Road to Hana! Dustin was an amazing guide. We were on the front end of a major storm, so we were uncertain if we would be able to go or how much we would get to see. Dustin was in contact multiple times the afternoon / evening before and at 5:15 in the morning - letting us know that it could be wet, but the tour was good to go. The weather held off and we saw some really neat sites, learned a lot about the island and had some great pizza. We even got to do the entire route and would highly recommend Dustin and Hawaii by Storm. read more

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Way better than the mini-bus tours with 12-18 other tourist you don't know! We've done Haleakala Sunrise and Hana tours with those bus tour companies, and Hawaii By Storm is just on another level. With only our family of six in the vehicle, we felt comfortable and relaxed to just be ourselves. Our guide Spencer instantly read our family "vibe" and matched us like we'd known each other for years. Raised on Maui, Spencer's knowledge of the island and its culture is deep, and the atmosphere he created was more like an old friend showing you around his home town versus a canned script of "and now on your left...". Don't hesitate, book with Hawaii By Storm! We are certainly going to for our next visit! read more

Went on the Road to Hana tour with my family of six, led by Mak. Three adults, two 13's and one 11. All of us lasted through the 14 hour day. Highly recommend!! Day started off with Mak picking us up at 6:30 AM on the dot, where we then went to the ABC store for a quick and delicious on-the-go breakfast. From there we went clockwise around the island, stopping at locations such as various cliffs and a small honey stand for amazing sites and treats (highly recommend the vanilla bean honey if it is available)! Throughout the drive, Mak kept us entertained with different stories on Hawaii's history; his 5 part story lasted us the whole day! Lol. The first waterfall we stopped at was gorgeous. However, be prepared to encounter lots of mosquitoes! (P.S. come with your swimsuits under your clothes so you don't make the mistake of having to change in the car like we did) After the first waterfall, we stopped by Caroline's Fresh Fruit for, as the name implies, plenty of Maui grown fruits. The family favorites were the mango and passion fruit! Shortly after purchasing the fruit we headed over to Huli Huli Chicken for one of the best meals I've ever had (according to Gordan Ramsay as well)! Next major stop after the amazing meal was Black Sand Beach! The blow hole and lava tube were amazing. If you plan on going into the ocean at the beach, however, I recommend bringing water shoes. Not just crocs or flip flops, but actual water shoes with closed toes since the rocks fly up when waves come in and get painfully trapped in your shoes. Please note that in this review I am only mentioning major checkpoints throughout the day. There were many small stops but including each and every one would make this review an entire novel! Last waterfall(s) we swam in was beautiful (there was an upper waterfall and lower waterfall). One thing to note is since it is higher up in elevation, the water temperature is low! Mak informed us the temperature is equivalent of an ice bath! Don't let this scare you though, if you follow Mak and jump in it's not too bad. To end the day we stopped at a beach where dozens of sea turtles were sun bathing on the shore during the sunset. It was truly amazing. To sum it all up, Mak took us on a wonderful adventure around practically the entire island of Maui while keeping us entertained and teaching us on Hawaii's history. Highly recommend requesting Mak specially for this tour. Amazing tour guide, I don't think I'd do this tour again if Mak wasn't there! read more

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Absolutely great day with an outstanding tour guide Mark. He knew all the spots and it was great to hear him "talk story" about Maui, the land, and the culture. Learned a lot and had a great time too. He was also great to point out local coffee stands (Maui Sunrise), ice cream (Coconut Glen's Ice Cream), Uncle Russell's, and Kailani's Gift Shop with really cool handmade items. Would definitely do it again and highly recommend it to everyone! read more

Mark was Amazing! Super attentive, caring, and knowledgeable. It felt like we were with family and that's just how I like it. Refreshing to not hear a tired out spiel that's been retold and retold. He kinda felt us out in the beginning to sense our style( laid back vs bus tour guide) He made us laugh, showed us his home island and shared great spots. He was flexible with areas he sensed we wanted more time and moved it along in areas we weren't as interested. Great guy! Great tour! Great day exploring the island while learning about its history and culture from a local Thank you Mark!!! Oh yeah he even showed interest in our kiddos and shared a bit about his. We really loved this tour and appreciate Mark going above and beyond! Thank you Mark and Thank you Hawaii by storm! read more

