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Maui Activities: Haleakala Bike Tours , Maui Land Activities , Maui Sunrise Tour

Maui Activities: Haleakala Bike Tours , Maui Land Activities

Haleakala Volcano Bike Tours: A Unique Maui Experience

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Maui from a new perspective with Haleakala bike tours. This unforgettable journey takes you to the peak of Haleakala, a 10,000-foot volcano offering panoramic views that stretch up to 100 miles on a clear day. Capture the awe-inspiring spectacle of the sunrise or enjoy a leisurely day tour, all before embarking on a thrilling downhill ride back.

The Majesty of Haleakala National Park

Haleakala National Park is one of Maui’s most cherished locations, boasting spectacular views of the Big Island’s volcanoes. The Maui bike tours provide an innovative way to explore this national treasure. After witnessing the magical sunrise or completing a mid-day park tour, riders will mount specially designed downhill hybrid road bikes for a cruise through the lush, rural Upcountry Maui community. Includes highlights such as Makawao town and the Lavender farm.

Sunrise or Day Tour – The Choice is Yours

Deciding on the perfect Haleakala bike tour is straightforward. If rising at 2 a.m. to witness a magical sunrise seems appealing, then the Sunrise Tour is the perfect choice. If not, the Day Tour offers similar sites and includes the same renowned bike ride down.

Please note that since 2017, Haleakala National Park has limited the number of permits it provides to activity companies. Consequently, availability is limited, and rates have increased. To avoid disappointment, it’s advisable to book as soon as possible.

Experience the Express Tour

The Express Tour is another option for those seeking a shorter, yet equally thrilling experience. This tour commences after the sunrise crowd has left, providing a more relaxed atmosphere for riders. Despite its shorter duration, the Express Tour still offers a comprehensive exploration of Haleakala National Park and the surrounding areas.

Biking Down a Volcano: An Unparalleled Adventure

Few places in the world offer a tour quite like this. As participants glide down the slopes of this crater on a hybrid bike, they will experience a unique blend of freedom and exhilaration. The journey begins at a staggering height of 10,000 feet, with the wind against your body igniting an adrenaline rush.

However, as riders settle into the ride, they’ll appreciate the smoothness and comfort of the journey. As the surroundings whizz by, participants will marvel at the sights of Upcountry Maui and feel on top of the world—or rather, on top of Mount Haleakala.

Discover the Beauty of Maui

The Haleakala bike tours aren’t just about the thrill of the ride. They’re also a chance to learn about the area’s history, geology, and unique flora and fauna. As you navigate the western slopes of Haleakala, you’ll pass through Kula, an upcountry district filled with pineapple and sugar cane fields.

Further down, you’ll discover the largest town in the series of upcountry towns – Makawao. This culturally rich town offers a glimpse into the traditions and lifestyle of Maui, making it an essential stop on your journey.

Take a moment to appreciate their beauty, or continue your bike ride until you reach the serene Paia Beach Park, marking the end of your journey.

Book Your Haleakala Bike Tour Today

Haleakala Bike Tours remains one of the most popular and unique experiences in Maui. Embark on an adventure of a lifetime—book a Haleakala bike tour today!

Options for Haleakala Bike Tour Companies

Have trouble deciding which tour company to choose among the numerous options for your bike tour? Allow us to simplify your decision-making process:

Haleakala Bike Company

The Haleakala Bike Co. showcases Maui County’s stunning beauty through thrilling bike rides. Established in 1994, this tour company stands out by offering self-guided options. Enjoy the freedom to chart your own course and explore at your own pace.

With sturdy Gary Fischer mountain bikes, you can embark on a remarkable bike tour of Haleakala. Feel free to make a stop in Makawao along the way. For adventurous souls, the off-road Skyline Road presents an enticing option.

Maui Mountain Cruisers

Maui Mountain Cruisers is a highly recommended bike tour company known for its integrity. They offer guided and self-guided tours, providing an unforgettable experience exploring the Haleakala crater. From sunrise-guided to mid-day guided and self-guided tours, they cater to all preferences.

