Haleakala Sunset and Astronomy Tour
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 5-6 hour adventure with the Sunset and Astronomy Tour to the summit of Haleakalā National Park, guided by an expert. This intimate small-group tour (7 people or less) takes you on a scenic drive into Haleakalā National Park. You will learn about Maui’s rich geological history, along with the unique flora and fauna that thrive in this stunning environment. As you ascend to the summit, prepare to witness a breathtaking sunset from one of the most beautiful vantage points on the island. After the sun dips below the horizon, the real magic begins as you gaze at the night sky through a telescope, marveling at the incredible stars and planets visible from the clearest skies on Maui. Warm outerwear, comfy chairs, and hot drinks are provided to ensure your comfort as you soak in the natural wonders around you. Night photography assistance provided for your phone or camera.
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Itinerary
Embark on a unforgettable tour up a dormant volcano to 10,000 feet. Enter Haleakala National park. Learn about the geology of Maui and this spectacular National park's unique flora and fauna. View the volcanic crater and sunset. Set up telescopes to view "Amazing Maui Stars" from atop the highest spot and clearest sky on Maui. Travel back to starting point. Warm outer clothing provided. Hot drinks.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for scuba divers who have recently had a dive as this is at altitude.
- Not recommended for travelers who are sick or have sinus congestion as descending from altitude with inability to clear ears may be painful.
- Part of this tour is at night. It is at altitude 10,000 feet.
Reviews(48)
Excellent communication and customer service. Trish is really conscientious and nice. We especially appreciated her weather updates and summit conditions. Highly recommend!
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about both Maui and astronomy. The sunset was amazing, and I have never see so many stars - you are at 10k feet and above a third of the atmosphere. We're planning to do this again when we go back to Maui in December.
So glad to hear you had a great trip up to Haleakala to see the sunset and stars. It is pretty amazing. The best dark nights in Dec are the first 2 weeks and the last week. I appreciate the review. Aloha Trish
We had a great experience with Trish on this tour. Trish was very knowledgeable and provided all the necessities to make out sunset and star gazing tour AMAZING. The transport Trish provided in her bus was super comfortable and clean and new. Trish was engaging with the whole group and made everyone feel included. Trish provided seats, jackets and gloves which felt very clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a comfortable sunset tour and an informative run down of the stars and planets
:) Mahalo, so happy you enjoyed Haleakala and the beautiful night sky. I appreciate the review. Aloha Trish
This tour was perfect. Trish was absolutely the best host, very informative and knowledgeable. She communicated well from the booking until the day of the tour. It's a small group tour so that was great as well. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see the sunset at Haleakala and as an added bonus view the night skies.
I very much appreciate the review. Thanks for choosing Amazing Maui Stars. Aloha Trish
Trish was a great guide and a wealth of knowledge. Unfortunately on the day we went up the mountain, the weather did not cooperate and we were unable to see anything due to poor visibility. Planning on coming back next chance I get in hopes of better weather.
Mahalo nui for the kind words. Haleakalā’s weather can change in an instant, and I’m sorry the clouds didn’t give you the views you deserved. I truly appreciate your positive attitude, and I’d love to take you back up on a clearer night. When you’re ready to return, please reach out and I’ll be happy to offer you a complimentary redo of your tour, Mahalo Trish
Highly recommend anyone who wants to experience Haleakala to use this experience. Tricia is knowledgeable and prepared guide. We were provided any extra layers of clothing we needed, as well as chairs for comfort. On the trip up the mountain, we learned so much about the area and history of Maui. I’ll never forget how clear the night sky was. Having an informed guide to point out all the different constellations and planets made it that much better.
So glad you enjoyed Haleakala and the night sky. Mahalo for the review. Aloha Trish
Trish was awesome and very knowledgeable!!!! She told us all the stories and facts. She came prepared and got us seated at the best spot for the sunrise. After we got a private tour of the rest of the trails and a look at the stars! This was awesome and I would recommend. Make sure to wear closed toed shoes and pants. It does get cold up there.
Mahalo for the review Sarah. I appreciate it and I am so glad you had a good time. Thanks for being flexible due to the weather. Aloha Trish
Above the clouds spectacular night sky show with a very nice informative guide my fiance struggled a little with the altitude as she is a recovering cancer survivor with lymphoma our guide and others made sure she was taken care of and we both had a great time. Highly recommend this activity
Mahalo Ted, It was so nice meeting you both and we did have a great evening. Safe travels home. Aloha Trish
We had an amazing time on the Haleakala Sunset Tour with Star Gazing! The views from the summit were breathtaking and the stargazing afterward was unforgettable. It was awesome seeing both the Big Dipper and Southern Cross at the same time in the night sky. Our guide, Trish, was wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable. She shared so much information about Maui, Haleakala, and the night sky and made sure everyone was comfortable (she provided winter coats and hot chocolate) and having a good time. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Maui! Janice & Greg
Aloha, Thank you for the review, I really appreciate it. So glad you both had a great time. Haleakala and the stars are pretty amazing! Mahalo Trish
Very educational, knowledgeable, and accommodating—our tour guide, Trish, was fantastic. She reached out on the day of our tour to let us know the weather might not be ideal and offered us the option to reschedule or receive a refund. We chose to reschedule because we really wanted to do the tour, and it worked out perfectly. She gave us plenty of advance notice along with helpful guidance on what to expect and how to prepare, which made everything easy - especially traveling with kids. As first-time visitors to Hawaii, this was exactly the kind of experience we were hoping for.
Mahalo Jasleen, It was so nice meeting you and your family. I very much appreciate the review. I am glad the clouds cleared for a nice evening. It was also great seeing you all again at the airport. :) Aloha Trish