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We had a WONDERFUL time with Kainani (Nani) on our Road to Hana tour. She was fun, knowledgable and experienced. Her vehicle comfortably held six of us and she had plenty of water and juice (And even extra emergency toilet paper). Nani planned an excellent day with well timed stops. She made recommendations and suggestions and then listened to what we wanted. I can't imagine a better tour guide!! read more

We did the full-day Road to Hana tour with Hawaii by Storm, and it was hands down one of the best things we did in Maui. Our guide, Dustyn, was awesome--super chill, super patient, and just a fun guy to hang with. He let us kind of steer the day based on what we were into, but always had great suggestions that made everything better. You could tell he really knows the island and loves what he does. Also... if you're gonna spend an entire day in a car with someone you don't know, you want it to be Dustyn. The guy's just easy to be around. And the vehicle was spotless and super comfortable, which made the whole drive even better. Can't recommend this tour enough. It was a 10 out of 10 day. read more

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Jaime was such an amazing tour guide and driver! My family and I had a great time learning the history and enjoying the beautiful views of maui. Jaime was highly informative while also keeping the environment warm, fun, and exciting. She was flexible and accommodating with my families interests. With her help, we were able to see everything we wanted to and more. I highly recommend this tour and will be booking with this company again :) read more

Absolute perfection! Mark was phenomenal! He made the whole trip with his knowledge, stories and fun spirited attitude. He knew all the turns, stops and secret spots. If you are thinking about a tour company for the Road to Hana, Hawai'i By Storm was the best thing we did this trip! You will not be disappointed! read more

Our family did the Epic Road to Hāna tour with Marc and had the best day! I was very nervous that I would be car sick but did not (he even stopped to get me a ginger drink before we started). Marc was a great driver, super knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We saw so much, had a great lunch and made lots of fun stops along the way! Highly recommend!! read more

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My family was visiting and we did the Famous Epic Hana tour. I decided rather than me driving we would get experience and knowledge of an expert. I am glad we did. Mark was excellent - knowledgeable, patient, funny and generally a good guy. Ages ranged from 83 to 13 and everyone had a great time. Highly recommend. read more

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We had an absolutely amazing time on our Road to Hana Tour with Mark! We were able to see all the landmarks on our list and Mark shared his love for Maui and Hawaii with us all. It was a special day! read more

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We were lucky enough to go out with Dustin for the day to show us Maui's beauty. I could have not asked for a better guide. Top notch!! 10 out of 10 I would absolutely recommend Hawai'i by Storm, do yourself a favor and request for my Uso Dustin to show you around! read more

We took the half day Hana tour today and had the best trip. Mike was the best. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. He showed us everything and had a story to tell about all the places and people we met. True Hawaiian spirit and a gorgeous day of sea, wind, rain, forests and streams. Mahalo! read more

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We had a great time with Mark! We would highly recommend this tour. He was very knowledgeable, answered a our questions, and was a great driver! read more

We had a great experience on the Road to Hana last week with our guide Nani! We knew our time to see Maui would go by fast and a tour bus wouldn't cut it. So we searched for a private tour to enjoy the stops for the amount of time we wanted. Hawaii by Storm offered exactly what we were looking for. Nani picked us up right on time, she knew where all the great places were so we didn't miss a thing, and we stopped at every one of them. She looked out for us and kept us on track to see everything we asked about (and all the gems we wouldn't have found on our own). It was great talking with Nani and asking questions about the island, the culture, and the people. Our family had a wonderful time on the tour. We're excited to go back and visit Tobi's Poke and Shave Ice! read more

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Road to Hana. Kainani was THE best guide ever - hands down the best tour guide I have ever had I have a zillion pictures. Black and red sand beaches, a lava tube, turtles and sea lions, rainbow eucalyptus, banana bread, maui chocoate farm,Huli Huli chicken and tons of waterfalls. Plus one scary road read more

