Maui Sunriders — Downhill Bike Tours from the Slopes of Haleakala

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Maui Sunriders Guided Haleakala Downhill Bike Tour: Ages 15+ · 5 hours · expert local guide · groups up to 10.
Price: $169.00 per person (adults 18+ and youth 15-17) · confirm current rates at booking
Duration: 5 hours
Island: Maui (Paia and Haleakala)
Best for: Riders who want a guide leading the descent and explaining what they are riding through
Booking: instant confirmation.

WHAT THE TOUR INVOLVES
You check in at the Paia shop for bike fitting and a safety briefing, then ride a narrated van tour up the slopes of Haleakala to roughly 6,500 feet. From just outside Haleakala National Park you ride downhill with your guide through eucalyptus forest, upcountry communities and coastal views, stopping at curated viewpoints for photos and local stories, with professional support throughout.

GUIDED OR SELF-GUIDED?
Maui Sunriders run both. The guided tour at $169 adds a guide riding with you, interpretive stops and ride support; the self-guided ride at $119 gives you the same van lift and gear but you choose your own pace and stops. First-timers and anyone nervous on long descents usually prefer the guided version.

PRICING
$169.00 per person for adults 18+ and youth aged 15 to 17. Verified against FareHarbor, September 2026. Confirm current rates at booking.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
– Front-suspension mountain bike with disc brakes
– Full-face downhill helmet (or a lightweight helmet option)
– Rain and wind gear, and bike gloves
– Expert local bike guide
– Backpack with lock and map
– Narrated van tour to about 6,500 feet on Haleakala
– Professional ride support and curated photo stops

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Minimum age 15; group size up to 10
– Check in at 8:20am at the Paia shop
– Meals and drinks are not included but can be bought along the route
– Upcountry weather changes fast, which is why rain and wind gear are provided
– Tips for guides are optional

WHO IT IS FOR
Confident cyclists aged 15 and over who want Maui’s classic mountain-to-sea ride with local knowledge along the way.

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Maui Sunriders Self-Guided Haleakala Downhill Bike Tour: Ages 15+ · 4-5 hours · ride at your own pace with roadside assistance.
Price: $119.00 per person (adults 18+ and youth 15-17) · confirm current rates at booking
Duration: 4-5 hours
Island: Maui (Paia and Haleakala)
Best for: Confident riders who want freedom to stop for coffee, photos and shopping
Booking: instant confirmation.

WHAT THE TOUR INVOLVES
After check-in and gear fitting in Paia, a narrated 45-minute van ride takes you to about 6,500 feet, just outside Haleakala National Park. From there you ride downhill on your own schedule through upcountry Maui with ocean and valley views, stopping wherever you like. Roadside assistance is available throughout.

THE KULA HIGHWAY BYPASS
Maui County law requires bike tours to skip a short stretch of Kula Highway, so riders are shuttled past that section in the van before continuing. The ride then passes through Makawao, the upcountry cowboy and arts town, a natural stop for coffee or lunch, before the final descent to Paia.

PRICING
$119.00 per person for adults 18+ and youth aged 15 to 17. Verified against FareHarbor, September 2026. Confirm current rates at booking.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
– Front-suspension mountain bike with disc brakes
– Full-face downhill helmet (or a lightweight helmet option)
– Rain and wind gear, and bike gloves
– Backpack with lock and map
– Narrated van tour to the starting point
– Roadside assistance during the ride

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Minimum age 15
– Check in at 8:45am at the Paia shop
– A short section of Kula Highway is bypassed by van, as required by county law
– Bikes must be returned to the shop by the operator’s stated return time
– Meals and drinks are not included

WHO IT IS FOR
Experienced cyclists aged 15+ who want the classic Haleakala descent without a group pace. Less confident riders should choose the guided version at $169.

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Maui Sunriders Haleakala Upcountry Downhill Bike & Brew: Ages 15+ · 4-5 hours · 13 miles of downhill · one-hour taproom tasting.
Price: $134.00 per person (adults 18+ and youth 15-17) · confirm current rates at booking
Duration: 4-5 hours, back around 1:30pm
Island: Maui (Paia and Haleakala)
Best for: Riders who want the best part of the Haleakala descent without the long flat finish
Booking: instant confirmation.

WHY RIDE THE SAME SECTION TWICE
The 6.5-mile stretch starting at about 6,500 feet, just outside the national park entrance, is the most scenic and popular part of the whole Haleakala descent. Riders often say they wish they could do it again, so this tour lets you: two laps of the upper switchbacks, 13 miles of downhill cruising in total. It is also one of the easiest rides you will do, since it is all downhill.

FINISH AT THE TAPROOM
After both laps, a 15-minute shuttle takes you to Lahaina Brewing Co.’s Upcountry Taproom, now home to the combined legacy of Mahalo Aleworks and Koholu Brewing. The one-hour tasting includes one drink from a range of craft beer, wine, cider, hard kombucha and non-alcoholic options, with food trucks next door if you want lunch.

PRICING
$134.00 per person for adults 18+ and youth aged 15 to 17. Verified against FareHarbor, September 2026. Confirm current rates at booking.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
– One beverage at the Taproom
– Front-suspension mountain bike with disc brakes
– Full-face downhill helmet (or a lightweight helmet option)
– Rain and wind gear, and bike gloves
– Backpack with lock and map
– Narrated van tour to the starting point
– Roadside assistance during the ride

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Check in at 8:45am at the Paia shop; return around 1:30pm
– Minimum age 15; alcohol is served only to guests 21 and over, and non-alcoholic drinks are available
– Food from the neighbouring food trucks is optional and paid separately
– The support van and drivers stay nearby throughout

WHO IT IS FOR
First-time downhill riders, couples and friends who want the most scenic part of Haleakala without committing to the full descent, and anyone who likes to end a ride with a drink.

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