About this tour
Drive to the 10,000-foot summit of Haleakalā for sunset and stargazing on this 5.5-hour guided tour limited to seven people. Your expert guide navigates the scenic ascent while explaining the volcano's geology and the specialized plants and animals that survive here. Watch the sun disappear over the Pacific, then spend the evening scanning the night sky through a telescope to spot stars and planets rendered vivid by Maui's minimal light pollution. Binoculars, warm layers, and hot beverages keep you comfortable as darkness falls.
Highlights
- Sunset from 10,000-foot volcanic summit
- Telescope stargazing in low-light skies
- Geology and alpine ecology lessons
- Provided binoculars, outerwear, hot drinks
- Night photography guidance for your camera
- Small group capped at seven travelers
What to expect
After pickup, you'll climb steadily into cooler air as the park reveals dramatic volcanic terrain and sparse vegetation adapted to altitude. The drive takes time, so settle in for the journey and geological commentary from your guide. Plan to reach the summit with an hour or so before sunset—enough time to find your spot and adjust to the thinner air. Once the sun sets, your guide sets up the telescope and points out constellations, planets, and deep-sky objects invisible from lower elevations. Bring a headlamp or phone light for moving safely in darkness. The return descent takes another couple of hours.
Good to know
Bring your own dinner and snacks—no meals are provided. Dress in layers; it's cold at the summit even when Maui below is warm. Skip this tour if you've scuba dived recently (altitude affects ears), have sinus issues, or have cardiovascular concerns. Recent divers should wait at least 18 hours. Service animals welcome.
Frequently asked
- How long does Haleakala Sunset and Astronomy Tour take?
- Haleakala Sunset and Astronomy Tour runs for approximately 5h 30m.
- How much does Haleakala Sunset and Astronomy Tour cost?
- Prices start from USD $245 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Haleakala Sunset and Astronomy Tour run?
- This tour operates around USA. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Haleakala Sunset and Astronomy Tour?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. Coral Reef Info earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Coral Reef Info summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.