Kaumahina State Wayside Park vs Paia: which should you do first?
If you only have time for one, do Paia first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 81 against 71 for Kaumahina State Wayside Park, and it has 55 ranked ways to see it versus 22. With a full day in Maui, pair them: plan Paia in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Kaumahina State Wayside Park | Paia | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 22 | 55 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 79 | 91 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 71 | 81 |
| Cheapest experience | $17 | $17 |
| Average time needed | 19.6h | 8h |
| Free cancellation | 92% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | Yes | Yes |
Best ways to see Kaumahina State Wayside Park
- 1. Maui Classic Road to Hana Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour
Outty Ranking 79 · from $25 · 12h
- 2. Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour: Road to Hana, Maui
Outty Ranking 75 · from $17 · 8h
- 3. Private Road to Hana Waterfalls, Black Sand & Hidden Gems
Outty Ranking 73 · from $370 · 9h
- 4. Private SUV Deluxe Hana Tour Scenic Road Adventure
Outty Ranking 72 · from $1,000 · 10h
- 5. Maui Adventure Bundle: 6 Epic Audio Driving Tours, Including Road to Hana
Outty Ranking 71 · from $35 · 144h
Best ways to see Paia
- 1. Maui: Road to Hana Adventure with Farm to Table Lunch
Outty Ranking 91 · from $259 · 9h
- 2. Maui: VIP Private Road to Hana Tour with Pick Up
Outty Ranking 90 · from $599 · 8h
- 3. Private Road to Hana Tour Black Sand Beach/Waterfalls/Sea Turtles
Outty Ranking 87 · from $299 · 8h
- 4. Maui Classic Road to Hana Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour
Outty Ranking 79 · from $25 · 12h
- 5. Maui by Storm: Epic Private Luxury Road to Hana Adventure Tour
Outty Ranking 79 · from $1,600 · 9h
Frequently asked questions
Kaumahina State Wayside Park or Paia: which is better?
If you only have time for one, do Paia first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 81 against 71 for Kaumahina State Wayside Park, and it has 55 ranked ways to see it versus 22. With a full day in Maui, pair them: plan Paia in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Which is cheaper, Kaumahina State Wayside Park or Paia?
Ranked experiences at Kaumahina State Wayside Park start from $17 and at Paia from $17 per person. Kaumahina State Wayside Park and Paia can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.
How long do you need at Kaumahina State Wayside Park and Paia?
Experiences at Kaumahina State Wayside Park run 19.6 hours on average and at Paia 8 hours, so both fit in one day in Maui with a break in between.
Can you do Kaumahina State Wayside Park and Paia on the same day?
Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 92% of Kaumahina State Wayside Park options and 100% of Paia options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.
What is the best tour of each?
For Kaumahina State Wayside Park: Maui Classic Road to Hana Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour (Outty Ranking 79, from $25). For Paia: Maui: Road to Hana Adventure with Farm to Table Lunch (Outty Ranking 91, from $259).
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