ROAD TO HANĀ GUIDES
Travis
Travis is a Maui boy who grew up in east Maui, learning the history, culture, & language of the land throughout his childhood, including dancing hula & playing music.
The pastimes of his youth come full circle today allowing him to share his culture with first hand knowledge & pride.
Travis also works for a luau production in the evenings as a musician. His Hana tours are known to be energetic and entertaining.
Uncle Joe
Uncle Joe is our senior Road to Hana guide at Valley Isle Excursions, joining our ‘ohana in 2006. He is pure 100% kanaka maoli (native Hawaiian), originally from Hawai’i island.
Sharing culture and history is the main aspect of his tour. Aside from his incredible knowledge, he is a master driver on the #roadtohana and one of kindest souls you’ll meet.
Apa
Apa joined the company in July 2022. Born and raised on Oahu, Apa has years of experience in the guide and visitor industry. His career in tourism includes dancing for Tavana, Hana tour guide in the 80’s, driving for several Hawaii transportation service providers, and being the conductor of the Lahaina Kaanapali and Pacific Railroad historic tour.
Apa enjoys meeting people from all over the world in this profession.His tours involve a little culture, a little history and a good sense of humor. “I no like my tours to be boring,” he says with a smile.
Charleston
Charleston is a proud Hawaiian, originally from Nanakuli, Oahu and a Maui resident since 2015. One of his favorite things about being a tour guide is sharing about Hawaii culture and especially about the love they have for the land.
After graduating from Kamehameha High School on Oahu he did some internships on the Big Island where he discovered a passion for farming. He studied agriculture and horticulture in college, and currently farms microgreens at home.
Paula
Paula joined VIE in early 2022 and loves meeting and greeting people with each new tour. She is hailed by her guests as being a sweet guide and a safe driver. She is originally from the East coast and moved to Maui a few years ago.
Her favorite part of her tour is showing folks the Keanae peninsula. She is in love with the magnificent coastline with its jagged black rock set in contrast to the brilliant blue of the ocean and white of the wash as it crashes against the shoreline.
HALEAKALĀ SUNRISE GUIDES
Alika
Alika joined the VIE ‘ohana in Summer 2021 as a Sunrise driver. He is a local boy with an easy going demeanor and a great sense of humor. If you’re on his tour, you’re going to laugh!
What’s his favorite thing about his job? Showing his guests a good time! The sunrise is stunning, but for Alika, it is the people who come from all over the world that makes each tour fun. “I like having fun with them and also getting to share with them what it’s like to grow up here in Hawaii.”
Abe
Abe is originally from Waimanalo on O’ahu but moved to Maui in 2020 and joined our ‘ohana in July 2021 as Sunrise guide. He is married to a Maui girl and is blessed with 5 keiki.
Braddah Abe is a humble soul, family-oriented, FULL of Aloha and gratitude for life, enjoys meeting new people everyday, and enjoys sharing mana’o (thoughts/knowledge) of our beautiful ‘āina (land).