Crater and Rainforest Adventure

Tour ID: MTTT-08
Location: Haleakala, Haiku, Maui
Duration: 9 Hours
Departs from: major hotels on Maui

Travel in a 6 - 8 passenger luxury Limo-Van to the summit of Haleakala Crater, swim at a beautiful waterfall, visit exotic Protea Farms and Paniolo Country, and take in the sights at a world-famous wind-surfing beach - all in one breathtaking tour!

Experience everything the beautiful island of Maui has to offer on this great tour! With this unique package, you will visit the following all in one day:

Spectacular Haleakala Crater

Conifer forest exotic Protea Farms

Paniolo cowboy country

Lush Haiku

Rain forest, waterfalls & a World-Famous wind-surfing beach!

Visit Paia Plantation for a delightful continental breakfast before we embark on our wonderful journey! Begin ''On Top of the World'' at the majestic Pu'ula Ula (Red Hill). The pinnacle of Haleakala at 10,023 feet. The ''House of the Sun'' visitors center will offer breathtaking panoramic view.

Continue down the mountain through cattle & dairy ranches to the paniolo cowboys of Makawao. In this unique town, you will see hitching posts from back when horses were more common than cars! Today this is home to quite the collection of eclectic group of little shops & boutiques.

After our upcountry lunch, we will head east through Haiku where the grass is always a beautiful emerald green! This is where the kama'ainas live on land with bountiful groves of avocado, citrus banana, papaya, mango & exotic tropical flowers. Experience a spectacular tropical rain forest & stop to swim in a crystal clear waterfall!

Keanae Peninsula, a little tongue of lava jutting right out into the ocean! The huge ocean waves crashing into the jagged lava Keanae shore create a spectacular photo opportunity! The afternoon return journey takes us to Hookipa Beach Park, the windsurfing capital of the World! Photo opportunities abound as these windsurfers really put on an aquatic show!

Tour Details & Booking Information:

Time:
7:00 AM: Pickup from hotel (island-wide)
5:00 PM: Approximate return time

Note: Please bring a towel & your swimming suit. The temperature at the Haleakala Crater is considerably cooler than at sea level. Please bring a light jacket or sweater for your comfort.