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Maui in 3 Days: Road to Hana, Haleakalā & Beaches

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A day on the Road to Hana, sunrise at the top of Haleakalā, and a beach day in West Maui.

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Day 1 · 4 stops

  1. Paia

    A surf town for breakfast and supplies before the Road to Hana.

    Tip: Fill up on gas — there is almost none until Hana.

  2. Twin Falls

    Hana Highway, mile 2

    Short walks to waterfalls and swimming holes at the start of the drive.

  3. Waiʻānapanapa State Park

    Waiʻānapanapa State Park, Hana

    A black-sand beach, sea caves and lava arches.

    Tip: Reservations are required for entry and parking.

  4. Pipiwai Trail

    Kīpahulu, Haleakalā National Park

    Through a bamboo forest to the 400-foot Waimoku Falls.

Day 2 · 4 stops

  1. Haleakalā sunrise

    Haleakalā Summit

    Watch the sun rise above the clouds from 10,000 feet.

    Tip: A sunrise reservation is required, and it is near freezing — bring warm layers.

  2. Sliding Sands Trail

    Haleakalā Visitor Center

    Walk into the multicolored crater; remember the climb back at altitude.

  3. Kula & Upcountry

    Kula

    Lavender farms, a winery and views on the volcano's slopes.

  4. Makawao

    A paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) town with galleries and the famous cream puffs.

Day 3 · 4 stops

  1. Kaanapali Beach

    A long golden beach; watch the cliff dive at Black Rock at sunset.

  2. Honolua Bay

    A marine reserve with excellent snorkeling in calm summer water.

    Tip: Use reef-safe sunscreen; avoid in winter swell.

  3. Nakalele Blowhole

    Nakalele Point

    A dramatic blowhole on the rugged north coast.

    Tip: Stay well back — people have been swept in.

  4. Napili Bay sunset

    Napili Bay

    A calm crescent bay for a last swim and sunset. Lahaina, just south, is rebuilding after the 2023 fire; support the businesses that have reopened.

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