Top 4 Self-Guided Tours

1.Haleakala Sunrise Best Self-Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 745 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $272Our pick

Start before dawn at Bike Maui in Haiku, ride an air-conditioned shuttle to Haleakala’s summit, and watch sunrise above the clouds. After park stops, pedal 15 miles downhill at your own pace from 6,500 feet, then continue through Makawao and Haiku. Guides such as Eddie Buddy and Corey add local stories and humor.

“Awesome, dress warm for Summit. Ask for Russell, he was great and so knowledgeable. Really great experience.”

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2.Best Haleakala Downhill Self-Guided Bike Tour with Maui Sunriders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 496 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Ride downhill from Haleakala’s 6,500-foot staging area with Maui Sunriders, then continue through Kula, Makawao, and Paia. You set the pace, stop for food or shops, and receive a bike, helmet, gloves, outerwear, map, shuttle, and roadside help. Guides such as Remy, Dane, and Matthias add local context.

“Great experience! Wonderful views, easy ride, very accommodating and informative. My husband and I really enjoyed this. (Age 67 and 68)”

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3.Haleakala Express Self-Guided Bike Tour with Bike Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 271 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $146

Start near Haleakala National Park at 6,500 feet, coast downhill on a Kona mountain bike, then shuttle through restricted sections to Makawao and Haiku. Guides such as Kimo, Dan, Tim, and Nico add local stories. Expect about five hours, with lunch on your own.

“Because of local rule changes the actual bike riding is only two 15 minute repeat loops. Tim did a nice job with tour to cover short ride but this was bike ride!! Also driver left first, instead of trailing bikers, one rider crashed with bloody injuries and had to ride down to van/trailer to get first aid???”

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4.Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · from $46Best value

Walk Waimangu Volcanic Valley independently with a guide sheet and optional app. Choose a route to suit your time, see Frying Pan Lake, Inferno Crater Lake, steam vents, forests, and Lake Rotomahana, then ride the internal shuttle back uphill.

“Absolutely loved this walk! The scenery on this walk was unlike anything I'd every come across before! It was stunning! I found the information provided very insightful and interesting to learn about the history and geography of the surrounding areas. The boat trip was also fabulous with stunning views across the lake!”

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