With exceptional service, experienced staff, and thoughtful amenities like round-trip transportation and snacks, Maui Mountain Cruisers ensures a worry-free and immersive bike tour.

Mountain Riders

Experience the ultimate biking adventure with Mountain Riders , known for hosting the longest bike ride. Enjoy a thrilling journey down the Haleakala crater unlike any other.

Choose from three incredible Maui tours:

• Maui Sunrise Volcano Bike
• Pre-Dawn Bike
• Day Bike Tour

Upon arrival, indulge in complimentary coffee and snacks before being equipped with state-of-the-art Volcano Chrome Cruiser Bikes and a helmet for safety. Mountain Riders takes care of every detail, even offering an upcountry Van tour for non-riders. Explore captivating scenery, create lasting memories, and enjoy safety, comfort, and unforgettable experiences with Mountain Riders.

If you’re seeking a unique earthly adventure, distinct from the typical Maui activities , look no further than these remarkable Haleakala bike tours. Embark on an unforgettable journey that will leave you captivated and amazed.

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We offer self-guided tours, guided tours with Cruiser Phil’s Volcano Riders, Private, and Custom tours. Book early and save! Advance Pricing is available for bookings made at least 72 hours ahead of the tour date.

Self-Guided Sunrise

SELF-GUIDED TOUR

CHECK-IN TIME: Refer to seasonal check in scale

Enjoy the freedom of biking at your own pace! After a vehicle tour of the park and sunrise at the crater, ride at your leisure down Haleakala.

CRUISER PHIL'S

SUNRISE - Guided

GUIDED TOUR

Tour of Haleakala National Park and GUIDED bike ride down Haleakala. Tour and transportation up to the summit of Haleakala, Watch sunrise at summit, and view the crater. Stage at 6500 feet, just outside park. Guided bike ride down Haleakala with the comfort of having a cruise leader guiding you and your group and an escort van for your convenience.

Self-Guided Morning

CHECK-IN TIME: 8 AM

If guests prefer not to start the day in the wee hours of the morning, we have a tour designed with the well-rested in mind. After touring the summit, crater, and visitor center, guests can ride at their own pace.

MORNING - Guided

For those who like to sleep in, we offer a morning guided vehicle tour of the summit, crater, and visitor center. Guests then join a guided bike ride down Haleakala, with breaks in Kula and Makawao.

Guided Express

CHECK-IN TIME: 9:30 AM

For those who have already experienced Haleakala National Park or prefer to just go cruising down the slopes and switchbacks of the mountain, our Guided Express Tour is the best bet. Guests begin their guided tour from the 6,500 ft. level just outside of the National Park entrance.

Self-Guided Express

For those who have already experienced Haleakala National Park or prefer to just go cruising down the slopes and switchbacks of the mountain, our Express Tour is the best bet. Guests begin their self-guided tour from the 6,500-ft. level just outside of the National Park entrance.

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CHECK-IN TIME: CUSTOM

Wherever your interest on Maui lies, we can personalize a tour showcasing all of the best places for you to visit and explore.  Whether it’s experiencing the beauty of Hana, the ruggedness of Haleakala, or the laid-back lifestyle of Upcountry, we can make your Maui dreams come true.  

HALEAKALA SUNRISE GUIDED TOUR

Enjoy a guided vehicle tour of the park and a breathtaking sunrise at the crater. Then join our guided bike ride down the mountain, Transit Vehicle (10 Passengers) Mini-Bus (24 Passengers.)

HALEAKALA MORNING GUIDED TOUR

For those who like to sleep in, we offer a morning guided vehicle tour of the summit, crater, and visitor center. Transit Vehicle (10 Passengers) Mini-Bus (24 Passengers.)

