The 3 Best Downhill Rides on Maui

1.Best Haleakala Downhill Self-Guided Bike Tour with Maui Sunriders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 496 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $139Our pick

Start at 6,500 feet on Haleakala, coast through Maui’s upcountry roads, and finish in Paia. Maui Sunriders provides bikes, helmets, warm layers, maps, a van shuttle, and roadside help. Guides such as Remy, Dane, Roy, and Matthias handle safety and local insight while you ride at your own pace.

“Easy ride down the mountain. Great customer service and helpful hints. Any experience level works since you go at your own speed.”

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2.Maui Haleakala Sunrise Downhill Bike Tour with Mountain Riders Rated #1

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $279

Meet in Paia at 2:45 am for a Haleakala sunrise and downhill ride. A guide such as Joe, Nani, Abe, or Everett may lead your group. Expect summit cold, shuttle transport, two riding sections, 29 switchbacks, views, snacks, and a stop in Makawao.

“This was a fun experience! We had a clear night and seeing the stars before sunrise was great as well! It was cold and you do stand for quite awhile so be prepared. The bike ride down was a highlight of our trip! Everything was well organized and I would book through the your company again!”

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3.Maui Haleakala Self Paced Downhill Bike Tour with Mountain Riders

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Start at 7:30 a.m. with Mountain Riders in Paia, ride Haleakala’s upper switchbacks at your own speed, and stop in Makawao before continuing downhill. Guides such as Rory, Manny, Joe, and Kaulana handle transport, safety, bikes, helmets, water, and local stories.

“The service, the history and local color provided by Joe, the quality of the equipment... honestly it was so much more than I expected and I can't recommend it enough.”

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