Experts' Choice Award Haleakala National Park
What the experts agree on
Haleakala's 10,000-foot dormant volcano offers otherworldly landscapes across 26,000 acres—waterfalls, crater hikes, and a unique drive from sea level to summit in just 38 miles. Sunrise viewing and wilderness camping are standout experiences.
“Hiking into Maui’s dormant volcano is the best way to see it. The terrain inside the wilderness area of the volcano... is astonishing.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "Nowhere else on Earth can you drive from sea level to 10,023 feet in only 38 miles." Full review
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Before you head up Haleakala, call for the latest weather conditions.
Travel + Leisure "A must for any visitor to Maui is Haleakala, the world’s largest dormant volcano... more than 10,000 feet above sea level." Full review
Where "Haleakala National Park encompasses the world’s largest dormant volcano and 26,000 acres of dry forests, rain forests and desert." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"It's worth waking up in the dark of early morning to drive from your beachfront resort and watch the sunrise over the Halekala's 10,023-foot summit." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Every year, more than a million tourists visit Haleakala National Park, home to the world's largest dormant volcano." Full review
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No matter when you visit, be sure to wear warm layers.
Frommer's "This stunning national park offers a variety of options for campers throughout its diverse landscape: car camping at Hosmer Grove halfway up the summit or at Oheo Gulch in Kipahulu; pitching a tent in the central Haleakala wilderness; or cozying up in one of the crater’s historic cabins" Full review
Fodor's "The Kipahulu section of Haleakala National Park, also known as the backside of Haleakala, is rich with greenery, waterfalls, ocean vistas, ancient archaeological sites, and a variety of hikes" Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "What is this place? The highest point on Maui is also one of its most visited, and for good reason: Haleakalā Crater provides epic, sweeping views of the island from an elevation of just..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "New couples can enjoy a wide range of activities, like whale-watching or catching the sunrise at Haleakalā National Park, then head back to their swanky resort to unwind and relax"
New York Times "The 10,000-foot summit of Haleakalā National Park (pronounced with an emphasis on “la”) has a view of the rising sun, volcanic vistas and some of the planet’s rarest plants and birds...."
