Why We Love It -
See the sunrise that Mark Twain described as the "sublimest spectacle I've ever seen" then cycle down through Maui's mesmorizing and diverse landscapes. Hotel pick-up included!
Cycle down the volcano after watching the sunrise!
The Haleakala sunrise is absolutely one of Maui’s most spectacular sights. Combine this experience with a thrilling ride all the way down to Paia town!! You can enjoy this tour as either a rider or a passenger so everyone can enjoy this experience regardless of their expertise level.
SUNRISE BIKE TOUR: View the unforgettable experience of sunrise high atop the inactive volcano from the crater’s edge at 10'023 ft. Touring the National Park in a Luxury minibus provided by Haleakala Eco tours receiving a narrative of what's outside the window and descend to the staging area at 6500 ft to start your guided bike ride back down to the coast.
SUNRISE VAN TOUR:
Transport provided by Haleakala Eco tours, watch the spectacular sunrise from the crater’s edge, then join the bike tour as a van rider enjoying your family and the view along the way! Pass through the cowboy town of Makawao, famous for its rodeo held each July. The trip takes you past pineapple fields, sugar cane and ends up in the quaint old style town of Paia. You are on the public roadway the whole time and have a well-trained guide in front and the van behind whose driver communicates with the cruise leader, keeping him informed of traffic conditions and weather conditions coming up ahead. Our number one goal is for each of our guests to experience Maui in a very personal and special way. We want your trip to be a safe, memorable one. Our van is always available if for at any time a rider feels apprehensive or uncomfortable.
We provide
Bicycle and helmet
Gloves, wind suit, and winter type jacket
Hot Beverages
No-host meal stop in either Kula or Paia Town at the discretion of the crew and/or group
Tour of Haleakala
Hotel pickup at approximately 2 am depending on the season and where you are staying. You will return around noon.
Van-only option for those who aren't comfortable on the bike, are welcome to come along, luxury van style!
Custom bikes feature
Wide comfortable saddle
Quick release seat adjustment
Hand-activated brake levers
Heavy-duty motorcycle brake cables and housings
Front and rear drum brakes
Gears: single-speed, no shifting
Chain guard for protection
Steel rims for added weight and stability
White-wall street tires for a classy, smooth, stable ride
Parties of 1-5 people: 100% refund for cancellations made more than 48-hours prior to tour start time. Parties of 6+ people: 100% refund for cancellations made more than 7 days prior to tour start time.
Last Minute Bookings
Please be aware that these bookings are subject to confirmation. If this is a same-day or next-day booking, there is a reasonable chance this will not be confirmed. For bookings that are confirmed, there will be no cancellations or refunds.
Restrictions
This ride is NOT for beginners; please be an experienced cyclist, having ridden a bicycle in at least the past 12 months.
Participants must wear closed toes shoes
Wear warm clothing in layers; it's best to wear a pair of short with sweat pants over that, a short sleeve shirt, long sleeve shirt and a jacket
No pregnant women; take the day off and relax
Riders must be a minimum age of 13 years old and a maximum age of 65 years old
All cyclist should have recent cycling experience
Riders should be at least 5 feet tall
Maximum weight for bike rider is 250 lbs.
No one with medical conditions that would adversely effect them in this activity should participate.
Riders must sign acknowledgment of risk & safety form as well as a medical/ physical clearance form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long is the bike ride? A: The bicycle tour is approximately 26 miles long. It starts at the 6500' elevation and continues down to sea level. The total time spent on a bicycle is about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Q: What if someone in my party doesn't want to ride a bike? Can they still go with us? A: Yes, we offer a scenic van tour for our guests that don't want to ride a bike. The van makes every stop the bikers do, so you will be able to stay together the whole time.
Q: When do we get picked up at our hotel? A: The Sunrise tour pick up is approximately 2AM depending on the season. A: The Scenic Van Ride pick up is at the same time as the Sunrise tour with your friends.
Q: When do we return to the hotel from the Sunrise tour? A: You should arrive back to your hotel before noon.
Q: What do I need to bring? A: For the Sunrise tour we suggest you layer your clothing with tee shirt and shorts as your bottom layer then long pants (jeans or sweats, but make sure they are comfortable and no bell bottoms), closed toed shoes, a sweatshirt, or jacket, a knit cap would be great, eye protection such as sunglasses or regular prescription glasses, sun screen, camera, layer your clothes as the temperature atop Haleakala can be in the low 40's and the temperature at sea level can be close to 90 degrees in the summer. You should keep all your belongings in a day pack that will be stored in the van which is following at all times. We make photo stops and restroom stops as well, so you can always peel a few layers as we make our way down the mountain.
Q: Are there any restrictions? A: Yes, every rider must be a minimum age of 13 years old and a maximum age of 65 years old, Over 5' tall, NOT pregnant, weigh less than 250 lbs. and must have ridden a bicycle in the last 12 months.
Q: How Dangerous is this? A: Riding a bicycle downhill is not without risk. Serious injury may occur and possibly death if you are involved in an accident. You should be in good physical condition and free from any medications that may cause drowsiness or inattentiveness, such as decongestants, Benadryl, motion sickness, medications, and or any medications for hypertension and/or stress. Remember serious medical help may be up to 2 hours away.
Q: What kind of bike are we going to use? A: Our bikes are all single speed "cruiser" bikes built by Worksman Bicycle Company. They all have special drum brakes and extra wide comfortable seats. Since 99% of this trip is downhill, there is no need for a multi-speed bicycle.
Q: What is included in the trip? A: Your tours Include hotel pickup and drop off, guided van tour, all provided by Haleakala EcoTours, with the bike ride beginning at the 6,500 foot elevation and ending in Paia Town. We provide bicycle, helmet, gloves and wind suit. Hot beverages provided at base yard prior to tour. No-host meal stop in Paia Town.
Q: Can I drive to your base yard rather than hotel pickup? A: Absolutely! If you are planning more activities following the bike ride, it is sometimes easier to drive into the base yard. We will give you easy to follow directions should you want to choose that option.
Q: How steep is the bike ride? A:The grade is about 5%, almost all of it downhill. You will be going from 6,500 ft to sea level in 26 miles.
Q: What can I expect to see on this tour? A: You will be leaving from the 6500ft elevation on the slopes of Haleakala. As you travel down the mountain you will bike through pasture lands with incredible vistas of Maui below and other islands are visible off in the horizon. We pass through the cowboy town of Makawao, famous for its rodeo held each July. The trip takes us past pineapple fields, sugar cane and ends up in the quaint old style town of Paia, once the capital of Maui. We are on the public roadway the whole time and we have a well-trained guide in front and the tour is followed by the van behind whose driver communicates with the cruise leader, keeping him informed of traffic conditions and weather conditions coming up ahead.
Our number one goal is for each of our guests to experience Maui in a very personal and special way. We want your trip to be a safe, memorable one. Our van is always available if for at any time a rider feels apprehensive or uncomfortable.
