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Pipiwai Trail Entrance Fee

Pipiwai Trail Entrance Fee

The Pipiwai Trail is inside Haleakala National Park, and you will have to pay an entrance fee, which as of this writing is $30 / vehicle, and valid for 3 days.

Sunrise at the summit of Haleakala is an experience you do not want to miss on Maui. This tour takes you up to the visitor center where you will view the sun rise above the clouds. Includes breakfast! 🌄

Haleakala National Park entrance sign in Maui, Hawaii
Haleakala National Park entrance sign in Maui, Hawaii

Planning to hike the trail? Visit the Pipiwai Trail website for the complete rundown on every single detail!

And if you’re just starting to plan your visit to Maui, check out the some of the top things to do in Maui, many of which you absolutely don’t want to miss!

Top 10 things to do in Maui!
Top 10 things to do in Maui!

Best Things to Do in Maui at a Glance

Group TypeActivities & Best Tours
(Reserve now, these sell out fast!)
Uniquely MauiHaleakala sunrise, Road to Hana, Haleakala downhill bike
Casual tourist / EveryoneLuau, scenic flight, whale watching, sunset dinner cruise
Families (with smaller kids)Pineapple farm, surf lesson, butterfly farm, clear-bottom kayak
Adventure Tourists / TeenagersZipline, Molokini Crater snorkel, ATV, parasail, doors-off helicopter, waterfall rappel, underwater sea scooter

It’s almost impossible to cover both districts of the Haleakala National Park on the same day, so the 3-day pass will help you plan a visit to the Summit District on a separate day.

Planning a visit to the Big Island of Hawaii?

Then the $55 annual entrance pass may be a better deal for you, and includes entrance to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the Puʻuhonua ʻO Hōnaunau National Historical Park, both on the Big Island.

Sit back and enjoy the wonderful views and the waterfalls on the Road to Hana instead of worrying about the drive and finding parking. This popular small-group tour includes pick-up and lunch. 🌳 🌊 🌈

Entrance is free with the America the Beautiful annual pass (currently $80).

Check here for the latest information on entrance fees and passes. Also, note that Haleakala National Park has adopted cashless payments, so only credit/debit cards and digital forms of payment are accepted.

You can also purchase your pass online.

There are many places to snorkel on Maui, but none is an unique as the crescent-shaped Molokini Crater with unmatched visibility and a variety of marine life. Check price and availability for a highly-rated boat tour from Ma’alaea Harbor. 🌊 🤿

First time to Maui and no time to plan? You can’t go wrong selecting from these 5-star rated, immensely popular experiences! Reserve now (with free cancellation) before they get filled.

The Best Maui Experiences Ranked by Travelers