Haleakala Summit & Stroll

Haleakala Summit & Stroll Tour

Departing from Kahului either in the morning at 7:45am or at sunset between 1:30pm and 2:30pm, this 5-hour tour begins at sea level and traverses sugar cane fields, rolling countryside, green pastures, and old lava fields. Take a 0.5-mile stroll through a cloud forest featuring century-old cedar, pine, spruce, and eucalyptus trees.

Study native flora and fauna and the effects of invasive species while watching for native birds. Enjoy a light refreshment of fresh pineapple and banana bread before arriving at Haleakala Crater, approximately 10,000 feet above the ocean. Visit the Haleakala Visitor Center with cultural and natural history exhibits, then walk the Pa Ka’oao Trail to observe ancient rock walls and shelters with outstanding crater views.

The tour includes a visit to Pu’u’ula’ula summit to explore and examine the highly endangered Silversword plant. Gaze at the horizon to see the outer islands of Lana’i, Kaho’olawe, and Hawai’i (Big Island), and perch for sunset high above the coast and clouds before returning to the starting point.

• Morning or sunset departures
• 5-hour duration
• Cloud forest stroll
• Haleakala Crater visit
• Silversword plant exploration