior to your scheduled tour (unless there is a Road Advisory, and we cannot accommodate you on another day). If you cancel outside of 7 days, you will receive a full refund.
FOLIO TRAVELOGUE
Halfway to Hāna, Fully Worth It
We weren’t sure how much of the Road to Hāna the kids could handle—just the name sounds epic, like a saga of motion sickness and sibling squabbles. But Halfway to Hāna turned out to be just right. Just enough winding road to feel like an adventure, just enough waterfalls to keep eyes glued to the windows, and just enough stops to stretch legs and splash in the kind of freshwater pools you only see in nature documentaries.
Our guide had a way of weaving stories that caught even our eight-year-old’s attention—explaining how taro is still farmed the old way, and why the cliffs we passed were once key landmarks for ancient voyagers. We snacked on banana bread still warm from a roadside oven, hiked a gentle trail through whispering bamboo, and found a cove where the kids swore they saw a turtle (and maybe they did).
“Waterfalls, banana bread, and no one asked for an iPad. Win.”
Somewhere around the Ke‘anae Peninsula, with the ocean crashing below and the jungle pressing in around us, time stopped feeling linear. The road curved, and we just followed—no destination, just discovery. On the way back, the car was quieter, the kids leaned against the windows, and we all felt something settle in. Not the full Road to Hāna, no badge of endurance—but a memory, already golden.
