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

We had a joyful day with Kelsey. She tailored the day to fit what we wanted to do and understood…read moreour limits as folks over age 65. We arranged the day so we could have lunch at an authentic bbq which was incredibly delicious. Saw the best stops on the road to Hanna that a big tour bus would miss. We ended up going to the Ioa Valley and waded in a mountain stream. Wow. Can check that off my bucket list! Booking Kelsey was the smartest thing we did on our trip to Maui.

Taking a trip to Maui? BOOK A TOUR WITH KELSEY! She is the ultimate tour guide: knowledgeable,…read moreadventurous, prepared, safety conscious and FUN! She knows so much about the land in Maui and has wonderful stories to tell and incredible people to introduce you to! The weather in Hana was not so great, so she decided it would be best to take us to the West Side of Maui, a sort of "mini Hana" road trip. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL! We explored a few small trails and breathtaking waterfalls. We were blown away. She came prepared with towels, bug spray, extra water, and sunscreen. Thanks Kelsey! During our tour, we stopped to visit Auntie Lorraine's Shaved Ice! We highly recommend this place as the banana bread and shaved ice are out of this world amazing. (May have to go back to get more before we leave!!!). Auntie Lorraine is a sweetheart who is known by many visitors and locals and you're sure to be captured by her captivating stories and kindness. Kelsey really made our trip to Maui unforgettable because we would have never found such beautiful spots on our own. She'll take the leap for you and you can't help but follow her lead. She's inspiring and motivates you to step out of your comfort zone when traveling. Jump off that rock, climb down that tree, and book a tour with Kelsey TODAY for a trip you'll never forget!

Malia was the best tour guide you could ask for! Her knowledge and passion of her home in Hana,…read morelove for the rainforest and its stories and history, and her fun inviting spirit made our road to hana adventure u forgettable. Wouldn't want to have that experience with any one else! Auntie Malia has given me a newfound love and appreciation for this island and it's many wailele!

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.

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

We had to reschedule our hike day..due to the Kona low and the office staff were more than helpful…read more This is not our first hike with Hike Maui... we've come to Maui for the past 50 years..37 times to be exact... and Hike Maui is our go to during the past 20 years when we want to get out into the rainforest. We have taken three of their "Morning Walks" with our grandkids and it's a perfect introduction to hiking. Honestly we've had three different ...wonderful.. experiences. It's not strenuous and you're taken back to some private land that you'd not have access to if you just drove up and parked (if you found a parking spot) and hiked back in. We were lucky to have the lovely, fun, and knowledgeable guide named Randolyn ..aka Ran. She was the perfect blend of kind, patient and engaging with the grandkids, and very helpful with us old folks! On the drive on the way home she advised a few newbies to the island where some great places to eat were... they greatly appreciated her ideas! She had the most pleasant demeanor.... :) If you want a fun morning walk, call Hike Maui

I wasn't sure what to expect. Michael was a priceless guide to the natural world and he is a great…read morehost and calming presence. I was worried it would be hot, but I was never hot or cold because there's shade and swimming. The hike was pretty challenging due to uneven terrain, mud, loose rocks, and creek crossing but easy in terms of distance and pace. This was the highlight of my trip.

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'll never stop recommending Bryan! its been 11 years and we had the most magnificent time…read more nothing any tour book or self guided tour can ever show you. Bryan took our young sons to swim through an underwater labyrinth. a truly once in a lifetime experience. Kathie dana Dylan and ryan Kelly

Bryan is a great guide. Very knowledgeable about Maui…read more Bryan drove us to Hana on Christmas eve. Perhaps the best tour we have ever experienced. Bryan was great in providing context for the much of the history of Maui. The Hana side of Maui is so different from the West Coast (Waiea, Kapua, Kihei), very rugged. It is very worth seeing and Bryan is an ideal guide.

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

Just Do It! First rate service and tour of Road to Hana! We…read morewere picked up promptly at our resort and our Driver/ Tour guide Tom was personable, fun and extremely knowledgeable about the islands history and the people of Maui. Food and drink were provided which was better than expected and plenty of it, along with plenty of bathroom breaks. The van was comfortable and limited to 8 guests and we had a good group. We were so glad we didn't drive it ourselves because Tom showed us sooooooo many things we would have driven right by. If you're not sure about taking the tour or driving yourself...do yourself a favor and take the tour and enjoy the Road to Hana!!!

