Aloha means many things in the Hawaiian language: Hello, good-bye, farewell, affection, love, kindness, and compassion.
In Hawai’i, we take the Aloha spirit to heart and try to live Aloha each day.
When you tour with us you are our Ohana, which means family. Feel our Ho’okipa (hospitality) and Aloha!
Break away from the crowds! We limit our tours to 8 passengers maximum on our exclusive air-conditioned mini-coaches. This enables a personalized tour experience.
Enjoy a relaxing, unhurried Hawaiian-style adventure while listening to the expert narration of our knowledgeable and fun local tour guides.
So let us show you the beauty of our island, the wealth of our culture, and the warmth of our Aloha.
Mahalo
A is for AKAHAI, meaning kindness, to be expressed with a feeling of tenderness.
L is for LÔKAHI, meaning unity, to be expressed with a feeling of harmony.
O is for `OLU`OLU, meaning agreeable, to be expressed with a feeling of pleasantness.
H stands for HA`AHA`A, meaning humility, to be expressed with a feeling of modesty.
A stands for AHONUI, meaning patient, to be applied with perseverance.
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Best tour service I've ever been on in my many years of traveling, with the kindest and most accomodating tour... read moreBest tour service I've ever been on in my many years of traveling, with the kindest and most accomodating tour guides.
We signed up for the infamous Road to Hana tour since we didn't want to drive through America's most winding and curving road by ourselves. We were promptly picked up by Charlie (named "Kawai" in Hawaiian) at our Kihei resort at 7am. Charlie is also a tour guide with Mahalo, but that day he was only responsible for dropping us off with the main tourbus in central Maui. Even along the quick 30min drive, he entertained us the entire way by sharing hilariously wild stories of tourists who did stupid things that put themselves in danger. He also told us about his upbringing as a native, so we got to learn a lot about Polynesian culture from him. Definitely the funniest person I've met during my (brief) time in Maui.
Afterwards, we met our main tour guide, Rob. We drove off in a cozy but comfortable minibus with a total of 8 tourists. One lady in our tour group was EXTREMELY high maintenance and gave a handwritten list of 10 extra stops to Rob and demanded that we stop at each of those places - she probably hassled Rob about 100 times (conservative estimate) throughout the 9 hour tour. But each time, Rob responded to her unreasonable requests with complete grace and gentlemen-ness, and went out of his way to ensure that everyone--even Karens--would have the time of their lives during this tour. Huge shoutout to Rob for being so patient and accomodating throughout this tour.
As for the tour itself, I'll let my pictures do the talking. We saw the bamboo forest, so many waterfalls, the black sand beach, a lava tube, and 1000s of beautiful landscapes and plants. We also ate delicious huli huli chicken for lunch while having a wonderful conversation with Rob and some of the other, more pleasant folks in our tour group.
If you're looking for a tour agency that will go out of their way to put your needs first, then look no further than Mahalo tours.
Pro tip: Before booking a tour on Viator, be sure to do a quick Google search for Mahalo tours to see if you can book it on another website for slightly cheaper price. We were able to save ~$10 each this way. read less
Jake Z.1/25/2022
Awesome and memorable Kaili was our tour guide. I wholeheartedly recommend the Road to Hana Trip, so much history and much more. I... read moreKaili was our tour guide. I wholeheartedly recommend the Road to Hana Trip, so much history and much more. I recommend a tour instead of driving on your own. I'm still in awe of this amazing trip. I will forever remember Kaili and plan on returning to this beautiful Island. Great job Kaili read less Jacqueline G1/17/2022Mahalo Tours was the first tour company to answer our phone calls and we were so grateful! Their customer service... read moreMahalo Tours was the first tour company to answer our phone calls and we were so grateful! Their customer service was great and helpful when booking our reservation.
