Hawaii By Storm's Pīpīwai Trail and Haleakalā summit tour stacks a 4-mile hike to Waimoku Falls via the Kaupō back road with sunset at the 10,023-ft summit in one 12-hour private day, $1,699.95 per vehicle for up to 7, park entry included. It suits fit groups with one day for both. The drawbacks are length and a 30°F temperature drop.
Highlights
15 listed stops: Kula, ʻUlupalakua, Kaupō, Laulima Organic Farm, the Pīpīwai Trail hike, a food stop, Hosmer Grove, Leleiwi Overlook, the Puʻu ʻUlaʻula summit and sunset at Keoneheʻeheʻe Overlook
Haleakalā National Park entry for both the Kīpahulu and summit districts, a Yeti cooler with drinks and door-to-door pickup are included
Pīpīwai hike is about 4 miles round trip with 800 ft of elevation change, taking 3–4 hours
Flat rate $1,699.95 per Luxury Expedition (up to 7) plus 4.712% tax, the operator's most expensive tour; Greetwell resells it at $1,882.05
Operator-wide ratings of 4.9 from 456 Google reviews and 5.0 from 369 TripAdvisor reviews as of October 2026
What to Expect
Get picked up at a time the office sets by season and sunset; Greetwell lists 6:30–8:00 am pickups depending on your side of Maui.
Provision at Safeway in Kahului, then drive upcountry through Kula and past MauiWine, with an optional honey bee sanctuary stop.
Cross remote Kaupō with photo pullouts and churches, and sample fruit at Laulima Organic Farm.
Hike the Pīpīwai Trail for 3–4 hours to the Waimoku Falls viewing area.
Stop for food of your choice in Kula or Pukalani on the way back up.
Enter the Haleakalā summit district for Hosmer Grove, Leleiwi Overlook and the 10,023-ft Puʻu ʻUlaʻula summit.
Watch sunset from Keoneheʻeheʻe Overlook, then return to your pickup point about 12 hours after the start.
What's Included
Private Luxury Expedition SUV and local guide
Door-to-door pickup
Haleakalā National Park entry for both park districts
Yeti cooler with ice and drinks
Customizable pace and stops
What's Not Included
Food purchases
Gratuity
4.712% GE tax, added at booking
What to Bring
Warm layers or a jacket and long pants for the summit
Comfortable hiking shoes with grip, plus shoes that can get dirty
Water shoes or flip-flops, swimwear and a change of clothes (optional)
Towels and reef-safe sunscreen
Charge cards and cash for stops
Restrictions and Requirements
Moderate day; physical fitness recommended for the 4-mile hike; non-hikers can stay at the vehicle, per Greetwell
Summit temperatures can be 30°F or more below the coast, with fast-changing wind and cloud
Pools of ʻOheʻo are closed; stay behind barriers and follow park directions
Route and stop order may change with weather, road, trail, park and summit conditions
Cancellation Policy
Full refund or credit with 7 or more days' notice; 50% with 4–6 days' notice; no refund with 3 days or less. No-shows are charged in full. Rescheduling within 24 hours of the tour carries a $100 fee on Greetwell. Cancellations are made by phone. Checked October 2026 on hawaiibystorm.com and Greetwell.
Door-to-door pickup at Maui resorts, hotels, condos or the cruise-port meeting point
Check-In
Pickup time set by the office; Greetwell shows 6:30 am (West side) and 7:00 am (Central/South) in its FAQ but 7:30 am and 8:00 am in its meeting details
Ratings from every source we could find
Google
4.9
463 reviews
TripAdvisor
5.0
369 reviews
Yelp
4.9
47 reviews
Google Maps — Summarized by Our Team
Combo hike-and-summit Maui tours are a smaller but growing category; general sentiment favors them for efficiency with the caveat that they demand more physical stamina than either destination alone.
Last checked 2026-09-15
Ratings and review counts are checked periodically and may not reflect same-day changes on each platform.
What the Reviews Say
We read 10 undated operator-selected testimonials on hawaiibystorm.com and 1 dated Google review on Greetwell (August 2026), collected October 2026; none is specific to this combo. Scores below are operator-wide; Greetwell shows 4.9 from 463 Google reviews for this listing.
What Reviewers Praise
Guides praised for knowledge of ecology and history(8 of 11 reviews we read)
Guides are named in most reviews, and Greetwell's summary singles out Mark, Marc, Mak and Jamie for Hawaiian history and ecology.
— TripAdvisor via operator site, 5★, undated: guide explained geology, flora and fauna throughout the day
Good with children(2 of 11 reviews we read)
A Google reviewer with two children and a family of six both describe a comfortable, well-handled day.
