Climb from sea level to 10,023 feet on the rim of the world's largest dormant volcanic crater. Haleakala — the "House of the Sun" — offers a landscape that feels more like Mars than Hawaii, with sunrise views that Mark Twain called "the sublimest spectacle I ever witnessed." This drive ascends through climate zones from tropical to alpine in just 36 miles.

Stops on This Tour (5)

1. 1
   Kahului Maui's commercial center and starting point for the ascent to Haleakala
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   Kula Botanical Garden Six-acre garden at 3,300 feet with native Hawaiian plants and protea flowers
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   Hosmer's Grove A grove of imported trees planted in the early 1900s for a failed timber experiment
4. 4
   Kalahaku Overlook Stunning viewpoint at 9,324 feet with silversword plants
5. 5
   Haleakala Summit Visitor Center The summit at 10,023 feet above the clouds at the crater rim

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