Super friendly welcome,! Intriguing offerings which include Cacao Jelly! No, it doesnʻt taste like…read morechocolate. Damn. :) We arrived about 30 mins before the official opening but we were treated with such friendliness, our initial fear of ʻbotheringʻ the business was quite swept away! Small shop with a view window into the heart of the operations where chocolate is carefully crafted. Ten minutes outside of Hana, itʻs a sweet pitstop. Iʻd come again.

Wonderful unexpected stop on way to Hana! Delicious chocolate and other products. Highly recommend…read morestopping by

Highly recommended!…read more The kiddos loved this spot while on the Road to Hana. It was fun for them to go through the cave and was a highlight and it was at a decent price! The outside area is pretty and there is a maze the kiddos can play at afterwards.

Same Mile Marker as the Hana Farms, this was a real fun adventure…read more Bring cash $15 for entry. They lend you flashlights to take into the caves. It's a bit rocky so wear appropriate shoes. It's a quick 30 min in and out. Make sure to read the signs with information about the caves and look up and oay attention to your path. The ceiling of the caves have specks of gold. It is so pretty. I would highly recommend this on the drive to Hana. Tip: They have an EV charge if you need for a fee. Only one I know of but so convenient.

I was worried that I had to high of expectations for Henry but he lived up to the hype! Henry…read moreescorted through the Full Day of Road to Hana and helped create memories that will live forever. This trip was specifically for my son who is wheelchair bound and he made sure that everything we did revolved around my son having the time of this life. We learned lots about the area, laughed till we cried and felt like we met our new best friend on Maui. I really wanted to be present with my group so the fact that Henry captured photos and took videos of the day was the main reason I chose him. We received both within a couple days and have shared the video and photos to everyone in our lives. To say this was a magical, amazing experience doesn't sum it up enough but if you are reading this, don't hesitate, BOOK WITH HIM NOW!

One of my coolest days on Maui was the famous ALL DAY "Road To Hana" drive. I booked a small group…read moretour led by Henry @rentamauiboy, and the reason I booked him was because he takes allllllll the photos. Traveling solo, it feels weird to take selfies everywhere or worse, asking someone to take your photo. The tour was me and 2 other couples: one couple were newlyweds and the other couple were on their very 1st trip together (as a couple). (Honestly where do you go after a trip to a Hawaii?!?) We could not have had a group that meshed BETTER than all of us. Our guide Henry clearly knew "the good spots" because we didn't stop anywhere that anyone else was... he made us climb down treacherous "root ladders" and walk through the coldest water up to our necks but his ideas were always SO worth it. And he captured the best pics! I highly recommend this EXACT excursion because you don't have to worry about any photos. He has it covered, and trust me, it's truly UNFORGETTABLE!!!

Always a pleasant experience dealing with these folks! The truly exemplify the spirit of Aloha!…read moreTheir floral arrangements are absolutely stunning and have been thoroughly enjoyed by everyone I've ever sent one to! They last a lot longer than I ever imagined too! Their honey is to die for, and their moringa in fantastic. I've even started using their moringa soap, and I won't use anything else!! Highly recommend!!!!

We tried to visit Hana Tropicals while on our Road to Hana drive but didn't realize it was closed…read moreto visitors. Instead I made an order online for my mom's birthday -- the surprise orchids. The wrapping was so awesome and was delivered to MD so quickly! My mom is very happy to have this pot of flowers to add to her orchid collection.

A week before our trip to Maui I had a question about changing into swimsuits for our scheduled…read moreRoad to Hana tour and sent an email to the company. I received a reply within 30 minutes. The answer was Yes, one can change into swimsuits during lunch before the black sand beach visit and then change out of them at a stop after the waterfall stop to be dry for the ride back to the hotels. A few days before our tour I received an email confirmation that included other useful information, such as bring along swimwear, towels, water shoes and a light jacket for the air conditioned van. I had not considered the A/C and I'm always cold, so that is a very welcome heads-up. On the day of our tour we received texts that the driver was on his way. Pretty close to the scheduled meeting time the van pulled up to our resort. The van was spacious with huge windows. Our tour was full with all 12 passenger seats occupied. Our driver/guide was Travis. He was born and raised in Hana and was a wealth of knowledge about Hana, Maui, and Hawaii. He seemed to be related to all the locals he passed on the road. There was not dull moment. Among the stops along the way were Maui Tropical Plantation for breakfast, Auntie Sandy's Banana Bread stand for those that wished to purchase, Wai'anapanapa State Park (black sand beach, also with a lava tube and a blow hole), Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside Park (usually calm enough to swim but the falls were roaring due to rain earlier in the day), and Ho'okipa Beach with turtles on the beach. Travis was an excellent driver and guide. We got great value from the cost of the excursion. One minor thing did bother us. We are Jewish and were uncomfortable during the praising Jesus sing-along. Regardless, we recommend this tour and especially Travis as a guide.

