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Haleakala National Park - Saving money doing our own Self Guided Excursion. It was amazing!!

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👁️ 80 views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 8:34
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the cloud formations were quite spectacular the way the sun would beam through them

Sunset was so bright orange that it made this beautiful color on the rocks and the plants and everything around us

we got really lucky in that we made our way up to the top right as the sun was just about to set

it was amazing and that's the end to a beautiful day

Creator's Tips & Advice

Rent a car well in advance for a self-guided excursion
Drive carefully on the winding roads with hairpin turns
Be prepared for cold weather at the summit
Time your arrival to see the sunset at the top

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Nerve-wracking drive up and down the mountainDrive carefully, rely on headlights, and be cautious of cattle crossing

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to save money on a self-guided excursion to Haleakala National Park?
QWhat is the driving experience like up to the summit?
QWhat can you expect from the sunset view at Haleakala?

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Top: Self-guided excursion to Haleakala National Park
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We were on a 15 day cruise on the Carnival Miracle. One of our stops was Maui. We rented a car well in advance and knew we were going to hit a number of parks and everything else Maui had to offer. It was a full day that we took advantage of touring the island on our own at our own pace. The Haleakala National Park was amazing to say the least. The drive up was extremely scary but, once up to the viewing point it was well worth the terrifying drive to see the sun set and the amazing views well above the clouds. The only thing we were dreading was the drive down. It was twice as scary going down because it was dark. Andrea drove and did an amazing job while I was freaking out in the passenger seat. She just took it slow and didn’t look over the edge of the cliff road way. Thank you for watching,