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We had the BEST tour of Hana with Mak last week. We debated on making the drive ourselves, but just a few minutes in to the trip, we were appreciating the fact that we booked a tour with Hawaii by Storm instead. First, the entire booking process was a breeze. I accidentally entered the wrong e-mail address and immediately received a phone call from the owner, because the confirmation e-mail was rejected and he wanted to check on the e-mail address. Then, the night before our tour, Mak called to introduce himself and give us the run down for the next day. Mak arrived right on time and after just meeting our family once, called everyone by name and treated us like family the rest of the day. Our first stop was the Island Market for breakfast. Since we had just arrived the day before, being introduced to this gem was a huge game-changer for the rest of our trip! On the trip, we always felt confident in Mak's driving and safe on a road that is quite challenging. As we drove, Mak shared stories and history of the island and answered many questions. He shares a love of basketball with our boys, so he even shared some information about pickup ball on the island and NBA trivia. Our stops and timing we planned perfectly. We made a few stops on the way up to Hana, but left some of the busier ones for the way home. One of those was a waterfall that was teeming with people on our way up. Our teenage son admitted that if Mak wasn't driving, he would have demanded we stop to swim! But, as Mak predicted, the waterfalls weren't busy at all when we stopped. Every stop was perfect and Mak did a great job of making sure we knew what to do at the stops and what rules were important to follow for our safety as well as respect for locals and Hawaiian culture. One of the stops my kids raved about the most was lunch! Mak recommended the poke nachos at the food trucks in Hana and we are still talking about how good they were. Everywhere we went, even while driving, Mak knew everyone. We heard stories about family, growing up on the island as a kid, and the Hawaiian ancestors and culture. He also knew exactly where to take photos both from the car or at the stops. We have tons of family photos from the trip. Over and over, our family kept saying that we were so thankful we decided to book the tour. The general consensus was that we would have probably missed a lot of great stops, and fought a lot if we decided to drive the road alone. Book Hawaii by Storm and request Mak. You won't regret it! read more

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All I can say is that if you get Dustyn as your driver, you are going to have a GREAT time! If you get any driver from Hawaii by Storm, I also think you'll have a great time! Great company to deal with. Easy to book. Great communication. For our tour to Hana and Back, we had Dustyn - and as mentioned, he was amazing and did not disappoint! By the end of the day, it was like being in the car with family! You can do as many or as few things as you want along the route. Dustyn was a great driver and it was a blessing to be able to sightsee and not have to worry about driving. The Road to Hana was beautiful. If you're thinking about doing a tour with Hawaii By Storm, don't think anymore - book it! read more

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We did the Epic Road to Hana private tour with Hawaii by storm last Friday and we had the best day! Communication before tour was exceptional. They picked us up and dropped us off. Our vehicle was new, clean and very comfortable. Our local guide, Mark, was great! He was fun, entertaining, very knowledgeable, and full of recommendations for stops - some we knew we wanted and others we didn't know we wanted. Even though it rained part of the day, it was still an epic adventure and we loved every second of it! Worth every penny! read more

We had a great day with beautiful sites, great culture, and a lot of adventure. Mark was great!

Booked the Half Day Hana tour with Hawaii by Storm and it was amazing! Our guide Mak was the absolute best! I can't imagine anyone knowing more history and knowledge of this beautiful place! We would have never driven this road on our own, but I think Mak could do it blindfolded! We saw things and did things we never would have done on our own. This tour is worth every penny! Tip your tour guides well, they deserve it! read more

