Haleakala Crater Hiking Experience: Traverse Maui's Iconic Landmark

Traverse the iconic Haleakala Crater on a 4-mile hike, immersing yourself in the ethereal energy of Maui’s national park. Explore rare native plants and breathtaking desert-like scenery.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Haleakalā Visitor Center - Hike one mile down and back up Sliding Sands Trail which begins at the 10,023 foot summit of Haleakala Crater. Next hike one mile down and back up Halemau’u Trail which begins at 8000 feet elevation (weather permitting).
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Nutritious lunch and snacks included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-of
Additional Information

Venture into the expansive grandeur of one of Maui’s crowning features, the Haleakala Crater, with a refreshing hike. Feel the unique aura of the national park while making your way through the 4-mile (6.4-kilometer) trek which has a lava trail filled with unique indigenous flora and stretches of stark, desert-like vistas. Rise above 10,000 feet…

Location
[P] Kahului Park & Ride
The Park & Ride meeting location is along a large concrete wall with a single row of parking facing Hwy 380 west of Hwy 311 just before entering Kahului. • At the Intersection of Highways 311 & 380. • GPS coordinates: 20 degrees, 52 minutes, 30 seconds N, 156 degrees, 27 minutes, 43 seconds W
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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V9663heruthb
Jul 27, 2025
Breathtaking hike! - This hike was breathtaking. I went with my husband and 8 year old boy who loves hiking. The trails were not too hard, though all uphill on the way back for both hikes. Our guide was very knowledgeable, we all learned so much during our hike. Highly recommend for anyone who loves exploring nature on foot!
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Octravelers2015
Mar 28, 2025
Perfect Hiking Day - Momo is a great tour leader. Very knowledgeable and informative. Stunning views, well prepared tour with backpacks, jackets, snacks, lunches, and water. All the driving and guiding taken care of. This is a recipe for a perfect hiking day.
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Steven_c
Dec 13, 2024
Walking on the Moon - Marko was a very entertaining and informative guide. His able guides in training were also very helpful. The trek was challenging but they gave you all the time needed to complete the journey. Scenery was starkly beautiful
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Diannec805
Dec 6, 2024
Sunrise over clouds - Amazing view and experience. Felt like we were on another planet. Watching the sun rise above the clouds was unique and heavenly
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Ingrid
Oct 27, 2024
Amazing! - Amazing experience! The views were absolutely breathtaking. Dave is very knowledgeable and an awesome tour guy. Highly recommend!
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Alan
Oct 26, 2024
Great scenery and well worth taking the hike - I’m a hiker. I love this very unusual terrain for hiking. I was looking for a hike to go all across the entire crater, but could not find one, but this was a good substitute. The only thing I would say was the second hike was difficult because the rocky path was so uneven and really easy to twist an ankle. Great scenery everywhere.
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K2767xitravisg
Oct 18, 2024
Great hike! - Great experience all around. The weather was perfect for the crater hike, but clouds moved in for the second part. But it was still amazing. Make sure to wear sunscreen and good fitting shoes. Our guide Toby was knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly recommend.
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Tenniscaptain1
Oct 17, 2024
Great Hike! - The views were amazing. Our guide Marco was very knowledgable of the flora and fauna. I would highly recommend a Hike Maui.
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Landtkelly
Sep 13, 2024
Amazing crater hikes - A really amazing day. Our guide Dave was entertaining and knowledgeable. The views were amazing and the 2 hikes let us see 2 different areas
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Junewk140hu
Dec 19, 2025
Great way to experience Haleakala - Great way to experience Haleakala Crater - loved the two hikes we did with very different landscapes. One was more lush and the other felt like we were on Mars! Marko was very kind and prepared. I appreciated the attention the overall itinerary and making sure that each of us would have a comfortable experience with water, snacks, lunch, and jackets.
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From $208
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).