Hana Tours of Maui

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.