Haleakala Crater Hike
Two hiking adventures through two very different environments
H iking the Haleakala crater is an experience like no other. What better way than to immerse yourself in Maui’s volcanic landscape than on your own two feet. Our hiking adventure offers two vastly different environments with both hikes stemming for two miles each. Absorb the mesmerizing panoramic views which stretch for miles in all directions. Learn about Hawaiian botany and geology in the open-air tranquility, from our passionate guides who share a love of adventure along with a rich knowledge of Hawaiian culture and history.
West & South Maui Hotel/Condo pickup
Professional, knowledgeable, safe-oriented hiking guides
Two-mile hike at the 10,000-foot summit
Another two-mile hike at 8,000 ft.
Picnic Lunch
Trail Snacks
This tour begins with a hotel/condo pickup at 9:30 AM. You will be joined by professional, knowledgeable, safe and fun guides. Hike into both sides of Haleakala; each environment is very different from the other, so both should be experienced to gain a true appreciation for this natural phenomenon.
Two-mile hike down Sliding Sands Trail at the 10,000-foot summit where huge cinder cones dominate the desert-like, expansive scenery.
Another two-mile hike at 8,000 ft. on a lava trail lined with rare native plant species. Views stretch for miles in all directions.
Lunch and snacks included. Your tour ends back at your hotel/condo after a 7-hour hiking adventure.
Adult | $199.00 |
Child (8yrs+) | $199.00 |
This tour is available on Thursdays only.
Lunch
Snacks
Our vans accommodate 15 passengers, but for your comfort, we keep our tour size between 8 and 12 guests. Our vans are PUC certified, commercial insured, serviced regularly for high performance, and air-conditioned, and are cleaned and washed daily.
Cancellations for refunds are accepted until 48-hours before the tour starts. There are no refunds for cancellations or no-shows after that point.
Take in the scenic views of Maui’s number one attraction. The national park is known as the “house of the sun”. It is a great place for hiking, biking or stargazing. Haleakala Crater is a natural erosional valley with cliffs over 1800ʻ deep and filled with rare and unique plants and animals.
Sliding Sands Trail
Two-mile hike at the 10,000-foot summit where huge cinder cones dominate the desert-like, expansive scenery. At 10,000 feet, you begin to see an exceptionally rare and endangered Hawaiian plant known as the Silver Sword. The park also cares for endangered species, some of which exist nowhere else.
Starting at 8,000 feet is The Haleamau’u Trail. It is easier to traverse and less steep. It wraps around the outside of the mountain to the north and leads hikers to a ridge that looks down into the crater on one side and down to the ocean on the other. It’s a spectacular spot for a picnic or to relax.
Is there an airport pickup?
No, we only pickup from hotels/condos.
Will there be a bathroom on the trail?
On some hikes there are toilets or porta potties at the trailhead. Once we’re hiking, though, we head for the bushes. If you’re uncomfortable using the bushes, please let your guide know before the hike begins so you can both decide what’s best for you.
What kind of shoes should we wear on the tour?
For the Four-mile Crater Hike: Running shoes are perfectly suitable. There’s no need to bring hiking boots unless you want to (they do take up a lot of suitcase space). Your shoes may get muddy, dirty, and/or wet on any of our hikes.
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