I know this is 5 days old but none of the rental car companies cover the back road part that is required to do the entire loop. If you get stuck it’s very expensive to have a tow truck come out. Honestly, halfway to Hana was plenty for us. The drive is very strenuous.

Don’t think you need anything special. The road is not that bad. There are a few parts where you have one lane and some bad asphalt, but that is it. You may just need to go slower. Maybe if it is raining for days you may have bad conditions.

I hope i am not too late. I would say yes if you Can you get out of the car. most everything we did was take pics. we didn't hike except at 7 sacred pools . I am brave and outgoing . If that is how you are then go. If you get nervous I would say try something else

It’s a little bottle of a mixture of ginger, pineapple, B vitamins, lemon and cayenne that helps with motion sickness. It’s widely available on Maui. I ordered some off of Amazon when I got home and it is officially marketed as “Hana Tonic Nausea Relief Shot”.

The roads are not bad at all. In the few places where there is a drop off, there is a guardrail keep you in safety. The only thing that gets sketchy are the blind corners. If you are patient and follow the speed limit, even those are not bad at all. Later in the day (after 4) the locals are driving the road. They know it well and cruise along rapidly.

get the shaka app. Its a tour guide in the car. Was awesome and informative, But download it at home before you go so its ready to go .

the bamboo forest is 4 miles so save yourself for that . Rained all day when we were there so thats the only "hike" we did but like I tell everyone get the shaka app and download it at home. You will not miss a thing this way

We come to Hana for 2-3 nights every time we come to Maui. So beautiful, and so peaceful, especially when all of the daytrippers have headed back west. We have stayed at both the Koali Ranch Cottage and the Hale Nanea Cottage (Google "Hana Paradise"). Koali Ranch is smaller (studio) and more basic, but has an incredible 180 degree view with the Big Island in the distance. Hale Nanea is larger (2 BR), and has more modern conveniences (smart TV and wifi), but is more private and secluded as it is on the other side of the road and up a short distance. Both cottages are very clean and well maintained and fully equipped. Dining options are limited. There is a restaurant at Travaasa Hana Hotel and the Hana Ranch Restaurant across from the post office. There are several food trucks between the Hasagawa General store and the church. Just Google Hana Restaurants and these and the few other options will be listed. You have the right idea in not wanting to do the day trip. Hana is a very beautiful and special place, my favorite place on the planet.

we left our place at 7am and came back around 7:30ish, I'd go straight to the waterfalls then drive back, if you don't like driving In the dark!!