This tour begins in Kahului and guides you through the park making stops along the way. Once you’ve reached the summit we’ll guide you back to Kahului with stories. Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour!

• Makawao Town
• Hosmer Grove Trail 
• Pa Ka’oao Trail 
• Sliding Sands Trails
• Kalahaku Overlook
• Leleiwi Overlook
• Halemau’u Trail
• Historic Makawao Town

For help planning your day check out our Sunset and Stargazing Haleakala National Park suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go. 

Here’s our packing list for this tour. It may seem a little long, but remember, what you bring depends on the activities you choose to do for the day. 

• Jacket, Layers, Blanket: temperatures can drop below freezing at the summit
• Sneakers 
• Hiking Clothes 
• Water Bottle 
• Towel 
• Bathing Suit 
• Sandals 
• Sunscreen 
• Sun Glasses and/or Hat 
• Snacks 
• Cash 
• Car Charger *Very Important*
• Phone Mount 

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

No, the tour starts and ends in Kahului. If you’d like to begin this tour at Haleakala National Park you can join the tour along the route, but you’ll miss out on some stories.

It depends on the time of year, but sunset in the winter (October-March) is between 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. and in the summer (April-September) it’s between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. We recommend you double check the night before your visit.

Please note, if you’re staying in West Maui at one of the resorts in Lahaina, Kaanapali or Kapalua it takes about 45 minutes to reach the start of the tour in Kahului and then, depending on the stops you make, it takes about 4-6 hours to reach the summit. This tour is designed with no stops on the way back with the expectation you’ll be driving at night.

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.