Majestic Haleakalā Sunrise Tour

See The Maui Sunrise At The Summit Of Haleakala National Park

Majestic Maui Sunrise Tour

The Majestic Haleakalā Sunrise Tour is a 9 to 10-hour excursion not to be missed on any vacation to Hawaii’s stunning island of Maui. Our guests find it well worth the early morning wake up to take in amazing Haleakalā National Park, a dormant volcano who’s 10,023-foot summit is one of the most magnificent sunrise viewing locations in Hawai’i. Experience with us one of the most amazing sunrises you may ever see!

Guests will have access to Haleakala National Park and all that this sunning National Park has to offer. Though the sunrise is the headline show of this event, exploring other parts and overlooks of Haleakala National Park is something you will never forget. Haleakala means “House of the Sun” in Hawaiian, and a stroll along the summit trails, the displays inside the visitor center, or just experiencing the awe-inspiring views from the Pu’u Ula’ula Overlook will give visitors the insight and understanding of why this mountain was so sacred to ancient Hawaiians! The tour accepts children as young as three years old, making this tour one that the entire family can treasure. Also included with the Sunrise Tour is a drive through Maui‘s Upcountry and Kula Districts. Visitors are also provided complimentary coffee and pastries.

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Majestic Haleakala Sunrise Tour Details

Highlights

Pickup at all hotels in Central, South & West Maui
Drive through Maui’s Upcountry Kula District
Experience the awe-inspiring Haleakala National Park (Admission included)
See the glory of the rising sun, heralding the day over the summit of Mt. Haleakala
Breathtaking scenery from various stops and overlooks
See rare Silversword plants

Celestial navigation and colorful pre-dawn show
Personalized 1-to-12 guide-to-guest ratio
NAI (National Association Of Interpretation) certified professional guides
Pre-dawn continental breakfast at an exclusive restaurant
All-you-can-eat hot buffet after sunrise

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Tour Description

We will explore several parts of Haleakalā National Park including the Summit District, Summit Visitor Center, Kalahaku Overlook and Haleakala Headquarters Visitor Center. Our early morning tour begins with your pick up from all South & West Side hotels or condos. Your expert, local guides will transport you across the island for an early morning continental breakfast before our 38-mile (1.5-hours) drive to the summit of Haleakala to view the sunrise. This tour includes a full all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet after sunrise before returning you to your hotel in the late-morning hours.

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Sample Itinerary

Pickup – About 2:30 am

Arrive at pre-dawn breakfast: 3:15 am

Leave for summit area of Haleakalā: 3:45 am

Arrive at summit district for the pre-dawn show: 5:15 am

Sunrise: 6:45 am

Leave summit 7:00 am

Kalahuku Overlook: 7:10 am

Haleakala Headquarters: 7:30 am

Ranch overlooks: 8:00-8:30 am

Stop for the restaurant for buffet breakfast: 9:00 am

Arrive back at your hotel/condo between 10:00 – 11:00 am

The tour runs year round, with pick-up times beginning at 2:10am in the spring and summer months and beginning at 2:40am in the autumn and winter. Visitors are reminded to dress in warm layers, as the trip to the summit of Mt. Haleakala can be quite chilly, averaging about 20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. After a day at the Haleakala National Park, visitors are returned to their drop off locations.

Pick-up times from April 1 – September 30

2:10 am : Kapalua-Napili
2:15 am : Kahana
2:15 am : Honokawai
2:25 am : Kaanapali
2:35 am : Lahaina
2:50 am : Makena
2:55 am : Maalaea
3:00 am : Wailea
3:05 am : Kihei
3:25 am : Kahului

Pick-up times from April 1 – September 30

2:40 am : Kapalua-Napili
2:45 am : Kahana
2:45 am : Honokawai
2:55 am : Kaanapali
3:05 am : Lahaina
3:20 am : Makena
3:25 am : Maalaea
3:30 am : Wailea
3:35 am : Kihei
3:55 am : Kahului

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Price & Availability

Adult	$179.99
Senior	$169.99
Child (3-11 yrs)	$159.99

This tour is available throughout the year with pickup from all hotels in South, West & Central Maui. The tour is not available on Oct. 3rd, Dec. 21st and Dec 31st. in 2019.
Private tours available upon request.

