Maui: Haleakala Sunrise Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.0 (12 reviews) Maui, USA
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Duration6h - 7h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

RESERVATIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE TOUR PURCHASE.

You'll feel like your on top of the world as you watch the sunrise on Haleakala -- it's truly an awe-inspiring experience. Let us guide you there with stories and legends along the way!

Our Sunrise at Haleakala National Park Tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to the best spots in the park! With Shaka Guide, you have the freedom to explore on your own terms -- visit the sites you want and skips the ones you don't.

✅ Tours never expire.
✅ Tour work offline. No data needed.
✅ Reliable GPS directions.
✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price.
✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you.
✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please.
✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui.
✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music!

*Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

What's included

  • Take the tour when you want
  • Tours NEVER expire
  • Freedom to explore at your own pace
  • Tour Start is Customizable
  • Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
  • Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
  • Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
  • Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
  • Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
  • Sunrise reservation
  • Parking fees
  • Meals

What to expect

  1. Haleakala National Park
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Shaka Guide is your perfect companion with turn-by-turn directions, information on what to look for, places to explore, and a truckload of interesting stories and Hawaiian legends of this magnificent volcano.
  2. Pukalani
    15m
    Listen to all sorts of fascination Hawaiian stories and legends about as we ascend the mountain
  3. Sliding Sands Trail
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Take the challenge of a rigorous 9 mile hike one way and goes on for miles!
  4. Pa Ka'oao Trail
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    This mini hike starts at the visitor center and takes you to an overlook with a great view of the crater.

    The walk is just .5 miles, and it’s well worth it. Take your time and breathe deeply, the air is much thinner up there.
  5. Kalahaku Overlook
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    At this overlook, you’ll see the crater floor from a completely different perspective. It’s definitely worth a stop!
  6. 15m
    Stand here for a few minutes and you can actually watch the clouds form!
  7. 45m
    The Halemau’u Crater hike is actually a monster 11-mile all day hike, and should not be attempted unless you are prepared
  8. Hosmer's Grove
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Check out this great place to have a picnic and relax a bit before driving down the mountain
  9. 15m
    Get a totally different perspective of the crater floor from this view
  10. Upcountry Farmers Market
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Enjoy a variety of plants and trees and wander around while having fun at Upcountry Farms
  11. Historic Makawao Town
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Explore a charming art town where you will find galleries and workshops of local artists, many with Hawaii inspired themes, as well as lots of tasty local food.

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You’re about to go on an awesome adventure to the summit of Maui’s tallest volcano, but there are a few things you should know about the tour before you get started.
  • You must make an online reservation and pay $1 if you’re visiting the park for sunrise (between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m.).
  • Pack warm clothes -- temperatures can drop below freezing at the summit. (No joke!)
  • The tour starts and ends in Kahului. If you are coming from the resort areas of Ka'anapali or Lahaina in West Maui, it's about a 45-minute drive to the start in Kahului.
  • There’s nowhere to buy food in the park. Pack a picnic or eat before you go.
  • Entrance to Haleakala National Park is $30 per car -- you can pay with credit/debit or digital form of payment. Or purchase your pass ahead of time on Recreation.gov
  • The sun rises at about 7 a.m. in the winter and 5:30 a.m. in the summer.
  • Expect to spend about 4-6 hours on the tour.
  • We recommend starting from Kahului around 4:30 a.m. (depending on the time of year)
  • Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
  • The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
  • Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
  • Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
  • Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting

Cancellation policy

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

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