Spectacular Haleakala Sunrise Tour with Park Admission & Breakfast at Mill House
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4.52
Worth waking up for!
Reviewed by: Darrell, 2022/09/25Wayne is awesome! Smooth driver and insanely knowledgeable. Not going to lie, I was tempted to sleep in and miss the tour but I’m glad I didn’t. You’re able to catch some z’s on the way and on on the way back.10 out of 5 star!. Highly recommend
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/23 |
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A different thing to do in Maui
Reviewed by: Roxanna, 2021/09/23Love this trip! Our driver was fun and talk to the group the whole trip, was worth waking up so early to experience this. Highly recommended! Just wear a winter jacket because it is really cold! Almost like a NY winter
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/21 |
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Great spectacular experience
Reviewed by: Ernie, 2021/07/29Great spectacular experience especially when they begin to sing a chant while the sun is coming out of the clouds. Our tour guide Alfredo (aka Al Pacino) is really knowledgeable and funny and entertaining. Great tasty food too during our breakfast with nice botanical gardens. I will definitely recommend this tour. Cheers.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/27 |
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Amazing! A must do when in Maui!
Reviewed by: Roxene Gascoigne, 2021/07/23Our driver Al was simply the best. This was a private tour for my family of seven. Highly
Recommend it! He was attentive and knowledgeable about the timing and when to go out to see the sunrise and where to stand to avoid the crowd. The breakfast at Kula Lodge was delicious!! The whole experience was first class! Will highly recommend.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/21 |
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Beautiful sights with an amazing guide!
Reviewed by: Jamie H, 2020/12/27We had a great time on this tour. Our guide, Kama, was absolutely superb. He was kind, kept the transportation clean and safe, was a great driver and provided a wealth of knowledge along the way. The kids didn't mind having to wake up so early after seeing the beautiful sunrise.
It was cold at the top but our hotel was thoughtful enough to send us with blankets once they learned where we were heading out to. I would recommend bundling up at the top because it is chilly and you are there for a while.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/11 |
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One Maui Morning
Reviewed by: jqgossard, 2019/12/25As early as the pick up times for this tour, it was worth it!! The experience to watch the sunrise over Maui and right above the clouds of Haleakala was absolutely amazing!! Shuttle ride up the mountain was perfect to take naps before arriving to the summit. Pick a spot along the fence line as soon as you can because it gets crowded very fast!!
Now...all visitors, PLEASE understand that you are a VISITOR into the home of Hawaiian Islanders, RESPECT their boundaries on their land!!! DO NOT hop over fence lines!! There are barriers for a reason!!
1) They are protecting their island plants and animals as they aren’t very many anymore.
2) STAY OFF SACRED LAND!!! They welcomed you into their home, respect the places you are not allowed to enter!!
Don’t be ignorant!! Respect the land you travel!
There were MANY ignorant people that even when the park representatives came out to get people back over the right side of the fence were ignored!
They opened their home and welcomed you so that you can experience an amazing view, enjoy it by appreciating their hospitality and respecting their boundaries.
The natives will chant as the sunrises, it would be nice for everyone to quiet the conversation and bask in the chant and take in this spectacular experience.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/24 |
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Haleakala was Amazing, Tour Guides Were Awful
Reviewed by: Jeff, 2019/11/13We selected this trip because we were unable to secure tickets to drive ourselves up to the summit for sunrise. We expected to be picked up early so we weren't surprised by the 2:40am pickup time. We were also prepared for the cold so no problem there. The biggest problem is that from the time we woke up to the time we were eventually released from our hostage situation, our guide did not stop talking. The problem wasn't even the talking - it was the fact that what he was saying was the dumbest minutiae that added no value to the trip, including saying one of the more ridiculous claims that Haleakala (approx. 10k feet high) is taller than Mt. Everest (approx. 29k feet high) because Haleakala has over 20k feet of it's height below the water which makes it over 30k feet. Our guide (as well as another guide from the same company we eventually met up with at the summit) also continually said "Haleakala is the world's second tallest mountain in the world after the mountain on the big island of Hawaii." "The world's second tallest mountain in the world." At that point I was so frustrated listening to these people talk that I was likely to be annoyed by anything but for two people to say "world's tallest in the world" over half a dozen times cut me to the core like fingernails on a chalkboard. Breakfast also offered 3 options with no substitutions at a golf course in the middle of the island. I would have been paying more attention but thankfully I had headphones to try to escape the idiocy being spewed by our guide on the way back down the mountain.
The views from the summit were amazing but the temperatures were frigid and the wind chill probably dropped the overall temperature another 10 degrees so be prepared. I would absolutely recommend the experience of going to the summit but do anything in your power to avoid doing it with this company.
