A BEAUTIFUL MAUI SUNSET
- Maui, Hawaii
End a beautiful day on Maui with an adventure taking you to the summit of Haleakalā. This sunset tour, with breathtaking and panoramic views of Haleakalā at twilight is the perfect place to be. As the sun sets and temperatures cool, this tour offers a spectacular show of mesmerizing light and color. The tour begins with a hotel pick-up. On the ascent, we will visit Kula Lodge Marketplace, where you can browse unique gift items and enjoy scenic views. When we reach the summit, you'll enjoy viewing a spectacular from atop beautiful Haleakalā. As we descend, you can marvel at the stunning views of Maui’s lowlands.
Haleakalā Sunset Experience Tour Features
Haleakalā National Park
Our mini-coaches will provide all the comfort you need as you ascend to the summit. We will stop at the Ranger Station and the Haleakalā Visitor Center. Relax and marvel at the expansive and sacred volcanic landscape at 7,000 ft above sea level and the impressive views of the crater at 9,740 ft.
Sunset At The Summit
A sunset tour of majestic Haleakalā is an adventure you won't want to miss. As the sun sets and temperatures cool, you'll embrace a panoramic spectacular of mesmerizing light and color. With the sun behind you it makes the colors of the crater more distinguishable. This features as one of Maui’s top attractions.
See Rare Plants And Animals
Discover a world of wonders at the summit, where native Hawaiian plants and animals mingle with rare and endemic species. Discover the remarkable Haleakalā silversword, with its unique features like silvery hairs and fleshy leaves that help it thrive in hot, dry climates. This low-growing rosette plant can be found on the desert cinder slopes of the crater. Silverswords have an impressive lifespan ranging from 3 to over 90 years.
Haleakalā Sunset Experience Tour Details
Elements
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Hotel pick-up from major Maui hotels
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Travel in a mini-coach with panoramic windows
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Visit Kula Lodge Marketplace
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Views at 7,000 feet elevation at the Haleakalā Headquarters
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Crater views at 9,740 ft at the Haleakalā Summit Visitor Center
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See the rare Nene Goose (not guaranteed)
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Sunset viewing from summit of volcano
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Drive through and enjoy scenic views of Maui’s lowlands
Insight
The sunsets of Haleakalā National Park are legendary! The soft, orange glow of the receding sun paints the already wonderous landscape of this dormant volcano in even more vivid color than its usual. This is the best time, alongside the early morning for the same reasons, to take in the sights from one of Hawai'i's most popular natural wonders.
This tour begins with a pick-up at your hotel on Maui in one of our comfortable mini-coaches with panoramic windows for spectacular scenic views as we ascend Mount Haleakalā. Enjoy souvenir gift shopping at Kula Lodge Marketplace along the way.
In the summit area of Haleakalā National Park, we stop to enjoy the best views of a Maui sunset anywhere on the island. High above the clouds, the clear skies, beautiful colors, and other-worldly surroundings make this one of the most memorable experiences you will have in Hawai'i.
Cost & Schedule
7-Hour Haleakala Sunset Tour From Maui Hotels
AdultsAges 12 yrs+ | $226.00 |
ChildrenAges 3-11 yrs | $124.00 |
InfantsAges 0-2 yrs | FREE |
Departs:
- Apr 1 – Sep 30 (summer schedule): Depart: 2:00 PM Return: 9:00 PM
- Oct 1 – Mar 31 (winter schedule): Depart: 1:30 PM Return: 8:30 PM
Program
- Pickup At Your Hotel or Condo
- Ascend Haleakalā: Incredible panoramic views.
- Kula Lodge: Light Shopping & Ocean Views
- Haleakalā Headquarters
- Sunset Viewing At Summit: A celestial kaleidoscope of colors
- Descend Haleakalā: View of Maui's lowlands
- Return to your hotel
Meals
We provide Maui cookies and bottled water for snacking and now offer a convenient 'to-go' dinner from Kula Bistro.
Guidance
- This tour is operated on winding roads. It is not recommended for pregnant women or those with back or motion problems.
- Please dress for winter weather. Ears muffs are your friend.
- Hotel pick-up is provided from major Maui hotels. Enter the name of your hotel at time of reservation. We are not permitted to pick up in residential areas or at B&Bs.
- Dress warmly for your Haleakalā tour as temperatures fluctuate. This tour is not recommended for people with heart or respiratory conditions that may be exacerbated due to high altitude.
- People who have gone scuba diving should wait 48 hours before going on this tour. No refunds if sunset is not visible due to inclement weather conditions.
Booking
Any request for a refund prior to 72 hours is honored with a full cash refund. No refunds issued for any tours within the 72 hour period, prior to the start of your tour.