Home to the worlds 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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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 10 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
02:30 AM
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Return Details :
Your tour provider is Polynesian Adventure Tours 1-800-622-3011 or sales@polyad.com. At least (2) days prior to your tour date, you must call or email to schedule your pickup and receive your exact pi.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Witness the dawning of a new day atop Haleakala (the house of the sun) a dormant volcanic mountain overlooking Maui. 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, Kula Lodge Restaurant.
Know More about this tour
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.
Inclusions
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Maui hotels
- Haleakala National Park admission fee
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Port pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adults 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.
Traveler Reviews
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Great trip! Our guide, Preston, was very knowledgeable and engaging. Definitely way colder than I would’ve expected at the top! Enjoyed the breakfast too!
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The tour was cancelled because a tropical storm. Hopeful that we get the money back! I agree that safety goes first
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It was truly a WONDERFUL AND BEAUTIFUL tour. We loved it. Preston did a great job of explaining the importance of every aspect. Sunrise was unbelievable!! The Breakfast stop was a GREAT SURPRISE. Beautiful would like 30 minute more there!!
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Every single part of this tour was absolutely magical and memorable. My tour guide was Nettie. She knew the ins and outs of every single part of this beautiful Maui landscape. She navigated the mountain with ease. She serenaded the attendees. This tour guide gave an essence and flare to this tour that only Nettie at Polynesian Adventure Tours has the ability to provide you with! You really feel like "Ohana" during this tour! There is a beauty that ignites in you during your stay in Maui after seeing the sunrise on this Mauna. This was definitely a bucket list tour. Some advice: always check your tour bus and guest list and get all the details for pick up from your hotel to ease your boarding process and make your early morning that much easier for you, tour guides and other passengers. I did not write down my pickup information right away and got confused and rode the wrong bus for a couple stops (the guides and passengers worked this all out and assisted with getting me on the right tour with the right guide). The professionalism and kindness shown during my confusion really opened up my eyes to the true meaning of Aloha! This is an early tour try to get as much rest as you can the night before! Check in with the tour host and write down your pickup details especially if you have a lot of tours planned and have a lot going on in your stay. If you get car sick or have any kind of motion sickness issues I would recommend you take something over the counter to help. Having some gum, mints or ginger chews is ideal! I don't get car sick or have motion sickness but my mom does and she had to take Dramamine in order to be able to enjoy this ride even with Nettie's smooth sailing up the mountain. Bring some water but don't bring too much extra stuff with you (less is more). Bring warm clothes to wear for the sunrise. You will be at high altitudes and the weather will be much cooler than you think. Save room for a very filling breakfast! The food where we stopped was phenomenal especially after a long bus ride. I had the pancakes and they were beyond delicious. I am so glad this tour ended up working out for me despite the odds but I wouldn't have traded it for the world. I'm so grateful for this experience and hope if you're coming to Maui that you make time to scratch this off of your bucket list!
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The trip was amazing! Sunrise was right on time and with Preston giving the narration of our trip, it was truly special!
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An incredible experience, definitely worth the early rise. The sunrise over the clouds was awesome. Our guide Preston was both hilarious and informative. Learned a lot more than I expected! Only piece of advice is, dress appropriately! Way colder than I would have thought. We brought hoodies but I think a windbreaker would have been better!
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Unfortunately it was a cloudy day so we were unable to see the sunrise. It was surprising to hear the driver say that there was a 50/50 chance people get to see the sunrise. Given that this trip takes up over 8 hours of our day and the price, I probably would not have booked this tour. I knew the risk, I just didn't know it was that high of a chance we would not see the sunrise. However, even if we didn't get the optimal views, I would have at least expected for an engaging and informative tour guide. Ours was terrible. He was so soft spoken and muttered while he spoke that it was nearly impossible to understand him. And his commentary was so dull and lackluster. Not seeing the sunrise was out of our control. The four hours in the bus with an unenthusiastic tourguide was brutal. My wife and I were incredibly disappointed.
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AMAZING trip! Our guide, Preston, was very helpful and informative. Highly recommend but wear layers, a beanie, gloves, and hand warmers!!! :)
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Sunrise was stunning and I know it is really hard to get parking slot so I was grateful for it, but the driver we had was really rude and did not give much of information about the mountain itself. He was keep cutting off people’s questions and express frustration when himself was not clear about instructions. It really ruined the vibe. Breakfast was also super large scale mediocre breakfast. There were other tours that hand out blankets and jumpers, or guide were more instructive by the look of it. Go with other tour company.
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An amazing experience- pictures can’t fully capture the beauty. It is well worth getting up in the middle of the night for. Our guide Preston was great. Funny and informative and he made stops whenever he saw something interesting for us to see. He even gave us his extra jackets because we did not bring enough layers. It is very cold- wear layers and bring a hat and blanket. Definitely a must-do experience.