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I'd done RTH years ago with a group style excursion company and let me tell you, there's no way I could ever go back after having hands down the best experience ever with Hawaii by Storm. Who went: Me (37), my son (12), my parents (mid 60's) Our Guide: Makana E. is one of the most genuine, knowledgeable, and friendliest people we've ever encountered. He called to introduce himself the night before, walked us through the game-plan for the following day, and really hyped us up for the best adventure ever. Let me tell you, he absolutely delivered. He made what is arguably one of the toughest drives look like a piece of cake. He's a native to the island and knows both the road and stops like the back of his hand. He knew us by name by the first stop, treated us all like family the whole way through, making sure we knew when the next stop was coming up, where restrooms would be, introduced us to his contacts around the island and at each stop, and provided history and facts about the island with a passion that only a native with long roots can provide. Makana shared a little bit of himself throughout the trip in the form of playing Hawaiian music relevant to stops along the way, and even brought out a ukulele to play songs he composed. One of the most memorable moments was eating a platter of freshly picked local fruit, sitting in a bamboo forest, while he played and sang us a song. It brought a tear to my eyes. It was a very touching and genuine moment for all of us. One my family and I will remember forever. The Vehicle: Their top of the line SUV will make you feel like royalty. This made the long and winding road feel like just another day out on the town. This is not a some off the lot vehicle with a decal on the door. Hawaii by Storm vehicle was a fully tricked out, luxury, exploring vehicle. It's in pristine condition with tons of room for passengers. All leather, plush seats that recline any which way including all rows having the option to fold back giving you a very comfortable ride if you wanna take a quick nap between stops. Fully adjustable climate control for all passengers. Full panoramic glass roof which we used the whole trip to see above and around us including opening it up to make the experience more immersive. Middle row seats that fully slide up to give rear row passengers easy access to get on and off for the numerous stops and photo opportunities. This REALLY won us over because getting in and out can be tedious, especially with kids and older parents. This was a lifesaver. Lots of room for belongings that you'll need, and souvenirs you'll want to pick up, and fast charging ports everywhere for every passenger to access. Last but not least, it is lifted and off-road capable. We SAFELY and COMFORTABLY accessed several hidden gems off the side of the road that are only available by using their SUV. I wish I owned one of these things. It's that nice! The Route/Stops: Makana took us counter-clockwise, or the "backwards" route, and again, I'll never go back to the old way of doing it. Not only do you skip all the morning traffic, but all major stops happen toward the back/center of the island so you never miss the sunniest part of the day in the most beautiful spots, yet you still make up for it by gaining time to make additional stops. I cannot stress it enough, having your own vehicle with Hawaii by storm is worth its weight in gold when it comes to the number of stops you can make. With larger groups you can easily lose HOURS picking people up and dropping them off along the way. No one goes to Maui to be a taxi. You go for an experience and to maximize the number of things you can see. With Hawaii by Storm that's exactly what you'll get. You name it; gorgeous highlands over looking the oceans, small villages with taro farms dating back hundreds of years, waterfalls galore with local knowledge of safe jumping spots, lush rainforests, black sand beaches, local gardens, sea turtles, the best local roadside eats including fresh local fruit platters, banana bread, and THE ORIGINAL huli huli chicken, we made every stop you could ever want to make on RTH. We never felt rushed, and were given plenty of time to free roaming around the stops for photo opportunities and exploring. Overall Experience: I will get straight to the point. Anyone can drive you around the island, point out local wildlife and fauna, and spit out historical facts. This however was a completely different type of tour. This was a 100% thought out and personalized immersive experience with a guide who became more like extended ohana (family) instead of a "guide." You simply cannot match the local knowledge and warm welcome, that only Makana and Hawaii by Storm are able to provide. If you're in Maui for RTH, I promise you won't find a more memorable experience. To Makana and Sean at Hawaii by Storm, thank you for making this such a memorable trip. You guys are best in class, and we will be back. read more

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My girlfriends family and I did the full day Hana and back tour with Mak and it was actually the most fun I've ever had. Bro had a story for every single question I asked and was very very knowledgeable on Hawaii and Maui's history. 10/10 trip and 12/10 guide. If you're planning on taking this trip, request mak!! read more

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Epic adventure! Our guide Mana was wonderful, full of knowledge & history about the RTH. He treated us like ohana and looked out for my two seniors, one which gets car sick very easily. NO problems at all! Mana made sure to stop at our requested interests and more. We wanted luxury and a stress free driving day, Hawaii by Storm delivered! An unforgettable experience. read more

