In August 2020, we drove the Road to Hana. The #Hana Highway had just reopened but #Maui was still closed to visitors. Here are our 12 favorite stops without the crowds.
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It was a surreal experience and one we hope to never repeat. The shops, restaurants, and food trucks were all closed but the waterfalls and hiking trails were still open. We didn’t miss the crowds but we missed the people.
Here are our favorite 12 Road to Hana stops. We did the Hana Highway in 1.5-days so we don’t recommend doing all these stops if you can only do a 1-day drive. In fact, we recommend doing 5 to 8 stops but those include food stops also. Take your time and enjoy it.
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Road to Hana | Our 12 Favorite Stops
00:00 Intro
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02:04 Stop 1. Waikamoi Nature Trail
03:22 Stop 2. Waikamoi Waterfall
03:32 Tip: Shaka Guide for the Road to Hana
04:20 Stop 3. Kaumahina Wayside Park
04:47 Stop 4. Ka’anae Peninsula
05:26 Stop 5. Wailua Valley State Wayside Park
05:38 Stop 6. Waikani Falls (The 3 Bears)
05:56 Stop 7. Wailua Iki Trail (waterfalls)
06:25 Stop 8. Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside Park
07:29 Stop 9. Hanawi Falls
08:04 Stop 10. Wai’anapanapa State Park (black sand beach)
09:34 Stop 11. Hana Beach
10:00 Stop 12. Wailua Falls
10:45 Watch our Road to Hana Series
Have a safe drive on the Hana Highway!
Our Favorite Road to Hana Videos:
Our Stay at the Wai’anapanapa Cabins on the Road to Hana: https://youtu.be/CK-n0Z-jR8g
Road to Hana Back Side Adventure: https://youtu.be/Lj8KAWLfhlk
4 Best Road to Hana Waterfall Stops: https://youtu.be/qRG_p9OQeks
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The Road to Hana is about the journey and the destination. Henry, Erica, and I had a blast exploring the Hana Highway before Maui opened to visitors. We didn’t miss the crowds but we missed the people. Need more on the Road to Hana? What else needs to be on your Maui itinerary? Download our Maui itinerary, and your dream Hawaii vacation is planned: https://thehawaiivacationguide.com/maui
The Shaka app is awesome for all of Maui and the Big Island. Used both earlier this year.
Love the videos guys!! Please do one with the best beaches in Maui 🙏🏼
Our family would love to visit Hawaii someday. Your videos are so well put together…can't understand why you guys don't have a million subscribers!
Great video again.In future kindly inform when Maui opens to visitors from Europe.
Just an FYI on the car rental information – I booked a mid-size thru Expedia for $24/day (selecting Budget Car Rentals); however, I saw the info that you posted about Discount Hawaii Car Rental and thought that I would try to see if I could get a better deal on the car rental (we will be renting a house in Maui for a month and will need a vehicle). Discount Hawaii Car Rental quoted me for the exact same car $44/day. Perhaps the good deals are for rentals for smaller increments of rental time? (Sad that Discount Hawaii Car Rental wasn't cheaper)
Thank you so much for these videos! I'll also make sure to watch your future posts as you travel with the updated COVID testing allowances, since we will be doing the same shortly. 🙂
Aloha you three! Cannot believe how Henry is growing like the proverbial weed! We have only done the Hana road trip once and that was because we were advised to do it with a tour group, however we were stuck with an ignorant mother and daughter who had no concept of time and therefore we missed some of the stops. This woman was so stupid she even asked our driver if the water went all the way around the island, we thought he was going to choke. Next time we are there we want to do it ourselves so mahalo for the video. Just makes us want to get back ASAP. Stay safe, maybe 2021
curious – what's your camera/audio equipment like?
Probably have to rent one of those cabins that I did not know about! Thanks again!
Love your videos. Last time we went to Maui we didn't have kids but now have 2 girls close to your son's age. Its awesome to see all the activities to do there with small children. Also the drone footage was awesome!
What camera are you guys using
Hi! Would a regular rental car like a ford fusion be ok for the road to Hana? I've heard it's a dangerous road and want to make sure I have the right car !
You guys are the most Perfect Couple and then now you have this Adorable Child so God has Blessed you a lot.
How did you guys meet up? You both have such Pleasant Personalities in spite of the Covid Crap which we all hate.
Great Videos and I will see you in August!!!
Thank you so much for your videos, we are planning our very 1st trip to Maui and are beyond excited.
Can i ask you a question? We have the Rd to Hana on our itinerary for a Monday, is that a good day to go? or?
Im gonna be in Maui in 4 days hoping to do this drive.
How far down of a walk was the black sand beach?
Incredible video and an incredible trip.
I’m so hyped to finally get to Maui. You guys are living the dream
Aloha! Can you actually go into the fresh water? I heard there is amoeba’s in all fresh water on Maui
is it ok to fly the drone in state parks there?
I plan to do it in 2 days do you sugggest we do it by spending a day in hana or just drive back Snd forth. It would be easier reservation wise if we do one Airbnb vs last night in hana do the pipiwai trail Snd then not having a shower later 😉
Is it still closed ?
Thank you for this very helpful video! We will be visiting Maui Feb1-13 and we used the rental car link you provided, it is SAVING US a great deal of money from the other quotes we had researched! THANK YOU! Cara
Very cute video, you model the Aloha Spirit. Well done.
The truth about the back road / dirt road to Hana. The locals DO NOT want to promote the tourist to take the "dirt road" because it's the short cut to the main highway and locals use the road more. Cut your drive time in half. That said, if this beautiful family with a small child feels safe enough to use the backroad. It cannot be that dangerous, right. And it's not! It's actually safer than the "Road to Hana". Why? Less traffic coming in and out the back road, while the main road "the Road to Hana" has so much traffic and not too forget bad drivers.
Great tips, love your videos, but aren't you breaking the rules/law of flying a drone in state parks?
I’m headed to Maui for my honeymoon in June & can’t wait.
LOVE Maui! Usually go there 1/year…missed you in 2020 Maui…
I'm amazed by how many people don't do the 'road to Hana' when there. It's a great way to spend the day stopping at all the waterfalls, swimming and short hikes (like the bamboo forest). It's not about the drive- it's all about the stops.
Super helpful, thank you. (FYI – I DMed you a question on Instagram. Thank you!) I love your channel, I have really enjoyed all of your videos.