Never before has the aphorism “it’s the journey not the destination” been more true than exploring the road to Hana. While the town of Hana itself certainly has its charm, it is the journey to the town that holds the rewards.

With this in mind you want to take your time and spend the day taking in the sights and sounds of the road to Hana. You want to leave early enough such that you won’t feel rushed to get back. Leaving the condo by 7:30 should work out fine. If you have people in your party that are of the “are we there yet” mentality… leave them behind.

Take the CD that is in with the travel books. This will be your audio guide and it is timed to the drive so that it will tell you when and where to pull off to get the most out of your journey. You don’t really need directions, go past the airport and get on Hana Highway. Make sure to bring water and a camera.