Haleakala Downhill Self-Guided Bike Tour

Overview

Offering the Longest Self-Guided Haleakala Downhill Bike Tour on Maui. We are the only bike company on Maui operated by USA Cycling Coaches & BICP Certified Bike Instructors with expert in-house mechanics tuning bikes daily. This will be the most picturesque 24 mile bike ride you'll ever experience as it's almost entirely downhill. Our van tour goes up the same route you’ll bike down pointing out the local history, points of interest & suggestions for places to visit. Ride begins at 6,500 feet right outside the National Park where all bike operators on Maui start. You have the freedom to stay in your comfort zone & stop along the way to enjoy the beauty of Haleakala, check out unique shops, restaurants, fruit stands, churches & art galleries in the charming towns on the route. Experience why visitors & locals love Maui Sunriders. Your pace, your agenda, without the cumbersome restrictions of a large guided group which disturbs local traffic & frustrates locals.

City: Maui

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $163.00

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What's Included

Dakine Backpack with Bike Lock & Route Map

Only bike company on Maui owned & operated by USA Cycling Coaches & BICP Certified Bike Instructors

Wind/Rain Jacket, Pants & Bike Gloves

Full-face mountain bike helmet for the ultimate protection or regular helmets for Advanced-Expert cyclists

Mountain Bike with Front-Suspension and Disc-Brakes, Tuned every day by our In-House Expert Mechanics

Guided Drive Up the Volcano to 6500'. Bike down self-guided 24 miles with Roadside Assistance

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bike Manufacturers recommended riders maximum weight - 300lbs.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Kula

On your Haleakala bike tour, you can chose to stop to have lunch at the charming Kula Lodge. Located at about 3,200 feet on the western slopes of the Haleakala Crater, the Kula Lodge and Restaurant provides a quiet and peaceful oasis on your Maui bike ride. The Lodge sits amid a garden of flower farms teeming with color. Blossoming carnations, protea, and other tropical flora provide the perfect backdrop for a photo op on your sunrise bike tour of Maui. The Kula Lodge and Restaurant with its breath-taking views of the west side of Maui is the perfect spot to stop for lunch and really take in the rich scenery of Upcountry Maui. Here guests can sit in an outdoor garden terrace above the green hills of Kula and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by the Kula Lodge and Restaurant’s Executive Chief. On the garden terrace, a quaint wood-burning pizza oven creates tasty pizza dishes that are as delightful as the view. Herbs grown in the surrounding garden are used to flavor the succulent dishes at the restaurant. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the Kula Lodge and Restaurant offers a great sojourn on your Haleakala bike tour. Located in the quaint town of Kula, the Lodge puts you right in the heart of upcountry Maui. Kula is a part of what’s called “undiscovered Maui,” a place outside the usual tourist spots where nature seems virtually untouched. This quiet, rural area is a part of your bike tour of Maui that can’t be missed. Spectacular views of the West Maui Mountains and the Pacific Ocean at 3,200 feet above sea level provide an unforgettable experience. With remarkable scenery surrounding you, the Kula Lodge and Restaurant is the “romantic hideaway” along with your Haleakala bike tour that can’t be missed.

Makawao

As you make your way along the Haleakala volcano tour, you’ll find a small town that carries on the traditions of the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) life. In the heart of Paniolo Country sits the historic town of Makawao. This quaint town located on the slopes of Haleakala is rich in paniolo heritage with rustic charm as well as being a flourishing arts community. As you take the Maui volcano bike ride down to the beach, you’ll pass by the Oskie Rice Arena just above Makawao, home of the Fourth of July weekend rodeo that has been held here annually for more than 50 years. This annual rodeo competition is the largest rodeo in Hawaii featuring paniolo calf roping, barrel racing, and bronco riding. Along with the annual rodeo, the town of Makawao also holds a Paniolo Parade through downtown every year. Country and western dancing, live music, and chuck wagon-style food are all features of these renowned annual events celebrating the paniolo lifestyle. Although small, with a population of about 7,000, the historic ranch town of Makawao has much to see and do all year round. Along with weekly line dance lessons and a farmer’s market on Saturdays, you can find a number of charming art galleries, boutiques, and shops to stop in at on your Haleakala bike tour. In Makawao, you can see glass blowers, painters, and wood sculptors and order a piece of art to take home with you. As noted, “This charming town was once named one of the top 25 arts destinations in the United States.” So don’t hurry through Paniolo Country and Makawao on your Maui bike tour. Stop to have lunch or browse through one of the fascinating shops or galleries scattered throughout this historic town, reminiscent of the Old West and famous for its Hawaiian cowboy, or paniolo, heritage.

Paia

Finish your ride at our bike shop in downtown Paia. Return your bike, check out our retail shop and explore our North Shore Beach town. There are great places to eat from Paia Fish Market to Mama's Fish House (w/reservations 3-6 mo in advanced.) Paia offers the most casual, fun & funky laid back shopping back experience on the whole island. Paia is loaded with everything from art galleries, specialty gift shops, beach attire and more. It's many visitor's favorite town to visit on the island for it's laid back appeal.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (272)

315rosh

Dec 2022

Really stunning downhill ride. Used the brakes frequently, pedaled rarely. Beautiful views. Great photo, shopping, and photo ops along the way. Super knowledgeable guides to get you kitted out and move you up to the top of the hill. Solid gear. A great day!

bulldoghoff

Dec 2022

A really fun and beautiful ride. The bikes were in good working order. Our guide Johnny was excellent. Shared lots of knowledge and recommendations with us. Would recommend to anyone.

Jodievg

Nov 2022

The sunrise is spectacular and well worth getting up very early for it - definitely dress warmly! The bike ride down is very pretty and easy to navigate.