Best of Maui Haleakala and Iao Valley

See the best of central Maui on this scenic and informative guided day trip, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Your knowledgeable local guide will take you to Haleakala National Park and Iao Valley to view the unique rocky pinnacle known as the Iao Needle and the historic towns of Makawao and Wailuku. You’ll catch glimpses Maui’s stunning landscape, learn about its agricultural history and explore otherworldly terrain at its parks on this experiential sightseeing tour.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Haleakala National Park, Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii

Home to the world’s largest dormant volcano; over 30,000 acres. The park is known for its unique volcanic features, its long scenic drive with numerous overlooks, and the rare, endemic wildlife, flora and fauna.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Haleakala Visitor Center, Haleakala Hwy, Kula, Maui, HI 96790

Spectacular views from the rim area at 9,740 ft. elevation.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Haleakala Summit Sunrise, Haleakala Crater Road, Kula, Maui, HI

Views from what seems like the top of the world! The only Haleakala tour that visits the summit area.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Historic Makawao Town, Baldwin Ave & Makawao Ave, Makawao, Maui, HI 96768

A charming and historic former plantation town and the paniolo or Hawaiian cowboy. Today, the county seat of Maui government. Stop to explore the town and have lunch on your own.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Pass By: Wailuku, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii

Former plantation town with remnants of the missionaries and heyday of the sugar cane era.

Pass By: Kaahumanu Church, 103 S High St, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793-2156

Beautiful church with gothic architecture built by request of Queen Kaahumanu.

Stop At: Iao Valley, Maui, HI 96793

A verdant valley formed by erosion with a bubbling stream and the pinnacle, an iconic, pointed ridge covered in verdant vegetation known as the Iao Needle.

Duration: 30 minutes