Private Ground Tour
One of Hawaii’s last Hawaiian towns, Hāna is known for its hard-working people, majestic mountains, and tranquil coastal waters. Our private ground tours are unique because it is owned and operated by locals in Hāna who knows all the ins and outs of the land. Not only will you experience all the beauty that Hāna and Maui has to offer, but you will also learn about our cultural values, history, and customs.
You will be be traveling leisurely with one of our local tour guides in a Jeep Gladiator, which seats 3 adult guests comfortably. This is quite different than most Hāna tours where you would be traveling in a bus with 50 other guests for 7 hours, following a rigid itinerary.
We offer the following unforgettable private ground tour experiences:
Locations
KAHANU GARDENS AND PIILANI HEIAU TOUR
Nestled in the one of the largest native hala (Pandanus) forests in the Islands, Kahanu Garden grows in splendid isolation. It is situated in the Honoma’ele Ahupua’a and the home to Pi’ilanihale Heiau, a massive lava-rock structure that is believed to be the largest ancient man made structure in Polynesia. Learn about the cultural relationships between people and these remarkable plants that were transported around the Pacific on ancient voyaging canoes.
WAI’ANAPANAPA STATE PARK
Waianapanapa State Park is one of Hana most scenic and historical landmark. It’s small black pebbles make up the famous Pailoa Bay black sand beach. The legendary fresh water caves is the highlight of Waianapanapa, therefore being named “the glistening waters”. Legend has it that one of the cave was once the hideout of a Hawaiian princess who fled from her husband. Experience the park’s beauty and learn about the fate of of the princess.
KOKI BEACH AND HAMOA BEACH
WAILUA FALLS
Of the many famous waterfalls in Maui, it is said that Waialua Falls is the most photographed. Wailua falls will capture you with over a 100 feet cliff side of falling fresh mountain water.
HANA TOWN
Largely unchanged by time, Hana Town is made up of a couple general stores, a post office, a gas station, The Hotel Hana Maui, and just a handful of essential services for locals and visitors. The town sits above Hana Bay, which overlooks the famous Kauiki Hill, an old battle fortress used to defend the people from invasion coming from the big island.
CHARLES LINDBERGH’S GRAVE