Valley Isle Excursions

My recent experience on the Haleakalā Sunrise Tour with Valley Isle Excursions was absolutely unforgettable. From start to finish, the tour was expertly organized and truly highlighted the incredible beauty and cultural significance of Haleakalā.

Our tour guide, Alex, was a standout. His upbeat and kind demeanor made the early morning start a lot more enjoyable. Alex's passion for Maui and its rich history was evident in every story he shared. He educated us on the cultural significance of Haleakalā, explaining the deep connection the Hawaiian people have with this majestic volcano. His insights added a profound layer of appreciation for the breathtaking sights we were about to witness.

Witnessing the sunrise from Haleakalā is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event, and being well-prepared allowed us to fully enjoy the spectacular views without distraction.

The overall experience was nothing short of unbelievable. The stunning vistas, the serene atmosphere, and the profound sense of being in a place of great cultural importance made this tour a highlight of my trip to Maui. I would highly recommend the Haleakalā Sunrise Tour with Valley Isle Excursions to anyone visiting Maui. It's an experience that blends natural beauty, cultural education, and exceptional service into a perfect package. Don't miss it!

Wow! What a great excursion company!!!

So glad we did this ultimate road to Hana. For those of you who may know, this is a very dangerous road with 54 one road bridges and hundreds of twists and turns, but so worth it. Seeing the natural beauty of the drive and the town of Hana itself was amazing. We got to travel the road and back, shop for plenty of souvenirs, and help support the local businesses in addition to an amazing delicious Hawaiian lunch and some swimming!

Our tour guide, Travis, was so amazing! He was a local of Hana and was the best tour guide. Having him share the beautiful cultural aspects of the island was so awesome. You can tell he really knows the roads and make sure we had not only an enjoyable, but safe journey as well!

We booked this excursion privately, but was able to pick us up right where our cruise docked.

Overall 10/10 experience. I loved every minute of it!

We did the road to Hana tour and it was amazing! We had Daniel as our guide and he was very knowledgeable, providing us with a lot of information throughout the day as well as at all of our stops along the way. He had a great, fun loving personality and seemed to really enjoy showing us the sites along the way. This was an amazing experience for our family (kids are 14,12 & 10) and I can't recommend this experience enough!

Had a wonderful experience on the Haleakala tour! They pick you up from the airport and give you a fleece lined poncho at the top! Even with my winter jacket, the poncho was much appreciated. They get you up to the National Park super early so if it's clear, star gazing is incredible and you get a front row view for the sunrise!
Breakfast to follow was excellent as well!

Our tour guide Travis was absolutely the best on the Road to Hana tour! This was one of the best experiences here on the island full of history, stories, adventures, all the best spots, trying new things, and becoming O'Hana by the end. I would highly highly recommend booking this so you can sit back and enjoy the ride! If you can, book it with Travis as your native Hawaiin guide!

My family of three had a great time with Valley Isle Excursions and our driver, Paula. Hubby and I have done a tour to Hana, but it was our daughter's first time. Paula treated our 9-year old like a princess. She was an excellent driver and really knew her Hawaiian and Hana history. I learned so much on the trip! She really prides herself on the relationships she builds with the people working at our stops-you can tell she's respected. We started with a yummy breakfast at a gorgeous farm. Seeing all the waterfalls, black sand beach, getting banana bread, and visiting local shops made for a fantastic day. To top it off, we stopped to see the turtles and there was a rainbow! Great ending to the day. I highly recommend this tour if you don't want to drive Hana yourself.

We did the sunrise trip to the crater edge. It was a once in a lifetime experience that I am glad I did not drive myself. Valley Isle gave us a confirmation phone call about a half hour before pickup at our timeshare. Abe and Alex are experienced drivers and made the trip more fun. I was glad for the ponchos to keep us a little warmer at the top. Breakfast at the plantation had awesome Mac nut pancakes and coffee grown there. I would highly recommend Valley Isle.

Driver/tour guide Travis is AMAZING! Travis grew up in Hana, and was very knowledgable about the area and was phenomenal driving on those curvy roads getting to Hana. I would not under any circumstance recommend anyone trying to drive those roads unless you're experienced on them!

We had looked around a few different Maui excursion companies, and spoke to a few and got the best vibes off of Valley Isle- and took into account the Yelp reviews as well.

Prices were great for the full day Road to Hana tour - be sure to check Valley Isle's website for any promotions they may be offering at the time! We paid $264.99/per person, which includes pick-up/drop-off from the hotel, a continental breakfast, and hot lunch.

My husband and I were picked up by Travis first. Pick-ups start around 7 AM at your hotel. Travis was really nice and welcoming from the time we entered the bus, and then we picked up the rest of the group.

We started our tour off Hana Highway at a restaurant for continental breakfast (see photo in my review), which had a few pastries, fruit (most if not all which was grown on site at the restaurant), and also fresh juice and coffee. Coffee beans were also grown on site which was an additional nice cool touch! We had about 15 minutes for breakfast before starting the tour.

We stopped at several places for photos along the way, and for periodic restroom breaks because it is a very long tour throughout the day! We also stopped at a few spots for food including the acclaimed Aunty Sandy's for banana bread and also at the Halfway to Hana spot on the way back from Shave Ice. These spots were not paid for by the tour, but all spots were very affordable (all items less than $10). We never felt pressured to buy anything, but we took part in it as you want to make sure to have energy for the whole tour! :)

We stopped in Hana at a spot for lunch, which included a green salad, macaroni salad, and Huli Huli chicken. All food was served buffet style and everything was outstanding!

On the way back, we stopped at the black sand beach to swim, followed by a swim at a local waterfall.

We were dropped back at our hotel I think between 6:30-7, so it is a long day, but you really get to know your driver, and the people on the tour, so you all feel like a family at the end.

We did the Road to Hana tour today with Charleston. The whole day exceeded our expectations. The tour bus was comfortable, the provided drinks and food were a nice touch. The drive on the difficult road was comfortable. We felt safe and were able to enjoy the breathtaking views without thinking about the dangerous road and other drivers. But the best part of the tour was Charleston. He is one of a kind. The young man is full of knowledge about Hawaiian culture, agriculture and the Road to Hana. He is polite, kind and patient with everyone. We were ohana from the moment we stepped on the bus.
If you want the best tour on the island, request Charleston.

We took the Road to Hana tour yesterday and it was such a great experience. Yvonne was our guide and quickly made us feel like Ohana. We loved all of her stories which had us all laughing. Yvonne grew up in Maui and has a wealth of knowledge and beams with pride for her community and it showed; she was respectful of the landscape the animals and everyone we encountered along the way. We would highly recommend taking this tour, it is the best way to sit back, relax and enjoy the incredible scenery while someone else is driving that tricky road. Yvonne is a BEAST behind the wheel. If you decise to take the tour and Yvonne happens to be your guide tell her that CJ and Theresa from tour 531 sent you!!!