Predawn-Morning Haleakala Bike Tour 6,500 to Sea Level
Description
A more affordable option to our often sold out sunrise tour, the Pre-Dawn tour offers the same beautiful colors of the sunrise from the outside of Haleakala National Park. You will enjoy the same bicycle tour from the 6,500' foot level all the way down to Paia.
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Itinerary
Narrated tour through the quaint towns of Makawao and Kula proceeding up the slopes of Haleakala Ranch where you will watch the predawn colors before starting your bike ride.
The bike portion of the tour begins at the 6500 foot level of Haleakala. You will coast your bikes through the 29 sweeping switchback turns while viewing the beautiful island views.
On the slopes of Haleakala Ranch at 6500 feet your exhilarating bike tour will begin through the 29 switchbacks. Beautiful bi-coastal views can be seen as you ride down twice.
Located on the mid-slopes of Maui’s Haleakala volcano, Makawao has one foot in its plantation past and another in its thriving arts community. This charming town was once named one of the top 25 arts destinations in the United States. Makawao is the biggest little town in the region locally known as Upcountry Maui and is famous for its Hawaiian cowboys, or paniolo. Since the late 19th century, horseback-riding paniolo have wrangled cattle in Maui’s wide-open upland fields. The Makawao Rodeo, held yearly on the Fourth of July, is Hawaii's largest paniolo competition and has been an Upcountry tradition for more than 50 years. The weekend events include a parade and traditional rodeo competitions such as barrel racing, calf roping and bareback bronco riding, all with a few Hawaiian twists. For a snack, follow the locals to get a famous cream puff from T. Komoda Store. Established in 1916 by Takezo Komoda, a Japanese plantation worker, this little store and bakery does big business.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Weight restrictions apply; maximum weight is 280 lbs
- Minimum height required is 5 feet
- Age restriction: Riders must be over the age of 15 years old.
Reviews(63)
Great experience!!! We enjoyed the variety of terrain and especially the views!! Joe & Nani are full of knowledge & information about the area. We loved our breakfast stop Makawao too! Overall it was a 10/10 experience!
Aloha Shelly, We appreciate your review about your time with us ! Mahalo Maui Mountain Riders
Good fun morning out. Fun guides who were there to make sure you enjoyed yourself. Bikes look ropey but turn out to be way faster (more fun!!) than the fancy looking bikes that other operators are using.
Aloha Gordon, We are happy you had a fun time. Mahalo for your review. Maui Mountain Riders
This, by far, was the best experience with Joe and Nani. It was amazing and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Fantastic experience!! Joe's was a great guide!! We would recommend it anyone so much fun!!
Aloha We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Mahalo for spending time on your vacation to ride down the mountain us ! Mahalo
Joe and Nani were awesome! I was a bit nervous but Joe was a great leader and guide making for a great trip! We will recommend to anyone we know coming to the island to use this company!
Aloha, We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience. Mahalo
Itinerary improved from the listing. Left a little less early in AM to see the sunrise, then started the bike ride lower on the volcano (fewer tough switchbacks) as practice, then took us back for a second ride down to enjoy the spectacular views. Fantastic Family Fun - Wonderful!
Mahalo for taking the time to leave a review. We enjoyed having on our tour!
Joe and Naani were so awesome and kind. Safety was paramount and they were very understanding when my daughter was nervous and just starting the ride. They took the time to speak with her and make sure she was comfortable. And on the other end of the spectrum, they also ensured that my son was able to race down the hill at his own pace with no limitations since he is a more avid rider. Coolest part, getting to do the ride twice! Highly recommend!
Aloha, We appreciate you letting us know how your experience with us. Its great to hear your family had a good time. Mahalo
Tour guides were very accommodating and flexible to riders needs. We did the primo, up and down top portion three times because of the rain below. We got a little wet, but didn’t care because we were having so much fun. Light layers and light rain gear helped.
Aloha! Mahalo for sharing your experience with us! We’re so happy to hear you had such a great time on your Haleakalā adventure — even with a little Maui rain mixed in! Our guides always do their best to adapt to the conditions and make sure everyone has a fun and safe ride, so it’s wonderful to know you appreciated their flexibility. Great tip on the light layers and rain gear — that makes all the difference up there! We hope to see you again for another ride above the clouds! – The Maui Mountain Riders ʻOhana 🌺🚴♂️
Unbelievably amazing! Our experience was truly unforgettable and something we will recommend to all who are interested. The group was small which allowed for a better and more personalized experience. The ride was insanely fun. Joe and Noni were outstanding! Extremely knowledgeable, kind, funny, and lovely hosts.
We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your unforgettable experience. Thank you for joining us and we are happy you had a great ride !
Fabulous excursion, operators week were amazing as focused on safety but also allowed for some independence. Great ride, breakfast stop a local bakery and cafes, hen another element of the ride back to where you started.