HALEAKALA SUNRISE SELF-GUIDED TOUR

Avoid the crowds with this affordable private experience. Tour and transportation up to the summit of Haleakala for sunrise, and tour Haleakala National Park. Bike from 6500 feet, just outside park.  Self-Guided bike ride down Haleakala, bike at your own pace. No pickup, Drive-in only.

HALEAKALA MORNING SELF-GUIDED TOUR

Avoid the crowds with this affordable private Haleakala experience. Tour and transportation up to the summit of Haleakala, and tour Haleakala National Park. Bike from 6500 feet, just outside the park.  Self-guided bike ride down Haleakala, bike at your own pace. No pickup, Drive-in only.

Haleakala Express

Avoid the crowds, enjoy a private tour at an incredible price. This affordable ride skips the 2-hour Haleakala National Park van tour. We focus on a great bike ride down the volcano. As with our other tours, there's no time limit, no timetable, no lines to keep. No pickup, Drive-in only.

RESTRICTIONS

ALL BIKE RIDERS MUST:

Understand and acknowledge the risks involved in such an activity and sign a risk acknowledgment form before riding

Be 15 years old or older.

• Have recent riding experience

Be over 4’10” tall

Be physically capable of enduring this outdoor activity, be free of any medications that may cause drowsiness, not be pregnant, not weigh over 270 lbs, wear closed-toe shoes.

• Follow all rules and guidelines, including Maui government restrictions. Guests who refuse to abide by rules will be denied service without a refund.

SEE RESTRICTIONS

All bike riders must, have recent bike riding experience, follow all rules and guidelines including covid-19 restrictions. guests who refuse to abide to rules will be denied service without a refund., groups of more than 6 participants must book a guided bike tour..

• What Makes Us Different

HALEAKALA DOWNHILL

New upcountry bike tour.

Enjoy the best part of the Haleakala Downhill bike ride TWICE ! Enjoy this exhilarating & picturesque downhill bike ride upcountry through the winding switchbacks on Haleakala. This is a unique biking experience allowing you to ride the most exhilarating part of the ride 2x’s. Immerse yourself in the beauty and serenity of Upcountry Maui.

About OUR Haleakala  Downhill

New upcountry bike tour, (every wednesday & hawaiian holidays).

We supply you with your helmet, rain/wind jacket & pants, gloves, backpack, bike lock & map.  After a safety briefing, you will enjoy a narrated van tour as you’re driven up Haleakala to 6,500 feet. Your guide will point out the local history, points of interest, and suggestions for places to visit.

After biking down this upper section twice, we shuttle our guests to Makawao town (a ~20-minute drive). Guests have time to get out and – on foot – explore, eat, and shop. Once our time is finished in Makawao we will shuttle all guests to downtown Paia.

ABILITY LEVEL:

This bike ride is for Intermediate to Expert riders. Bikers must be comfortable biking on roads with cars. Most of the ride has no bike lane or shoulder. Riders can reach speeds up to 25-30mph as they descend an average gradient of 5-6% with switchbacks and winding roads. 

LIMITATIONS

• Riders must be confident and comfortable riding a bike. You will be descending switchbacks and winding roads shared with vehicles at an average gradient of 5-6%. At times there is no bike lane or shoulder.
• Minimum Age 15 years old
• Minimum Height requirement 4’11”
• Under 18 must be accompanied with an adult at all times.
• No Pregnant Riders
• Maximum Rider Weight: 300lbs

• 8:45am: Meet at our shop in Paia. Gear Fitting & Safety Briefing • 9am: If you’re not here by 9am you risk not being able to participate as we cannot hold the vans for late parties. • Once Checkin is Complete: • Begin 45 min. Narrated drive up to the 6,500 feet staging area; • Bike Down the Upper Switchbacks of Haleakala • Re-load to  do it a 2nd time! • Shuttle to Makawao for time to explore downtown food & shopping • Shuttle to Downtown Paia

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Haleakala upcountry bike tour,  about our haleakala downhill bike tour.

