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Overview
Paia is a small town in the heart of Maui’s famous North Shore. The town is primarily populated by surfers and hippies, and the spot has a laid-back, bohemian vibe. Visit to relax by the beach and do some world-class surfing, and enjoy the town’s surf shops, healthy restaurants, music venues, and other low-key attractions.
The Basics
For casual visitors, Paia might seem like nothing more than a stop along the famous Road to Hana, but for keen surfers, it’s a major destination—the main hub of the North Shore and its world-renowned surf breaks. The town is filled with all the amenities that go along with the surfer lifestyle, from health food markets and homely burger joints to yoga studios and boutique shops. Surfers (and windsurfers) head to Ho'okipa Beach, while families chill out at Baby Beach, which offers calm waters for swimming.
If you’re planning to drive the Road to Hana, be aware that the road has many twists and turns that can be challenging even for experienced drivers. You might be more relaxed on a tour with a professional driver so you can enjoy the scenery to its fullest.
Things to Know Before You Go
Paia is located 8 miles east of Maui’s main Kahului Airport. The easiest way to get around on Maui is by car, but there are public buses that will take you to Paia from the airport.
When to Get There
Maui has a warm climate that makes vacationing here pleasant at any time of year. For the best surfing waves, visit between late October and mid-March. You can also time your visit to one of the many surfing contests held in Paia every year.
Experience the Road to Hana
For a taste of Hawaii’s incredible natural beauty, set out along the narrow, winding road to Hana. The famous route is full of hairpin turns, with hillsides rising on one side and steep ocean cliffs on the other. Along the way, you’ll pass waterfalls, bamboo forests, a black sand beach, and stunning views.
Paia is a small town in the heart of Maui’s famous North Shore. The town is primarily populated by surfers and hippies, and the spot has a laid-back, bohemian vibe. Visit to relax by the beach and do some world-class surfing, and enjoy the town’s surf shops, healthy restaurants, music venues, and other low-key attractions.
The Basics
For casual visitors, Paia might seem like nothing more than a stop along the famous Road to Hana, but for keen surfers, it’s a major destination—the main hub of the North Shore and its world-renowned surf breaks. The town is filled with all the amenities that go along with the surfer lifestyle, from health food markets and homely burger joints to yoga studios and boutique shops. Surfers (and windsurfers) head to Ho'okipa Beach, while families chill out at Baby Beach, which offers calm waters for swimming.
If you’re planning to drive the Road to Hana, be aware that the road has many twists and turns that can be challenging even for experienced drivers. You might be more relaxed on a tour with a professional driver so you can enjoy the scenery to its fullest.
Things to Know Before You Go
- You can sometimes spot sea turtles and rare monk seals at Ho'okipa Beach.
- Paia town has many wheelchair accessible stores and restaurants.
- The town has a number of rental shops offering gear as well as surfing and windsurfing lessons.
Paia is located 8 miles east of Maui’s main Kahului Airport. The easiest way to get around on Maui is by car, but there are public buses that will take you to Paia from the airport.
When to Get There
Maui has a warm climate that makes vacationing here pleasant at any time of year. For the best surfing waves, visit between late October and mid-March. You can also time your visit to one of the many surfing contests held in Paia every year.
Experience the Road to Hana
For a taste of Hawaii’s incredible natural beauty, set out along the narrow, winding road to Hana. The famous route is full of hairpin turns, with hillsides rising on one side and steep ocean cliffs on the other. Along the way, you’ll pass waterfalls, bamboo forests, a black sand beach, and stunning views.
Address: Paia, Hawaii 96779, USA
Admission: Free
37 Tours and Activities to Experience Paia
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Road to Hana Day Trip
Take an epic journey along the stretch of picturesque roadway known as the Road to Hāna on this full-day tour that highlights the best of Hawaii's natural beauty and stunning landscapes. See beautiful beaches, quiet coastline, and towering waterfalls as you make your way across the Kalepa Bridge, where the highway continues to Kīpahulu on the Piilani Highway. This journey through the iconic narrow highway is comprised of 59 bridges and more than 600 curves taking travelers in and out of rain forest and tropical foliage.
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$139.99
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$139.99
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Full Day Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup
Hit the world-famous road to Hana during the full-day sightseeing tour of this byway’s lush farms, scenic overlooks, and rich Hawaiian history. Try to keep your jaw from dropping as you proceed along this iconic north-Maui route, passing postcard-perfect scenery at Wai'anapanapa State Park, Ho’okipa Beach Park, and Waikani Falls. Continue on to Ke’anae, a historic Hawaiian hamlet known for its fisherman and photo-worthy atmosphere, and see the final resting place of aviator Charles Lindbergh. A guide, round-trip hotel transport, and lunch are all included.