Charmaine was our tour guide on the road to Hana and she was amazing! She had enthusiastic energy, and shared a lot of information throughout the entire road to Hana. She offered many stops for us to take a break and get some fresh air. Our comfort and safety was her priority! The snacks, drinks, and meal included were the cherry on top. Nobody was left hangry. We cannot wait to go back. 🙂 read less
Lauren E.1/13/2022 - So worth it!!!! What a great time!!! Charlie who picked us up for the tour was a delight! Then Justin, our tour guide... read moreWhat a great time!!! Charlie who picked us up for the tour was a delight! Then Justin, our tour guide and driver was AMAZING!!!!! He was a great driver and hilarious! He had great stories and showed us the best parts of Hana!!!! He was full of information about Hana and made sure we all were taken care of! He took the best pictures of us!! Lunch was delicious and came with an incredible view!!!! The road to Hana was gorgeous and we felt very safe with Justin! The day ended with a ceremony in the back of the tour van! ((It is a long story)). Book this tour!!!!! And tell Justin we said hi and really did end up getting engaged!!!! read less christajroman1/01/2022Cammy was our guide and he was amazing. A great storyteller, a wonderful driver and the spirit of the island... read moreCammy was our guide and he was amazing. A great storyteller, a wonderful driver and the spirit of the island lives within him. Hana was incredible. We had lots of great photos taken and memories made. It was a long tour, but worth every minute. Mahalo Tours feeds you well! We loved every stop, had an amazing lunch, and enjoyed all of the snacks! We also made great friends on the tour! Could not say enough kind words about our experience. read less
Maliah V.12/16/2021Highly recommended! Our tour guide Charmaine was very experienced at navigating the curvy mountain roads, and being someone who grew up in... read moreOur tour guide Charmaine was very experienced at navigating the curvy mountain roads, and being someone who grew up in the area had a wealth of knowledge and history to share with us to enhance the experience. Lunch in Hana was also great, provided by a local food truck. Overall a great experience, just enjoy the ride and the stops without having to drive for miles and miles on narrow mountain roads. read less Max D12/01/2021 - Kaili is Number 1 and Awesome Tour Our driver was number one, the best driver in Maui. Pointed out every photo opportunity and gave time to take... read moreOur driver was number one, the best driver in Maui. Pointed out every photo opportunity and gave time to take photos. Been on Maui all his life and the history that he shared was amazing. Request Kaili on your next tour.Don’t drive it yourself, well worth t read less GWS12/01/2021Justin is the MAN! We had a wonderful trip! There was plenty of food and snacks provided on the trip and it was all... read moreWe had a wonderful trip! There was plenty of food and snacks provided on the trip and it was all excellent! Justin was a truly exceptional tour guide with a ton of information. He pointed out all picture spots, took us to swim at a waterfall, and even let us feed some horses! He also drove the whole trip like a PRO. He was also incredibly friendly and often asked how we were doing to see if there was anything he could do to make our tour better. A truly great time that only a local and experienced tour guide could offer! read less Breanna Peltz11/28/2021The road to Hana! Amazing! This tour is highly recommended! Jamie was our tour guide and she was very knowledgeable! She was such a lovely... read moreThis tour is highly recommended! Jamie was our tour guide and she was very knowledgeable! She was such a lovely person. She was born and raised in Maui so she had so many things to share with us! Made you feel very comfortable. Along the way she gave us Hawaiian traditional stories, history of Maui,told us about the wild and plant life and the purposes of how the Hawaiians use them. We were also provided with snacks (pastries, fruit, chips) and water throughout the day. The pineapple was the best pineapple I’ve ever had! For lunch we stopped at this placed called “Braddah Huts” THE MOST AMAZING HAWAIIAN FOOD EVER!. It ended up being a 12 hour day but totally worth every minute! You get a lot of bang for your buck! You get to enjoy the beautiful scenery without the Hassle of driving to drive the road. If you get the chance to come to Maui do this tour! You would not regret it! read less Ariel W11/12/2021