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I can't say enough about how AMAZING our tour was! My husband and I have been to Maui a few times and decided to book this guided tour since our extended family decided to join (there were 10 of us!). We got to see the Road to Hana like never before. My first interaction was a phone call with Sean so we could customize our tour. He was great about listening to what we wanted to see and building out the ideal itinerary for us, which isn't easy- we ranged in age from 1 yr old - 67! Day of our drivers Honesty and Jay picked us up from the hotel and took us on the tour. We got to learn a great deal about both the history and present day life in Hawaii. They even knew how to best navigate the tour so we didn't get stuck in too bad of traffic or crowds. It truly couldn't have been better! Thanks so much to the Hawaii by Storm team! We will 100% be booking more tours of the island with you when we return to Maui! read more

My family and I recently took the road to Hana tour and went the reverse loop. Our driver took us to several very exclusive spots. Unfortunately at least one spot (although I suspect all the spots) were on private property or restricted property. The driver said to not worry about the signs when asked. At one of the waterfalls several locals approached our group very angry that we were there. They were very vulgar and scared my wife and children. We left immediately but it was as too late; the trip was ruined. Our driver tried to make up for it and the owner, Sean, who had previously been so nice became defensive and very sharp tongued when I called him the following day to discuss. Through this experience I have learned that the owner of this company is actually from the mainland and the locals here, particularly the native Hawaiians feel that he is exploiting their culture and land. Please consider another tour company. What happened to our family on what was supposed to be a fun day shouldn't happen to anyone. It will ruin your vacation and traumatize your children. Also worth noting I have tried to leave this company a review several times on several sites and I believe that the owner has anything less than a 5 star review taken down. This company is dirty and shame on them for putting unsuspecting people especially children in a situation where they are engaging in activities and going to places that they are not welcome. ****the owner continues to gaslight and keeps referring to his Hawaiian blessing video. Please take the time to watch the video, at the end he throws a rock into the ocean... so culturally insensitive and absolutely disgusting. He probably allows his clients to stack rocks also. He is a narcissist. read more

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My family and i took a trip on the road to Hana with Makana and had a great time! Makana told us lots about the history of the area throughout the drive and told us lots about the different plants and animals which was very interesting. He was a super great tour guide which made seeming all the sights even more exciting. We stopped at a bunch of neat places including spots to get a bite to eat. Even though we could not go all the way sprung Hana due to mudslides, Makana made the trip on the one way road a new adventure on the way back ! read more

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Hiking the Pipiwai trail is an absolute must when visiting Maui, and I can't imagine a better experience than doing so with the wonderful Hawaii By Storm crew! They were so knowledgeable about the area and made the nerve racking drive feel so comfortable! Ohana means family, and that is exactly how they treated us, like family. We will be returning with our kids next year and will absolutely be taking another tour with this amazing team! read more

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This touring company is one of a kind Maui is home for me and I've been around the island many Manu times, but I decided to hire a touring company when I had friends from the mainland coming out for a visit. I wanted to be able to sit back and enjoy the island rather than being on high alert as their host. Sean, the owner of the conpany personally joined us (and one of his drivers) on an impressive backside drive to the Pipiwaii trail. It was a trip of a life time and something i would spend money on again! I know many friends who want to come visit and take the same excursions based on our story telling of the adventure we were on! It was a core memory ill never forget! Thank you hawaii by storm for turning friendships into family! MAHALO ​ read more

I RECOMMEND MAKANA (MAC) 1000%! He was the best tour guide we could've asked for. He was very eager to teach us all about the history of Hawaii and took us only to BEST, local spots! He is a local and knew almost everyone we passed! Our family had the best day trip with him! I cannot recommend Mac enough! He made our trip extremely entertaining. read more

Hawaii by Storm Tours is the only way to travel The Road to Hanna. This private tour was seamless and exciting. Our Tour Guide Luke was exceptional - Luke picked us up promptly at 6:45am in a beautiful new Ford Expedition and provided us with interesting facts about every stop on our adventure. This Tour was an entire day and worth every penny to have exclusive access to some of the most beautiful places in Maui. Don't hesitate book Hawaii by Storm Tours and you will be mesmerized by the beautiful Rain Forrest and the wonderful hospitality Luke provide. read more

