Maui is a really large island. It takes about 11 hours to drive around the whole thing in my jeep - and that's without stopping. That said, when planning your vacation waterfall activities, you don't have to drive "all the way" on the road to Hana, just to see a waterfall and a bamboo forest.

There are a bunch of easy, yet still hidden waterfalls that the normal tourist will just drive on by - as they "try" to explore the road to Hana. The waterfall area begins about a hour from your hotel. How far you want me to drive on the road to Hana is up to you.
I also "invented" a Super Long Hana Highway Hiking Day, where we do as much as we can in 12 hours...including lunch and a lite-dinner. We see waterfalls, the black sand beach, the bamboo forest, 7 sacred pools, the full tour of the Hana Highway (because we'll be circling the entire island)...with plenty of pictures and video! The road to Hana is the best eco tour activity on Maui...you just have to do it right. The first requirement is a convertible jeep. The second is hiring a private waterfall tour guide. It's the best way to see Maui waterfalls at your own pace.

Just driving a jeep on the road to Hana is a fun day by itself - but when you blend in hiking and swimming with picture taking and lunch, then the entire day becomes folklore...to be told at family gatherings forever. Since these are private hikes, then All the hiking is different because the "easy-hard" hiking level is up to you. Some trails are super easy and STILL lead to beautiful, yet hidden waterfalls. Other hiking trails are more challenging. I've lived here for 22 years - and I know tons of hiking trails. I do guarantee 1 thing: ALL HIKES ARE BEAUTIFUL !!! Being "escorted" in a private, convertible jeep on Maui's Hana Highway, is a completely mellow experience. The soft-top folds back, allowing you to hear the birds and smell the fresh jungle air. The road to Hana is famous and spectacular. My private jeep also has heat and air conditioning if needed.