- Charmaine Kokona was our tour guide! She was absolutely amazing and made our trip so much fun and worth... read moreCharmaine Kokona was our tour guide! She was absolutely amazing and made our trip so much fun and worth it! She made us feel safe and comfortable on our journey and told us so much history about the island. She was apart of our engagement and made the trip so special. We will forever be grateful for her and how she treated us. BEST TOUR GUIDE EVER! Thank you for everything read less Ryan B.11/05/2021Simply AMAZING!! Thank goodness we booked a tour because I never would have been to drive that route. Charmaine, our tour guide,... read moreThank goodness we booked a tour because I never would have been to drive that route. Charmaine, our tour guide, handled those roads with ease, and she was very accommodating with getting everyone one back to where they needed to be on time. The lunch was amazing and the views were once in a lifetime. read less Shelley C11/01/2021Experiencing paradise What an amazing day ! The Road to Hana is a must do when visiting Maui. I can’t begin... read moreWhat an amazing day ! The Road to Hana is a must do when visiting Maui. I can’t begin to describe the beauty of this area - the beaches, waterfalls, mountains, plants, etc. Do not drive this on your own - let an experienced local who is familiar with the roads take you in this incredible 12 hour journey. Our driver / tour guide, Kammy made this experience even better. Kammy is Knowledgeable, an outstanding driver, so considerate, and went out of his way to ensure we had a fantastic day enjoying paradise. read less cltmoore11/01/2021
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We took The Road to Hana tour today with Justin. We were happy with the experience and how hard Justin... read moreWe took The Road to Hana tour today with Justin. We were happy with the experience and how hard Justin worked to converse with the group and give us history of the area and stories of his personal life. The tour was beautiful and I was glad Justin was driving and not me! It is encouraging to see a young man working so hard. Thanks for a great day! read less Amy K.10/19/2021Excellent Tour We did the small group Road to Hana tour on 10/17. Sunday was an excellent day to do the... read moreWe did the small group Road to Hana tour on 10/17. Sunday was an excellent day to do the tour because it is the slowest day on the road. Jamie, our tour guide, was excellent. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We did a larger tour size previously, but this smaller group was better. Lunch and snacks were excellent and plentiful. I would highly recommend this tour company. read less Jennifer10/01/2021Great experience - glad we had a guide. Lenny, our driver, was informative, knowledgeable and entertaining! We were glad to have a guide to handle the driving... read moreLenny, our driver, was informative, knowledgeable and entertaining! We were glad to have a guide to handle the driving so we could enjoy the views. We had plenty of snacks and water, along with a delicious lunch. Highly r read less Doug Walstra10/01/2021 - Stress free Road to Hana experience Our Road to Hana experience was great. Kammy, our driver, was knowledgeable and a great driver. We stopped at all... read moreOur Road to Hana experience was great. Kammy, our driver, was knowledgeable and a great driver. We stopped at all the "must see" points (Auntie Sandy's banana bread, Wai'anapanapa State Park, Wailua Falls, to name a few) and had lots of additional "photo opps" along the way. The food was also incredible - especially the lunch. read less Alfigor7710/01/2021Only those who joins us on this tour will be able to experience all that Hana has to offer so... read moreOnly those who joins us on this tour will be able to experience all that Hana has to offer so don't hesitate. read less
Charmaine K.9/12/2021Breathtaking The driver Charmaine was excellent very outgoing and knowledgeable. The trip was breathtaking and worth taking Georgianna L9/05/2021 - The only way to travel the Road to Hana The Road to Hana is a must do for anyone visiting Maui for the first time! You can drive it... read moreThe Road to Hana is a must do for anyone visiting Maui for the first time! You can drive it yourself and follow along a guide that anyone can purchase OR you can sign up for this small tour where you will be driven by a local who knows all the best spots and top/tricks to get the most out of your day. Our tour ended up being closer to 12 hours and our guide Justin grew up in Hana so he shared many stories along the way. Keep an eye out for mongoose, goats and deer throughout the drive and be prepared to take photos of some of the most beautiful views in all of Hawaii. Wear tour swimsuit and bring water shoes & a towel if you want to participate in a quick dip in one of the waterfalls. read less Victoria N9/01/2021Trip to Hana We experienced beautiful scenery with a local guide with much knowledge and history of the island. Taking the tour allowed... read moreWe experienced beautiful scenery with a local guide with much knowledge and history of the island. Taking the tour allowed us to sit back and enjoy ourselves. The Hawaiian BBQ lunch was excellent and certainly something we would not have found on our own. We highly recommend taking this tour read less Trek5268729/01/2021Excellent guide and tour Kammy our tour guide was rhw best. Lots of knowledge and made us feel welcome. Also great sense... read moreKammy our tour guide was rhw best. Lots of knowledge and made us feel welcome. Also great sense of humor. The scenery was beautiful but the guide really took the trip to a different level. Thank y read less Heidi L9/01/2021
