Embark on a full-day excursion as you drive through verdant countryside and experience the culture and cuisine of Maui's villages. Your guide will outline local history on the Road to Hana, once favoured by indigenous royalty. Relax by the vibrantly hued beach park or swim to sea caves along the way.
On your tour, you'll see traditional agricultural fields tended by mahi'ai (cultivators) and learn about the plantation era. The island's rich basin holds rolling hills with rainbow eucalyptus, fruit trees, and thick bamboo forests. Cool off in a waterfall pool or with shaved ice at a fruit stand.
As you journey down the coast, pause by the Keanae peninsula to visit an original stone missionary church, the only building to survive the 1946 tsunami. Explore the nearby natural tide pools that contain baby fish, eels, and crabs. Further on, see the spectacular stream-fed Waikani waterfall.
A visit to Wai'anapanapa, or “water flashing rainbow hues” beach offers explanatory opportunities by land and by sea. You'll follow a path to a natural lava arch and walk along the cove of black sand beach to an ocean cave. Swim through the caves to the ocean or simply admire striking natural views.
As you explore the Road to Hana, you'll sample the authentic Maui palate, from fresh banana bread to coconut sweets and ice cream. The Nahiku Marketplace offers ample cuisine, such as smoked fish, coconut shrimp, and baked 'ulu (breadfruit). Artisan crafts and gift items reflect local culture.
Upon arriving in Hana town, stories of the Ali'l (royalty) bring the Hana of native times to life. Your guide will illustrate how Hana was the seat of power for the entire island in the 15th century and how the area has evolved since, from the plantation era to modern day.