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Meals Included

Pre-dawn breakfast at an exclusive restaurant.

Assorted Pastries & Muffins
Fresh Assorted in-Season Fruit
Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa, Juice, Water, Soda, Almond & Soy Milk
Gluten-free, & Vegan options

Post sunrise “warm-up” drinks on the tour vehicle.

Post sunrise all-you-can-eat buffet at an exclusive restaurant

French Toast & Maple Syrup
Tender & Crispy Bacon
Scrambled Eggs
Pork Sausage Patties
Hash Browns
Hot Oatmeal
Fresh Assorted in-Season Fruit
Various Fruit Yogurts
Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa, Juice, Water, Soda, Almond & Soy Milk
Gluten-free & Vegan options

Bottled water available throughout the tour although we encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottle.

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Special Instructions

Please dress for winter weather. The average temperature at the summit is about 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Dress in layers and be prepared for all sorts of weather.

There are no refunds for weather unless the tour company cancels the tour due to unsafe conditions.

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Haleakala Sunrise Tours

Phone: (808) 871-5224

Address: 466 E Ahuliu Way, Wailuku, HI 96793

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Majestic Haleakala Sunrise Tour Features

Maui Tours Haleakala Sunrise Photographer Visitor

Haleakala Sunrise Visitors Overlook and Clouds EX

Haleakala Crater Sunrise Kahuku Overlook

Entrance To Haleakalā National Park

With itʻs unique environment full of endangered plants and animals, there is much to see and do after sunrise. The tour includes sunrise admission into the park and our custom cruiser vans have large captains chairs that make the steep and winding drive to the top in the early morning hours relaxing and comfortable. It’s the perfect way to visit Haleakalā National Park – all with one of the best sightseeing tour operators on the island of Maui!

Small Group Tours By Expert Guides

See a Maui sunrise on tour with us and have everything handled for you. See the best that Maui has to offer from the summit of the mountain; view a celestial show with the clearest skies in the world, witness the incredible pre-dawn colors, and experience the beauty of this National Park with an itʻs unique environment full of endangered plants and animals. The tour includes admission into the park in a comfortable and safe tour vehicle that makes the steep drive to the top in the early morning hours. Visit Haleakalā National Park with the best sightseeing tour operator on the island of Maui.

Exclusive Restaurant Continental Breakfast

Pre-Dawn Continental Breakfast

After hotel pickup and before heading up the mountain for sunrise we stop for a short break. Itʻs good to get a little bit in your stomach before tackling the curves of the mountain and the altitude change of almost 10,000 feet. Wonderful fresh-baked muffins and pastries, yogurt, fresh fruit, juice, hot cocoa, and coffee are ready for you in the darkness of pre-dawn hours at an exclusive restaurant open just for this tour. After sunrise, our guides have “warm-up” drinks available of hot tea, coffee and hot cocoa served on the tour vehicles.

Valley Isle Excursions Sunrise guest buffet

All-You-Can-Eat Hot Buffet

This Haleakalā Sunrise tour includes a full all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast. After sunrise, we begin an exploration of Haleakala National Park with stops at various locations, inside and outside the park. At the same exclusive restaurant, we return for eggs, french toast, bacon, sausage, hash browns, fruit, yogurt and more. Vegan and vegetarian options are available so please let us know if you have food allergies or other meal preferences at checkout.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need reservations for Haleakala Sunrise?

If you are not on a tour you will need a Haleakala Summit Sunrise Reservation. They are required and available year-round for a $1.00 reservation fee per vehicle. Visitors without a reservation may enter the park after 7:00 a.m.

How Long Does it Take to Drive to the Haleakala Summit?

Starting Point	Drive Time (One-Way)
Kahului	1.5 - 2 hours
Kihei	1.75 - 2.25 hours
Kaanapali and Lahaina	2.25 - 2.75 hours
Kapalua	2.5 - 3 hours

What time should I get to Haleakala for sunrise?

To be at the summit before the sun rises we'd suggest entering the park in the morning no later than 4:30 AM. The drive to the park entrance from Kahului is about 1 hour.

Where do we watch the sunrise on this tour?

We enter Haleakala National Park and experience the sunrise overlooking the valley that is called Haleakala Crater. From the summit district of the mountain, we will have incredible views and the stars before sunrise will be pretty spectacular too. Weather permitting.

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