Full-day Road To Hana And Waterfall Tour

I first learned of Eric by word of mouth through a mutual friend who had taken the Road to Hana Tour prior. The mutual friend related that Eric was a highly engaging story teller who had a practical flare for photography. So I called Eric directly and booked a tour for my girlfriend and I at the beginning of October 2026. All I can say is WOW! The experience was so immersive, the jungle scenery spectacular and Eric’s driving was impeccable. There are all these stories floating around the internet about the road to Hana be treacherous and a “divorce highway.” Don’t believe the rumors, the drive was so much fun. And after the tour was complete, my girlfriend related to me that Eric made her feel safe. Island Hoppin is one of the best tour operators on the island of Maui and honestly, you won’t regret booking with this small and upcoming company.

We scheduled a half day to Hana & the Haleakala Crater sunset tour with Erik. He was very informative about the tour & was able to fit me in a few weeks before the tour. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our trip to Hawaii at the last minute & Erik was very understanding & immediately refunded me the full amount of the tour. When we get the opportunity to return to Hawaii I will definitely rebook with Erik again!

Had an amazing day with Erik and his dad on the road to Hana. We got to see waterfalls have an amazing banana bread and it was the highlight of our trip.

Keep in mind this will not be a trip that is focused on what you would like to see and do. You will see thier home garage, twice because they are not prepared. You can watch Erik jump off a cliff. Get fuzzy pictures. Plus a headache from having to be squeezed in the way back so daddy can be comfy. Don't expect a refund because he can't admit he mite be wrong. There are lots of others you can go to. Do get a driver. Just be careful whom you choose.

Best trip of my life! Eric really made it awesome! We saw and did so many amazing things! This is the real authentic ALOHA experience!!! Go have an adventure!!

Just got off Pride of America cruise. What a great trip! Shout out to Eric of Maui Hoppin tours for the road to Hana! He did a great job for the tour, stopped for turttle viewing, then at water falls but not much water due to being so dry, he jumped anyway. We had banana bread, pineapple snack, then stopped for some great ice cream before stopping at Hāna for lunch. On the way back we stopped at the black beach and lava tube, great photos. We had a great time. Thanks Eric!

Eric was a fantastic guide. Very flexible with the route. Supplied water and snacks and also great stories and background.

Erik was so informative and flexible to eveyone's wishlist! The driving was excellent and he stopped at some great photo spots. 10/10 recommend

This tour was fabulous. It was only the 2 of us and another couple. Erik was super informative and we stopped at fascinating places, waterfalls, surfing spots, green turtles! He picked us up conveniently at the port. We learned so much about Hawaii!

We had an awesome tour with Erik and Maui Hoppin on our Halfway to Hana tour! When I was planning our trip in the early spring, Erik was quick to respond to questions via phone calls and texting. The weather the morning of our tour was awful - (thanks hurricane Hone) but Erik texted early that morning and offered to take us the next day instead - which turned out to be a beautiful day! It was easy to reach our pick up point across the street from the port. He showed us so many of the sights and highlights along the way. He was very knowledgeable about the places and history and shared many stories along the way. Erik also took lots of photos of everyone at all of our stops, provided snacks and water, and even stopped and bought fresh loaves of banana bread at Aunty Sandy’s for us to share - yum! We highly recommend Erik and Maui Hoppin for the Halfway to Hana tour!

We booked a private tour with Erik. It was just the three of us. We were sailing on Norwegian's Pride of America cruise ship. The cruise ship had a Road to Hana cruise for a similar price per person as what Erik charges. Why would I go on a tour bus with other cruisers when I can book a private tour with a local?? The night before, Erik texted me a meeting location. The walk to the meeting location was only about 10 minutes. It was on paved streets so nothing crazy. We asked he meet us at 9 a.m. so we would have plenty of time to make it back to the ship before it sailed. Erik picked us up in a brand new SUV which was super comfortable. He had snacks and drinks ready for us. So here is our take on this tour: If you’re looking to turn your Maui trip into a highlight reel, book a day with Erik from Maui Hopping. Seriously, this guy knows how to turn a good tour into a great one. And he is an awesome photographer to boot! We hit all the must-see spots—black sand beaches, red sand beaches, and a waterfall. In fact, the red sand beach was closed. Someone had fallen the night before. Erik was able to talk with some locals and still get us there. We had delicious banana bread (still warm), some local bananas and ice cream, and a very delicious meal at some local food trucks. The scenery alone is worth the trip, but what really makes it unforgettable is Erik. He’s got that rare combo of chill and knowledgeable, making sure everyone’s having a blast while dropping local insights like a pro. By the end of the day, you'll be swapping stories like old friends. Even my teenage son was engaging in the conversation! In a nutshell, if you’re in Maui and want to experience it in all its glory, do yourself a favor and book this tour.

I would highly recommend Erik with Maui hoppin he was prompt, pointed out many points of interest, and took us exactly where we were wanting to go.

Erik and his dad were amazing tour guides! We learned so much about the Hana community and culture! Erik is also a pretty awesome photographer!

Would recommend taking the Road to Hana tour with Maui Hopping. The roads are curvy and narrow in spots and Erik was a great driver. He provided snacks and lots of information about the trip and the island of Maui. He took some great photos of us and airdropped them to us at the end of the tour. Sp glad we took the full road tour and got to see the black sand beach.

Had an amazing time with Erik and Shannon. Got to see so many things that I would not of seen in a big tour highly recommended

Eric did a great job of showing us the best stops along the road to Hana and we stopped at the best place for lunch!!! Banana bread stop was also excellent.