Haleakala Sunset and Stargazing Audio Tour
Overview
Come for the sunset, stay for the stargazing. You’ll be walking on sunshine until the stars come out. Then, you’ll bear witness to some of the best astronomical observation in the world. Along the way, you'll learn about the park's legends and Hawaiian history.
This audio tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to the best spots in the park. With Shaka Guide, you have the freedom to explore on your own terms -- visit the places you want and skips the ones you don't.
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What's Included
- Take the tour when you want
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Meals & Refreshment
- Parking Fees
- Private Transportation
Meeting Location
Kahului
HI, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Pukalani
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Makawao
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Hosmer's Grove
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Halemauu Trail
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Leleiwi Overlook Trail
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kalahaku Overlook
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pā Ka'oao Trailhead
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sliding Sands Trail
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pu'u Ola' Cinder Cone Trail( Earthquake Hill or Red Hill)
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Alii Kula Lavender (pass by)
Kula Botanical Garden (pass by)
Surfing Goat Dairy (pass by)
MauiWine (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- You DO NOT need a reservation to visit the park at sunset. Reservations are ONLY required for sunrise.
- Pack warm clothes -- temperatures can drop below freezing at the summit.
- The tour starts and ends in Kahului. If you are coming from the resort areas of Ka'anapali or Lahaina in West Maui, it's about a 45-minute drive to the start in Kahului.
- There’s nowhere to buy food in the park. Pack a picnic or eat before you go.
- Entrance to Haleakala National Park is $30 per car -- you can pay with credit, debit, or digital form of payment. Cash is no longer accepted.
- The sun sets at about 5:30 p.m. in the winter and 7:00 p.m. in the summer. If you want to see the stars, you need to wait around for an hour after sunset.
- Expect to spend about 4-6 hours on the tour.
- We recommend starting from Kahului around noon.
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-102020P14
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Average 4.38 out of 5 stars based on 8 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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