Haleakala Sunrise Tour: Unforgettable Sunrise at 10,000-foot Summit in Haleakalā National Park
4.4
21 Ratings
Kahului
Experience an unforgettable sunrise at the 10,000-foot summit of Haleakalā National Park. Join our guided tour to learn about the park's geology, ecology, and local culture, and explore the charming towns of Makawao and Paʻia.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Haleakala National Park - Some call Haleakalā the Eighth Wonder of the World. Nowhere else can you climb from sea level to 10,023′ in less than an hour. At the summit, the 3,000′ deep crater you peer down into is 7 miles long, 2 miles wide, and 21 miles in circumference.

Encounter the elegant Silversword plant, found nowhere else in the world as well as Hawaii’s state bird, the Nene goose. Haleakalā is home to hundreds of rare and endangered species of plants and animals.

We are a licensed concessioner of Haleakala National Park and have direct access.

  • Paia - Today Pa’ia is a popular surf destination, however, Pa’ia’s history is as intriguing as it is fascinating.

Learn about how the Sugar Plantations shaped this town and the culture of the island, and how this small north shore town was once a gathering place for entertainment and fun.

  • Kula - Maui’s rich farming and ranching history is still evident by the vast pastures that line the side of the mountain.

Kula’s cool weather and rich volcanic soil make the area an ideal spot for a number of Lavender, Protea, and Macadamia Nut farms.

  • Makawao - The Hawaiian Cowboys or Paniolos have roots set deep in the town of Makawao. This small town still has hitching rails at storefronts just as the locals once used to tie up their horses.
What's Included
  • Breakfast included
Additional Information

This tour takes you to the impressive 10,000-foot peak of Haleakalā to witness a breathtaking sunrise. Apart from observing one of the world’s most stunning sunrises, participants are offered an engaging and educational guided vehicle journey through Haleakalā National Park.

Our NAI Certified Interpretive Guides divulge comprehensive information about the intriguing geology and ecology of Haleakalā, as well as captivating stories about Maui’s indigenous culture and past.

Following a magical morning at Haleakalā National Park, the tour proceeds to the historic towns of Makawao and Paʻia.

Location
1090 Ho'okele St
Ho'okele Street
Kahului Safeway @ 1090 Ho'okele St. Kahului, HI 96732
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jennifer_p
Dec 19, 2023
Great sunrise - Michael our tour guide was great. We had a delicious breakfast and the sunrise was spectacular. I would recommend this tour.
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153robertr
Dec 11, 2023
Spectacular Haleakala Sunrise Tour - We went on the Haleakala Sunrise tour, that picks you up at your hotel. The driver Mike was right on time at 2:30 am. After stopping at 6 hotels quickly for other pickups we stopped at their bike shop base to get jackets and pants wind breakers. Mike was extremely friendly and informative with stories and rest times as needed. He got us to the Summit at dark so we could still see stars and then waited an hr for the sunrise l, which was spectacular. Then we made a few scenic stops on the way down and went to a delicious breakfast At Paia Bay Coffee shop. The tour was overall really great and highly recommended and especially Mike the driver.
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Deborah_b
Sep 22, 2023
Will do this again! - Absolutely gorgeous event so worth getting up for. Bus was clean and comfortable, Cory was entertaining as well as informative, pick up was quick and very convenient. Lots of great stops, adequate time given at each, an abundance of information shared by Cory and breakfast was spectacular! I plan to do this tour again on a future trip (with a better camera). *** highly recommend dressing very warm, it’s not just cold, but the damp wind makes it feel colder than if was just at 40 degrees.
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Mike_k
Jul 19, 2023
Awesome trip!! - Great tour!! Awesome tour guide. Beautiful views. It’s very cold, but so worth it!! The meal at the end was very good.
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Ursula_w
Jun 16, 2023
No brainer - The tour I participated in was well narrated, precisely timed, and expertly guided by Michael Reed. It was well worth the investment.
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Twicebarrel
May 2, 2023
Gorgeous sunrise tour! - Michael Reed was great! Knowledgeable and a great driver! The entire operation is professional and leaves nothing to chance except weather, which no one can control.
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378mariannee
Feb 21, 2024
Great way to experience the Sunrise ! - Our tour guide/driver Michael is friendly and very informative and made it a point to connect with each and every one of his "Ohana" during our tour. He shared the history of the islands with us, and even though it was a long drive to the visitor center and back down,he remained calm and energized to keep us entertained. Mahalo!
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Amanda
Mar 23, 2023
Gorgeous! - The sunrise is absolutely gorgeous and totally worth it, but you could probably drive myself up for a less. But very convenient to have someone drive you up and the provide a heavy duty wind breaker. I’m from michigan and I recommend you take a beanie, gloves and light puffer cuz it’s very cold. Breakfast afterwards is also very good
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Graham
Feb 28, 2023
Exhilarating experience! - Very early morning but we still had fun. Picked up by Marlon and he was a hoot. Gave us lots of interesting information on our ride to the guide center and on our trip to the crater. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate and it was cloudy/misty rain so we didn't see the sunrise over the crater, but it was still beautiful. Then we hopped on our bikes with our amazing/hilarious guide Russell and began our descent. He was very good with everyone--several of us (me) were very nervous and he kept us motivated. The ride down was gorgeous--we saw beautiful scenery including rainbows. We stopped in a little town for breakfast and then continued the ride. The ride is now broken up into 9+ miles, a bus ride, then the rest of the ride. Some of us (me) hopped on the bus to finish out the last leg as it was pouring rain. But it was a wonderful experience. A must do when in Maui!
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325lienn
Apr 12, 2023
Tour was smooth but disappointed with no sunrise - Our tour guide Michael was 5/5! He was funny, super informative and friendly ( took photos for us, and dropped us at our hotel first ). Even though the tour said hotel pick up, we still had to drive to the shop location because they were only doing pick up in Kihei and Lahaina that day. We stayed In Kula and the shuttle bus actually pass our hotel on the way to Haleakala. When we got the shop location, we found it disorganized and confusing. There was also a busy bike tour at 2am that morning. I felt that the shop could have provided hot coffee or tea because we had to be there at 3am and it's very cold in that area. They didn't tell us about the free rain jackets and pants so we very cold and wet when we got to top of the mountain. We still had to wait for an 1 hour on the bus because it was still very cloudy. By the time sunrise came, we weren't able to see anything. Apparently 3 times out of the year, it's so cloudy/misty that you arent able to see anything. We were quite disappointed. The breakfast restaurant they took us after was great. The tour guide and ride itself was very smooth. But we paid 250$ each person for this tour, had to wake up very early at 2am and end up seeing no sunrise. I feel like if this only happens 3 times a year, the company should have least given a discount or partial refund. We saw better sunrise from our hotel to be honest.
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