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.
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
Celestial navigation and colorful pre-dawn show
Personalized 1-to-12 guide-to-guest ratio
NAI (National Association Of Interpretation) certified professional guides
See rare Silversword plants
Full Breakfast At Kula Lodge
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 on a 38-mile (1.5-hours) drive to the summit of Haleakala to view the sunrise. This tour includes a full breakfast after sunrise before returning you to your hotel in the late-morning hours.
Pickup – About 2:30 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 breakfast: 8:30 am
Arrive back at your hotel/condo between 10:00 – 11:00 am
The tour runs year-round, with pick-up times beginning at 2:10 am in the spring and summer months and beginning at 2:40 am 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
Pick-up times from April 1 – September 30
| Adult | $197.99 |
| Child (3-12 yrs) | $187.99 |
Post sunrise breakfast at the Kula Lodge or the Tropical Plantation restaurant (unless you choose not to include breakfast).
You will enjoy a run-of-the-menu option of hot or cold breakfast items, plus coffee, juice or tea. There are vegetarian and gluten-free menu items available too!
Bottled water available throughout the tour although we encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottle.
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.
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 as the sun rises above the crater rim some seven miles out directly in front of you.
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!
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.
This Haleakalā Sunrise tour includes a full a full breakfast at the Kula Lodge. After sunrise, we begin an exploration of Haleakala National Park with stops at various locations, inside and outside the park. We stop in the quaint village of Kula for wonderful views from the lodge as you enjoy a full breakfast with a variety of egg, pancake and other options. Vegan and vegetarian meals are available so please let us know if you have food allergies or other meal preferences at checkout.
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