The Road to Hana can be difficult to navigate, but it’s more than worth the trouble.

This narrow ribbon of asphalt unfolds along Mauis untamed eastern coastline, cutting through thick, green rainforest.

Driving the Road to Hana is all about embracing island time.

scenic view from highway looking over cliff to water below

The Road to Hana scenic drive in Maui, Hawaii.Credit:photography by p. lubas/Getty Images

FROM LEFT: inside a dark cave leading out to light and blue waters, view of small beach with dark sand

From Left: Interior of cave; view of shore in Waiʻānapanapa State Park.Susmita Baral/Travel + Leisure