This was my second "Road to Hana" tour. I won't review the places the tour stopped at or visited. I…read morewill review the tour company and the services. Pickup was on time although they text us that morning saying the pickup would be 5-10 minutes early. While I appreciated the company's responsiveness in honoring my special seating request, our front (first) row seats on the bus labeled "Alaka'i" had a very narrow window that required us to strain our necks to see the views outside. I noticed that the other three Valley Isle buses on tours that day did not appear to have this issue. I provided the company feedback regarding this seating issue. In our humble opinion, these seats should not be sold. My advice: to avoid the kind of disappointment we experienced, you should always ask for seat reservations and note clearly and specifically to the company that you do not want the first row seats on a bus with seating configuration like Alaka'i's. If you don't and you are picked up last, you will risk getting stuck in these seats from sunrise to sundown. Regarding the amenities, the breakfast was underwhelming, consisting only of a pre-arranged plate of a few pieces of fruit and 2 small muffins. The driver did remind us this was going to be a continental breakfast. There are many versions of continental breakfast but this one truly disappoints. Additionally, the lunch provided, though delicious, was not from the "world-famous" Huli Huli chicken location as the guide led everyone to believe; instead, the guide brought pre-packaged boxes of food from another source. (Please see similar experience from earlier reviews.) My advice: feed yourself before they pick you up or bring something more fulfilling to eat on the bus between breakfast and lunch. Finally, while our driver was incredibly knowledgeable about Maui's culture and history, his demeanor was sometimes overbearing. He frequently called out guests for yawning or dozing off and insisted on undivided attention during his occasional politically biased historical recount. All this made part of the tour experience feel more like a classroom than a tour. He also ridiculed all the not-so-nice reviews he has received. He will probably tell you about this one, too. So buyers beware: your Valley Isle guide could be a bit too much fun for you. :-)

You don't want to do Hana any other way. This tour is done with care by people who live in the…read morecommunity. Gerard is is super laid back & funny, while still sharing his knowledge of the area, culture & traditions. It's not a cookie cutter experience with scripted information and fixed stops. They customize your day based on what is important to you. My oldest daughter really wanted to see the black sand beach & she got her wish! We also hit the fresh water swimming spot (gorgeous!). Gerard joined my oldest daughter in jumping off the waterfall & he got my youngest on board to swim behind it. There were a million other details that went into the most perfect day & the highlight of our vacation. It also really didn't hurt that Poerava sent us on our way with homemade mango muffins & banana bread. We would 100% do this again & change up the itinerary to see new sights.

Had an amazing time with this tour company. Great food spots and knowledge of the island. Bang…read morefor buck worth it compared to other tours I've tried

Came to Maui on the cruise ship Pride of America. Maui is the first stop. Always heard the Road…read moreto Hana is a must see, so we booked the excursion. Our tour was excellent. Not only for the scenery, but our driver "Surfer Sue". Sue was friendly, fun and quite knowledgeable telling us all sorts of interesting things about the road and Maui itself. This may have been the highlight of the cruise.

I did the Ultimate Road to Hana tour with Temptation Tours, and it was an incredible experience,…read moremade even better by our tour guide, Genaro Padilla. Genaro was outstanding. He's incredibly knowledgeable about Maui, from the island's history to the rainforest, wildlife, plants, trees, and fruits we saw along the way. We were constantly learning as we drove, which made the experience feel rich and meaningful rather than just a scenic drive. The Road to Hana can be intimidating, but Genaro made it feel effortless. His driving was calm, smooth, and confident, and we felt completely safe the entire time getting there and back. He knew exactly where to stop, paced the day perfectly, and took us to some truly stunning spots. It rained most of the day for us, which is just part of being in the rainforest, but it didn't take away from the experience at all. Genaro kept the energy positive, fun, and engaging throughout the long day. He's very personable and genuinely enjoyable to spend time with. One thing I really appreciated was that he kept saying, "this is your tour." He made sure we stopped at places that mattered to us. I really wanted to go to Aunt Sandy's for banana bread, and Genaro made it happen. That level of flexibility and care made the day feel personal. Between the incredible views, the education along the way, the safe and comfortable drive, and Genaro's personality, this was one of the highlights of my time in Maui. I would highly recommend doing the Road to Hana with Temptation Tours, and if you can, ask for Genaro Padilla. It was a very special experience.

Nothing But Love For Kipahulu 'Ohana's Tours. This the the real thing! You can feel yourself the…read morepresence of the mana on the ai'na . I worked hard along side the ohana and will treasure this experience of living in the loi for the rest of my life. Out in Kipahulu I often felt orphaned slaving another man's harsh and exacting plan. In October 15, 2006, I was cut off by two landslides caused by a Big Island Earth Quake. http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4pLn1yOpJA - Marooned, I transformed myself when I snatched victory out of the jaws of certain defeat. I was not going to leave just cause I was kicked out. I dug in my heals and developed my won't power. I won't leave this amazing place even though I quit my one fancy peanut weeding job and got fired from my other fancy peanut job losing my home too. Bummer. I walked across the road and hitched up at the Living Farm and with that first courageous step, I over came my fear under the gentle training of Uncle John and Auntie Tweety Lynn on old Hawaii taro culture. Local conditions are not as bad as these fancy farmers try to make them out to be. I'm not saying its not dangerous or even environmentally hostile. Flash floods, Earth Quakes. Basically, if you hear it calling you, don't say anything at all just listen. The birds tell Uncle John if you are cool or not. If you go up to the farm and the birds are no singing then something is off. And, it could be your attitude, or energy. If the birds are going off. The everything in the upper rain forest is cool. Truth be told, there is a hunger out here. One day that spirit may come calling? Nothing but love for the Kipahulu 'Ohana. They took me in when the fancy permaculture farm booted me rendering me homeless in one of the harshes jungles on the planet. This is the real permaculture. If there is one thing you do on Maui that will have the most transformative effect on you will be to humble yourself and work along aside the Kanaka Maoli in the loi. They are the real Ancient Hawaiian Delta Force. Fierce, proud, and you want these guys on yourside. The best way to accomplish that is work along side them in the Taro Patch. This is the real lost world. It will blow you away. Donate and support them. They are for real. I worked with them during my epic journey to Kipahulu September 21 2005- December 21 2007. http:/www.kipahulu.org http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Hawaiian