and perhaps the overall best drive on the island is the woefully misunderstood “back road.” There is a lot of confusion surrounding this road, mainly because the major car rental agencies mention in their policies that the road violates the rental car contract. read more
Continue around back to Wailea. You'll pass where Charles Lindburgh lived and died and the views are great. It can be a tough drive, with unpaved sections prone to mudslides. Rental car companies do NOT like you taking their new Mustang convertables on this route, FYI. Wailuku to Lahaina. Easy highway, beautiful scenery. Kahalui to Haleakala. read more
Though you shouldn't spend your entire vacation in the car, here are 5 of Maui's best drives for exploring the beauty of the island. The Road to Hana Easily the most famous drive on Maui, the loved (and loathed) Road to Hana is a 52-mile, winding journey that passes through the East Maui rain forest. read more
On a two hour drive to the summit of Haleakala, you’ll pass through as many ecological zones as you would on a drive from Mexico to Canada! Haleakala National Park also has more endangered species than any other site in the National Park System. No matter how you choose to experience the Haleakala Volcano, one thing’s for sure – it’s a must. read more