Haleakala Downhill Ride

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per person $155

Downhill thrills with a stunning volcanic backdrop


Join Maui?s most fun, safe, and experienced bike touring company for the ride of your life down the world?s largest dormant volcano! Nowhere else on earth can you experience the thrill of biking downhill while descending 10,000 feet. Bicycling down the volcano is the Valley Isle?s most popular land activity tour and a ?must do? of all Maui?s tours and activities.


The adventure begins far above the clouds (dress warmly, it?s 30-50°F cooler at the summit), where you?ll take in awe-inspiring views from the rim of Haleakala?s massive volcanic crater. After a safety orientation and bike/gear fitting, you?re ready to roll?down the planet?s grandest coaster?through over 200 twists and turns and countless visual wonders. There are many stops along the way to view and photograph the incredible scenery, learn about Haleakala?s history and lore, and eat a delicious meal.Anyone aged 12 and over, in reasonable physical condition, and comfortable on a bicycle, can participate. Throughout the journey, riders are in the capable, safety-minded hands of professionally trained tour guides. 

Cruising solo on the crater?s rimWe provide a full-service experience that includes professional tour guides, round-trip transportation from your hotel or condo, hot & cold beverages and muffins at ?base camp,? park entrance fees, bikes & gear (DOT approved helmets, gloves, wind-stopper fleece, Gortex? rain suits), and safety instruction. Practically the entire 38-mile/10,000-foot paved route is effortless downhill coasting.A van driver and ?cruise leader? accompany all tours. The cruise leader escorts the riders from the pole position, while the ?chase van? driver attentively follows behind. Both guides are in constant radio contact with each other and the ?base camp? in Kahului.

Is it for me?
If you?re over the age of 12, in reasonable condition, and feel comfortable on a bike?then yes! All types of people attend and enjoy our exhilarating downhill adventure. It?s a unique opportunity to connect with majestic Haleakala in ways that just cannot be experienced from the confines of a car. Our fun and safety-minded tour guides will ensure your enjoyment no matter what your performance level.

Bikes for Downhill
Ride genuine Worksman? and Schwinn? cruiser style bicycles, that are specially designed for safe and comfortable downhill biking. The cruiser frame geometry places riders in a comfortable upright position (optimal for viewing the scenary) with a low center of gravity for maneuvering the fun sweeping turns and banked switchbacks.Bikes are equipped with soft ergonomic seats, wide ?bullhorn? style handlebars, fat tires, and Ultrabrakes?. Ultrabrakes? are hand-operated drum brakes built into the hub of the wheel. Their reliability in all types of weather makes them common on motorcycles and the standard for downhill biking enthusiasts.

Includes hotel pickup and drop off, guided van tour of the summit of Haleakala with bike ride beginning outside of the National Park at 6,500 feet elevation, ending in Paia town. 
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Time Sunrise tour 
Pickup (am) 2:15-2:45
Return (pm) noon-12:30

Midday tour
Pickup (am) 7:00-7:30
Return (pm) 2:00-2:30
Duration Sunrise tour 10 hours
Midday tour 7 hours
Location Hotel pick-up

Please view the cancellation policy and restrictions.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the popularity of our downhill bicycle tour we require 24-hour notice for schedule changes and cancellations in order to avoid a 50% charge. Weather conditions on Haleakala can be unpredictable. Occasionally, Mother Nature decides she'd like Haleakala to herself for the day; in which case we'll notify clients to reschedule the tour.

If we cancel the tour before pick up or entry into the Haleakala National Park, you will receive a full refund. If we cancel the bicycling portion of your tour after the entry into the Haleakala National Park you will receive a van tour and a 50% refund. Maui Mountain Cruisers does not issue refunds for those who opt out of the bicycling portion of their own volition.


Last Minute Bookings

Please be aware that these bookings are subject to confirmation. If this is a same-day or next-day booking, there is a reasonable chance this will not be confirmed. For bookings that are confirmed, there will be no cancellations or refunds.


Restrictions

This ride is NOT for beginners; please be an experienced cyclist, having ridden a bicycle in at least the past 12 months.
Participants must wear closed toed shoes.
Wear warm clothing in layers; it?s best to wear a pair of short with sweat pants over that, a short sleeve shirt, long sleeve shirt and a jacket.
No pregnant women; take the day off and relax.
Riders should be at least 12 years old.
Riders should be at least 4'10" tall.
Riders must sign acknowledgment of risk & safety form


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- Feb 25, 2024 -

jetlagjim j.

Canceled our booking at 1:45AM. Too late to rebook with one of their competitors. No reason given. Should be zero stars.  more

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