— Google via Greetwell, 5★, August 2026: guide was friendly and helpful with two kids
What Reviewers Complain About
Aggressive driving noted in platform summary(1 report (Greetwell summary, not a review we could read) · operator issue · described as recent, October 2026)
Greetwell's generated summary says a couple of recent Google reviews mention aggressive driving by tour vehicles; we could not verify them.
— Greetwell review summary, October 2026: "a couple of recent reviews mention aggressive driving"
Full-day tours run longer than listed(1 of 11 reviews we read · outside operator's control · October 2026)
Greetwell's summary reports 12–13 hour days for full-day tours; this combo is already listed at 12 hours.
— Greetwell review summary, October 2026: full-day tours run about 12–13 hours
About the Operator in General
Hawaii By Storm reports 4.9 on Google (456), 5.0 on TripAdvisor (369), 4.9 on Yelp (47) and 100% recommend on Facebook (53) as of October 15, 2026.
Our Verdict
Tripreviewall's Take
This is the most demanding and most expensive of Hawaii By Storm's tours, and it only makes sense for a full vehicle of fit travelers with a single day who want both Waimoku Falls and a Haleakalā sunset; at 7 guests it is about $243 each before tax. The hike-then-climb sequence means 12 or more hours and a temperature drop of 30°F or more after a sweaty trail. Groups with two days should book the Waimoku Falls tour ($1,399.95) and the Haleakalā Summit tour ($1,399.95) separately and sleep in between.
Book This Tour If…
You have one day and a full group of 5–7 who all want the hike and the sunset
Everyone can hike 4 miles with 800 ft of elevation change and then tolerate 10,023 ft at dusk
You want park entry, a guide and pickup handled for both districts in one booking
Your dates are fixed at least 7 days out
Skip This Tour If…
You have two or more days on Maui; the separate hike and summit tours cost $1,100 less combined than you might expect and are far less tiring
Anyone in the group has altitude sensitivity, heart issues or cannot handle a 12–13 hour day
You are a couple; $1,699.95 per vehicle is about $850 each
You need a refund flexibility window shorter than 7 days
Tips From Reviewers and Operator Notes
Pack long pants and a real jacket; the operator warns the summit can be 30°F or more colder than the coast
Confirm your pickup time by phone; Greetwell shows conflicting 6:30–8:00 am times
Use promo code ALOHAVIBES for $100 off, advertised on the operator's site
Eat a proper meal at the Kula or Pukalani food stop; sunset at the summit comes hours later
Book direct at $1,699.95 rather than $1,882.05 on Greetwell
Assessed by the Tripreviewall editorial team, last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Pīpīwai Trail and Haleakalā summit tour?
The Pīpīwai Trail and Haleakalā summit tour costs a flat $1,699.95 per Luxury Expedition SUV for up to 7 guests, plus 4.712% Hawaii GE tax, on hawaiibystorm.com as of October 2026. Greetwell resells the same tour at $1,882.05. The price is per vehicle, not per person.
How long is the Pīpīwai and Haleakalā combo tour?
The combo tour is listed at 12 hours by the operator and Greetwell, covering the Kaupō back road, a 3–4 hour Pīpīwai Trail hike, a food stop and the climb to the Haleakalā summit for sunset. Greetwell's review summary says the operator's full-day tours often run 12 to 13 hours.
Is park entry included for both Haleakalā districts?
Yes, Hawaii By Storm includes Haleakalā National Park entry for both the Kīpahulu district, where the Pīpīwai Trail begins, and the summit district, per its tour page. A Yeti cooler with ice and drinks and door-to-door pickup are also included; food and gratuity are not.
Can non-hikers join the Pīpīwai and summit tour?
Non-hikers can join; Greetwell's listing says guests must be able to walk short distances but may stay at the vehicle while others hike. The operator's Waimoku Falls page adds that guests who do not finish the hike can wait at the Kīpahulu visitor center.
How cold is the Haleakalā summit at sunset?
The Haleakalā summit at 10,023 feet can be 30°F or more colder than the Maui coast, with wind and cloud arriving quickly, according to Hawaii By Storm's tour page. The operator's packing list calls for warm layers, a jacket and long pants for the sunset portion.
What is the cancellation policy for this tour?
Hawaii By Storm refunds in full with 7 or more days' notice, 50% with 4 to 6 days' notice and nothing with 3 days or less; no-shows pay in full, per its policy page and the Greetwell listing checked in October 2026. Greetwell also charges $100 for rescheduling within 24 hours of the tour.
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