- Super fun and Lenny is the man Incredible experience. Highly recommended. If you get Lenny then you're in for a treat, greatest tour guide of all time,... read moreIncredible experience. Highly recommended. If you get Lenny then you're in for a treat, greatest tour guide of all time, literally. Dude has so much knowledge and life experience and he's just hilarious. We were hooked up with so many snacks and treats, water all day, and lunch was amazing. If you're looking for a full Hana tour book this one! read less Imadul K9/01/2021Must see and do Lenny was our guide and he was wonderful! We learned so much about the culture and history of the island.... read moreLenny was our guide and he was wonderful! We learned so much about the culture and history of the island. He is super interesting and entertaining. We felt very safe with his driving. We rented a car but did not want to bother with the drive on the road to Hana. We are very glad we did this tour instead. He was very accommodating to all the needs and requests of the guests on the tour. We never felt rushed and got some wonderful pictures and memories. Definitely do this if you are debating whether to drive on your own! … read less Irene8/26/2021Great driver, fun trip! Kammy was an excellent driver / historian / storyteller / provider of interesting snacks / and a tasty lunch. We... read moreKammy was an excellent driver / historian / storyteller / provider of interesting snacks / and a tasty lunch. We were able to experience the Hana adventure in the only way that seems possible, learning the history of both Hawaii and the sites along the way. We even were able to get some fresh coconut from a stand along the way and see wildlife too (mongoose, goats, etc). Swimming at the waterfall and black sand beach were highlights, as well as the rainbow eucalyptus trees, though we enjoyed all the picture stops. Kammy was able to answer our many questions along the way. The hotel pickup was nice too as we don't have a rental car, though coming from the Napili area makes for a long (13 hour) day. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour! … read less advsysal8/20/2021
- Our Road to Hana Tour was one of the highlights of our trip! My three teenagers were not very excited... read moreOur Road to Hana Tour was one of the highlights of our trip! My three teenagers were not very excited about a 10+ hour tour but that changed within minutes of meeting our tour guide Lenny! He was so friendly, funny and knowledgeable. His stories kept us entertained throughout the day, and we learned so much about the island from him. The roads and sites were crowded, and we were so grateful to have Lenny to navigate and drive roads that he obviously knows well. Lunch was amazing (no cold sandwiches with Mahalo Tours), and we had great snacks throughout the day! Lenny left a lasting impression on all of us, and we highly recommend a tour with him. read less Stephanie R.8/19/2021Lenny was our tour guide and not only was he fenomenal, but knowledgeable, funny and patient. This was our... read moreLenny was our tour guide and not only was he fenomenal, but knowledgeable, funny and patient. This was our second tour and it was a completely different experience. He showed us where some history was created, beautiful waterfalls and plantations. He gave us some history about the island, trees and flowers. The food provided was AMAZING! Oh yes, don't for get the snacks! Different types of bread, chips and fresh fruit. Thank you Lenny for the wonderful experience and making it enjoyable! You made our tour fun and memorable. read less
Lorena A.8/17/2021Great Day on Road to Hana A 12-hour trip led by Kawai (Charlie) with 14 stops along the amazing Road to Hana. Tour guide was knowledgeable,... read moreA 12-hour trip led by Kawai (Charlie) with 14 stops along the amazing Road to Hana. Tour guide was knowledgeable, interesting and friendly. Beautiful scenery. Natural beauty. Good lunch with local snacks along the way. If you are visiting Maui, take this tour. read less bob_franco278/17/2021 - Great experience! Kammy was a wonderful guide. I so appreciated his history lessons, and sharing of cultural knowledge. I also... read moreKammy was a wonderful guide. I so appreciated his history lessons, and sharing of cultural knowledge. I also loved his authenticity and honesty. Lots of beautiful sights, lots of good snacks, a wonderful lunch. Loved swimming in the waterfall and at the black sand beach. Great day! … read less Alfie8/15/2021Hana Done Right! Our driver Cammy was one of a kind! Excellent service, great navigating and story teller. He took us to all... read moreOur driver Cammy was one of a kind! Excellent service, great navigating and story teller. He took us to all the best stops on the Road to Hana sharing history and stories along the way. He was funny and incredibly attentive. Would highly recommend! Thanks for a great honeymoon! Definitely thankful we didn’t drive the “Divorce Highway” ourselves! … read less Sammi M8/03/2021Best Way to get to Hana. The road is very narrow and difficult to drive. You need a local profession. Justin did a great... read moreThe road is very narrow and difficult to drive. You need a local profession. Justin did a great job keeping us safe and informed. 100% must see on a visit to Maui. read less Cory M7/25/2021
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