Maui Haleakala Self Paced Downhill Bike Tour: An Independent Adventure with Mountain Riders

For those in search of autonomy and value over luxury guided experiences, our “Maui Express Bike Tour” is right for you. This tour is self-operated, beginning from the same spot as our guided options. You manage your speed, taking leisure breaks for picture-taking as you please. When you’re done, we arrange for your commute back to our office premises.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Paia - We meet at our baseyard in the town of Makawo

What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Bicycle usage included
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Snacks available
  • Helmet provided for safety
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Weight restrictions apply; maximum weight is 280 lbs.
  • Age restriction; riders must be over the age 15 years.
  • Height requirement; must be 5 ft and over.
Location
497 Baldwin Ave
Baldwin Avenue
Departure Point: Guests will need to arrange their own transportation to meet at our Office at Mountain Riders 497 Baldwin Ave, Paia, HI 96779, USA Return point: Returns to original departure point (times vary depending on the season)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Trudy_p
Oct 2, 2024
One of the best adventures you can do on Maui! - This was the first time doing this adventure. It came highly recommended and I agree. Rory was our tour guide and driver. Check in was very easy. Rory is a wealth of information and just a really fun guy, as well as a safe driver. It was so much fun doing the switch backs down the mountain. We got to do to go back up after the first ride and we definitely wanted to go again. I believe this is the only company that does this. The second time down is much faster and fun as you aren't as worried as you were the first time. We then stopped in Makawao for a food & shopping break. Afterwards, we rode down to the base shop. This was so much fun and highly recommend doing it. Can't wait to go back & do it again
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Kathy_k
Sep 18, 2024
Biking in a cloud! - Did you ever bike when the clouds were below you? Did you ever bike through a cloud? Did you ever bike where the scenery throughout the ride was spectacular? If you cant say yes to each of these questions, then you should do this activity. It's all down hill and all you have to worry about is letting yourself go too fast. Staff was great and very safety conscious. No complaints.
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Q633nxconnorg
Feb 8, 2024
Awesome Self Paced Bike Ride Down The Island Of Maui - My family and I were on a cruise around Hawaii and this was a last minute thing that Bobby allowed me to come with after having a full van already and WITHOUT A DOUBT the best tour I have ever been on. From the views, tour guides, and food this is the one thing that you need to do if you are on the island for less then a day. Manny and Bobby, our two tour guides, were the best tour guides anyone could as for. Knowledge about the island. Welcoming and loving people. Just joyous people showing tourist around their island. Lastly, when it comes to the tour itself, if you have ridden a bike before and know what you're doing the tour guides will let you take the hills at your own paces! Easily reaching 30-35 miles an hour on some of these roads it was a blast! Please if you do anything on the island do this tour!
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Paul_s
Oct 6, 2023
Great time with beautiful weather and the views were unforgettable. - Spectacular views thrilling ride, fun and interesting guide. My sister and I made the ride together.
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Jason_b
Sep 3, 2023
Do it. - The service, the history and local color provided by Joe, the quality of the equipment... honestly it was so much more than I expected and I can't recommend it enough.
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Marylz5390ot
Aug 13, 2023
Self-Guided no pressure. Not sunrise, but not necessary if you like a causal morning. - Self-guided. You bike at your own pace, no pressure. Guide nearby for emergency's but not pushing you. Good for small groups. Takes fun photos.
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Davidfg7289gp
Aug 2, 2023
A not to miss experience! - The ride itself, was amazing! Awe inspiring views! Truly a fabulous time! John was very personable and professional.
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John_c
May 28, 2023
Woo Hoo! - Feeling of freedom, clean air, beauty all around. Guide was great - funny, informative, engaged with riders. Incredible views, flowers, beauty all around. Driver also showed a lot of safety and concerns for participants and friendly to all!
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Iowacityia
Dec 13, 2023
Friday, December 1st morning tour. - My wife and I joined another 6 people as part of our Holland America Cruise shore excursion. Bobby picked us up from the cruise port terminal and brought us all to the shop to do paperwork, visit for a bit, and meet Joe. Joe and Bobby would be with us for our downhill ride. Bobby led the way on our rides. Joe drove the van and trailer at the back of our group. Joe communicating with Bobby if there were any vehicles approaching from the rear. Both Bobby and Joe were great! We had a very nice time with them during this tour. We then all drove in the van to the 6500 area and started our downhill ride from there. We had been fitted on our bikes, had our helmets, and given operating and safety instruction. Of course the ride down was fun. The weather was good for our first run, then on the 2nd run the clouds moved in. The weather was a bit of a bummer. And really the buzz kill of the entire ride was the fact that the town of Kula has prohibited bicycle tours from riding through their town. We knew about this in advance, so it wasn’t a shocker to us, just a buzz kill. Again, the ride down from 6500 was a blast. But near the town limits we needed to stop. We were then given a ride back up to 6500 to ride it again. And yes, it was just as fun. After a bypass of Kula, we took a lunch break in a small town, drove a bit more towards the tour office, then were allowed to ride the rest of the way back to the office. After finishing up at the office we were driven back to the cruise ship by Bobby. We had a fun time.
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Julie_d
Jan 14, 2024
Bike a volcano...but really just part of it - If you imagine biking from the volcano top down to Paia, none of the tour groups are allowed to go through the neighborhoods separating the two anymore. You bike the top 6-8 miles twice and then are taken down to Makawao to do the final 5 miles. Our tour guide was very nice, informative and helpful. It was well organized and beautiful. I don't feel the websites are very upfront about this fact though.
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From $129
up to 13 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).