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$133.93
$11.65 savings
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$133.93
$11.65 savings
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Going to Hana Maui
On this guided, full day tour of Hana, enjoy the diverse and tropical beauty of the famous Road to Hana. Stop for photos at roadside waterfalls and stunning black sand beaches, and even wrap around the rugged backside of Haleakala volcano. With an informative guide behind the wheel, this is one of the best ways to visit Hana—especially if you don’t want to drive!
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$176.00
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$176.00
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Hana, Waterfalls, Black Beach & Turtles Tour from Kahului
Experience the twists, turns, and attractions along the Hana Highway without the stress of navigating on this full-day tour that departs from Kahului. Going with a guide means you can relax and take views en route to each stop on the day’s itinerary, including a rainforest waterfall, black sand beach, and the Haiku lava tubes. Don’t forget your camera: The highway is known for its sweeping views and wildlife.
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$180.00
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$180.00
Small-Group Road to Hana Luxury Tour
Discover the incredible landscape and hidden sightseeing gems along the road to Hana during this small-group sightseeing excursion by deluxe limo-van. This iconic Maui roadway offers plenty of twists and turns, plus an amazing wealth of attractions and activities. Stop for pictures above the towering lava cliffs, explore a tropical garden, swim in the crystal-clear pool below a waterfall, and dig into a picnic or an optional Pacific-Rim style lunch. A guide, breakfast, chilled drinks entrance fees, and round-trip hotel transport are also covered.
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$270.52
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$270.52
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Maui Luxury Full Circle Road to Hana Waterfalls & Lunch
The Hana Highway weaves along the northeast coast of Maui, and it’s well known on the island for the postcard-perfect waterfalls that punctuate it. Spend your day exploring these dramatic natural highlights and swimming in their pools on this fully-chauffeured tour. Instead of hiring your own expensive rental car and trying to drive this winding and unfamiliar road yourself, navigate the winding scenic roads of the Hana Highway with your guide at the wheel.
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$175.08
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$175.08
Kahului Shore Excursion: Heavenly Hana Tour
The Road to Hana is truly a magical journey to another world, where simplicity and stunning tropical beauty define the east end of Maui. On this Kahului shore excursion, let Roberts Hawaii take care of the driving so you can enjoy the scenery, where tumbling waterfalls plunge into pools in the heart of the East Maui rainforest. Through lively narration, your guide will point out the major sights to see on the Road to Hana and discuss the history of this rural town so refreshingly removed from modernity.
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$183.59
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Heavenly Hana Day Tour
Get a guided tour down the Road to Hana during this full-day trip from Lahaina. Explore the windward region of Maui, listening to your guide's engaging commentary as you travel in an air-conditioned mini-coach around the 600 curves and 59 one-lane bridges. Breakfast, lunch, and round-trip transportation from select hotels included.
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$191.00
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$191.00
Maui Tour : Road to Hana Full Day Tour for NCL - Pride of America
Boasting 640 curves, the 64 miles of highway the Road to Hana is best enjoyed as a passenger. Discover the scenic stretch of road comfortably and efficiently on a 10-hour group tour. The bus stops at multiple locations where you can get out and stretch your legs. Try banana bread at Hana Farms, explore a fresh water cave at Wai'anapanapa State Park, see the 100-foot Wailua Waterfall, and much more.
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$149.32
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$149.32
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Private, REVERSE Full Circle Jeep Adventure, Road to Hana
Choose your own adventure, and get the most out of your Maui experience, with our Reverse Hana Highway Adventure. Your tour begins along the less-explored southern coast of the Hana Highway, continues past Hana Town, and concludes along the more famous northern route. With your customized tour, you will get to see twice as much as those who travel only the northern route, then turn around and go back.
In your private, guided Jeep tour, you will see and experience some exclusive locations which are inaccessible by large buses and other vehicles.
2 person minimum per booking.
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$399.00
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$399.00
Private Tour of Maui, the Valley Isle
Leave large tour groups behind and customize your own private tour of Maui. Choose your own sightseeing locations and preferred activities; a flexible time frame allows for exploration of the Valley Isle at your own pace. Iao Valley State Monument, Kapalua Coastal Trail, Nakalele Blowhole, and Olivine Pools are among the options.