In response to the owners lies - (Original reviews in…read morephotos. Yelp said I reached my character limit capacity. Added more photos for our proof). There was no one else on the tour except one couple, whom we had no issues with. The 7 people on the bus was my family of 5 and one couple. 1. There was a hiccup in your booking system, you allowed us to book a tour because you did not close your online reservation window. If you were sold out why did the website allow us to make a reservation? Hence the "hiccup". After we booked the tour, we did move a flight around so this person could make the tour that we had a confirmation email for. Very unprofessional to email the next morning saying you were sold out AFTER we made the booking. Yes we did book late but if you were sold out you shouldn't have allowed us to make the booking plain and simple. We called multiple times because we were asking about pick up arrangements and were told to keep calling back to see when/if the tour filled up, because only then would they be able to tell us what pick up rotation we would be in. I wanted to know what hotel would be the first pick up, etc. I didn't care that our two parties were not on the same bus, which was why I didn't mention it in the booking. 2. Since you claim to have the proof that he wasnt speeding, why dont you show it? It absolutely does corroborate with the Google maps picture. I did move the camera to get a video of how bumpy the bus was DUE TO HOW FAST THE DRIVER WAS SPEEDING! But I'll include another video straight ahead where you can see how fast he flies past the mountain. As for your lies, you need to come up with better ones. I asked for a Spanish translator due to the fact only ONE person in our party spoke Spanish. The fact that you guys said we were speaking Spanish all day is hilarious because NO ONE IN OUR PARTY SPEAKS SPANISH except my mother in law, who didn't speak the whole trip. Let's add more proof that you guys are racist - when the driver picked us up II asked about the Spanish ear piece translator before my mother in law was there. The driver said no, he said I speak a little Spanish so I will do my best to speak to help you guys out. 5 minutes later he came up to my husband and started speaking Spanish. My husband told the driver he speaks ENGLISH. Louie said oh you were quiet miguel so i figured you were the spanish speaker. we were asking about translation for my mother in law. I'll also add he made multiple claims about how Latinas were "so violent" and people had to watch out for us. let's add to the review that not only are you guys liars, you are racist liars. Your tour driver is a liar, we were all sleeping on the drive back due to how sick/tired we were. Your tour driver is clearly lying to cover his mistakes. 3. We didn't ask the tour driver for ONE illegal thing AT ALL. Due to the fact he was an arrested convict (which you can find proof of by googling it) he made illegal stops on his own! He even mentioned how the rangers loved him and when HE chose to make the illegal stop in front of the waterfalls, the ranger allowed it bc they told him make it quick. We appreciate the opportunity but never asked him for one illegal stop. 4. I never said we missed anything, I said I couldn't help but wonder if we missed something. Since you want to be so detailed, we actually DID miss Ohe'o Gulch / Seven Sacred Pools (D) Charles Lindbergh's Grave / Palapala Hoomau Church Kipahulu scenic ocean views, St. Joseph Church Kaupo Ranchlands / Haleakala backside views / Maui's Last Lava Flows (D) Maui's Upcountry / Kula (S) 6. The entire tour WAS my family. Let me also add one thing I forgot to the review someone in your company gave our tour guide my number and he texted me twice asking me for his tip which was EXTREMELY unprofessional. This is an extreme safety violation. He unprofessionally texted me "This ***** Just making sure I did venmo right.. If sent tip, I have not recieved..." at 7:27pm. And "If you could let me know.." at 7:56pm. For my safety, I should NEVER have received text asking about a TIP! Even if he was wondering about the tip because he wasn't used to electronics, you still should never text someones personal cell phone number. Since he did mention multiple times that he was a liability I was scared he was going to show up to our hotel since he knew my number, hotel location, etc. Where is the response to the bulk of my review??? Do you have an explanation for how we know all this information about him being fired from his last tour job? How the current owner was only allowing him to drive as a fill in driver as a favor? Why was he a liability? Bc he speeds and risks the lives of passengers? In one of my videos I do have him talking about the story of how his dad gave him money and guns to illegally transport. As I have over 500 videos from this tour, you guys are lucky I don't want to go through and find the hard proof I have. Where is your hard proof?

Came in to browse and see what types of new fauna we could find. Fun outside wall made of…read moresurfboards, a really helpful young man who gave us the rundown/layout of the gardens/offered to help, reasonable prices, and then a huge variety of plants! Some of the plants looked like they needed a little more love, but they had a bunch of hibiscus colors I hadn't seen before (which was awesome), some indoor plants, a large variety of palms, and fruit trees!

Used to be better in types of plants and quality of plants. Heard them say when walking around the…read morenursery - oh these don't look so good because someone didn't water them or used wrong concentration of neem oil. This alerted me but, I gave them credit because I had purchased from the nursery over several years. It was the staff that encouraged us to use them for design and installation work. Use caution as they say they have or can get or do and then back out. Sad to relay this message but true experience. Realize it is hard to find staff which makes committing to a schedule difficult, but dragging a customer on was not a good approach. I'm a positive reviewer type, want to help out local businesses over WalMart. Hard to write this but feel others should go in aware in the hope they have a better experience. The nursery has limited hours, not necessarily the hours posted. Went by several times when they were supposed to be open but were closed.