Remember the exhilaration you felt coasting downhill on your bicycle when you were a kid? Soak up the stunning scenery on the Maui Bike Volcano Ride as you coast down the slopes of Haleakala, the world's largest dormant volcano. Cruise down the ever-changing landscape from the lava- encrusted top of Haleakala, biking all the way down to the lush seaside plantation town of Paia, located 38 miles (60km) away.
Haleakala bike tours offers an unforgettable island experience! The downhill Maui Bike Volcano Ride is the world's longest downhill bicycle cruise down the slopes of Haleakala, the largest dormant volcano in the world. The Maui downhill bike ride will start just outside Haleakala National Park and is approximately 28 miles (45 km) in length.
Haleakala bike tours cycle at a leisurely pace, pedaling past open fields and pastures and a stunning Maui landscape spotted with colorful flowers and regal trees. Stop for great photo opportunities as your bike guide shows you the rich cultural and historical background of the area.
Your Haleakala biking tour also includes a light breakfast before the Maui downhill bike ride begins. This tour is for experienced riders only, it is not suitable for beginners.
Summit Sunrise - This tour option includes entry into the Haleakala National Park where you'll be able to view the spectacular sunrise.
This is a must do. The company outfits you with windbreaker suits - take them! It can get as low as 40 degrees at the top. The suits saved us from freezing. The only way to get to the top for sunrise is through a reservation so you will have to pick a company to get to the top. We did this on Easter and it was unforgettable. The bike ride down was SUPER easy. It did not take all the prior preparation I tried to do. I was worried about riding a bike since I don't do that in my normal workout routine.
Review by: nrdaniels4858, May 2017
This is a must do! Tomas and Matt were the best, very professional and they kept us entertained. Highly recommend.
Review by: FRANK B, January 2017
GREAT time, the most memorable time of our trip!
Review by: Roblyn, November 2016
What an awesome experience. Our tour guides were great fun. Kudos to our group for being experienced cyclists and didn't have any mishaps or slowed down the group.
Review by: Patricia L, March 2016
Awesome group and tour. Was given ample instructions. Only wished they had allowed us to stop sooner on our way down to adjust gear and get better photo of rainbow. Would recommend!
Review by: BETTYANN B, September 2015
We enjoyed this ride very much. We highly recommend it. It is very exciting. Our tour guide was very informative and made it fun. We viewed from the top of the volcano. Got great photos._br/_ We felt it was very safe, they watch your back.
Review by: Gary H, February 2015
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Jen B, October 2014
awesome experience plus the stop for photos was icing on the cake - loved every part of it!! will do it again next time we return to maui!
Review by: Jim W, August 2014
The ride was a lot of fun! The sunrise was great. But, the bikes look like they need a lot of work.
Review by: Katelyn W, August 2014
The tour and the guide were great! Very entertaining, safe, organized, and knowledgable! Thank you for a great experience! We will recommend it to others.
Review by: Daniel F, July 2014
Amazing! Best part of our trip. We were so impressed by our guides. I felt very safe the entire time. What a beautiful way to see the island!
Review by: Allan H, April 2014
The downhill adventure is a "MUST DO" when in Maui.....but the group...well let's just say...is not the best to go with. This tour operator is getting a little long in the tooth.....van's are old....bike's are OK....and his idea of a continental breakfast in the AM is packaged crackers and cookie's from the local store. ANd where you meet him is in the weirdest place....down in the old rundown industrial section of Kahului. Downhill is wonderfull...you have to do it.....but pick another provider.
Review by: Ashley K, March 2014
By far our favorite adventure we had while on Maui; talk about exhilarating! For those who are skeptical: you can do it! I don't ride often and did just fine as it was ALL coasting down hill. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique ground level perspective of the beautiful Maui terrain.
Review by: scooter, March 2014
They took us to the top hoping to get a view the crater of Mt. Haleakala. It was a rainy day, but the clouds cleared just long enough for us to get a few snapshots and them rolled in again. It rained almost the entire time during the downhill bike ride, but the crew (Tomas and Drew) provided rain gear that kept us dry. Tomas (riding the lead bike) and Drew (covering the rear in the van) were in constant communication so that we would know when to pull over to let cars pass. The entire experience was great fun, in spite of the rain, and we would do it again in a heartbeat!
Review by: Denise, March 2014
It was great!!! The guides were funny but very safety conscious. They were very knowledgeable about the plants and history of Maui. I would do it any time again.
Review by: I E, February 2014
First class on safety and scenery. No water on trip and seamed possibly too early at top.
Review by: Bina C, January 2014
You would think that waking up at 2am for a 2 hour drive in the dark with the driver endlessly rattling on about himself and minutia, would be worth it if you witnessed an awe inspiring sunrise. Sadly, that was NOT the case. The day we went, we were told that we had witnessed one of the most spectacular sunrises over the Heleakala crater. Quite frankly, both my husband and I did not know what all the fuss was about.
Review by: James B, January 2014
We did the later ride, that is, we were picked up at 6:40am. We had a great time! I was terrified before starting the ride, but our guides, Drew and Tomas, were very encouraging and helpful. I really enjoyed this experience, even though I am not what you would call an experienced biker. I'm glad my husband and I decided to do this.
Review by: Katherine H, January 2014
Very informational. Great views. Worth the money and early awakening. Downhill bike ride feels safe and great tour guides.
Review by: Cynthia M. C, January 2014
This Sunrise on top of the Volcano along with the bike ride was everything promised. The bus driver was a great historian of the National Park and we learned many facts we would not learned without his insight. The bike ride was a blast. Our bike leader was great and if I was a bit nervous at the start of the ride but at the end I was ready to zoom downhill again. Thanks to everyone at Cruiser Phil's for a great time.
