Haleakalā, 'IAO VALLEY AND UPCOUNTRY MAUI TOUR

Maui Volcanoes Tour

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The island of Maui can be separated into three distinct and equally fascinating districts: Haleakalā, Central Maui, and 'Iao Valley. Although Haleakalā volcano takes up more than three-quarters of the island of Maui, all three districts have unique features that visitors to Maui should not miss.

Like all of the volcanoes in Hawai'i, Haleakalā is a shield volcano, meaning that it is created by lightweight lava that can spread over a wider area of surface land, creating a shield-like shape. This is a dormant volcano with a stunning 7-mile wide depression area at the summit inhabited only by barren lava formations called lava cones. This depression at the summit was once thought to be where the demigod Maui caught the sun and forced it to slow its progress across the sky. Although Haleakalā is still active, it has not actually erupted since the 1600s.

Starting At
$247 USD
Duration
9-hour
Location
Maui, Hawai'i
Starting At
$575 USD
Age
All ages
Duration
9-hour
Location
Maui, Hawai'i

What's included
- Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel
- Park entry fees for Haleakalā National Park
- Lunch, then a distillery tour (for guests over 21)
- Spectacular photo opportunities of one of the world's most incredible locations
What's included
- Round-trip airfare from O'ahu to Kahului, Maui
- Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle from Kahului Airport
- Park entry fees for Haleakalā National Park
- Lunch, then a distillery tour (for guests over 21)
- Spectacular photo opportunities of one of the world's most incredible locations

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9-Hour Haleakalā & 'Iao Valley Tour With Lunch From Maui Hotels & Pier

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$247^.00
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9-Hour Haleakalā & 'Iao Valley Flights Tour With Lunch From O'ahu

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$575^.00
per adult

Adults Ages 12 yrs+

$ 247^.00

Children Ages 2-11 yrs

$ 136^.00

Infants Under 2 yrs

$ 0^.00

Children Ages 3-11 yrs

$ 136^.00

Infants Ages 0-2 yrs

$ 0^.00

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Haleakalā Maui Tour Features

Haleakala National Park Overlook Island Scenic Visitor

Haleakalā National Park

Haleakalā Volcano makes up more than 70% of Maui’s land mass. This 10,000 ft high mountain affords stunning views of Maui and four other nearby islands. As we climb in elevation through upcountry Maui, we will pass through the same climate zones one would find on a trip from Mexico to Canada! However, much of the plant and animal life here is found nowhere else on earth. As we travel through the upcountry farm and ranch lands and reach the summit, the landscape becomes so barren that the area was actually used to train astronauts in the 1960s for the moon landing. There will be ample opportunities to explore and photograph this stunning landscape while learning about the flora, fauna, and ancient Hawaiian history and legends of these sacred mountains from your expert guides!

Central Maui Aerial West Maui Mountains And Highway Intersection Fields

Central Maui and Upcountry

The central plains of Maui were the place of several ancient battlegrounds before its dry and dusty lands were planted in sugar cane some 140 years ago. Today, it is home to Maui’s industrial, retail, and shipping hub in the town of Kahului, which is also home to our main airport. The last sugar cane mill to close in Hawai'i was here in central Maui at Puʻunēnē in 2016. Learn about the immigrants from all over the world who came to work in the fields and how they’ve adapted to the new agricultural opportunities of today. Heading up towards the West Maui mountains, we enter the town of Wailuku, which is also the seat of government for Maui County, much as it was the seat of power in ancient times. Kaʻahumanu Church is one of the oldest churches on the island and was visited by Queen Kaʻahumanu in the 1820s. The church's iconic spire rises to the backdrop of the lush mountain slopes in the background, which we will be headed to next.

Valley Isle Excursions Volcanoes Iao Valley Walls

'Iao Valley State Park

The nearly vertical walls of this valley make it one of the most dramatic landscapes on the island. No small feat for an island dubbed “The Valley Isle”! 'Iao Valley is the burial place of ancient Hawaiian royalty, and in ancient times, this valley and the town of Wailuku were home to Maui’s kings and supported a large population of Hawaiians. The valley was also the scene of a vicious battle in 1790 during Kamehameha’s conquest to unify all the islands under his rule. Learn about this battle and much more on this extensive tour of Central and Upcountry Maui!

