Daily Agenda — August 14, 2026

Day Summary

A full day on one of the most breathtaking drives in the world — the Road to Hana. Your entire group travels in a private luxury vehicle with Hawaii By Storm's expert local guides, taking the full back-road route through Upcountry Kula, the remote Kaupo coast, 150-year-old churches, organic farms, waterfalls you can swim in, the black sand beach at Waiʻānapanapa, and lunch at Koki Beach with the legendary Huli Huli Chicken. Hotel pickup is included — just be ready at 7:00 AM. Expect to get wet. It's absolutely worth it.

Meals

☀️Breakfast

Where🛒 Safeway, Kahului — first stop of the day

NotesTour stops here to grab "goodies" for the day · Pick up snacks, drinks, and anything you want for the road · Pastries at Kauhale Market in resort before 7:00 AM pickup if needed

🌿Lunch

Where🍗 Koki Beach — Huli Huli Chicken

NotesThe infamous roadside Huli Huli Chicken at Koki Beach — Uncle Russel's recipe, as taught to Gordon Ramsay · Cooked over an open rotisserie · One of the most talked-about food stops on the whole island

Also on routeHalfway to Hana banana bread · Laulima Organic Farm exotic fruits · Roadside snacks throughout

🌙Dinner

Where🌴 Along the route — guide will advise

NotesHana Ranch Restaurant · Food trucks near Hana Gas Station · Tour returns ~7:00 PM — eat on the road or back near the resort

Activities & Schedule

7:00 AM

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7:00 PM

⭐ Famous Road to Hana — Hawaii By Storm Private Expedition

Hawaii By Storm Tours · Hotel pickup included · Member: Hana Business Council

Private luxury vehicle for your group only — no strangers, no rigid schedule · Expert local guides customize the experience to what your group loves most · 600+ curves, 50+ one-lane bridges, lush tropical rainforest

~$175–$200/person fixed rate + any purchases on the drive ✓ Booked · #336543960 Hotel pickup included · Be ready at 7:00 AM

Hawaii By Storm — All 20 Tour Stops

🛒1. Safeway, Kahului — grab goodies & snacks for the day

🌄2. Upcountry Kula — rolling hills drive through lush farmland

🌿3. Ulapalakua Ranch, Maui — scenic upcountry landscape stop

📸4. Kaupo — pristine untouched lands with multiple photo stops

⛪5. Historical churches — backside of Maui, over 150 years old

🥭6. Laulima Organic Farm — sustainability focus, taste exotic fruits fresh from the property

💦7. 7 Sacred Pools / Pools at Oheo — Haleakalā National Park

🌊8. Wailua Falls — 97-ft waterfall with potential to swim (weather permitting)

🌸9. Auntie Virgie's Botanical Flower Farm — genuine family supporting the local community

🏖️10. Hamoa Beach — pass by one of Maui's most beautiful beaches

🍗11. Koki Beach — Huli Huli Chicken lunch · Uncle Russel's recipe, as taught to Gordon Ramsay

🏘️12. Hana Town — pass through this remote, charming slice of old Hawaii

⬛13. Waiʻānapanapa State Park — crisp black sand beach · entry fees included with tour

💦14. Puaʻakaʻa Falls — last swim of the day

🌊15. Waikani Falls (Three Bears) — pass by the iconic triple-tiered cascade

🍌16. Halfway to Hana — same family baking fresh banana bread for over 38 years

🌊17. Keʻanae Point — crashing waves and sweeping views

🎨18. Painted Forest — Rainbow Eucalyptus trees with multicolored bark

🎋19. Bamboo Forest — pass through the towering bamboo canopy

🐢20. Hoʻokipa Beach Park — Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles resting on the beach

⚠️ Gratuity not included — plan accordingly

Notes & Reminders

🗺️ Map → 🧳 Packing List →

Be ready for hotel pickup at 7:00 AM — pack the night before
Don't jump just because others are — waterfall pools and streambeds can be dangerous; trust your guide's judgment
This is a full ~12-hour day — pace yourself and eat well along the road

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