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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

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

Mahalo 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

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

Cammy 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

Highly 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

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

Justin 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

The 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

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

Simply 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

Experiencing 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

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

Excellent 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

Great 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

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

Only 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

Breathtaking The driver Charmaine was excellent very outgoing and knowledgeable. The trip was breathtaking and worth taking