Haleakala Summit - 5/5 stars
This Tour - 1/5 stars
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/10 |
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Haleakala Sunrise
Reviewed by: Jeff, 2019/08/07I highly recommend this tour rather than driving. Our guide, Star, provided us with great insight and experience regarding Haleakalā, the surrounding area and Maui. The sunrise was spectacular!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/04 |
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So early! Worth the lack of sleep.
Reviewed by: 1st Time Visitors, 2019/07/22Totally worth the lack of sleep. You wake up early, however you can sleep on the bus. The sights were amazing and our tour guide/ driver was extremely knowledgeable.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/16 |
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Worth it !!
Reviewed by: Smita, 2019/07/10If you dont get the parking pass it’s worth to book the tour.
The guide was amazing and knowledgeable.
He shared many deep facts about the place, showed us variety of flowers and plants and shared interesting facts about them.
He stopped at other view points on the way while coming back.
The breakfast place they stopped was level up and the breakfast was very good.
I surely recommend to book the tour.
Thank you for we got an opportunity to view this mesmerizing view by booking last minute.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/07 |
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Weather did not cooperate. Hazy, rainy at top.
Reviewed by: Bernice , 2018/07/18If I had it to do over again I would have driven myself. Not worth the expense. Buses can not go all the way to the top because they can’t park up there. The breakfast was nothing special.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/15 |
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Don’t miss this trip!
Reviewed by: Owens-Johnson, 2018/04/26If you go to Maui you must see the sunrise at Haleakala, and if you are lucky enough to ride with Nettie, your experience will be perfect!
This was our second time seeing the sunrise at our feet but our first with the best guide Nettie - she is almost as spectacular as the mountain!
Knowledgeable, personable and entertaining!
We were on this trip to fulfill the “bucket list” desire of my husband’s sister and her husband and were hoping they were pleased; they were ecstatic!
Thanks Nettie - you are a huge part of a great memory!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/22 |
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Very awesome experience!!
Reviewed by: Deb I, 2018/02/24Wake up early, super early, for the most amazing sunrise you’ll see, if you are an adventurer. It’s cold up there, super cold so prepare for that. Before sunrise, marvel at the stars. They’re so cold you can touch them. Gloves, hats and warm coats needed, but its soooooo worth it!! The sunrise is spectacular! And once it comes up, the crater is like nothing you’ve ever seen. Turn to your right and look up at the science stations there also. You’ll want to stay!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/30 |
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Once in a lifetime sunrise
Reviewed by: Callie, 2017/12/23A few things to be aware of before you book this excursion:
1) The road is very windy: consider ginger candy or Dramamine if you're prone to motion sickness.
2) Cell phone reception will be terrible.
3) It's very cold at an elevation of 10,000 feet. It was 40degrees for us. Dress warmly.
4) The air is also very thin at 10,000 feet: look out for shortness of breath and dizziness.
3) You may not see a picture perfect sunrise. No one can control the weather or even perfectly predict it. There will also be tons of other people there enjoying the view with you.
With all that in mind, we had a great time. At 3am, our driver picked us up and drop us off right in front of our condo in Kihei (pick up may not be available for your particular location - verify with PolyAd/GrayLine first if this is a dealbreaker for you). Stopped at a Kahului convenience store: buy snacks here if you don't like the pastries/coffee onboard.
Uneventful drive up. The 25-ish seater van/bus is heated, but once we arrived in the parking lot, our driver obviously had to turn off the engine/heat to conserve gas. We arrived 1 hour prior to sunrise, and in that 1 hour, the weather went from so clear and being able to see thousands of stars to sprinkling rain to so foggy I could barely see a few feet in front of me and back and forth. There is a tiny visitors center with giftshop, and restrooms (with ice cold water toilet seats), but not much else to explore. So we hung out on the bus until just a few minutes before sunrise.
The sunrise was partially obstructed by clouds, but the sky and landscape was still so beautiful. 30 minutes after sunrise, our driver drove us up a wee bit higher to the next parking lot for more photos, and then down to a golf course for breakfast. Breakfast was ok - I would have much rather saved my appetite for something else. We were dropped off at our condo at 11am.
We had a great driver and saw a beautiful sunrise from the top of a volcano. It was AWESOME.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/29 |
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Spectacular Sunrise Tour :)
Reviewed by: Aryan SKP, 2017/12/13All in all a very good experience.. even though when we started it was raining at 3 AM in the morning.. but up there at the Haleakala summit point, weather was just too perfect to have the glimpse of rising sun :)..
Glenn, thanks for keeping us engaged n providing loads of information.. kept us awake most of the time ;)..
