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Sunrise at 9,740 Feet on the House of the Sun, with a Sit-Down Breakfast After
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MauiHaleakala means the house of the sun, which is the reason people set an alarm for the middle of the night on Maui. A mini coach carries the group up the east side of the island to 9,740 feet, near the summit, for the sunrise. What happens there is a change of colour rather than an event, and it takes a while. The mountain is the largest dormant volcano in the world and the park covers over 30,000 acres. Two things live up here and in few other places: the nene, the Hawaiian goose, and the silversword. The descent gives back the views the dark hid on the way up, over Kula and out to the Pacific. Breakfast is the part that separates this from the other sunrise tours: a sit-down meal at Cafe O'Lei at the Plantation in Waikapu, rather than a pastry handed out at the summit. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
What's included
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Sunrise Tour
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- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Maui hotels
- Haleakala National Park admission fee
Itinerary
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Haleakala Crater
The park holds the largest dormant volcano in the world, over 30,000 acres of it, and is known for rare and endemic plants and animals as much as for the drive and the views.
Majestic views of the crater at 9,740 ft
The crater from 9,740 ft. This is where the sunrise is watched from.
Makawao
The road passes Makawao, a small town with green country around it.
Kula
Kula on the way down: open slopes, rustic and quiet.
Waikapu
A sit-down breakfast in local style. The Mill House is family owned and sits at the old sugar mill, with farmland around it.
Not included
- Gratuities
- Port pickup and drop-off
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
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- 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.
- This tour is operated on rough, winding roads.
- 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.
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: de, ko, ja, en, zh-CN, it, fr, es.
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