Haleakala Crater
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Port
Kahului, Maui, US
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$189.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Magnificent Haleakala, with its vast crater, is the highest point on the island of Maui, at 10,032 feet above sea level. Manhattan Island could fit inside its crater, and the Empire State Building could be vertically stacked four times without reaching the top. The scale of this natural wonder is quite staggering. Haleakala is considered dormant, having last erupted in 1790.
You will climb the switchback road leading to the visitors center. You're traveling through Haleakala National Park. The crater's rim is a favorite for marvelous panoramic views -- weather and cloud conditions permitting. Spectacular natural colors and a tapestry of fascinating landforms fashion a stupendous outlook over the crater. The crater itself measures 7.5 miles long, 2.5 miles wide and 21 miles around.
Notes:
Temperatures are cool on Mt Haleakala; bring a windproof jacket. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Guests with a heart condition or respiratory difficulties should note that the elevation of Haleakala is 10,032 feet above sea level. Views are not guaranteed as they are weather and atmospheric conditions permitting. The road to the summit is a series of winding switchbacks; guests who suffer from motion sickness should consider this before booking and/or take appropriate medication.