Haleakala Sunrise Spectacular: Legendary Views + Local Breakfast
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
Witness the dawning of a new day atop Haleakala (the house of the sun) a dormant volcanic mountain overlooking Maui on the east side. Deep canyons and slopes and unspoiled terrain are home to endemic Hawaiian Nene geese and rare Silversword plants.
You'll be transported in a comfortable mini coach to 9,740 feet elevation, close to the summit to witness the ultimate sunrise; a spectacular show of lights and colors. The sunrise tour is an unforgettable experience and a definite must-do on your Hawaii vacation. On the descent, marvel at sprawling scenic views of Kula and the Pacific Ocean on your way to breakfast at local favorite, Cafe O'Lei at the Plantation in Waikapu.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
Haleakala is known for rapidly changing weather conditions and dense clouds and rain are common. As a result, clear viewing of the sunrise is not guaranteed, and the tour operates rain or shine. Refunds will be granted only when the tour is cancelled for safety reasons.
The high altitude at the summit area may complicate health conditions and breathing difficulties. Elderly visitors, pregnant women, young children, and those with respiratory or heart conditions should consult their doctor prior to touring. Walk slowly and drink water to avoid dehydration. If you have gone scuba diving, you should wait at least 72 hours before going on this tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Pick-up and drop-off at specific Maui hotels
Haleakala National Park admission fee
Gratuities
Port pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Haleakala Crater
Home to the world’s largest dormant volcano; over 30,000 acres. The park is known for its endemic and rare flora and fauna, scenic drive and stunning views.
Majestic views of the crater at 9,740 ft. Viewing of the sunrise takes place here.
Options
2am: Summer (4/1-9/30)
Pickup included
2:30am: Winter (10/1-3/31)
Pickup included
Reviews
2,012 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not worth it, a lot of idle time
Adriana T,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
3.00Definitely pack layers, people were numb for hours afterwards because of how cold it was and our tour guide claimed it was a nice day. The tour guide was very helpful and friendly however, I’m not sure it’s worth the money.. I would rather get a permit and do it myself next time. The tour guide talked for longer than an hour while we were completely parked, then we drove up 1.5 hours and back down 1.5 hours. It was such a long day I was exhausted being picked up at 2am and getting back at 12pm. Took 45 minutes just to pick up and drop off people around the island. A lot of riding. The sunrise was beautiful, but most people ended up staying in the car for an hour plus on top of the other hours he was talking to us. We arrived at 5am and the sunrise was at 615 so we just waited for that as well. They have 3 options for breakfast a lot with pork and a bowl of fruit is one of the options which is a little crazy to me for $288. Would I do it again? No.
Fun & Great experience
Kathleen P,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00Our tour guide, Wayne was knowledgeable and made the tour fun and pleasurable. The weather up to see the sunrise wasn't so great but it was definitely worth the experience.
Sunrise experience
Han C,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00It’s a very unique experience, everyone should try it. Although we didn’t see the Sun rise due to clouds too thick that day, but it is still a great experience
Haleakala Sunrise Tour
Pamela F,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Driver was on time, very knowledgeable and took excellent care of our small group. The bus was very nice, roomy and clean. Viator and the tour company sent very detailed info on the pickup time and expectations multiple times to ensure we knew what to do. Sean, our driver and guide was fun and made sure we all had a good time. We went to the Mill House for breakfast after the Haleakala sunrise. Highly recommend!
Sunrise trip
Diane E,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was amazing. Well worth getting up at 1:00 for 2:00 am pick up. Our tour guide Preston was very good and was very helpful with information on the sunrise and all of the things to see on the way back down. Breakfast at the local restaurant was very good. I would highly recommend this trip
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