• Riders must be confident and comfortable riding a bike as you will be descending roads shared with vehicles, avg. gradient of 5-6% with switchbacks and winding roads, at times there is no bike lane or shoulder.
• Minimum Age 15 years old.

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Haleakala UPCOUNTRY BIKE TOUR  FAQs

What does the haleakala volcano bike ride tour include.

Our Maui bike tours of Haleakala include all the biking equipment needed for the ride (Redline Monocog Mountain Bike with disc brakes and 29″ wheel, helmet, rain/wind gear, gloves, backpack, map, bike lock), as well as a narrated van tour. Before you leave for the Haleakala bike tour, you will have a safety briefing explaining area guidelines and safety tips for the bike tour. We provide everything you need to have a safe, fun, and relaxing Maui volcano bike ride. Our professional tour guides will explain the history of upcountry Maui, points of interest, Hawaiian culture, and geological features on the route on the drive up from sea level to our staging area at 6,500′, just before the entrance of the National Park. This ride also includes your shuttles back up to the starting point for your second lap.  Once you are out on the road you will have full support with our sweep van and all of our drivers ready to assist and help with anything you need.We will then shuttle everyone to Makawao for time to explore the town and then shuttle back down to our Paia bike shop.

HOW LONG IS THE HALEAKALA BIKE RIDE & HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

The bike ride down Haleakala starts at 6,500 ft, and is 99.9% downhill at an average gradient of 5-6%. Each lap is 6.5 miles, two laps is a total of 13 miles. The entire experience is roughly 4+ hours. You are riding on paved country roads with active traffic, and for most of the ride, there is no shoulder or bike lane.

WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR ON THE BIKE TOUR?

Closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended. For the Haleakala Downhill, most folks are fine in just shorts and a t-shirt. We provide a rain jacket/windbreaker that functions as an added layer, as the windchill can be chilly at our staging area. Full-finger gloves are included in the tour, as well.

On a typical day at 6,500′ around 10:30am (the time and elevation at which you’ll start the ride), temps are usually in the low to mid-60s. We also provide a backpack to put any layers or purchases in on the way down. If the weather looks overcast, windy, or rainy we recommend wearing more removable layers such as pants or a sweatshirt. In these conditions, temps can be in the mid to high 50’s.

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE TO DO THE HALEAKALA DOWNHILL?

The minimum age to participate in this bike ride is 15 years old. The minimum height requirement to fit the bike is 4’11”. Intermediate bike experience is required, as is experience using disc brakes on a bike.

The ride requires maturity; you will ride on paved roads with traffic, and most of the ride does not have a shoulder or bike lane. We trust the judgment of the parent or guardian in determining a minor’s skill level.

DO I NEED TO BE IN SHAPE TO DO THIS RIDE?

The nature of this ride doesn’t require you to necessarily be in shape nor does weight matter as long as you aren’t over the bike manufacturer’s weight limit of 300lbs. This ride is quite easy and you BARELY even pedal! It’s 99.9% all downhill.

However, riders must be CONFIDENT and COMFORTABLE riding a bike. This ride isn’t for beginners, and not safe if you haven’t been on a bike in years.

If it’s been a while, we recommend getting out on a bike and practicing before you do this ride. While it’s not a physically challenging ride, you are descending at 25+ mph at an average grade of 5-6%. This requires bike handling skills.

You will be sharing the country roads with vehicles and riding a bike down the sloping switchbacks of Haleakala! It’s truly a fun and easy ride AS LONG as you are a confident cyclist and comfortable riding a bike!

ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?

There are just a few restrictions for your safety:

• Riders must be confident and experienced at riding a bike with disc brakes
• Minimum Age 15 Years old.
• Minimum height requirement to fit the bike is 4’11”.
• Intermediate bike experience is required , as is experience using disc brakes on a bike.
• Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Must not be Pregnant

IS THERE A CHANCE OF GETTING LOST?

On this Maui downhill bike tour you will not get lost. We will do laps and be waiting for you at the pick-up points. There are no opportunities to get lost!

