Maui: Haleakala Sunrise Spectacular with Local Breakfast
Description
Witness the dawning of a new day atop Haleakala (the house of the sun) a dormant volcanic mountain overlooking Maui on the east side. Deep canyons and slopes and unspoiled terrain are home to endemic Hawaiian Nene geese and rare Silversword plants. You'll be transported in a comfortable mini coach to 9,740 feet elevation, close to the summit to witness the ultimate sunrise; a spectacular show of lights and colors. The sunrise tour is an unforgettable experience and a definite must-do on your Hawaii vacation. On the descent, marvel at sprawling scenic views of Kula and the Pacific Ocean on your way to breakfast at local favorite, Cafe O'Lei at the Plantation in Waikapu.
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Itinerary
Home to the world’s largest dormant volcano; over 30,000 acres. The park is known for its endemic and rare flora and fauna, scenic drive and stunning views.
Majestic views of the crater at 9,740 ft. Viewing of the sunrise takes place here.
Drive past this quaint town with miles of greenery.
Views of Kula - open country slopes, quaint & rustic.
Enjoy a local-style, sit down breakfast. Locally and family owned, the Mill House provides an idyllic dining experience, situated at the old sugar mill amidst a peaceful, country landscape.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
IMPORTANT: Access is restricted to Lahaina on the west side of Maui. The tour times provided reflect the start and end of the tour, but not your exact pickup and drop off time. Whether or not you've provided your hotel/lodging at the time of booking, you are required to contact the tour provider no less than (2) days prior to your tour date to receive your exact pickup time and location. The tour provider will advise you of the specific area at the hotel/lodging you should wait; for example "at the front entrance." Please be there at least 5 minutes before your pickup time. Please allow a 10-15 minute grace period, as the driver will be picking up other guests in your area. If your hotel/lodging is not included on our pickup schedule, you'll be advised to meet at nearby location. Please note that we are prohibited by certain properties to pickup non-hotel guests and we do not pick-up at private properties such as AirBnB's and residential areas.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
- Haleakala is known for rapidly changing weather conditions and dense clouds and rain are common. As a result, clear viewing of the sunrise is not guaranteed, and the tour operates rain or shine. Refunds will be granted only when the tour is cancelled for safety reasons.
- The high altitude at the summit area may complicate health conditions and breathing difficulties. Elderly visitors, pregnant women, young children, and those with respiratory or heart conditions should consult their doctor prior to touring. Walk slowly and drink water to avoid dehydration. If you have gone scuba diving, you should wait at least 72 hours before going on this tour.
Reviews(2,348)
Easy but delayed pick up. The bus ride was cold. But the views were amazing and worth it. I would recommend this experience.
This was the most informative Tour that I have ever been on. Preston, our tour guide, was amazing. Highly recommend!
Super great trip! Our tour guide Alfredo was awesome! A few things to note: 1) We thought there would be some hiking involved, but they actually drive you right to the viewing area 2) It's super windy / cold up there! It was 62 degrees but felt like 30 with the wind. Definitely wear layers! If you didn't pack warm stuff for Hawaii, you can do what we did, which was pick up sweatpants and a warm layer workout top at Target. 3) The drive up is windy and through high altitude. We were fine but I think if you are prone to car sickness, you might want to skip this. 4) Bring cash to tip the driver tour guide!
EXCELLENT! We are so glad we did this experience. Preston was the best tour guide I’ve ever had. Not just in Hawaii or Maui but EVER. He is kind, courteous, knowledgeable, and just an amazing dude. He made the experience one of a kind. 14/10 would recommend booking and requesting Preston.
Preston was a super driver and tour guide. Super-knowledgeable, attentive, and patient when we forgot to follow a few instructions. His smooth, quiet driving allowed us to sleep on our way up to the Haleakalā viewpoint. There he shared insights, before we exited the bus, and while we were viewing the sunrise on one side and shadow on the other, he shared historical, geological, geographical insights; for example, directing my daughter, who he overheard saying she likes rocks, to a multi-colored rock. On the way down, Preston offered a good balance between more education and quiet, relaxing Hawaiian music. We all agreed that the breakfast was great, and the location - with charming market and shops - was worth revisiting. At sunrise, even with a “warm” temp in the high 40s Fahrenheit, we were happy to be wearing 3 layers, with a hotel blanket - that my daughter ended up loaning to a stranger she overheard complain that she was freezing. Our hotel pillow also came in handy on bus. One more bonus worth mentioning is the hot instant coffee and chocolate, plus yummy treats, waiting when we return to the bus after chilly sunrise-viewing. It was a Polynesian Adventure that exceeded our expectations and was well-worth the cost!
We did not get the breakfest, I couldnt select our tour. The tour Alfredo was great. It was a great adventure. Too cloudy to see stuff but it was still nice.
The sunrise tour was amazing and our guide Alfredo ( Al Pacino) was very thorough and knowledgeable. The sunrise was incredible and Al started singing, it brought tears to my eyes.
The moment the sun came up was breathtaking.
Preston was amazing!!! Hands down one of the best tour guides! Super funny, thoughtful and went out of his way to make us all have an amazing time :)
Preston was an incredible guide. Very knowledgeable and funny. He always showed us interesting things that many people miss when doing this excursion. He gave my daughter a jacket and hat when he noticed she was cold and my son loved the hot coco. I feel so lucky we got to experience this today. :)
