DAY 6: UPCOUNTRY MAUI

November 25, 2015

A day filled with adventure awaits! Start the day right with a filling breakfast. Order room servoce and have your breakfast at your balcony. Then drive to Haleakala national park!

Haleakala National Park

Stretching across Maui’s southern and eastern coastline, Haleakala National Park is home to Maui's highest peak. Rising 10,023 feet above sea level, Haleakala's graceful slopes can be seen from just about any point on the island. Haleakala means "house of the sun" in Hawaiian, and legend has it that the demigod Maui lassoed the sun from its journey across the sky as he stood on the volcano’s summit, slowing its descent to make the day last even longer.

The park is comprised of over 30,000 acres of public land, has three separate visitors centers and covers a range of natural environments. You can travel atop the highest peaks of Haleakala, hiking above the clouds and horseback riding across otherworldly deserts. As the park stretches out to the coast towards sea level you can even visit lush tropical areas full of waterfalls and streams.

The Sliding Sands Trail

Take a hike at the Sliding Sands Trail of the Haleakala National Park and see volcanic landscapes, mountainous wilderness and rare endemic plants like the ahinahina (silversword).

La Provence, Kula

After your tiring hike, load up on a classic La Provence sandwich to prepare for your next adventure of the day.

Piiholo Ranch, Makawao

Your next activity is a 1 hour horseback ride tour of Piiholo Ranch. Experience the lifestyle of a Hawaiian cowboy, or Paniolo, on one of the Maui's finest horseback adventures. After being expertly paired with your top-quality horse at the Ranch, hop on and head out into the serene countryside. Explore the open ranges of this historic working cattle ranch and move freely among the wildlife indigenous to the area. Each ride is private and limited to you and your group to make each tour a personal experience.

This tour package includes a snack and a cup of coffee.

Piiholo 7-Line Treetop Adventure

Next activity: ZIPLINE!!! This tour combines begins soaring high above the Kahakapao Valley. Sail through canopy tunnels and land at the Pirate Ship Tree House. You will enjoy 7 different lines ranging from 175 feet to 930 feet!!! Light snack and beverages are provided.

Explore the rest of UpCountry Maui

It's still a bit early so go ahead and try exploring the Makawao Village some more. There are a lot of shops and restaurants. You could go to Hali'imaile General Store for dinner and then drive back to the hotel by 8:00pm so you can sleep early after a tiring but fun day.