Haleakala Sunrise & Bike Tour
Bike Down A Volcano After Sunrise!
Combine two of the most popular activities on Maui into one tour, watch sunrise on Haleakalā and then bike down the volcano, all the way to the ocean. This is an amazing way to spend a morning doing some very unique activities, that you can only do here on Maui.
Visit Haleakalā National Park with a certified interpretive guide who will show you the unique features of the area, teach you about the plants and animals that are endemic to the volcano. Your guide will bring you to the best spot to view the sunrise and itʻs amazing pre-dawn colors.
After sunrise, we begin a bike ride, just outside the park, that takes you all the way down the volcano, passing through Mauiʻs beautiful countryside and small towns.
Hotel pickup from major Maui hotels/condos
26-mile bike ride down the slopes of Haleakala
Journey through Haleakala Ranch
Ride through the upcountry community of Kula & Makawao Town
Ride through pineapple fields
Wind down to the Pacific Ocean
Ending bike ride at Paia Bay Beach Park
Hot & cold beverage service
Assortment of granola snack bars
Hotel drop off at 12:00 PM
Your tour begins with a hotel pickup between 2:00 AM – 3:00 AM. Our guides will inform you about the history of Haleakala, its geology and an explanation of rare plants and animals found exclusively on Maui. Upon arrival at the summit, you will be escorted by your guides to the edge of the crater where you will view the majestic Haleakala sunrise.
We then proceed to the 6,500 foot level of Haleakala where you will receive a comprehensive safety briefing and begin your 26-mile bike ride down the slopes of Haleakala. Your journey proceeds through Haleakala Ranch and continues through the upcountry community of Kula and through Makawao Town, riding through pineapple fields, and continues down to the Pacific Ocean and finishes at Paia Bay Beach Park. Your tour ends with a hotel drop off at 12:00 PM.
Adult | $225.00 |
Child (12-18 yrs) | $225.00 |
A hot and cold beverage service with a light snack.
In the town of Makawao, guides will give you time to get breakfast on-your-own.
A trip that is cancelled prior to 48 hours will result in a no charge and the option to reschedule. If we cancel before we pick you up inside the 48 hour time period, you will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule. If the biking portion of the tour is called off at the designated staging area, the van tour will continue and you will be charged 50% of the total tour cost. Any activity canceled or rescheduled by the individual clients within 48 hours of their activity date including the day of the activity, will be charged in full on the originally scheduled day of their activity. Customers that choose to opt-out of the bike ride portion for personal reasons that may vary, will be charged in full.
Bike tour activities may be canceled for reasons including but not limited to inclement weather, lack of participation, etc. In the event of a canceled activity, the options will be available to the clients.
A Columbia Sportswear windbreaker jacket, helmet and state-of-the-art volcano chrome cruiser bikes will be provided to customers.
Take in the views at this scenic national park known as the “house of the sun”. Haleakala Crater is a natural erosional valley with cliffs over 1800ʻ deep and filled with unique plants and animals. Explore the Summit Visitor Center and Park Headquarters.
Upon arrival at the summit, you will be escorted by your guides to the edge of the crater where you will view the majestic sunrise. Stand in awe of a majestic sunrise on the top of the mauna (mountain) that makes up Haleakala National Park. We arrive early enough for a little bit of stargazing, which at this altitude is incredibly clear.
After a beautiful sunrise and tour through the park, you will stop at 6500ʻ to get on a guided bike tour down the mountain. Enjoy the morning wind blowing through your hair as you twist and turn on a comfortable bike through Mauiʻs upcountry area.
Makawao Town is considered Paniolo Town (Hawaiian Cowboy) and is a great place for boutique shopping or exploring art galleries in upcountry Maui. Your guides will give you time to enjoy a breakfast or snack at the historic bakery or a unique cafe.
Will we get to see the sunrise?
Approximately 80% of our Maui bike tours will be able to view the sunrise atop Haleakala, however your mountain crew cannot control the weather.
What happens if it is too dangerous to ride due to the weather conditions?
Your cruise leader in conjunction with our office will determine if conditions are too extreme to ride from your locations. If this is the case we will start at a different location lower down the mountain. In the event that conditions worsen or do not improve we will cancel the tour.
Is food included on the tour?
An assortment of granola bar snacks will be provided on the tour. We will also stop in Makawao Town where your guides will give you plenty of time to enjoy a breakfast or snack at the historic bakery or unique cafe.
What do you provide on the bike tour?
A Columbia Sportswear windbreaker jacket, helmet and state-of-the-art volcano chrome cruiser will be provided to customers.
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