Oahu to Maui - Haleakala National Park & More
From Oahu, fly over to Maui for a day to enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Haleakala National Park, home to the dormant Haleakala volcano as well as endangered Hawaiian geese. Also keep an eye out for the rare silversword plant, which is endemic to this area and grows nowhere else in the world. Around noon, we'll stop in historic Makawao town, where you can browse unique shops and art galleries and enjoy lunch on your own.
The afternoon is spent visiting Iao Valley State Park, a 4,000 acre tropical rainforest. After a short walk past a meandering stream through a forest bursting with native Hawaiian plant life, gaze high above at the iconic Iao Needle – a natural outcropping jutting from the mountain side. The needle is covered in emerald green vegetation and towers 1,200 feet over Iao valley. Iao Valley is rich in history as a former ancient burial site for Hawaii’s royalty.
Tour Highlights:
- Haleakala National Park - including Visitor Center and overlook areas
- Views of Kula and Upcountry Maui (on the descent)
- Kula town (drive through)
- Makawao town
- Iao Valley / Iao Needle
Tour Inclusions:
- Roundtrip airfare from Oahu to Maui
- Admission to national parks
- Lively tour narration by knowledgeable tour guide
Paia Town
Haleakala National Park
Oahu to Maui Tour
- Where and When:
- 5:30 am: Arrive on your own at Honolulu International Airport (HNL).
Approximate return to Oahu at 7:30 pm.
Actual flight times will be confirmed once flights have been secured.
Please note there are no Oahu hotel transfers for this tour. Please proceed to the Hawaiian Airlines ticket counter to check in for your flight to Kahului. Please check in 90 minutes before your flight at the Honolulu Airport (Hawaiian Airlines counter).
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- Due to stringent airline requirements there is a NO CANCELLATION/NO REFUND policy for this tour. This includes name and date changes.
For all island flights or day trips, the NAME ON TICKET MUST APPEAR AS IT IS ON PICTURE ID (license or passport). The airline will deny boarding if the passenger's legal name, as shown on their valid, government-issued ID, does NOT match the name on their E-Ticket. IF A PASSENGER IS DENIED BOARDING, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. All passengers MUST present government issued photo ID for airline check-in. International travelers must bring a valid passport for airport security check-in.
Children 2 years old are required to pay for the airfare and ride in the lap of an adult in the vehicle. Children (0-23 months) still require birth date and full name.
This tour is not recommended for guests with heart or respiratory conditions that may be exacerbated due to high altitude (9,740 ft / 2,968 m elevation). People who have gone scuba diving should wait 72 hours before going on this tour. No refunds due to inclement weather conditions impacting visibility at Haleakala. This tour is operated on rough, winding roads. It is not recommended for pregnant women or those with back or motion problems.
- Special Notes:
- The airlines are adding surcharges for some dates that are close to selling out. Please call us at 1-866-482-9775 if you would like to check if there is a surcharge for your travel date.
Bring a warm jacket to be prepared for Mt. Haleakala where the temperature fluctuates and can be as low as around 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-7 C).
- Operation Days:
- Wednesday
- Duration:
- Approximately 14 hours
- Vendor:
- Polynesian Adventure Tours
- Island:
- Equipment:
- Hawaiian Airlines and Polynesian Adventure Tour Bus