Hawaii Vacations Blog - Hawaii Travel by a Hawaii Expert!

It’s March of 2009 and so far this has been the best month for whale watching on the North Shore of Oahu!  Yesterday, right down below Pupukea there were whales doing amazing breaches - i mean full body leaps out of the ocean… of course we had no camera at that time… Today we spent a couple of hours at Sharks Cove hoping for a repeat of yesterday :)  Fortunately we did get to see a couple of humpbacks cruising by…

You’ll have to get up early, but sunrise at Haleakala is well worth it and a once in a lifetime experience. You’ll journey with a knowledgeable Polynesian Adventure Tours driver/guide in one of their spacious and comfortable Premier Mini Coaches.

At Haleakala National Park you’ll visit the House of the Sun Visitor Center and Puu Ulaula Overlook for sunrise and photo opportunities, complimentary coffee and fresh pastries top off your morning. Heading back you’ll have the opportunity to see the diverse landscape of Haleakala National Park and possibly view a rare Silversword Plant or a Nene, the Hawaii State Bird.

Location: Haleakala, Central Maui

Time & Duration: *The times are approximate and are subject to change

Days of operation: Tuesday through Sunday

Transportation: Round-trip transportation from major Maui hotels