 HANA MAUI -- THE LAST HAWAIIAN PLACE The people of Hana, Maui live close to the land and each other. Every day they live in a way that honors the old Hawaiian ways. They are immersed in the spirit of aloha, and connected to the land on which they live. Physically and spiritually removed from much of modern life, Hana is a living time maching.
Hana town was once the center of Maui's ranching industry. Pastures, still in use, frame the winding roads that create a neighborhood like no other. that defines the pastures roll right up to the main street. Hana residents hang out at the bay, the baseball field (once a spring training facility for a professional team from the mainland) and Hana's churches. Attend a Sunday service and you will be welcomed like an old friend and gifted with a fresh flower lei made that morning.
Begin your preparation for your Hana adventure by checking out the links below. Be prepared to become enchanted. Hana will never let you go. NOTE: Hana, and East Maui are accessible by car or
guided tour. To find out how to make your Hana adventure the best it can be check out
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Hana
is reached by the optimistically named the Hana Highway. Travel the
52 miles and you will wind around 600 curves and cross "the bridges of
Hana" -- all 54 of these one-lane wonders. The scenery is unmatched with
a new watarfall and pool, framed with ferns and other jungle growth, inviting
closer inspection and experience. The jungle perfumes the air, creating
a heady exhilaration and sense of "coming home." Fruit trees bound
and their bounty is available from a variety of roadside vendors devoted
to "talking story" about their home. Be prepared -- this is a drive
that you will treasure forever.
There's
one hotel, as unique as Hana itself. It features a one-of-a-kind
spa, hula lessons, horseback riding and more. You can also choose among
seaside B&Bs and vacation rentals. The fabled Pools of Oheo,
outside "town" is part of Haleakala National Park. The perfet spot
for picnics, hiking and swimming. and swimming in the streams flowing down
from Haleakala, the dormant volcano that dominates nearly every part of
Maui.
There are many tours in Maui but only a few gives the full experience of the sights, sounds and smells that is Maui, up close and personal. Valley Isle Excursions takes you down the road to Hana through Maui's tropical rainforest. This rugged but lush landscape with dramatic views of sea cliffs and rocky shorelines, is breathtaking. This tour should not be missed by anyone vacationing on Maui. Come with us on adventure into the Hawaii's past as we excite your senses while sharing stories of hawaiian culture and of the land that shaped their lifestyle; from royal intrigue to the demigods, this is one tour that should not be missed.