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$335.00
Price varies by group size
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$335.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Private Full-Day Customizable Tour Halfway to Hana from Paia
Ohana Tour Co. provides a Maui experience second-to-none. Whether you're looking to check out waterfalls or sit back and enjoy the views your private driver can customize the tour to your needs and wants.
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$650.00
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$650.00
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Shaka Guide Maui "Classic" Road to Hana Audio Driving Tour
The Road to Hana is the ultimate Maui road trip and Shaka Guide's "Classic" Road to Hana Tour is the most popular way to experience this famous roadway.
This audio tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to the best spots along Hana Highway! Visit nine waterfalls, ten scenic viewpoints, and six hikes while listening to interesting stories along the way. With Shaka Guide, you have the freedom to explore on your own terms -- visit the spots you want and skips the ones you don't.
Shaka Guide is the #1-rated app for Maui with over 13K reviews on the App Store and Google Play Store!
✅ Tours never expire.
✅ Tour work offline. No data needed.
✅ Reliable GPS directions.
✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price.
✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you.
✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please.
✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui.
✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music!
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$11.99
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$11.99
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Maui "Loop" Road To Hana Audio Driving Tour
Are you ready for an epic road trip? The Road to Hana is filled with hidden waterfalls, scenic hikes, and picturesque viewpoints. Shaka Guide's "Loop" Road to Hana Tour is a twist on the "Classic" version. On this tour, we'll guide you around the island taking you to the rarely explored back side of Hana.
This audio tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to the best spots with stories and music along the way. With Shaka Guide, you have the freedom to explore on your own terms -- visit the places you want and skips the ones you don't.
Shaka Guide is the #1-rated app for Maui with over 13K reviews on the App Store and Google Play Store!
✅ Tours never expire.
✅ Tour work offline. No data needed.
✅ Reliable GPS directions.
✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price.
✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you.
✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please.
✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui.
✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music!
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$11.99
per group
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$11.99
per group
Maui "Reverse" Road To Hana Audio Driving Tour
The Road to Hana is the ultimate adventure in Maui and this "Reverse" Tour is the most adventurous option available! You'll start your excursion on the rarely explored back side of Hana making your way to waterfalls, hikes and scenic viewpoints.
Why choose the "Reverse" Tour? You'll visit some of the most popular spots first!
This audio tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to the best spots along Hana Highway with the freedom to explore on your own terms -- visit the spots you want and skips the ones you don't.
Shaka Guide is the #1-rated app for Maui with over 13K reviews on the App Store and Google Play Store!
✅ Tours never expire.
✅ Tour work offline. No data needed.
✅ Reliable GPS directions.
✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price.
✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you.
✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please.
✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui.
✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music!
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$11.99
per group
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$11.99
per group
Maui Adventure Bundle: 6 Epic Audio Driving Tours, Including Road to Hana
Shaka Guide is an audio tour app that gives you the benefits of a guided tour with the freedom to explore on your own terms. This Maui Tour Bundle comes with six socially-distanced audio driving tours, including the famous Road to Hana.
• Classic Road to Hana (10-12 hour tour)
• Loop Road to Hana (10-12 hour tour)
• Reverse Road to Hana (10-12 hour tour)
• West Maui Coastline Tour (8-10 hour tour)
• Sunrise at Haleakala (4-6 hour tour)
• Sunset and Stargazing at Haleakala (4-6 hour tour)
The app uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn navigation to historic sites, popular attractions, world-class beaches and scenic hikes with stories about the places you’re visiting and music to entertain you along the way.
All Shaka Guide Tours...
• Never expire - take them multiple times or buy in advance
• Work 100% offline - no data or wifi necessary
• Let you take the tour when you want - choose the day that works best for you
*Please use the link in your confirmation email to download the app*
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$24.99
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$24.99
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Road to Hana Luxury Mercedes with Waterfall Swim, Black Sand Beach & Real Lunch
Major Maui Hotel's pickup is included as well as a refreshment during the tour. We serve a fresh-baked pastry in the morning, juice and water is available during the whole tours as well as snacks. You wouldn't be hungry or thirsty! Fresh local fruit and warm Plate Lunch will wait for you in a local eatery in Hana.
We stop for swimming at one of the Hana waterfalls as well as on the famous Black sand beach. Swimming is optional and weather permitted.
Scenes out of a tropical daydream await you on the Road to Hana, miles of hairpin curves and one-lane bridges that traverses a spectacular landscape alongside countless waterfalls, bamboo forests, and black sand beaches.
