Haleakala Express: Self-Guided Bike Tour to North Shore with Bike Maui
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259 Ratings
Haiku-Pauwela
Embark on an exhilarating self-guided bike tour from Haleakala to the North Shore with Bike Maui. Ride through stunning landscapes and enjoy the freedom of cruising down the volcano slopes. Book now!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Haleakalā National Park - Bike down Haleakala, Maui’s largest volcano. Experience a 15 mile bike ride downhill at your own pace. Enjoy the heart of the downhill, the world renowned “Fabulous 29 switchbacks”…..TWICE! Considered the best part of the bike ride, we now give you two opportunities to experience it. No guided convoy, You are free to come down at your own comfortable rate. The Shuttle will take you to Makawao, where you finish the bike ride back to Haiku.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT NO HOTEL PICK UP OFFERED.
Please meet at 810 Haiku Rd, Haiku, HI 96708
What's Included
- Custom Kona Mountain Bike
- Da Kine Backpack
- Helly Hansen Windbreaker Top & Bottom
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bell Helmet
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Please bring you own Water and Snacks
Additional Information
For those inclined towards serene rides down the volcano’s slopes and hairpin turns, our Haleakala Express journey serves best. Visitors start their biking excursion from 6,500 ft. high, a bit past the boundary of the national park, and coast 15 miles before reaching the coastal town of Haiku on the North Shore.
INCLUDED FEATURES
• Guides certified by NAI
• Bikes from KONA Mountain brand
• Backpacks from DAKINE
• Rain Gear by Helly Hansen
• Helmets from Bell
TO PACK
• Footwear that is enclosed
• Hoodies or Outerwear
• Shades
• Sunblock
• Mobiles/Cameras
• Pocket-Sized Munchies
• Hydration
STIPULATIONS
ALL BIKERS SHALL:
• Comprehend and accept the inherent hazards
• Be aged 15 or above
• Historically have practiced bike riding
• Stand taller than 4’10”
• Be in a physical condition to withstand this outdoor exertion
• Refrain from any drugs causing sleepiness
• Not be expecting
• Not exceed a weight of 270 lbs.
• Sport shoes that cover toes
- We do not offer hotel pickup, but transportation from our base of operations to the National Park is included
- Minimum Height for Bikers is 4’10”
- Minimum Age for Bikers is 15 years old
- Must have recent biking experience
Location
810 Haiku Rd
Haiku Road
* Please meet us at our shop in the historic Haiku Marketplace. 810 Haiku Rd, Haiku, HI 96708
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(259 Ratings)
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Walter_v
Mar 20, 2024
Beautiful day on a bike - What a fun day!! Our guide Dan was funny, informative, professional. The bikes were like brand new. Offered us all the gear we would need. Thank you for a wonderful day. We stopped had lunch, also did some shopping. Returned the bikes around 3:00.
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908jaimeew
Feb 12, 2024
Wonderful experience! - This is a must do! Beautiful sunrise with views of the volcanos on the Big Island. Great tour guides! Funny and very knowledgeable about all things Maui! Dan was great… definitely recommend to is excursion!
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Jeremy_e
Jan 30, 2024
What a unique experience…... - What a unique experience… great stories and fantastic views! We had a wonderful time on the bike ride… just enough adventure!
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W8684skpauld
Jan 26, 2024
Great fun...Exhilarating... - If you like to bike for recreation... you'll love this ride.
6 miles, 2000 foot elevation drop, 15 switchbacks... TWICE!
The bikes are great very solid and have great brakes!
Kimo was our driver guide and shared many stories and experiences (some true some not) and was worth the price of the trip alone.
We were lucky the weather was spectacular and the views were endless.
Mahalo Bike Maui
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Michael_b
Dec 28, 2023
Perfect Day - Amazing experience with Tim and the crew, They were very friendly and knowledgeable about not only the bikes but the history and culture of the area. The high speed downhill experience down the crater is out of this world. I would highly recommend this tour as everything went perfectly. Visit Maui! It’s not all destroyed by the fires.
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Curt_s
Nov 9, 2023
Bucket list achieved! - Had such an enjoyable day, The bike ride is one thing, but the experience of the local knowledge of Kimo,, our driver and guide, including the local floral, local history, tours of the area, etc., is hard to beat. We were in a small group and great people to bike the mountain with. We all had the best time and we would do it again and highly recommend this adventure to all.
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983barbl
Oct 3, 2023
Great Self Guided Bike Tour with Kimo!!! - Kimo (Joachim - Joe-a-kim) is the Best Tour Guide! He was entertaining and funny all the way to Haleakala. He knows everybody and has insights on all the cool spots where things grow along the way. Kimo is definitely WINNING as a guide! Prior to the trip I was worried as I haven't ridden a bike in many years, but it was a breeze. The scenery was breathtaking and the ride thrilling! We were blessed with the perfect weather. Kimo is fun and takes some awesome pics of his riders. Can't go wrong with Kimo and Bike Maui/Haleakala Eco Tours. I would do this again in a heartbeat - hope to do this with the kids some day. We met some really nice people who were also on our bike ride tour. And when you go to Makawao - I recommend O'hana Island Grinds for lunch - lovely people and the food was great!
Mahalo!
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Erikaj_13
Mar 28, 2024
Not what we expected - Essentially the slow drive up the mountain was 3 hours. Our guide was nice but slow and very chatty (which was a bit awkward0. The actual bike riding was probably an hour or less. The ride from Makawao to the store was the best part. The volcano was nice too but probably could have been quicker. They didn't explain the gears very well. All in all it was not worth the money given the limited bike riding.
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Mike_s
Dec 5, 2023
Not as advertised - Because of local rule changes the actual bike riding is only two 15 minute repeat loops. Tim did a nice job with tour to cover short ride but this was bike ride!! Also driver left first, instead of trailing bikers, one rider crashed with bloody injuries and had to ride down to van/trailer to get first aid???
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725varung
Feb 23, 2024
DON'T DO IT!!!! - It was really bad. It should not be allowed. The road is very sloppy and there is no bike lane. You bike with cars on the road which is not shown in the pictures here. The weather was very bad, Raining with 18mph wind and they still allowed it. We still went on with it because of fear of missing out #FOMO. My wife fell on her left knee due to the wind within 2 minutes of starting the ride. And that was the end of it for us!! She had a fracture and had to undergo surgery. No one should do this! Only if you are skilled enough biker to bike up the mountain, you should bike down.
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