Overview
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
Explore the Hana Highway, Maui’s top attraction, with this self-guided audio tour! The 65-mile scenic road will take you past some of Hawaii’s most beautiful sights and this accompanying audio tour will point out the very best that Maui has to offer as you drive.
As you drive, admire grand waterfalls, pristine beaches, and thundering waves. Learn about Hawaii’s legends, history, and industry. Enjoy lush vistas, sugarcane fields, and awe-inspiring beauty…. all while you’re driving!
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to Wi Fi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Packages & Options
Ultimate Self-Driving Audio Tour of Road to Hana, Maui
Package details and availability are confirmed during the booking step.
Itinerary
Pa'ia is a weird, wild town full of bohemians of all stripes. You'll know you've arrive when you see a sign saying "Do Not Feed the Hippies" followed by streets full of all sorts of colorful characters. Country legend Willie Nelson even owns a house here! Note: The tour is over 70+ miles long, with more than 60+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. (60 mins)
The first beach you'll see is the pristine Ho-okipa Beach, a spacious state park & surfing spot complete with picnic areas & pavilions. (60 mins)
As you pass Mile Marker Zero and officially start your journey along the Road to Hana, you'll hear lots of history about this road, including how it began as a footpath in the 1400s!
The first waterfall you'll encounter is actually two waterfalls, aptly named Twin Falls. Make a quick stop here for some great views and great photos.
Looking to hike Maui's lush jungles? Look no further than the Waikamoi Ridge Trail, offering some stupendous scenery.
Continuing on, you'll arrive at the Garden of Eden Arboretum, home to over 700 species of plants, including some donated by former Beatle George Harrison!
Don't miss Kaumahina State Park, up next. This picturesque stretch of coastline is perfect for a picnic or a few shots few your Instagram.
Those looking for a more secluded stretch of shore will want to stop and Honomanu Bay, a black pebble beach where you're all but guaranteed to find some serenity.
As you drive, you'll come next to Nua'ailua Viewpoint, offering some great views of the more rugged, rocky parts of Maui's coastline. (5 mins)
Can't get enough of Maui's wild flora? Check out the Ke'anae Arboretum, up next. Once a peninsula of jagged black rock, this has now become one of the greenest places on the island!
The more adventurous sorts might want to pause at Ching's Pond, a popular cliff-jumping spot, and take a daring dive into the clear blue water. Just exercise plenty of caution if you do!
The next overlook you'll find is Wailua Valley Lookout, offering views of some of the most remote parts of this island. If you love the jungle scenery, this is a must!
A trio of waterfalls await you next, all of which merge into a single tremendous waterfall during the wet season.
Continuing on, you'll arrive at Pua'a Ka'a State Park, home to some unexpected Hawaiian critters: mongooses! Here, you'll learn about how these creatures ended up on the island and what they mean for the native wildlife today.
Nahiku Viewpoint is next, offering some of the best ocean views on the entire island. This is also right near the former home of George Harrison!
Looking to pick up a souvenir or a snack? You'll find it next at the Nahiku Marketplace, a quaint little market with anything you might be looking for.
The next botanical garden, Kahanu Garden, isn't just about plants, but also contains some truly special history. Here, you can find an ancient Hawaiian temple called a Heiau!
Next, you'll arrive at Waiinapanapa State Park, where you'll find one of Hawaii's famous black sand beaches. If you've never seen a volcanic beach before, it's a seriously incredible sight, so make sure you don't miss out on this stop!
You'll arrive next at Hana Bay, a buzzing beach with BBQs, kayaks, and plenty of crystal clear water to enjoy a swim in.
Up next is another unusual beach: Koki Beach. This red sand beach is sure to catch anyone's eye, so make sure to grab a few photos before you go!
The next beach on the tour is Hamoa Beach, where Oprah owns around 200 acres of land!
Up next is a hike to Waioka Pond, also referred to as "Venus Pool." This beautiful, secluded pool isn't just picture-perfect... it's also a fantastic spot for amateur cliff-jumping!
Those looking for a really impressive waterfall will find it at Wailua Falls. These falls are about 200 feet tall and simply must be seen to be believed.
Want a commanding view of just about the entire island? Take a trip into Haleakala National Park! This park sits atop an immense volcano, the peak of which stretches a staggering 10,000 feet above sea level!
The Pipiwai Trail, up next, features waterfalls, an incredible bamboo forest, and lush jungle scenery. Put simply, it's one of the best hikes on the whole island.
Finally, you'll arrive at the Kipahulu Visitor Center. The tour concludes here.
What's Included
Inclusions
- Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
- Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
- This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
- Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
- This tour is NOT a ticket to any attraction or site
- Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
- Offline GPS-enabled route map
- NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Exclusions
- Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Meeting & Logistics
Start on Route 32 near 216 W Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului.
Head west on Route 32, with Maui College on your right as you drive.
Suggested start; we’re not affiliated, so staff won’t have tour info.
Audio starts automatically—check email/text for setup, download on a strong internet.
Meeting Point
Hawaii
Special Instructions
1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW: • Download the App: actiontourguide.com/app • Find Your Password: Search your email or text messages for “Action Tour Guide” • Enter Password: Open the app and enter your 8-digit password • Download the Tour NOW while you have Wi-Fi or cell service • Offline Ready: Once downloaded, the tour works without internet • Need Help? Visit: actiontourguide.com/redeem 2. Download The Tour NOW: • Download NOW over Wi Fi or cellular data ahead of your trip. • Don’t wait until travel day - your tour is VALID FOREVER from purchase. • Your password redemption is limited to the number of travelers booked. Please enter the same password on each device. 3. Audio Tour Tips: • This is a self-guided audio tour - no one will meet you at the starting point. • Entrance and attraction tickets are not included. Please book those separately. • Curious how it works? Watch a quick video here: actiontourguide.com/tutorial • For the best audio, connect to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux, or listen from your phone speaker. • Car Play and Android Auto aren’t supported yet. • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. 4. Help & Support: • Visit our FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq • Chat online: actiontourguide.com • Call: 1-315-291-0634 • Email: support@actiontourguide.com Important Note: • Reservations are required for the Black Sand Beach (Wai'anapana State Park). • Admission fees apply for the Garden of Eden. • Starting Monday, March 2, there will be intermittent traffic maintenance on Hana Highway (Route 360) in Maui. These holds are expected to affect both directions and may last approximately 15 to 20 minutes. • Recent Kona storms caused flooding, debris, and temporary road closures in Hawaiʻi. Conditions are improving, but parts of Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island may still have delays, cleanup, or closures. Check before travel: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/weather-traffic/
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Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple Car Play, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an i Phone with i OS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an i Pad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Reservations are required for the Black Sand Beach (Wai'anapana State Park).
- Admission fees are required for the Garden of Eden and are not included in the tour price.
- Starting Monday, March 2, there will be intermittent traffic maintenance on Hana Highway (Route 360) in Maui. These holds are expected to affect both directions and may last approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
- Recent Kona storms caused flooding, debris, and temporary road closures in Hawaiʻi. Conditions are improving, but parts of Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island may still have delays, cleanup, or closures.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
