Our Road to Hana trip with Maui By Storm was awesome!! We took the full day tour (and it is really a FULL day). Interestingly, we took the route in the opposite direction as other tours that we looked at. We arrived at stops at different times than other tours; and the timing of lunch/snack stops was perfect. Our vehicle, a late model Ford Expedition, was very spacious for 5 adults, and the large windows and sunroof provided great viewing. We were as comfortable as is possible over some very jarring roads.
Speaking of roads…. do NOT drive this yourself. The road is 1-1.5 lanes, mountainous with tight switchbacks and no guardrails! Our tour guide, Dustyn, was a very steady driver, knowing all the turns, road hazards, blind spots and perhaps most importantly, where the pull-out spots are in the event that we had to back up to allow another car through. Even if you’re able to do this drive yourself, it wouldn’t be enjoyable as you would not be able to take your eyes off the road for a second.
Dustyn navigated the crazy road while simultaneously telling us about the areas we were seeing; answering countless questions; and sharing his perspective about life in Maui. We were able to relax and take in the diverse scenery, which ranges from dry and fairly barren to tropical and lush. Dustyn was very flexible and accommodating with last minute requests. We were able to spend more time at some stops, less or no time at others.
This was an expensive tour, definitely a splurge for us. But as you can see from this long review, we found it very worthwhile and it was a highlight of our 2 weeks in Maui and Oahu. It was an an unforgettable experience, made even more special by Dustyn - his friendliness, enthusiasm and humor (we laughed A LOT) added greatly to the trip.