Haleakala Tour
Your tour to Maui will not be completed without visiting the volcano summit Haleakala, either for sunrise or sunset. The most beautiful attraction at the 10,000 foot in Maui is where you can find stunning sunrises, panoramic view above the cloud, unique plants and animals that exist nowhere else in the world.Haleakalā is the volcano that form 75% of the Hawaiian island of Maui, known as the East Maui Volcano. The Haleakalā National Park included the crater, Kipahulu Valley on the southest and Ohe’s Gulch all the way to the ocean, there are two main trails from the summit into Haleakalā. After we will have chance to visit the Kula upcountry Maui and Paia historic town.
No tour in Hawaii would be completed without a watching the sun rise on top of Heleakala summit. Upon arriving, you will be briefed with information on the volcano’s seismic activity throughout history along with the culture that was built around it.
The mountain was said to hold ritual ceremonies performed by kapuna(priests) and is considered sacred by people of Hawaii. Strangely enough, most visitors who decided to go up to the summit by bike have always encountered harsh conditions such as rough winds and the risk of hypothermia no matter how much layers of clothing they put on themselves, as if the gods that reside there are putting up obstacles to ward off unwanted guests from entering their domain. Lucky for you, our cruiser will ensure that you make it up to the mountain safe and sound to enjoy the beautiful sun rise in this enchanted realm of the gods. Ascend with us to the realm of the gods and watch the sun set in all its glory
Over 300 species of plants are endemic to Hawaii, found only in the islands, ethereal silverswords, bird-pollinated geraniums, Hawaiian mints are few of the amazing plants on Haleakalā. The Haleakalā silversword can be found around the summit of Haleakala is a low-growing plant with silver hairs on thick, stiff leaves, blooms only one time in its life then die soon after. Its flower can be pink, purple or white and be seen only from June to November.
Home of the remaining endemic Hawaiian birds, Haleakala National park protect the best habitats for these birds. The Nene Goose – Hawaii’s state bird is the world’s rarest goose, found on the western slopes of Haleakalā between 5500-8000 feet. The ‘Ua’u – Hawaiian petrel is also found at the top of Haleakala, these seabirds have a three-foot wingspan, dark grey on top and white underneath. There are about 40 unique bird species here, make sure to check out and treat Haleakala’s residents with respect.