Haleakala Sunrise Best Self-Guided Bike Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

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Experience the most amazing views in all of Hawai'i: the sunrise atop Haleakala! After sunrise, you will leisurely ride custom Kona bikes from 6,500 ft. down the mountain for 20 miles of pure joy! We do the Switchbacks twice! before shuttling you down to Makawao to finish the bike ride to Haiku.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• NAI Certified Guides

• Entrance into Haleakala National Park

• KONA Mountain Bikes

• DAKINE Backpacks

• Helly Hansen Rain Gear

• Bell Helmets

WHAT TO BRING

• Closed-Toe Shoes

• Layered Clothing

• Sweatshirt or Jacket

• Knit Cap or Hat

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Phone/Camera

• Small Snacks

• Water

RESTRICTIONS

ALL BIKE RIDERS' MUST:

• Understand and Acknowledge the risks involved

• Be 12 years old or older

• Have recent bike 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

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Minimum Height is 4'10"

Minimum Age is 15 years old

Recent biking experience required

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Gloves

Custom Kona Mountain Bike

Entrance into Haleakala National Park

Da Kine backpack

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Helly Hansen Windbreaker Suit Top & Bottom

Bell Helmet

Stop along your ride for a No-Host Breakfast-Bring Credit cars or cash

Bring your own Water & Snacks

Gratuity

What To Expect

Witness one of nature's most amazing moments as the sun comes up over the horizon atop the summit of Haleakala. After sunrise we make 2 stops within the Park. One is a Historic site, and at a secondary Visitor Center. Guests will begin their self-guided tour from the 6,500-ft. level just outside of the National Park entrance. Guests experience an epic 15mile bike ride down the volcano all while going at YOUR pace and not that of a group, or convoy. You will enjoy the world renowned "Fabulous 29 switchbacks". You then meet the shuttle that will then take you through Upcountry Maui to a location just above Makawao Town. You will be Biking through the Upcountry Town of Makawao and continue Biking back to Haiku. You can enjoy a "No Host Breakfast" in either Makawao, or Haiku. Please meet at 810 Haiku Rd, Haiku, HI 96708

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Haleakala Sunrise Best Self-Guided Bike Tour

Reviews

4.69

737 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

621

Great bikes / organized tour operator to experience Haleakala
sonjah2019,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I recommend Bike Maui if you love biking and want an efficient well organized event. Despite the early morning (meet at 3:20 AM), our tour guide, Kimo, was friendly, funny and knowledgeable. His instructions were clear and it was apparent that this company takes safety seriously. The Kona bikes (magically appear at 8000 feet) were in good shape and the brakes worked well. The bike helmets were also comfortable. We appreciated the Helly Hansen rain jackets as it was extremely windy and cold on the morning we were at the top.
Was a great experience...
CA P,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Was a great experience from start to finish. Was nice having somebody who knew the area and the must go to spots.
Great experience
FarAway02113403513,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time. The tour is very well organized. Our tour guide Kimo was amazing, shared a lot of stories, which made the drive up the mountain enjoyable. The bicycles are all in great shape and the ride down was easy.
Excellent Tour to Watch Sunrise and Bike Down Haleakala!
William S,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Loved the down the mountain bike ride. Excellent tires and brakes on my bike. Watching the sunrise and the stop off before for star gazing were awesome. Tour Guide Corey was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Made for an amazing day. Thank you! Some recommendations to make it even better: 1) We arrived at your shop at 3am because we were told 3:20am was a mandatory cutoff. No one opened the door until 3:17am. And then checkin didn't start until 3:30am. Wish we would have known that there was more flexibility. 2) No coffee or breakfast for sale in your shop. 3) Would be nice if the all the turns down the mountain were marked with signage back to your shop, or with painted markings on the road.
Exceptional visual experience, but strong hands are required for a comfortable ride down the mountain.
JMEK 9,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pros: The sunrise experience at the top of the mountain is exceptionally spectacular! The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, and the equipment is in excellent condition. Cons: I am an active older adult (64-year-old female) in good physical condition. Although the bicycles have powerful hydraulic brakes, the trip down the mountain required me to engage the brakes continuously, and the constant squeezing caused cramping and pain in my hands. I have only positive things to say about the company, but if you are an older adult with the beginning of arthritis, this activity is strenuous on the hands.
Wild Hair Bike Tour
Annette A,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Believe it when they say dress warmly, but in layers. The sunrise was magical. It was a tad chilly at the top, but they loaned backpacks for clothing as you shed those layers. The only drawback to the trip was not being able to ride all the way to Haiku, as there have been regulations passed barring bike tours from riding through Kula, so we had to get back in the van and driven to the next permissible area. Private bikes are allowed though. It was an exhilarating ride for me, only one minor “huli”, but I would recommend this trip to others.
The self-guided tour totally worth it!
Nat-N-Nav,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The sunrise was an amazing nature show. It is extremely cold and windy and totally beautiful! On the way to the summit you can see the stars big and bright. The self guided tour es great! I went on my own pace, beautiful sights and we were constantly checked by our guides.
Put this trip on your to-do list!
Jill R,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This adventure was recommended by several friends and family…and Haleakala did not disappoint! The staff were amazing and the equipment was great. Dan was our driver/tour-guide and entertained us all the way to the summit.
Great experience
V1660WDkimd,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful experience. Sunrise was spectacular. Eddie buddy was knowledgeable, funny and very helpful as was the other staff. Communication was great. Highly recommend.
Disappointing
lgweiss2,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Just finished Haleakala sunrise and bike ride. Woke up early to get to bike shop by 245, so very disappointed getting to the summit and having to stand behind people to take pictures and see the sunrise. Driver Eddie was very chatty, repeated information that we got later and made several stops, not seeming to realize his number one priority was to get us to the summit so we could enjoy it. He just likes listening to himself talk. I wish we would’ve just drove on our own. Regarding the bike ride: not “easy “as described, speed and hairpin curves. I was happy biking at my own speed but guide Russell insisted on taking these turns faster than I was comfortable with. Wish I would’ve taken the self-guided tour so I didn’t have to deal with this.