Name: Sunrise Orientation
Location: National Park Event Location

The sunrise orientation features a brief overview of the summit area, important rules for visiting the park, and the cultural significance of this sacred place. The orientation talk may be followed by an oli, or Hawaiian chant, to welcome the rising sun and the beginning of a new day.

orange sun breaks horizon in distance people stand in blankets in foreground watching

Sunrise Orientation

This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between the land and its people. The park also cares for endangered species, some of which exist nowhere else. Come visit this special place - renew your spirit amid stark volcanic landscapes and sub-tropical rain forest with an unforgettable hike through the backcountry.

Valid for 3 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers to Haleakalā National Park, including both the Summit and Kīpahulu Districts.

Entrance - Motorcycle

Valid for three days. Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (14 max capacity or less) and all occupants to Haleakalā National Park including both the Summit and Kīpahulu Districts.

Entrance - Private Vehicle

Admits one individual with no car to Haleakalā National Park including both the Summit and Kīpahulu Areas. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.

Entrance - Per Person

$15.00 per person for non-road based organized groups that offer activities such as Astronomy and Hiking.

Commercial Entrance - Per Person

$30.00 plus, $15.00 per person for road based tour vehicles, such as sedans, with a passenger carrying capacity of 1-7 people.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan

$45.00 for road based tour vehicles, such as large vans and mini buses, with a passenger carrying capacity of 8-25 people.

Commercial Entrance - Van

A reservation is required for each vehicle entering the park from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. You may book a reservation up to 60 days in advance and 2 days in advance of the start date.

Timed Entry Reservation - Park & Location

Valid for 12 months from purchase date. Admits the pass holders and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle (14 max capacity or less) to Haleakalā National Park, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Puʻuhonua ʻO Hōnaunau National Historical Park. All other National Park sites in the state of Hawaiʻi do not charge an entrance fee.

Annual Entrance - Park

'Ahinahina blooms in Haleakala crater

Waimoku waterfall in the park's Kipahulu District

Waimoku Waterfall

The Pools of ?Ohe?o in the park's Kipahulu District

Sun setting over the volcano crater and horizon

Sunset Over the Crater

Haleakalā

The Summit and Kīpahulu Districts of Haleakalā are open 24 hours a day. A sunrise reservation is required for entry between 3am and 7am daily.

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