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.
Meet In Haliimaile – Hotel Pickup Extra
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
Return to Haliimaile
Your tour begins in Haliimaile (or at pickup from your hotel if you choose that option) with a fitting of your biking gear. 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 return to Haliimaile or choose the extended tour option back to your accommodation.
Haliimaile
| AdultsAges 12 and older | $229.00 |
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 canceled prior to 72-hours will result in a no charge and the option to reschedule. If we cancel before we pick you up inside the 72-hours 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 72-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.
Haleakala Summit & Downhill Bike
Haleakala Sunrise Tour
Sunrise is one of the most popular times to visit Haleakala National Park. Every day, hundreds of people make the journey to the summit to watch the sun rise over this massive volcanic crater. The experience is truly breathtaking. If you're planning a trip to Maui, be sure to catch the sunrise at least once.
Hana & Haleakala Helicopter Tour
See some of the most popular sites on the island of Maui as you circle the immense volcano, Mauna Haleakala along the coastline. See itʻs destruction and land building efforts over the centuries. Travel over the road to Hana too and see cascading waterfalls and lush tropical forest.
