5 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
11 people
English
Immerse yourself in Kahului's stunning natural scenery during this private, half-day hike to the top of Haleakalā Crater. Walk and drive between locations, covering more sights in less time. Traverse through sugar cane fields, a cloud forest, and ancient rock walls. Enjoy panoramic views overlooking other Hawaiian islands. Upgrade to include hotel transfers.
Arrive at Haleakala Crater – approximately 10,000 feet above the ocean! Peruse the Haleakala Visitor Center which showcases cultural & natural history exhibits, books and maps. Walk the Pa Ka’oao Trail (.4 mile round-trip) to observe ancient rock walls, shelters and an outstanding crater view. Drive to Pu’u’ula’ula where we explore the summit and examine the highly endangered, endemic Silversword plant. Gaze at the horizon, revealing the outer lying islands of Lana’i, Kaho’olawe and Hawai’i (Big Island).
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Take a stroll through a cloud forest featuring a hundred year old grove cedar, pine, spruce & eucalyptus (.5 mile) Study flora, fauna and the effects of invasive species. Watch for native birds and listen to their calls.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Traverse through a variety of terrain including sugar cane fields, rolling countryside, green pastureland and old lava fields.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free