angelbearmom Posted October 8, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 8, 2022 I am booked on a HAL circle hawaii trip in April. I am interested in the haleakala crater sunset. On the listing it says it leaves at 8:30 am. It's only a 6 hour trip. Is this correct? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted October 8, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Is this a sunset or sunrise tour? Regardless; 8:30 a.m, doesn't work for either. To be at the top of Haleakala from Kahalui port I would think you would want to leave around 3:30 a.m. Mapquest says it's 2.5 hour drive but it seems like it should be a little less (however I drive from Lahaina so I'm not positive). The sunrises around 7:00 a.m. in Maui in January. You will want to be at the summit about an hour before official sunrise to see the sky light up (plus get a spot in the crowd). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelbearmom Posted October 9, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted October 9, 2022 sunset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted October 9, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Sunset in January is right around 6:30 pm in April. I prefer the sunset to the sunrise just because I hate messing with the tickets (and getting up that early). I try to get up to the top no later than 5:00 (1-2 hours early for parking and a good viewing spot without people camped in front of me). It's a very surreal experience. Can't answer your specific question because 8:30 a.m. seems super early and does not work for the sunset at all if it's only 6 hours. Bring every piece of clothing you have with you 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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