My husband and I booked a private full loop tour for our honeymoon. We were a bit nervous because this was our first private tour experience, but Kellen blew our expectations out of the water!
We met Kellen at a Safeway, and the parking lot was busy enough that we felt comfortable leaving our car there for the day. Kellen immediately made us feel comfortable, inviting us to adjust the car seats and the carās temperature as needed. Kellen also had bottled water, bug spray, sunscreen, and a couple of extra towels for us. We used the restroom before departing.
As introverts, we were nervous about what it would be like to tour with someone we just met, but we instantly liked Kellen and found him easy to talk to. He was very relaxed and eager to share interesting facts as we departed.
Kellen took us on the reverse loop route around the island, making a first stop at Grandmaās Coffee House followed by a local honey farm. Laulima Farm Fruit Stand was a pleasant surprise for us. We ordered the fresh fruit platter and loved trying fruits weād never had before.
We stopped at a handful of waterfalls, stunning beaches, and scenic outlooks along the way for swimming and photo opportunities. Kellen offered to take photos of us throughout the tour. Our favorite stops included the black sand beach of WaiŹ»Änapanapa State Park and KeŹ»anae Park - absolutely stunning!
We had lunch at a food truck park in Hana that had plenty of options for everyone. Later in the day, we stopped at Coconut Glen's for the hands-down BEST ice cream weāve ever had.
By the end of the day, Kellen took us on one last stop to Ho'okipa Beach Park where we watched the sea turtles climb ashore as the sun set.
Our day was truly like no other, and we would recommend this tour for all ages. The day was crammed packed with lots to do, but we never felt rushed. For some of the major stops, Kellen told us how much time we had before we needed to move on, and he gave us the privacy to explore on our own before meeting back with him.
If you plan to book with Local Maui Tours - which is a no-brainer (we would book again in a heartbeat!) - we recommend wearing your swimsuit under your clothes to be ready for plenty of swimming opportunities. Water shoes or waterproof shoes are recommended for the waterfalls.
Kellen is a very skilled driver and made us feel comfortable on the road, but we recommend having motion-sickness medicine on-hand, as the road is super curvy. Lastly, bring along some cash for some of the shops along the way. Coconut Glenās ice cream is cash-only.
A HUGE thank-you to Kellen for the amazing tour! We immensely enjoyed the trip, and you deserve all the stars that Tripadvisor has to offer.