mardi 24 septembre 2013

A Hana Private Tour Takes You On A Heavenly Coastal Journey

By Marla Mills


Your Hana private tour venture will guide you through a memorable day long excursion. You will be traveling on a famous roadway along the coast. The trip will be the highlight of the journey. There will be plenty of opportunities to stop and explore the luxuriant splendor of Maui. This route on the eastern coast passes at least 50 one lane bridges and 600 sharp curving turns on the road. This 52 mile stretch usually takes over three hours one way.

Getting there is half the fun. The destination also has its special charm and is meaningful in its own way. The unspoiled beauty of this district and its rich history will be the cherry on the cake in this day trip. Queen Kaahumanu, the wife of King Kamehameha I, who united the islands, was born here. She was a powerful lady herself.

The region has many landmarks in Hawaiian history. Many turning points in its culture were marked here. On this picturesque tour there will be numerous opportunities to take pictures. Several ecosystems are passed along the way. Tropical rainforests, plunging cliffs, beaches and spectacular outback scenery are featured on this route. This is nothing less than one of the very best drives in our world. You will confirm, after your experience, it lives up to its billing.

There many good surfing venues. These will be available along the way, if there is time to enjoy them. Paia is located close to many of these spots. It lies on the north side and is a hippy attraction. It is also takeoff juncture for the drive. It was the base of a sugar plantation economy in the past. Until the end of the journey, there will be hardly any other places offering food. Visitors would be wise to feed themselves here.

Hookipa, which is located two miles down the road, is known for being one of the best windsurfing spots on the planet. Baldwin Beach Park, situated a couple of miles in the other direction, is popular with yoga devotees, shell seekers and families. A top seafood restaurants on the island, Mamas Fish House, is also up the road.

As you follow this spectacular winding route, a bouquet of natural beauty will be before your eyes. The path will pass through waterfalls, bamboo forests, cliffs and rainforest territory. The Keanae Valley Lookout, Wailua Falls, the Wai'anapanapa and Kaumahina State Parks, Puaa Kaa and Paia offer many opportunities to use your camera.

Beaches for windsurfing, the Oheo Stream and Pools and other places invite quick dips. Many waterfalls and trails entice travelers to investigate them. If the weather is hospitable and time is not an issue, numerous distractions are available throughout the day. The serene beauty of this side of Maui offers a refreshing atmosphere. Bring some hiking gear, a camera and a swimming suit and other associated items to make the most of this trip.

The destination is the area between Keanae and Kaupo. Ten miles south of the outskirts is Haleakala National Park in Kipahulu. Here lie the Pools of Oheo. The waterfalls pour into tiered pools before the water enters the sea. An invigorating hike up the Pipiwai Trail takes the venturesome to the 400 foot tall Waimoku Falls. Approximately 2500 or so people live there today. Around 1,500 reside in the town area. Prior to European arrival, the area sustained a large native population. Historic St. Sophias Church marks your arrival at the end of the Hana private tour journey to this destination.




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