About Polynesian Adventure Tours - Haleakala Sunrise Tour M3
Watch sunrise from Haleakala with Polynesian Adventure Tours on a guided Maui morning tour featuring high-elevation scenery, crater views and upcountry landscapes.
Rise before dawn and climb 10,000 feet above sea level to greet the first light of day from the summit of Haleakalā, the "House of the Sun." Your driver-guide picks you up in an air-conditioned minibus and shares stories of volcanic legends, rare silversword plants and Upcountry ranches as you wind upward through the dark. At the summit you step into crisp mountain air and watch the horizon glow, then burst into brilliant color as sunlight spills across the crater floor.
After sunrise you stop at the visitor center for souvenirs and sweeping views before descending through rolling pastures and eucalyptus groves to a country estate for a hearty local breakfast. Recharged and filled with fresh memories, you return to your hotel before most travelers have even left their rooms.
Tour Highlights
- Comfortable 38-mile drive to Haleakalā's summit area
- Park admission and guided visit to Haleakalā National Park
- Sunrise views at 9,740 ft with changing hues above the clouds
- Stop at the Haleakalā Visitor Center and chance to spot the rare silversword
- Panoramic look at Upcountry Maui on the descent
Tour Inclusions
- Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
- Knowledgeable local guide with engaging narration
- Haleakalā National Park admission
- Full plated breakfast at Café O'Lei at the Mill House (three menu options)
Breakfast
- A – Seasonal & Tropical Fresh Fruit (gluten-free / vegan)
- B – Plantation Breakfast: Crisp bacon, Portuguese sausage, scrambled eggs, Maui onion & Moloka'i sweet potato hash, local tomatoes, toast (gluten-free with no toast)
- C – Macadamia Nut Pancakes: Fluffy pancakes topped with local mac nuts, crisp bacon and Portuguese sausage
Breakfast is served with passion orange guava juice and freshly brewed Maui Oma coffee.
Activity Notes
Where & 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.
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.
Operation Days
Tuesday to Friday
Duration
9 hours
Equipment
Air-conditioned tour bus with Polynesian Adventure Tours
Vendor
This activity is operated by Polynesian Adventure Tours.
