Haleakala Sunrise Tour on Maui with Breakfast Included

Sunrise at the crater, then a guided loop through the park and a cooked breakfast on plantation grounds

An eight-hour sunrise tour on Maui that starts in the dark, climbs to Haleakala's summit for sunrise over the crater, includes a guide-led tour of Haleakala National Park and nearby ranch lands, and ends with a plated breakfast at Maui Tropical Plantation. Hotel pickup and drop-off on the South and West sides are included. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the guide speaks English.

Step-by-step itinerary

Haleakala Sunrise and Park Tour

• Travel to Haleakala National Park
• Watch sunrise at Haleakala summit
• Visit various stops in the park
• Stop for views and stories along way
• Enjoy breakfast at Maui Tropical Plantation

The experience

The tour begins before sunrise with pickup from your South or West Maui hotel. The drive climbs to the 10,000-foot summit of Haleakala, where you'll watch the sun break over the crater and spill across the island. Once light fills the crater, your local guide points out the best viewing spots and shares the island's history while you take in the landscape from the top.

After sunrise, the guide leads a short tour through the rest of Haleakala National Park, making a couple of stops along the way for views and stories. The park itself sits at high elevation, so the air is thinner than at sea level. The operator carries an oxygen generator on board if anyone needs it. The route also passes through nearby ranch lands before heading down the mountain.

Breakfast happens at Maui Tropical Plantation on the grounds, and you choose one of three hot plates: Coconut Yogurt with Fresh Fruit, a Plantation Breakfast with bacon, Portuguese sausage, scrambled eggs and sweet potato hash browns, or Macadamia Nut Pancakes with bacon and sausage. Bottled water is included throughout the day. The whole tour runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off on the South and West sides of Maui.
• the drive to Haleakala's summit and back.
• a local guide in English throughout the tour.
• a plated breakfast with your choice of three options.
• bottled water all day.

Information

Lasts 8h, runs every day except Saturday at 02:00, from US$ 263.99 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 02:00Another day? ›

GroupUp to 22

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 43 pickup points.

Book up to14h before

AgesAdult (13 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Valley Isle Excursions

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're staying in central Maui and want a guide to navigate the pre-dawn drive and summit timing for you, or if you're traveling with young children and need a structured pace with included breakfast.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the Haleakala sunrise tour pick me up from my hotel?

Pickup happens before sunrise so you arrive at the summit in time to watch the sun rise over the crater. The exact time depends on the season and sunrise that day, but the tour departs early enough to reach the 10,000-foot summit before dawn breaks.

What is the Haleakala Crater like when you reach the summit?

Haleakala Crater sits at 10,000 feet and opens up as a massive volcanic landscape. From the summit, you watch the sun rise and spill light across the crater and the island below. The guide points out the best viewing spots and shares stories about the crater's history and significance to Maui.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The transportation is wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is designed to accommodate wheelchairs throughout.

What should I know about the elevation before I book?

The summit sits at 10,000 feet, which means thinner air and cooler temperatures. Anyone with breathing issues should check with a doctor first. The operator carries an oxygen generator on board if needed.

Which breakfast option should I choose?

You pick one of three plated breakfasts at Maui Tropical Plantation: Coconut Yogurt with Fresh Fruit, a Plantation Breakfast with eggs, bacon, Portuguese sausage and hash browns, or Macadamia Nut Pancakes with bacon and sausage. All three are hot and included in the tour price.