Review by: Jason T, September 2013
Waking early (or not going to bed at all) was well worth the experience of watching the sun rise from Haleakala. Don't dismiss recommendations to dress extra warmly even if you're accustomed to cooler temperatures. You will be outside for a while, and it will likely be windy. For me the most exciting part was the opportunity to stargaze before the main event. The downhill bike ride was a breeze. The guides from Cruiser Phil's Volcano Riders were very professional and took great care to ensure everyone was comfortable and safe. Take the time to notice the various scents in the air on the ride down. Afterwards, treat yourself to a donut at the Komoda Store and Bakery in Makawo. The burrito-sized cream puff is well worth the extra calories. Besides, you'll burn it off on other activities.
Review by: hubblec, September 2013
The bus said be ready for 2 eventually got there 2.30. Included days continental breakfast have to buy your own at town. Bike ride guy told us that gratitude usually 20$ but not saying we have to pay that. No stops for photos. Only 15 min stop in village not hour as supposed to have. Not worth $166.
Review by: Sheri W, July 2013
Jim, Jay, and Dean were great. We had a blast.
Review by: Eric H, June 2013
Fun trip. Unfortunately it was foggy when the sun came up, and I think the price for this particular trip was high, but I had a good time
Review by: Scott W, May 2012
Awesome team and a great experience!
Review by: RICHARD M, August 2011
Great trip and a super memory maker. Guides were attentive and helpful. Hated to get up at1:45 am but that's the price you must pay to see the sunrise. Well worth it. Thanks
Review by: RICHARD M, July 2011
Great trip and a super memory maker. Guides were attentive and helpful. Hated to get up at1:45 am but that's the price you must pay to see the sunrise. Well worth it. Thanks
Review by: Margarita H, June 2011
Overall, the bike ride was nice because of its scenic views and the sunset to start off the day. Unfortunately the bikes that were provided were very run down. My husband's bike did not have a functioning rear break, and that can be dangerous on a downhill ride. The driver on the tour grew up on Maui, so he was a wealth of knowledge and it was great talking to him. He gave us great tips on where to eat during the rest of our stay.
Review by: Lisa B, March 2011
This was truly worth getting up at 2 am to do on holidays. The surise was beautiful and the ride down as totally exhilarating! I do wish that we could have stopped a couple more times for pictures but understandably the road is narrow and dangerous. Would recommend this to anyone and anyone can do it!
Review by: rcol132002, March 2011
Crew was very nice, told nice stories and good time. But the bikes were old and not sturdy. If new bikes were provided this would be a 5 star rating.
Review by: Anonymous, August 2010
Excellent! worth getting up extra early for the sunrise trip!
Review by: Amy M, August 2010
Excellent! worth getting up extra early for the sunrise trip!
Review by: Amy M, July 2010
Excellent! worth getting up extra early for the sunrise trip!
Review by: Anonymous, United States of America, March 2010
Great experience for a first time visiter to Maui. We were lucky as the weather was beautiful-great sunrise and views of the island on the ride down. Friendly, funny local guides.
Review by: Matt S, March 2010
Great experience for a first time visiter to Maui. We were lucky as the weather was beautiful-great sunrise and views of the island on the ride down. Friendly, funny local guides.
Review by: Anonymous, United States of America, July 2009
The ride downhill was stunning. Pickup 2 AM and delivery 1:30 PM back to Kaanapali was provided. "Brunch" break was at own expense, though the company did provide rolls and coffee prior to the ride to the top of Haleakala for the sunrise. Company furnished a van during the trip to act as a defense for traffic and for anyone that could not complete, which never happened.
Review by: Melvin A, July 2009
The ride downhill was stunning. Pickup 2 AM and delivery 1:30 PM back to Kaanapali was provided. "Brunch" break was at own expense, though the company did provide rolls and coffee prior to the ride to the top of Haleakala for the sunrise. Company furnished a van during the trip to act as a defense for traffic and for anyone that could not complete, which never happened.
Review by: Wayne M, United States of America, May 2009
A great trip. The guides were great. Well worth the cost. It's a trip that everyone should do one time. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Review by: Liz P, United States of America, November 2006
My pals I was traveling with said I was crazy but I woke up at 1.30am. Arriving at 4.30am and putting on a rubber suit was admittedly a bit strange but I loved every minute of it. About 300 onlookers watched the sun rise over the 3rd largest volcanic mountain in the world. The 38 mile bike down the 10,000 foot volcano was exhilarating. Nothing dangerous but going 35 MPH on a mountain bike around hairpin curves was swell. Stared at the silverswords. Saw rainbows, birds, and cattle. Smelled the eucalyptus and lavender farms. At the bottom we had breakfast at a famous spot in Makawao (yum yum) and then biked through Paia, according to our guide the 'haight-ashbury' of Maui. The trip ended with hugs and a Mahalo of course.
Review by: Anonymous, November 2006
_strong_Note from Viator:_/strong_ Traveler tip: Keep cameras warm and close to because batteries tend to drain quickly. Supposedly it has something to do with the mineral composition of the volcano and its crater.
Review by: Karyn M, United States of America, September 2006
The sunrise was gorgeous! It's cold up there in the morning though so wear layers. The first half is a little scary being up so high and going so fast, but it's totally worth it!
Review by: Karyn R, September 2006
The sunrise was gorgeous! It's cold up there in the morning though so wear layers. The first half is a little scary being up so high and going so fast, but it's totally worth it!
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