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/10 |
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Great tour guided experience
Reviewed by: Valeri, 2017/12/03My husband and I did this for our hunnymoon and it was great. Great tour guide. He was very good, funny and very knowledgeable.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/09 |
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Spectacular Haleakala Sunrise Tour
Reviewed by: Karla, 2017/10/24This is a must for anyone traveling to Maui. Wayne was our driver and guide. He is full of all sorts of information and kept us entertained the whole trip. The view of the sun rising above the clouds high atop a volcano, made this one of our most memorable moments in Hawaii. The trip concluded with an awsome breakfast .
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/26 |
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amazing morning
Reviewed by: Amy Collier, 2017/10/18After the very early start, we made our way to the top of the volcano. The tour drivers name was Bessie, and she was very enthusiastic, sometimes going overboard. The sunrise was a bit late but the whole experience was great, but very cold. After the tour, we were taken for breakfast at a golf club, which was very nice. We then were loaded on another bus for our drop of at accommodation. This was a very slow time. We did not get back to the resort until 12 noon, and this turned out an extremely long day.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/13 |
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Awesome!
Reviewed by: Kurt Summers, 2017/09/11Wow! What an incredible and awesome experience! Special thanks to Nettie! I understand why she is highly requested! Her aloha spirit made us feel like family. God's creation was on full display, praise Him from whom all blessings flow!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/08 |
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Beautiful!
Reviewed by: D Gard, 2017/09/05Had a great time on our sunrise tour. Driver was knowledgeable and talked much of the trip. The sunrise itself was spectacular. You arrive in the dark and I have never seen so many stars. It is definitely a good idea to bring warm clothes. I had a hooded ski jacket and gloves so I was comfortable. On the way back you can see beautiful views you will have missed on the way up due to darkness. Before heading back to your hotel there is a breakfast stop at the golf course. The food was good. We had a great time and recommend this tour for anyone looking to view the sunrise.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/31 |
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Amazing sunrise!
Reviewed by: Joyia Lytle, 2017/06/07Seeing the sunrise come up over the clouds was a spectacular site! Truly a once in a lifetime moment. It was super cold! I thought I was being silly packing gloves and a toboggan in with my luggage but I appreciated them once I was at 10,000 feet. Our tour guide driver was the best! I remembered so much information he shared about the history and facts of the island.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/04 |
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Unfortunately no sunrise
Reviewed by: Lianne & Ron, 2017/06/03The tour on itself was nice, but no sunrise for us and that was a pity, but it's nature and with it you can't play.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/14 |
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Awesome sunrise tour
Reviewed by: Bob n Kathy Carlson, 2017/05/23This was breathtaking. Our tour guide Nettie was spectacular. She made the tour outstanding. Her positive attitude and her story telling was amazing.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/20 |
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Excellent
Reviewed by: Antonio Solano, 2016/12/23Great trip , wonderful views and time
Nellie great driver makes a very special experience
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| Activity Date: | 2016/12/20 |
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Haleakala sunrise tour
Reviewed by: Gena Driver, 2016/06/21Our tour guide,Rory,was awesome. He was entertaining and knowledgeable. I felt safe with him driving(if you drive to Haleakala or The Road to Hana, you know why this one is important. Just remember it is very cold
At the summit and you will be outside in it standing in one spot for over an hour. I wasn't prepared for 25 degree wind chills in Hawaii in June.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/18 |
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Simply Majestic!
Reviewed by: Susan K., 2016/06/05This was a once in a lifetime experience. It was truly a wonderful way to watch the sunrise. The colors of the sunrise were unlike any other I've ever seen. Rory, our host, was full of knowledge about the island and very personable.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/28 |
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Awesome!
Reviewed by: Eylee, 2016/04/15너무 좋았어요 친절하셨구요
한국분들 여행으로도 추천합니다
1시간 반 기다렸는데 시간 잘 갔어요
따뜻한 옷 꼭 챙기시고요
감사합니다 감사합니다
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/10 |
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Breath-taking
Reviewed by: Lynne T, 2016/02/28There are no words to describe this sunrise tour. It was absolutely amazing. The driver and tour guide was so experience, she made driving 10,000 feet a truly magical, comfortable and safe experience. A once in a lifetime experience.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/26 |
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Spectacular show by Mother Nature
Reviewed by: Longhornhammy, 2016/01/18I was not looking forward to a 2:50am pickup at the hotel, but the transportation was very comfortable and Rory, our tour guide, was exceptional. He talked most of the way over to Haleakala about Hawaiian culture & traditions so it was informative. When we got to the observation area, Rory took us to 'the best spot' for viewing which also blocked off the wind that was blowing. It is strange at first because the darkness hides the landscape. But the stars were as beautiful as I've ever seen them. Then the horizon began to glow and things moved pretty quickly until full sunrise. We then moved to the 10000 ft observation area and the view was breath taking. Tour finished with a nice breakfast at Café O'lei and we were dropped back off at our hotel in Lahaina. This is a spectacular event and really different from other Maui activities. Pack some warm clothes!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/07 |
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