Family Activities:

Haleakala Crater at Sunrise

Attraction

Haleakala Crater at Sunrise

Haleakala National Park P.O. Box 369, Makawao, Maui, 96768, HI

What parent would sign up to awaken at 3 in the morning? (We’re all sleep-deprived as it is, thankyouverymuch.) Yet, we absolutely recommend that you “just do it.” The view at sunrise on the Haleakala is often considered a spiritual experience and is not to be missed. Here’s another happy thought: once up on the mountain, you’ll soon become a human icicle — it’s fa-reezing up there. So this activity might not be fun for little kids (unless yours are particularly up for fun), but is a don’t-miss experience for everyone else. Dress in layers so that you can strip as the day heats up. Best tip: Join a tour group, and you can snooze on the way to the beauty. There are several tours from which to choose, such as Temptation Tours.