Things to do in Haleakala: 1 local trip idea
A ready-made adventure day trip in Haleakala, Hawaii, with 5 stops in order.
Slopes & Summit of Haleakala
Embark on an epic, high-altitude adventure starting with a sunrise fuel-up, a descent into the volcanic Martian landscape of Haleakala Crater, and finishing with cozy Upcountry dining.
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Kula Sandalwoods Inn & Cafe
15-427 Haleakala Hwy, Kula, HI 96790, USAFuel up on fluffy pancakes at 3,300 feet before making your final drive up the mountain.
★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$22 per person · Directions - 2
Keonehe'ehe'e Trailhead
Kula, HI 96790, USAHike into a stark, Martian-like volcanic crater; remember that the uphill return at 10,000 feet is strenuous.
★ 4.9 on Google · about 4 hr · ~$30 per person · Directions - 3
Grandma's Coffee House
9232 Kula Hwy, Kula, HI 96790, USAEnjoy a casual, late midday bite like Kalua pork eggs benedict on cornbread with fresh-roasted organic coffee.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$20 per person · Directions - 4
Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area
Kula, HI 96790, USANavigate the misty, high-altitude redwood forests along the Redwood Trail for a completely different side of Maui.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 2 hr · Directions - 5
Kula Bistro
4566 Lower Kula Rd, Kula, HI 96790, USAAn exceptionally cozy, BYOB neighborhood bistro perfect for massive pasta portions and decadent house-made desserts.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$35 per person · Directions
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