Maui: Haleakala Sunrise Self-Guided Audio Tour
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RESERVATIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE TOUR PURCHASE. You'll feel like your on top of the world as you watch the sunrise on Haleakala -- it's truly an awe-inspiring experience. Let us guide you there with stories and legends along the way! Our Sunrise at Haleakala National Park Tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to the best spots in the park! With Shaka Guide, you have the freedom to explore on your own terms -- visit the sites you want and skips the ones you don't. ✅ Tours never expire. ✅ Tour work offline. No data needed. ✅ Reliable GPS directions. ✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price. ✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you. ✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please. ✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui. ✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*
Your experience
Stop 1
Shaka Guide is your perfect companion with turn-by-turn directions, information on what to look for, places to explore, and a truckload of interesting stories and Hawaiian legends of this magnificent volcano.
Stop 2
Listen to all sorts of fascination Hawaiian stories and legends about as we ascend the mountain
Stop 3
Take the challenge of a rigorous 9 mile hike one way and goes on for miles!
Stop 4
This mini hike starts at the visitor center and takes you to an overlook with a great view of the crater. The walk is just .5 miles, and it’s well worth it. Take your time and breathe deeply, the air is much thinner up there.
Stop 5
At this overlook, you’ll see the crater floor from a completely different perspective. It’s definitely worth a stop!
Stop 6
Stand here for a few minutes and you can actually watch the clouds form!
Stop 7
The Halemau’u Crater hike is actually a monster 11-mile all day hike, and should not be attempted unless you are prepared
Stop 8
Check out this great place to have a picnic and relax a bit before driving down the mountain
Stop 9
Get a totally different perspective of the crater floor from this view
Stop 10
Enjoy a variety of plants and trees and wander around while having fun at Upcountry Farms
Stop 11
Explore a charming art town where you will find galleries and workshops of local artists, many with Hawaii inspired themes, as well as lots of tasty local food.
What’s included
- Take the tour when you want
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
Not included
- Sunrise reservation
- Parking fees
- Meals
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You’re about to go on an awesome adventure to the summit of Maui’s tallest volcano, but there are a few things you should know about the tour before you get started.
- You must make an online reservation and pay $1 if you’re visiting the park for sunrise (between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m.).
- Pack warm clothes -- temperatures can drop below freezing at the summit. (No joke!)
- The tour starts and ends in Kahului. If you are coming from the resort areas of Ka'anapali or Lahaina in West Maui, it's about a 45-minute drive to the start in Kahului.
- There’s nowhere to buy food in the park. Pack a picnic or eat before you go.
- Entrance to Haleakala National Park is $30 per car -- you can pay with credit/debit or digital form of payment. Or purchase your pass ahead of time on Recreation.gov
- The sun rises at about 7 a.m. in the winter and 5:30 a.m. in the summer.
- Expect to spend about 4-6 hours on the tour.
- We recommend starting from Kahului around 4:30 a.m. (depending on the time of year)
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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