Haleakalā National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Haleakalā National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Maui: Majestic Haleakalā Sunrise Tour with Pick-up

• Maui Circle Island-PRIVATE-Air Tour for 2-5: Waterfalls & Lava!

• Shaka Guide Maui "Classic" Road to Hana Audio Driving Tour

• Haleakalā Classic Vehicle Sunrise Tour with Breakfast

• Hana Rainforest and Haleakalā Crater Helicopter Tour

The entrance fee for Haleakalā National Park is US$30 per private vehicle, which covers entry for all passengers. Pedestrians and cyclists pay US$15. An annual park pass for Haleakalā National Park costs US$55 and is available to US citizens and residents, while Holders of the America the Beautiful National Parks Pass can enter for free.

Yes, Haleakalā National Park is worth visiting. This volcanic landscape is an International Biosphere Reserve, where you can hike, camp, stargaze, spot wildlife, or watch the sunset from the summit of Haleakalā Crater. Sunset tours at the crater are particularly popular; excursions typically handle all transportation, including an early-morning pickup, and provide breakfast.

Per one customer who booked the Haleakalā Classic Vehicle Sunrise Tour with Breakfast, "This was a lot of fun. First, it was nice having someone else do the driving, and once daylight hit, I felt this even more. The roads are so windy, and it was nice having an experienced driver handling it. Plus, Eddie was terrific. He was entertaining, stressed the importance of safety for every aspect of the tour, and made the day very enjoyable. He even had us take a really fun picture near the summit that made us all smile."

Tours aren’t needed to visit Haleakalā National Park. However, independent travelers must buy the recreational entrance pass, which can be booked in advance. For visitors hoping to catch the sunrise, reservations must be booked well in advance as car space at the summit viewing locations is limited.

Unless you’re departing from Lahaina or somewhere in the far west, most Maui vacationers take around one to two hours to reach the park’s summit by car. You can visit the Haleakalā Visitor Center, hike, take photos, or enjoy the views. Most tours last around four to six hours.

Yes, tourists can visit Haleakalā unguided. It’s possible to hike or cycle there, but most travelers visit in a rental car to make getting back and forth easy. Car-free travelers, especially those wanting to see the Haleakalā sunrise, should book a tour for hassle-free logistics.

Haleakalā can get crowded at sunrise and sunset, but any other time is usually not that busy. If you plan on serious hiking, come early in the day to allow yourself time to explore and to miss the later-morning clouds or sun glare.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Haleakalā National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Maui:

• Road to Hana (Hana Highway)

• Molokini Crater

• Hana

• Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside Park

• Waiʻanapanapa State Park

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Maui.