Haleakalā National Park Birding Tour
Find Maui's native birds with a guide, checklist and binoculars
Duration
7 hours
Includes
Picnic lunch, snacks, binoculars
Highlights
Explore Maui's birdlife with an ecology-focused guide and a checklist of island species. This shared outing balances dedicated viewing time with considerable driving between habitats.
- Use complimentary binoculars to scan for birds
- Follow a provided Maui bird checklist with Hawaiian names
- Learn about Maui's ecology, history, myths and legends
- Photograph high-elevation landscapes and native plants
Itinerary
Meet Your Birding Guide Meet at Maui Tropical Plantation at 8:00 AM or use available South Maui pickup.
Haleakalā National Park Travel into the higher elevations of Haleakalā with a primary focus on locating Maui’s endemic and native birds.
Endemic Bird Search Spend dedicated time looking for species such as ʻIʻiwi, ʻApapane, Maui ʻAmakihi, Nēnē, Pueo, and other birds found within the park.
High-Elevation Ecology Explore Haleakalā’s remarkable landscape while learning about native plants such as ʻĀhinahina, Hawaiian bird evolution, ecology, and conservation.
Picnic Lunch Enjoy an included picnic lunch at a scenic location selected by your guide.
Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Search the wetlands for species such as Aeʻo (Hawaiian Stilt), ʻAlae Keʻokeʻo (Hawaiian Coot), shorebirds, and seasonal migrants.
Return to Central Maui Finish the day after exploring two very different Maui bird habitats.
What's Included
- Binocular use
- Maui bird checklist
- Picnic lunch
- Juices, fruit and snacks
- Hot and cold drinks
Important details
- Complete the electronic waiver before the tour
- A minimum of 4 participants is required for the shared tour to operate
- Requires safe vehicle entry and exit and short walks on natural or uneven terrain
- West Side pickup is unavailable
- Haleakalā can be 20–40°F cooler than sea level; wear layers and bring a fleece and rain jacket
- Bird sightings are not guaranteed, and viewing locations may change with conditions
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations more than 15 days before departure. 90% refund from 14 days to 72 hours before departure. No refund within 72 hours or for no-shows. Tours run rain or shine. Full refund if the operator cancels due to unsafe weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: TX9EUV
FAQs
You need at least 4 participants for the shared birding tour to run. If the minimum isn’t met, the operator will reach out with alternatives.
Expect a fair amount of driving. The tour goes to about 7,000 ft elevation and also drives to the summit of Haleakala, with stops at viewing spots along the way.
Wear layers of synthetic clothing (avoid cotton), and bring a fleece and rain jacket. Wear hiking boots or sneakers (avoid sandals). Bring a hat, sunglasses, any medications you need (motion-sickness medicine if helpful), and a reusable water bottle if you have one.
Meeting details
Maui Tropical Plantation