ARRIVING ON CRUISE SHIP, CAN WE MAKE IT IN TIME?

Guests arriving on a cruise ship at the Kahului harbor come do our bike ride all the time! You arrive at the dock at 8am and our shop is about 15 minutes from the Harbor. Taxi or Uber is your best bet and costs around $20 each way. Check-in time is 8:45am and we are open at 8:30am.

CAN WE BIKE & CATCH A DEPARTING FLIGHT ON THE SAME DAY?

You will return to our shop in Paia around 1:30pm. From our shop, it’s about a 15 minute drive to the airport. Security lines do tend to be longer here on Maui than at mainland airports, so do factor that into your day’s timeline, but yes, you can fly the same afternoon as your bike tour!

You are more than welcome to store your luggage at our shop, customers do so all the time and we are more than happy to keep it secure until you return.

DO YOU OFFER GUIDED TOURS? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SELF-PACED TOUR?

We do not offer hotel pick-up and drop-off where you spend more time driving around in a van than being able to explore the North Shore of Maui or Haleakala after your bike ride. By riding back to our shop in Paia at the end of the tour instead of being transported back to the hotel, you‘ll be able to explore the North Shore of the island and get to see a little more of the charming small towns in Maui. Whether you are driving from the south side of the island or the west, directions to our shop are as simple as three right turns and you’re at our front door.

DO YOU OFFER HOTEL PICKUPS?

We eliminated hotel pick-up and drop-off where you spend more time driving around in a van than on the actual bike ride. Since our tour is self-guided, everyone finishes the ride at different times. By riding back to our shop in Paia, you‘ll be able to explore the North Shore of the island and get to see a little more of the charming small towns in Maui. All our guests enjoy the freedom of having their car and exploring Paia, North Shore beaches and waterfalls or even going up to the summit for sunset after the ride.Whether you are driving from the south side of the island or the west, directions to our shop are as simple as three right turns and you’re at our front door. By eliminating hotel pick up and drop offs, this also helps to keep our rate the lowest on the island.

DO YOU PROVIDE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE?

Yes, of course. Biking down Haleakala at your own pace allows you to experience the ride at a speed that feels comfortable to you, as well as allowing you to stop and go as you please without getting stuck in a group or to having to keep up with someone else’s pace. If you need assistance with anything at any time along the Maui bike tour, we will always be available. Just remember to bring a cell phone with you to call us for assistance. We have a safety van always nearby.

COULD THE RIDE BE DANGEROUS?

Like any other outdoor activity, there are inherent risks. In order to minimize those risks, you MUST be comfortable riding a bike, be able to use hand brakes, and be able to stay focused throughout the ride. You are coming down country roads and sharing the road with cars.

If you are a beginner cyclist or haven’t been on a bike in years, this ride likely is not the right fit for you. We recommend practicing on a bike before you do this ride. While it’s not a physically challenging ride, you are descending at 25+mph at an average grade of 5-6%. You will be sharing the country roads with vehicles and riding the bike down the sloping switchbacks of Haleakala!

It’s truly a fun and easy ride AS LONG as you are a confident cyclist and comfortable riding a bike on the road while descending!

At Maui Sunriders, we are committed to keeping you safe. We take great effort to provide you with the safety awareness, guidelines, and briefings you need to have a safe and fun trip. However, ultimately you are in control of the bike. Remember this is a Maui biking tour, not a race. If you decide to bike down Haleakala at 50 mph, then you can make the bike ride very dangerous. And, of course, this is not the place to learn how to ride a bike, so you need to be experienced at riding a bike. Although it is not a difficult ride, you should be a competent, confident rider.

HOW MUCH SHOULD WE TIP OUR GUIDE / DRIVER?

Tipping is greatly appreciated. Our guides provide you with a fun and informative drive up, as well as make sure everyone is coming down the volcano safely. They work hard daily loading/unloading your bikes, assuring a proper bike fit, as well as the behind the scene efforts making sure your bikes are in top working order and sanitizing all your gear daily.

