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Haleakala Sunrise: Volcanic Views
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Haleakala Crater
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Maui’s dormant volcano, Haleakala, with a sunrise tour. Witness the stunning colors of dawn and explore the untouched terrain of this natural wonder.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Maui’s dormant volcano, Haleakala, with a sunrise tour. Witness the stunning colors of dawn and explore the untouched terrain of this natural wonder.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Haleakala Crater - Home to the world’s largest dormant volcano; over 30,000 acres. The park is known for its endemic and rare flora and fauna, scenic drive and stunning views.
- Headquarters Visitor Center - Majestic views of the crater at 9,740 ft. Viewing of the sunrise takes place here.
- Makawao - Drive past this quaint town with miles…
- Haleakala Crater - Home to the world’s largest dormant volcano; over 30,000 acres. The park is known for its endemic and rare flora and fauna, scenic drive and stunning views.
- Headquarters Visitor Center - Majestic views of the crater at 9,740 ft. Viewing of the sunrise takes place here.
- Makawao - Drive past this quaint town with miles of greenery.
- Kula - Views of Kula - open country slopes, quaint & rustic.
- Waikapu - Enjoy a local-style, sit down breakfast. Locally and family owned, the Mill House provides an idyllic dining experience, situated at the old sugar mill amidst a peaceful, country landscape.
What's Included
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Maui hotels
- Haleakala National Park admission fee
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Maui hotels
- Haleakala National Park admission fee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Port pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Witness the dawning of a new day atop Haleakala (the house of the sun) a dormant volcanic mountain overlooking Maui on the east side. Deep canyons and slopes and unspoiled terrain are home to endemic Hawaiian Nene geese and rare Silversword plants.
You’ll be transported in a comfortable mini coach to 9,740 feet elevation, close to the summit to witness…
Witness the dawning of a new day atop Haleakala (the house of the sun) a dormant volcanic mountain overlooking Maui on the east side. Deep canyons and slopes and unspoiled terrain are home to endemic Hawaiian Nene geese and rare Silversword plants.
You’ll be transported in a comfortable mini coach to 9,740 feet elevation, close to the summit to witness the ultimate sunrise; a spectacular show of lights and colors. The sunrise tour is an unforgettable experience and a definite must-do on your Hawaii vacation. On the descent, marvel at sprawling scenic views of Kula and the Pacific Ocean on your way to breakfast at local favorite, Mill House Restaurant in Waikapu.
- Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
- Haleakala is known for rapidly changing weather conditions and dense clouds and rain are common. As a result, clear viewing of the sunrise is not guaranteed, and the tour operates rain or shine. Refunds will be granted only when the tour is cancelled for safety reasons.
- The high altitude at the summit area may complicate health conditions and breathing difficulties. Elderly visitors, pregnant women, young children, and those with respiratory or heart conditions should consult their doctor prior to touring. Walk slowly and drink water to avoid dehydration. If you have gone scuba diving, you should wait at least 72 hours before going on this tour.
Location
Haleakala Crater
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1638 Ratings)
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Carlyl587
Oct 26, 2024
Amazing views, yummy breakfast and great the guide! - We had a great experience on this tour! Preston, our driver and tour guide was great. He was knowledgeable, funny and clearly passionate about his practice! The views were amazing. The trip was very organized. Even the breakfast was delicious and the place was very pretty! I highly recommend this tour, it gave us a worry free experience with one of a kind breathtaking views! DRESS WARM ITS COLD UP THERE!!!!!
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Ellenl963
Oct 24, 2024
This is worth the early start! - Preston was fantastic! His knowledge of the area and history were top notch, and he gave us ample time to see everything, never rushed us. The sunrise experience was amazing, the light and the colors, then the crater is finally visible, this is a must-see! We were fortunate to have excellent weather - 49F and little to no wind, a very clear morning - which all combined to create an incredible experience.
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Cindy
Oct 24, 2024
Perfect journey!! - The service was wonderful! Everything super well coordinated, on time, they had patience and explained everything!!!!
A great tour!
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Tyler
Oct 23, 2024
It’s a must do! Be prepared for weather! - Had a great time! Didn’t even see the sunrise but still give it a 5
Got picked up from our hotel at 3:20AM. Friendly driver
We were transported to a larger vehicle with another group of people and all together drove to the crater. Driver was careful, experienced, friendly, humorous, informative and courteous.
At the top - it can be very COLD and WET! The altitude is so high that you’re in the clouds with high winds. Dress accordingly - rain jacket, waterproof pants, warm layers underneath that you can remove easily once finished. Unfortunately it was too foggy to see the sunrise clearly. We were there for around 1.5 - 2 hours. It was fun to look towards the crater and see the wind gradually clear the fog revealing the crater. I did see the sunrise colors briefly through the clouds. The bathrooms are pretty clean and the information center had friendly staff and cool souvenirs.
The drive back was awesome! The driver stopped at scenic locations, allowed us time for photos, shared some very interesting information about the history of Maui, and overall was a great guide. Great views of Maui for a majority of the ride!
The food was pretty good too! I recommend getting the pancakes if you want a big breakfast. The “plantation breakfast” was smaller than I anticipated but was still good.
Overall I think that it was wonderful to see the views and learn some history from someone who’s lived there for a good chunk of time. I was able to enjoy the scenery without having to drive as well as get great advice for various other Maui related things.
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Pkempinski1
Oct 23, 2024
It was absolutely... - It was absolutely amazing! Everything from the star gazing to the sun rising!! It was truly spiritual.
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Dennis
Oct 23, 2024
Early morning adventure! - Early morning start but well worth it. Tour guide was great and very informative, sharing so much about the island and its history along the way. Rain and cold weather gear a must!
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Maryannc888
Oct 22, 2024
Breathtaking sunrise tour - The sunrise tour is incredibly breathtaking. There were no words to describe it. We lucked out with absolutely perfect weather. It was 49F when we arrived at the near 10k peak. We’ve heard it can be very cold. With our light coats and layers we were completely comfortable.
The tour bus/truck/van was brand new and very comfortable. Our tour guide was Preston. He was knowledgeable, prompt, and entertaining.
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Boxdell860
Oct 22, 2024
Great views and Tour Guide. - Preston was great. He arrived on times as advertised and added to the overall experience. Great views but the resturant was less than stellar.
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A7735vsmattt
Oct 25, 2024
Recommend - Our guide (Preston) was excellent with his story telling, knowledge and advice. I really appreciated his sense of humor. And his great driving.I will definitely recommend taking the tour instead of just driving myself.
The location for breakfast was beautiful but breakfast stop at Cafe O’Lei was a little disappointing with food being so-so and delayed service.
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Dawn
Oct 24, 2024
Great excursion with some downsides - Preston was a great guide and an amazing driver to and from The excursion. Sadly there was too much cloud cover to see the sunrise but we did get to see the crater which was amazing it was cold and wet and even still when the visitor center opened it made things a little bit better. But the view was amazing a must see for anyone who comes to Maui!
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