Maui "Loop" Road To Hana Audio Driving Tour
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Maui, USA
- 10 to 12 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Maui’s Road to Hana is Hawaii’s most well-known scenic drive, and while many people visit on a guided tour, it's easy to do independently with this audio tour that includes GPS-guided narration and music. Start and pause when you like for a flexible trip filled with hidden waterfalls, scenic vistas, and more.
- GPS navigation keeps you on track even when you're out of data coverage areas
- Hit up the stops you that interest you and skip the ones you don't
- Travel at your own pace and on your own schedule with a self-guided tour
- Enrich your trip with insider recommendations and narration
What's Included
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tours NEVER expire
- Take the tour when you want
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Parking fees
- Attraction entrance fees
- Meals
- Car rental
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Kahului, HI, USA
Start the tour in Kahului near the airport.
End point
- Kula, HI, USA
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 05/21/2026 - 06/30/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Itinerary
1
Paia Town Public Parking
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Ho'okipa Beach Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Peahi Road
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Twin Falls Maui
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Waikamoi Ridge Trail
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Garden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Garden
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Kaumahina State Wayside Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Honomanu
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Nua‘ailua Bay Lookout
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Ke'anae Arboretum
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Ke‘anae Peninsula
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Ke‘anae Valley
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Halfway to Hana
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
Wailua Valley State Wayside Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Waikani Falls (Pass By)
16
Hana Lava Tube
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
17
Makapipi Falls
1 minute • Admission Ticket Free
18
Kahanu Garden & Preserve
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
19
Black Sand Beach
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
20
Hana
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
21
Hasegawa's General Store
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
22
Koki Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
23
Hamoa Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
24
Wailua Falls
1 minute • Admission Ticket Free
Pipiwai Trail (Pass By)
Ohe'o Gulch (Pass By)
25
Charles Lindbergh's Grave
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
26
Alelele Falls
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
27
Huakini Bay
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Start the tour in Kahului near the airport and end in Kula Town, past Hana and Haleakala National Park.
- If you’re staying in West Maui in the resort towns of Ka'anapali or Lahaina, plan to spend 45 minutes driving to the start of the tour in Kahului.
- Entrance to Haleakala National Park (Seven Sacred Pool/'Ohe'o Pools) is $30 per car — you can pay with cash or credit. The park closes at 5:00 p.m. with gates closing at 4:30 p.m. (this is one of the last stops on the tour, plan accordingly).
- IMPORTANT: Seven Sacred Pools (Pools of ‘O'heo) are closed to swimming, but the trail to view the pools remains open.
- IMPORTANT: Beginning 3/1/2021 reservations are required to visit Wai'anapanapa State Park (black sand beach) - book in advance, no same-day reservations are allowed
- Hana Lava Tube and Garden of Eden close at 4 pm and Kahanu Gardens close at 3 pm (and they all have entrance fees).
- As of April 2026, Hana Lava Tube is closed until further notice.
- There are many stops on the Road to Hana that you SHOULDN’T make. These might be dangerous or on private property. We recommend you stick to the itinerary we’ve laid out.
- Proper etiquette on the Road to Hana is extremely important. Remember, there are residents who must take this road every day.
- Parking at Twin Falls is limited, and there is a parking fee. There is no parking or walking allowed along the road. So if the lot is full, you can try again another time or come back another day.
- There may be road closures along the second half of this route on the backroad that may impact the tour. If so, check out the Classic Road to Hana Tour as an alternative.
- Some places are cash only, so be sure to bring cash
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.3
based on 40 reviews
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KAREN_H, Feb 2026
The actual content of this tour is fantastic— The turn-off suggestions led us to some of the most beautiful sites on the road to Hana. The narration itself was engaging and insightful. However, the apps functionality was a major source of frustration for us. We frequently dealt with the narration, cutting off entirely after a stop, leaving us to wonder if it was broken or just a long silence. We found ourselves restarting the app constantly just to check. Additionally frustrating was that if we arrived at a destination mid-story or with a promise of hearing the history of a particular church or building, we needed to sit in the car to finish it. There was no way to resume or hear the ending once we stepped away. We often left a spot to the sound of beautiful Hawaiian music, and we loved that! But then it would go mute for a long stretches, making it impossible to tell if the app was still working. When it works, it’s a 5-Would we recommend the road to Hana app to a friendstar experience. But the technical gaps makes the drive much more stressful than it needed to be. I hope the developers can add a “resume” feature or clearer “silent mode” indicator soon.!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Aloha Karen,
Thank you for laying this out so clearly. I’m glad the content, stops, and narration landed the way they should. That road deserves good context, and it sounds like that part worked.
The technical side you described would absolutely add stress, especially on Hāna where you’re already managing a narrow, winding drive. Long silent stretches can make it hard to tell whether the app is paused or just between audio segments. And you’re right, once a story finishes, it doesn’t automatically replay if you step away mid-segment.
Feedback like this is useful. Clarity around resume behavior and better indicators between narration and music are things we’re actively improving. When the tech disappears into the background, the experience feels completely different.
I appreciate you calling out both the strengths and the gaps. That balance helps us keep tightening things up.
Mahalo for exploring with Shaka Guide 🤙
Jacquelyn_O, Jun 2024
We would have missed things if we hadn’t gotten the tour. Worth the $20. One of the few things on Maui that is $20.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Mahalo for the awesome review. Don't forget to tell all your friends about Shaka guide and let them know they are missing out on the best Aloha experience 🤙😍🤙
James_H, Feb 2023
The tour was great and informative. We did stop at Hana and return as we were in a rental SUV. The app was somewhat troublesome until I figured out it did not work in Android auto. It would have been easier to use and for all to hear if that function was available.