Our tour guides do their best to ensure that your experience is both informative and memorable. As in any other service industry, tipping is subject to the level and quality of the service provided. (suggested gratuity is 18% however, a gratuity of any amount is always appreciated)

CAN WE RIDE IF ITS RAINY OR WINDY?

We do ride rain or shine. Maui is a tropical climate and it can rain any day of the year. For this reason, we provide rain/wind breaker jacket & pants, as well as bike gloves every day of the year.  As long as you are confident and comfortable riding bikes, it can be safe riding in the rain and wind. We hope that our riders have all been on bikes recently (like within a couple years minimum.) If it’s unsafe for anyone, it would be those who haven’t been on a bike in a long time….and are a bit wobbly on a bike to begin with!

When there is rain and wind, it is ok to ride as long as you slow down and anticipate the rain and wind gusts at all times. The upper portion of the ride can be windier as it is more exposed with less trees and the lower portion can be more protected, aside from the occasional gusts coming around a corner.  If for some reason the wind or rain is too much for you at the start we can always put you on the bikes at a lower elevation where it is less exposed.  If you feel nervous about it, contact us to reschedule. We have a 48 hour change policy so if you give us notice we are happy to move the reservation for you. Feel free to contact us any time if necessary.

We do occasionally cancel a tour if we receive Warnings from the National Weather system and we determine it to be unsafe to ride.  Due to our unpredictable and fast changing weather systems on Maui, we can only cancel a tour the morning of the ride. The forecast can change the day before or the morning of, as tropical weather is spontaneous! We aim to make the final decision by 7:30am daily. In the event that we cancel a ride, you can reschedule for another day, or if you can’t book any other day we also offer a full refund.

DO WE SEE THE CRATER / SUMMIT ON THE HALEAKALA BIKE RIDE?

Tours that take you into the national park to see the crater/summit range from $220-$240 per person. Our tour is a lot less per person, due to the fact that we don’t enter the National Park. Tours that bring you into the park, will then drive you back down to the same place we begin our bike ride. No tour operator can allow you to bike inside the National Park.

We suggest going into the National Park on your own for a more personal experience at only $30 per vehicle. There are over 35 miles of hiking that you can do inside the park so it may be worthwhile to separate your activities to really take in the park and make it an experience of its own. 

Most of our guests visit the park another day or go after the bike ride to watch sunset. A lot of locals say the sunset is just as beautiful (if not MORE) and much warmer, less people (no reservation needed) and so much less of an ordeal, like waking up at 2am on vacation. With that our favorite recommendation is to join us at 9am for your downhill ride. Enjoy Paia and the beaches after the ride, maybe have an early dinner in town and then drive up and catch sunset. You can enter the park an hour early and explore the park, hike around a bit and see it more than you would at sunrise. Bring a towel, bottle of wine or beverage of choice, Hawaiian snacks and see the spectacular sunset! It’s warmer at the crater than it will be waiting for the sun to rise. You can also look up the volcano and see if the weather is to your liking to view sunset, where as with sunrise it is all or nothing at 3am!

Some guests opt to do sunrise on their own & then join us for a Downhill Bike Ride. Since our tour starts at 9am, guests that still want to experience sunrise on their own and save a bundle of money, go up on their own and then drive down immediately following sunrise. You will need a reservation with the National Park as mentioned above, it is very crowded so get there early and you do need to wake up around 2am to get up the volcano in time. It takes about an hour and a half to come down and reach our shop in Paia, plan to leave the summit at the latest by 7:30am. Then you can park your car for the day and we will shuttle you up for your bike ride. When you finish your ride your car will be parked in Paia ready to explore the North Shore.

Keep in mind all the sunrises and sunsets are 50/50 that you will have incredible views due to our tropical weather and clouds that come through. At least for sunset you can decide if it’s worth it but for sunrise it’s all or nothing, due to your reservation and its dark and cold so you can’t totally see the weather. Remember sometimes you see clouds above but you often times break through the clouds and travel a couple 1000’ feet above the clouds. It varies from day-to-day!

