Booking choice: The Hana waterfalls tour with lunch, from $250 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
Road to Hana prices look confusing because the tours are sold in very different formats: big shared buses, Mercedes vans of 8 to 14, private SUVs for one group, and an app for your own rental car. The headline price also hides what is not included, mainly tips and, on some tours, meals.
All prices below are the live Viator from-prices in USD in 2026. They move with the season and group size, so the checkout price is the one that counts.
The quick answer
Shared full day tours with lunch cost about $250 to $385 per person; the most-reviewed day, with breakfast, lunch and park fees, is about $277. A private full day tour for your own group starts at $599 per person. Add a 15 to 20% tip for the driver-guide on shared tours. A self-drive audio app is $25 per car, plus the rental car and park fees.
How much do Road to Hana tours cost in 2026?
From about $250 per person for a shared small-group day with lunch to $599 per person for a private full day.
Here is every bookable full day and half day tour we compare, sorted by price.
| Tour | Group | Meals | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hana Waterfalls Tour with Lunch | Up to 14 | Lunch | $250 |
| Aloha Eco Small-Group Tour | Small vans | Lunch | $259 |
| Road to Hana Adventure Tour | Up to 22 | Breakfast and lunch | $277 |
| Half-Day Private Trip | Your group, 4 or more | No | $279 |
| Small-Group Tour with Lunch | Up to 12 | Breakfast and lunch | $294 |
| Small-Group Luxury Tour | Up to 8 | Breakfast and lunch | $385 |
| Full Day Private Tour | Your group only | Snacks and drinks | $599 |
The best-value shared day is the waterfall tour with a picnic lunch in a Mercedes van.
Check dates for the Hana waterfalls tour with lunchWhat is included in the price?
Shared full day tours include pickup or a meeting point, a driver-guide, water and lunch; several add breakfast and the Wai'anapanapa entry.
The Polynesian tour lists all admission and park fees plus a light to-go breakfast and lunch. Stardust includes a picnic lunch and Wai'anapanapa admission. Aloha Eco includes a farm-to-table lunch, parking fees and Wai'anapanapa. The private tour includes the vehicle, the guide, snacks, soda and water, and Wai'anapanapa admission, but not meals.
What costs extra on the day?
Tips, food you buy along the way, and on the private tour, your meals.
The shared operators suggest 15 to 20% of the ticket price as a gratuity. Bring cash for banana bread and fruit stands. On the private tour, your guide recommends where to eat and you pay the restaurant. Child seats are not included on the Stardust tour.
Why does the private tour cost so much more?
Because one guide and vehicle serve only your group all day, with door-to-door pickup and a route you choose.
That buys a later start (the operator suggests 9 AM instead of 6), stops past Hana such as Koki Beach and Wailua Falls, and a pace set around children, grandparents or photographers. It rates 5.0 from 1,221 reviews. Meals and tips are extra.
Travelling as a family or a group? A private guide sets the day around you, with pickup at your door.
Explore the private full day tourIs the $25 audio app really a cheaper option?
Only if you were renting a car anyway and are happy to drive the 620 curves yourself.
The Shaka Guide app costs $25 per vehicle and plays stories and directions by GPS. On top of it you pay for the rental car and fuel, plus Wai'anapanapa entry ($5 per person) and parking ($10) for non-residents, and $30 per car if you continue to Haleakala's Kipahulu District. The bigger cost is that the driver sees very little. Compare both in drive yourself or take a tour.
Are children cheaper?
On some tours: each operator sets its own child band, so compare before you book.
Polynesian prices children aged 3 to 11 separately and infants ride on laps. Aloha Eco has a child band up to 12 and a senior band from 65. Stardust counts everyone under 18 as a child. The private tour prices every traveler the same.
How far ahead should you book?
One to two weeks ahead in busy seasons, and early in your stay so you can move the date if it rains.
All the full day tours here cancel free up to 24 hours before, so booking early costs nothing. The helicopter combo is the exception: free cancellation ends 6 days before.
Have a date in mind? Shared tours with lunch start from about $250.
Check dates for the Hana waterfalls tour with lunchWhich tour gives the best value?
For most couples, a shared small-group day with lunch; for families of four or more who want their own pace, the private tour.
If stops past Hana or a later start matter, the private day is the only option here that offers both. See private vs small group for the full trade-off.
Frequently asked questions
Do you tip on a Road to Hana tour?
Yes, it is customary. The shared operators suggest 15 to 20% of the ticket price for the driver-guide.
Is Wai'anapanapa entry included in tour prices?
On most tours listed here, yes: Polynesian, Stardust, Aloha Eco and the private tour list it as included.
Can I cancel a Road to Hana tour?
Yes. Every full day tour here cancels for a full refund up to 24 hours before; the helicopter combo needs 6 days.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Hana Waterfalls Full-Day Tour with Lunch
- Driver-guide with live commentary in an air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter
- Picnic lunch (ham or turkey; no special diets) and Wai'anapanapa admission
- Pickup from select resorts, or meet at Lahaina Cannery Mall or Kahului Park and Ride
Full Day Private Road to Hana Tour
- A private guide and vehicle for your group only (up to 15 travelers)
- Door-to-door pickup anywhere on Maui, cruise passengers included
- Snacks, soda and bottled water in an air-conditioned vehicle
Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Lunch
- Professional driver-guide narration in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Light to-go breakfast and lunch
- All admission and park entry fees, including Wai'anapanapa
