Hawaii
SUNSET AND STARGAZING HALEAKALA TOUR

Duration
4-6 hrs
Audio Points
69
Narration Points
68

About The Tour

A sunset atop Haleakala — known as house of the sun in Hawaiian — is pure magic. You’ll be walking on sunshine, that is of course until the stars come out. Then, weather permitting, you’ll behold some of the best stargazing in the world. You'll be so close to the ...

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A sunset atop Haleakala — known as house of the sun in Hawaiian — is pure magic. You’ll be walking on sunshine, that is of course until the stars come out. Then, weather permitting, you’ll behold some of the best stargazing in the world. You'll be so close to the stars you'll swear you can touch them!

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

•⁠ Watch the sunset atop Mt. Haleakala
•⁠ Look for constellations at Haleakala's summit
•⁠ Hike the Hosmer Grove or Sliding Sands trails
•⁠ Visit a lavender or dairy farm
•⁠ Walk through historic Makawao Town

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: Around 12:00 p.m. (check sunset times in advance)
Tour Starting Point(s): Kahului
Direction: Loop, ending where you began — all stops are on your way up the mountain

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Customer Reviews

(7585)

This tour was the highlight of our visit! I stopped at places I never knew existed and saw so much more using this app. We found the tour guide informative and humorous. The music had to be paused a few times as it was a bit much, but other times, the music was thoroughly enjoyable. I was impressed how the tour kept up with us, even with no phone signal in the park. I highly recommend this app and will use it again when I get the chance.

Becky Shull | 1 month ago | Android

Best travel app!

We tried out a qday in Hawaii and it completely transformed our trip to Kauai. We ended up doing all of the driving tours on the island. Our 6 year old son, kept asking “Can we turn on the Shaka tour yet?” The whole family loved it! We were thrilled to see more tours in the contential states!

Smryansyndey | 1 month ago | iOS

Great content. However, bad timing which results in easily missed checkpoints. Stops auto-play consistently while using GPS. Be sure to monitor the app to play the upcoming stops so you have time to find a parking spot.

Thomas Bruner | 1 month ago | Android

What is an Audio Tour Guide?

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:

  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
  • Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
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Tour FAQs

Where does the Sunset and Stargazing Haleakala tour go?
This tour begins in Kahului and guides you through the park making stops along the way. Once you’ve reached the summit we’ll guide you back to Kahului with stories. Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour!Makawao TownHosmer Grove Trail Pa Ka’oao Trail Sliding Sands TrailsKalahaku OverlookLeleiwi OverlookHalemau’u TrailHistoric Makawao TownFor help planning your day check out our Sunset and Stargazing Haleakala National Park suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go. 
What should I pack for the Sunset and Stargazing Haleakala tour?
Here’s our packing list for this tour. It may seem a little long, but remember, what you bring depends on the activities you choose to do for the day. Jacket, Layers, Blanket: temperatures can drop below freezing at the summitSneakers Hiking Clothes Water Bottle Towel Bathing Suit Sandals Sunscreen Sun Glasses and/or Hat Snacks Cash Car Charger *Very Important*Phone Mount 
What should I budget for the Sunset & Stargazing Haleakala tour?
There's only one major fee on this tour, and that's the $30 entrance fee to Haleakala National Park. However, if you plan on grabbing lunch before you enter the park in plan to spend about $15 per person. 
Can I join the Sunset and Stargazing Haleakala tour along the route?
Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
Can I take the tour in the opposite direction?
No, the tour starts and ends in Kahului. If you’d like to begin this tour at Haleakala National Park you can join the tour along the route, but you’ll miss out on some stories.
What time is the sunset?
It depends on the time of year, but sunset in the winter (October-March) is between 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. and in the summer (April-September) it’s between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. We recommend you double check the night before your visit. Please note, if you’re staying in West Maui at one of the resorts in Lahaina, Kaanapali or Kapalua it takes about 45 minutes to reach the start of the tour in Kahului and then, depending on the stops you make, it takes about 2-3 hours to reach the summit. This tour is designed with no stops on the way back with the expectation you’ll be driving at night.
Other Questions? Contact Us!
Do you have other questions that we didn’t list here? Feel free to message us through the in-app chat box, Facebook Messenger, our email, or give us a call at 1-888-250-2261. We will be glad to help and answer your questions as soon as possible!Mahalo,Shaka Guide

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