Haleakalā Maui Tour Details

Highlights

Travel through Upcountry Maui Kula District
Visit Haleakalā National Park (admission included)
See unique plants and rare birds such as the Nēnē goose
Catch the view from Pu’u Ula’ula Overlook

Enjoy a curated lunch and distillery tour (guests over 21)
Pickup from Maui hotels, or fly in from O'ahu
Stop In the Paniolo Town Of Makawao
'Iao Valley State Park and `Iao Needle

Description

Set out, whether straight from your hotel or from another island and experience the majesty of Maui without having to worry at all about getting around. We will take you to see this incredible island's many fascinating and almost alien sights.

We'll pick you up whether you're staying in a Maui accommodation or want to island hop from O'ahu. This tour will travel through three unique parts of Maui: Haleakalā National Park, including the 10,000 ft elevations of Haleakalā’s summit; the central plains, which have been cultivated in sugar cane for more than 100 years; and the West Maui Mountains, which contain 'Iao Valley.

You will learn about the island's history from ancient times through the last 200+ years to today. Also known as our “volcano” tour, guests will see and learn about the geology of these two volcanoes (Haleakalā and the West Maui Mountains) that formed this incredible landscape some 2 million years ago!

Itinerary

This tour is a 9-hour day that includes meal stops and other special activities. There are numerous stops, shops, and picture opportunities throughout the day.

From Maui Hotels:

6:15 - 7:15 am	Pick-up is provided from South, Central, and West Maui hotels.
8:30 am	'Iao Valley State Park and 'Iao Needle
9:30 am	Heritage Gardens
10:00 am	Wailuku and Kahului stops
11:30 am	Enter Haleakalā National Park
12:00 pm	Summit Area Exploration
1:00 pm	Lunch in Paniolo Town of Makawao for a curated lunch at Hali’imaile General Store. Then, enjoy a tour at Hali’imaile Distillery (for guests over 21).
3:00 pm	Coastal towns and parks
3:30 - 4:30 pm	Hotel Return

From Honolulu - arrive at Honolulu International Airport at 5 am. At the Honolulu Airport, check-in on your own at the Hawaiian Airlines self-service kiosk or at the ticket counter for both flight segments to and from Kahului, Maui. Please follow the instructions on your confirmation for where to meet your tour driver at Kahului Airport.

6:15 - 7:15 am	Pick-up from Kahului Airport
8:30 am	'Iao Valley State Park and 'Iao Needle
9:30 am	Heritage Gardens
10:00 am	Wailuku and Kahului stops
11:30 am	Enter Haleakalā National Park
12:00 pm	Summit Area Exploration
1:00 pm	Lunch in Paniolo Town of Makawao for a curated lunch at Hali’imaile General Store. Then, enjoy a tour at Hali’imaile Distillery (for guests over 21).
3:00 pm	Coastal towns and parks
3:30 - 4:30 pm	Return to Airport

Price & Availability

9-Hour Haleakalā & 'Iao Valley Tour With Lunch From Maui Hotels & Pier

AdultsAges 12 yrs+	$247^.00
ChildrenAges 3-11 yrs	$136^.00
InfantsAges 0-2 yrs	FREE

9-Hour Haleakalā & 'Iao Valley Flights Tour With Lunch From O'ahu

AdultsAges 12 yrs+	$575^.00
ChildrenAges 2-11 yrs	$545^.00
InfantsUnder 2 yrs	FREE

Food & Drink

A lunch stop will be made in the Paniolo town of Makawao for a curated lunch at Hali’imaile General Store. Then, enjoy a tour at Hali’imaile Distillery (for guests over 21). NOTE: Guests under 21 must wait outside during tastings (15–20 minutes), and a valid photo ID is required.
In the tour vehicle, there will be:
- Cookies, Cold Juice, Water, and Soda

Cancellation

Any request for a refund 72 hours or more prior to the start of the tour or activity is honored with a full refund.

No refunds are issued for any cancellations inside the 72-hour period, prior to the start of your tour. There is no refund for no-shows. There is no charge for date change or tour change based on tour availability outside of the 72-hour cancellation period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Often Does This Tour Operate?

Currently, this tour only operates on Wednesdays.
Are There Meals Provided On This Tour?

We will have snacks and drinks available all day, including cookies, cold juice, water, and soda. We will stop for a curated lunch at Hali’imaile General Store. For our guests over 21, you will enjoy a tour of Hali’imaile Distillery. NOTE: Guests under 21 must wait outside during tastings (15–20 minutes), and a valid photo ID is required.
How Long Is This Tour?

This is a full-day tour, lasting 8-9 hours in total.