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Sean is the quintessential guide of guides. He showed us some of the diamond nuggets of Maui that we've never seen before. I love his personal attention to detail and his great personality. Sean definitely took us out of our comfort zone and had us experience the REFRESHING wonders of one of his favorite waterfall swimming holes. We absolutely loved every minute of his guide service and highly recommend his service to others. Sean, we'll back for round two next time! And, that Huli Huli chicken was fabulous!Thanks for being a GREAT guide and for providing EXCELLENT service. read more

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Best decision of our trip to Maui to hire Hawaii By Storm. The road to Hana was undoubtedly a better experience with their expertise. There were SO many things Mark brought to the experience to make it exceptional. We all learned so much and had so much fun! We will be back, we cant wait to see Mark on another adventure! read more

From the beginning, every aspect of this company was incredible. Booking directly through Mr Storm was pleasant and easy. He gave me tons of recommendations on other companies to use for all our to-dos on the island. I really appreciated his willingness to be honest and his support of other local companies. I received a call and text message the night before our tour from Mana. The morning of, he texted me when he was on his way and when he arrived. The tour itself was incredible. Mana was funny and light hearted. He was super helpful with my daughters and the waterfalls. He was an absolute joy. We loved everything about the tour. It's a gorgeous area with so much history. I love that we went backwards so we missed all the other tour companies. Only time we felt crowded was the second waterfall but it wasn't bad at all. I highly recommend this company. Safety. Communication. Friendliness. read more

My husband and I had a fantastic time on the Hawaii by Storm road to Hana tour. Honesty was terrific. She shared many insights about Hawaiian history, culture, agriculture, and more. She kept us entertained the entire time - and the day flew by! We learned a ton and saw every essential stop on the Road to Hana. I am grateful to have found Hawaii by Storm and highly recommend them to anyone. read more

We had an amazing tour of the road to Hana with Mana! The vehicles were new, clean, spacious and comfortable and we were treated like family the entire time. No crowded and hot van life for us! The destinations and stops were completely up to us and what we were interested in seeing/experiencing. The customizable tour ensures that you will have a great time and not have to deal with the pre-determined areas of other tour companies! Learn about the history of the island and about life growing up on Maui by tour guides that were born and raised on the island. Mana checked in with us after the trip to give food recommendations and activities for the areas we were interested in touring. He also gave us the inside scoop for the adventures that we're not worth taking or the tempting tricks that were used by other companies on the island. We were in complete trust with the driving and we're able to relax and enjoy all the sights and history. Take the best tour of the road to Hana in the most comfortable and best looking vehicles, with drivers that grew up driving the road! read more

This was the highlight of our trip to Maui! We had a group aged 2-70 and all loved the adventure. Stops were custom to our desires and Dustyn never made us feel rushed. He shared some great knowledge and became part of the family. Our kids warmed up to him quickly, which makes all the difference on such long action packed day. The Expedition was so comfortable and we were able to pack all our things. Dustyn had a cooler for our use and even picked some local drinks and water for us. We even left behind some things and he dropped them back off for us later. The drive along the backside was amazing and I was so glad to experience it at the hands of a knowledgeable and safe driver. Truly an amazing experience!! read more

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We did a private Road to Hana tour with Sean and had an amazing experience from beginning to end. He arrived promptly at our hotel for pick up in his luxury SUV, stocked with all the amenities we needed for the day like complimentary water bottle and umbrellas. He was very knowledgeable about the island and the history of Hawaii and not only did we enjoy the scenic drive but we learned a lot. He was very attentive as well and offered to take our group photos. The road to Hana is definitely a challenging drive but we always felt safe with Sean's driving abilities through rain and foggy conditions. We stopped at so many amazing places throughout the road trip including an organic farm, black sand beach, water falls and a beach with resting sea turtles. We also had the most delicious lunch stop where we ate some Huli Huli chicken which was the most delicious meal we had during our entire trip in Maui. Our tour was beyond amazing and so glad we decided to go with a private tour instead of a group one. It was worth every penny. I highly recommend Sean and Hawaii by Storm tour for your Road to Hana adventure. read more

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Sean took us on the full day/full loop Road to Hana tour, and we had a great day! He expertly navigated the roads, took us to some insider stops (with plenty of good food stops), and he was always a step ahead of us with photo opportunities. His vehicle was clean and comfortable. Thank you, Sean! read more