Topping many Maui visitor's to-do list is driving the Road to Hana.
News Insider Tip: If you're driving yourself, there are several downloadable audio guides, such as those offered by Shaka Guide, that will point out sights to see and places to stop along the way. At 10,000 feet the air is thin and chilly, according to park rangers, so layers are advised. A winding, sometimes steep road (Route 378) takes visitors to the top. For a once-in-lifetime experience plan your visit to the summit to see the sunrise (keep in mind visitors have to make reservations online in advance and a small fee is required). Of course, there's the volcano: Haleakala's summit stands more than 10,000 feet above sea level (in fact, you can see three different islands from its peak on a clear day). Its name means "house of sun" and the entire park occupies 30,000 acres of land on Maui, though most visitors focus on a few specific areas of the park. – Sharael KolbergĪs a top attraction on Maui, Haleakala National Park is home to a dormant volcano crater with its desert-like landscape, sacred sites and a waterfall-laden tropical oasis near the coastline. Advanced reservations are required, and fill up quickly. There are three wilderness cabins accessible via a minimum 3.7-mile hike from the summit. News Insider Tip: If you're looking for a unique adventure, consider camping inside the crater.
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