Staci_p, Jan 2023
We could not get it to download on the phone. We called for support and left a message for a return call and never received a call back.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
We're sorry to hear you were not able to enjoy your Shaka Guide tour. For tours purchased through Viator, the next steps after booking are listed in the Viator ticket under the Before You Go Section.
We apologize we were not able to connect with you. May we know which number you called when you called for support? Also, kindly forward us a copy of your Viator ticket for your Shaka Guide tour purchase at aloha@shakaguide.com so we can help you get a refund on your purchase.
Felicia_T, Dec 2022
The audio was awesome I loved the guide and his tips. Only suggestion is to have a return audio from Amy point on the tour. We went all the way past the seven pools and then turned around and there wasn’t any audio coming back. Other than that I highly recommend this audio tour it was awesome and had great information. I will use Shaka again in the future.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Aloha! Thank you for posting your review and sharing your feedback. We've taken note of your suggestion and will be including it in our review for future updates. Mahalo and hope to see you again on another Shaka Guide tour!
Coleen_R, Sep 2022
I cannot pick only one moment. The whole experience was so memorable. The guide was perfect. Very easy to understand, loved the music and fun facts, great directions.
anupam_l, Jul 2022
Highly recommended as it gives you lot of information and hence you would not miss anything
Let’s you know about local culture
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Mahalo for your review! Don't forget to tell all your friends about it and follow us on social media @shakaguide to share your Shaka Guide experience 🤙😍🤙
Janice_C, Jun 2022
no wi-fi most of trip, so this did not work past stop 7. first few stops were great with the turtles, after that could not use much. waste of money. so sad
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Aloha Janice!
We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience. Our Road to Hana tours recently encountered some technical difficulties. We are working on getting the app and all the tours fixed as soon as possible.
Kindly email us at aloha@shakaguide.com and attach a copy of your TripAdvisor/Viator booking confirmation so we can help you get a refund.
We sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding. Should you have other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Mahalo!
Shaka Guide
Denise_B, Apr 2022
When we got to Maui we were expecting to just drive on our own but found the Shaka Maui app and were delighted with it. We were able to plan our road trip according to what we wanted to see and loved the commentary and stories provided by the app. We did use the Shaka Kauai app to explore the island of Kauai also.
Jeff_D, Apr 2022
No WiFi means this is useless, How could this possibly be a helpful tool if WiFi is required to use it and there is no WiFi on the entire loop. It was a waste of money.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
We're sorry to hear there's been some confusion. All of our Shaka Guide tours work 100% offline once downloaded to your phone. The only time you'll need an internet connection is when you download the app and the tours.
Once you have the app and tours on your phone, our Shaka Guide tours will use your phone's GPS to locate you and navigate you around the island while telling you stories and local info as well as play amazing Hawaiian music.
Wish you would have contacted us if you were not sure about how Shaka Guide works. Kindly email us at aloha@shakaguide.com if you have questions or need further assistance.
John_P, Apr 2022
Once we were able to finally get it going it was fun except it kept cutting out. The information was great but the overall technical experience was very frustrating. Hoping the one we have for Oahu works better
Response from Host, Apr 2022
We're sorry to hear you've had some difficulty with your tour. For these types of issues, deleting and installing the latest version of the app on the App Store or Play Store usually does the trick. Wish you would have contacted us at the time so we could have helped you set up the app and tours properly.
Kindly email us at aloha@shakaguide.com so we can help you get a refund.
Cory_M, Mar 2022
Beautiful scenery! Gorgeous coastlines and waterfalls! Worth the day drive around that portion of the island. If nervous about driving it, go to Hana and round around. Roads get tighter after Hana!
Dolan_P, Dec 2021
Excellent, I recommend, it is so worth it. we were able to see things like if we were a local. No need to stress, allowed us for great planning of our time.
Arlan_S, Sep 2021
When trying to download app by airport. The app said scheduled for the 3rd. And would not work. Total rip off
Response from Host, Sep 2021
Hi Arian! Shaka Guide tours purchased through Viator/TripAdvisor are assigned a personal download link that you MUST use to correctly download our Shaka Guide app and redeem your tours. You'll find this link in your booking confirmation and you MUST use this link in your phone's browser to correctly download the Shaka Guide app and redeem the tour or tours.
Wish you would have contacted us at that time for assistance. Kindly email us at aloha@shakaguide.com so we can assist you in getting a refund.
Yaron_T, Jul 2021
The amazing Hana waterfalls in all there glory were ahhh inspiring. The audio guide was great full of Aloha and very informative with history & legendary tales. Also with kid and wifey frothing in such a remote place was good to know where the good rest and food spots were ahead of time. Now simma down! LOL 🤙🤙
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Mahalo for your review! Don't forget to tell all your friends about it and follow us on social media @shakaguide to share your Shaka Guide experience 🤙😍🤙
Mike_M, Jul 2021
We enjoyed all of the waterfalls, the cave and the instructions from the guide - it was so informative. Don’t be afraid to pass things up for what is later in the tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2021
Mahalo for your review and recommendation. Hope to see you and your family again on more Shaka Guide adventures on the islands! 🤙😍🤙
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