Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Haleakala
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Download GuideAlong's self-guided audio tour and unearth the incredible wonders of Haleakala as you drive from sea level to the top of Maui’s 10,000-foot dormant volcano. Along the way, hear stories on Hawaiian mythology, the unique Hawaiian cowboys, and how the islands were formed play automatically as you travel through upcountry towns and rainbow eucalyptus forests. Climb above the clouds and discover Haleakala’s Mars-like landscape with cinder cones, unique silversword plants, rare Nene geese, and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.
Inclusions
What's included
- Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 90+ Points
- Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
- Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
- Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
- Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
What's not
- Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Itinerary
Wow! You will be amazed at the moonlike and yet colorful rock and sand landscape that is the summit of Haleakala. When you arrive at the summit Visitor Center you will be at 9700 feet!
There are several excellent viewpoints along the climb to the summit - each one offering a different perspective of the formation, erosion and effect of the volcano.
Something unique to see on a trip to the Haleakala Volcano is the Haleakala silversword. At high altitudes which no other plants can withstand, the silverswords grow magnificently. What might look like to some as a type of catcus, it's actually a part of the daisy family.
Makawao is one of the last Paniolo towns in all of Hawaii. Paniolos are the Hawaiian cowboys, taught horsemanship and cattle ranching by Mexican cowboys who were invited to come and help control the livestock that was beginning to run rampant across the island.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- From Kaanapali, Lahaina, Kihei, and Wailea, Maui, drive to Hwy 36, following signs to Kahului Airport. Turn right onto Hana Hwy to start the tour. Check your email for "Download Audio Tour," download it, and preview the route in the GuideAlong app.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
- Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
- Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
- Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
- Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
- Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
- Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
How it compares in Maui
- Its from-price is 90% below the median of the 658 experiences we list in Maui.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Maui
Maui is the Hawaiian island of golden beaches, the Haleakalā volcano and the winding Road to Hana, with humpback whales offshore in winter.
Maui is the second-largest Hawaiian island, formed by two volcanic mountains joined by a low isthmus. Haleakalā, a vast dormant volcano rising over 3,000 metres, has a crater of coloured cinder and is famed for its sunrises and starry skies. The beaches of Kāʻanapali and Kapalua on the west face the sunset, and Wailea and Makena on the south coast have calm golden bays.
Top-ranked sights in Maui: Road to Hana (Hana Highway), Molokini Crater, Waiʻanapanapa State Park.
Special offers in Maui
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