CAN WE BIKE UP INTO THE NATIONAL PARK?

No, unfortunately on this experience you aren’t able to bike up into the Halekakala National Park.

DO YOU OFFER HALEAKALA SUNRISE TOURS?

We used to offer the sunrise tour for almost 18 years however, as of 2019 we are no longer partnering with the National Park and we have concluded our sunrise tours. The prices have gone way up & we don’t feel it is the best value and nor safest experience to pass on to our customers. To book a sunrise bike tour with any operator these days will cost you about $220-240 per person! We share with our guests the option join us for a 9am self-guided bike ride for a lot less per person. Most of our guests opt for sunset after their Downhill Bike Ride on your own.

Sunset is just as beautiful (if not MORE) and much warmer, less people (no reservation needed) and so much less of an ordeal, like waking up at 2am on vacation. With that our favorite recommendation is to join us at 9am for your downhill ride. Enjoy Paia and the beaches after the ride, maybe have an early dinner in town and then drive up and catch sunset. You can enter the park an hour early and explore the park, hike around a bit and see it more than you would at sunrise. Bring a towel, bottle of wine or beverage of choice, Hawaiian snacks and see the spectacular sunset! It’s warmer at the crater than it will be waiting for the sun to rise. You can also look up the volcano and see if the weather is to your liking to view sunset, where as with sunrise it is all or nothing at 3am!

Furthermore, when you do the sunrise downhill option, it’s sorta confusing because you have to get back in the shuttle van and drive down to 6500 ft’ where all bike tours are Permitted to start and that is where we begin our ride…(right outside the National Park entrance.) So you don’t get to bike down from the summit. We start our tour later in the day so that you have time to catch the sunrise if you wish and to prevent biking with all the sunrise traffic coming down the mountain as well as local rush hour and for some that can be a little unnerving. With our ride beginning later, there are far less cars on the road which makes it safer and much more comfortable cruise down the mountain. Lastly, most of the shops & restaurants that you get to explore on our self-guided tour will be closed in the morning during the sunrise rides.

Some guests opt to do sunrise on their own & then join us for a Downhill Bike Ride. Since our tour starts at 9am, guests that still want to experience sunrise on their own and save a bundle of money, go up on their own and then drive down immediately following sunrise. The entry fee is $30 per car and a $1.50 online reservation fee through the National Park website.   (book ahead!)   For 2 people you will already save $240 that you could use to go out for a great dinner!

You will need a reservation (they can be almost impossible to attain!!!) with the National Park as mentioned above, it is very crowded so get there early and you do need to wake up around 2am to get up the volcano in time. It takes about an hour and a half to come down and reach our shop in Paia, plan to leave the summit at the latest by 7:30am. Then you can park your car for the day and we will shuttle you up for your bike ride. When you finish your ride your car will be parked in Paia ready to explore the North Shore.

Keep in mind all the sunrises and sunsets are 50/50 that you will have incredible views due to our tropical weather and clouds that come through. At least for sunset you can decide if it’s worth it but for sunrise it’s all or nothing, due to your reservation and its dark and cold so you can’t totally see the weather. Remember sometimes you see clouds above but you often times break through the clouds and travel a couple 1000’ feet above the clouds. It varies from day-to-day!

HOW DID BIKING DOWN HALEAKALA START?

In 1983, “Cruiser Bob” the originator of the “Maui Volcano Bike Tour” created what is today one of the most popular Maui activities. Bob’s Haleakala bike tour became an instant success story. It grew rapidly with thousands of visitors a year riding down the volcano. Due to his success, many other companies were formed that used Bob’s biking tour as a model. A few of them are still here, while Bob moved on to other biking adventures. Some claim to be the “original,” but this fame belongs rightly only to Cruiser Bob.

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