Polynesian Adventure Tours Haleakala Sunrise Adventure
As Mark Twain put it after his 1866 visit to this dormant volcano, Haleakala
was "the sublimest spectacle I ever witnessed...the memory of it will remain
with me always." You'll feel the same, especially after viewing the sunrise from
the Visitor's Center at 9,740 ft (this tour does not go to very summit at 10,023ft). To say you’ll be rendered speechless is an understatement –
in simple terms, there is no more beautiful sunrise in the entire world, and
Polynesian Adventures will be happy to show it to you. This tour includes breakfast served at Cafe O'Lei at the Mill House.
This tour does not go to the summit location at 10,023 feet (Pu'u Ulaula Summit Hill).
Tour Highlights
- Kula District
- Kaahumanu Church
- Haleakala National Park (admission is included!)
- Iao Valley State Park
- Iao Needle
- Upcountry luncheon stop (no host)
- Flower farms
- Pineapple and sugarcane fields
- Wailuku Town
Plated Breakfast:
- A – Seasonal and Tropical Fresh Fruit: Chef's Selection (gluten free / vegan)
- B – Plantation Breakfast: Crisp Bacon, Portuguese Sausage,
Scrambled Eggs, Maui Onion and Molokai Sweet Potato Hash, Local
Tomatoes, Toast (gluten free with no toast)
- C – Macadamia Nut Pancakes: Fluffy Pancakes with Local Mac Nuts, Crisp Bacon and Portuguese Sausage
Breakfast comes with passion orange guava juice and Maui Oma coffee.
- Where and When:
- Approximate tour times:
2:00 am - 11:30 am (Summer)
2:30 am - 12:00 pm (Winter)
The exact pick-up time depends on where you are staying and will be emailed with your confirmation. For approximate times, please refer to the pick-up schedule below:
Pick-up times from April 1 - September 30:
Kapalua-Napili 2:00 am
Kahana 2:15 am
Honokawai 2:15 am
Kaanapali 2:25 am
Lahaina 2:35 am
Maalaea 2:55 am
Makena 2:50 am
Wailea 3:00 am
Kihei 3:05 am
Kahului 3:25 am
Pick-up times from October 1 - March 31:
Kapalua-Napili 2:30 am
Kahana 2:45 am
Honokawai 2:45 am
Kaanapali 2:55 am
Lahaina 3:05 am
Maalaea 3:25 am
Makena 3:20 am
Wailea 3:30 am
Kihei 3:35 am
Kahului 3:55 am
Returns at approximately 11:30 am to 12:00 pm.
- Requirements:
- None
- Restrictions:
- Dress warmly for your Haleakala tour as temperatures fluctuate. The Visitor Center is located at 9,740 feet elevation. Bring some warm clothes as the temperature can range from 20-40 degrees F (-6 to 5 C). This tour is not recommended for people with heart or respiratory conditions that may be exacerbated due to high altitude. People who have gone scuba diving should wait 72 hours before going on this tour. No refunds if sunrise not visible due to inclement weather conditions. This tour is operated on very rough, winding roads. It is not recommended for pregnant women or those with back or motion problems.
- Special Notes:
- The Visitor Center is located at 9,740 feet elevation. Bring some warm clothes as the temperature can range from 20-40 degrees F.
We do not guarantee weather will permit viewing sunrise.
- Operation Days:
- Tuesday to Friday
- Duration:
- 9 hours
- Vendor:
- Polynesian Adventure Tours
- Island:
- Maui
- Capacity:
- 50
- Equipment:
- Air-conditioned tour bus with Polynesian Adventure Tours