Receive undivided attention and space for a breathtaking experience. Enjoy the journey with our friendly, knowledgeable guides, driving road to Hana for decades. Receive the depth of our cultural and historical knowledge with your guides' personal touch.
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$191.99
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$191.99
Amazing Iao Valley and Upcountry Maui with Lunch
Maui is renowned for its beautiful upcountry and local farms and this is your chance to see the prestigious sites up close. Travel with a style and comfort in a luxury air conditioned Mercedes Sprinter van in a small group with highly trained, professional chauffeur and let us be part of your special day! On our Iao Valley State Park, Ocean Vodka Distillery & Lavender Farm Tour, discover these three spectacular sites with us in just one day. You'll taste organic, locally made spirits, walk through beautiful gardens and savour tasty lunch on top of the mountains with breathtaking views.
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$175.08
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$175.08
Full-Day Maui Snorkeling at Best Hidden Beaches Tour
"Snorkeling! & Best Hidden Beaches!" Tour.
Have you ever had a unique tour experience that even long after you can’t exactly describe the multiple feelings of pleasure it brings to your memories? Get ready for such an experience, as each tour experience would leave you with lasting memories for a very long time.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Snorkeling is a key aspect of this tour as you would enjoy the best of snorkeling experience in the La Perouse bay
• There are lots of beautiful beaches to enjoy at the bay.
• For those that suffer from boat sickness, you don’t have to worry about all that. You would be taken by car
• While on the road trip, you could enjoy the beautiful view of the Maui scenery.
• Love some adventure? Then this tour is the perfect one for you! Get ready to be fascinated by the hidden gems that you would discover while on this tour.
We Perform Safety Health & Security for our Guest. We carry Maximum 6 Passengers in our Vehicles !
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$180.00
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$180.00
Famous Road to Hana, Tropical Rainforest, Waterfalls, Beaches & Lunch w/Pickup
This tour is a full loop around the backside of Hana. We'll drive you through the most famous tropical Hana. You'll enjoy about 50 miles of breathtaking Maui's eastern coastline with roughly 620 tight turns and over 50 bridges which are no wider than a single lane.
Discover the greenest place in Maui, explore plants, flowers and other tropical species living in Maui.
Enjoy your knowledgeable and friendly guide, driving on Hana road for decades, professional narration with a personal touch and luxury of our Mercedes Benz High Roof long version vehicles.
Road to Hana, aka "Divorce Highway" is an all-day adventure, actually one of the best ones in Maui, Hawaii. Enjoy your day with Save on Maui, enjoy your vacation.
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$210.10
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$210.10
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Guided Tour to Hana from Kahului
Winding Hana roads stretching endlessly into the horizon, miles of lush tropical rain forests and beautiful waterfalls at every turn, narrow one-lane bridges, plunging pools, and dramatic seascape. Imagine all that from the top a motorcycle saddle. Enjoy your bike ride with us on a Harley Guided Tour. The best bike adventure on Maui!
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$759.00
Price varies by group size
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$759.00
Price varies by group size
Private, Customized Jeep Adventure, Halfway to Hana
Private and customizable in an open-top (weather permitting) Jeep, our adventures provide a truly immersive experience, both in and out of the vehicle.
All Hana adventures begin at 6:15 am or 7:30 am.
This early start time allows us to get ahead of the crowds so you can enjoy the popular locations with as few people as possible. If 6:15 am or 7:30 am is too early for you, we can pick you up at a time that works best for you (no later than 9 am).
Take as much or as little time as you need at each stop, this is your adventure! We are here to do the driving, so you can relax and enjoy the views on your customized private tour.
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$325.00
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$325.00
Private FULL CIRCLE Road to Hana Jeep Tour - Fully Customizable - 10-12 Hours
Ohana Tour Co. provides a Maui experience second-to-none. Whether you're looking to check out waterfalls or sit back and enjoy the views your private driver can customize the tour to your needs and wants.
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$895.00
per group
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$895.00
per group
Maui Tour : Road to Hana Tour from Lahaina
This tour is made for cruise ships arriving into Lahaina Harbor. This is a full day experience which will take you full loop around the east side of Maui with tour covering 2/3 of the Island. We will arrange pickup time and return time to your cruise ship to guarantee that you will be back to your cruise ship on time.
This tour is made to cater to guests arriving into Lahaina Harbor.
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$179.00
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$179.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers