How can I reserve to see sunrise at Haleakalā, if the federal gov't shutdown is hindering online reservations?

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I know that sunsets don't require reservations, but my grandparents still fancy seeing sunrise.

  1. How can one book online, if the online reservation system isn't updated?

  2. If not, then how to book? By telephone?






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Can you watch sunrise at Haleakala without reservation?

No, you only need a sunrise reservation to access the summit during sunrise hours (3:00 AM to 7:00 AM).

When can I make reservations for Haleakala sunrise?

Reservations can be made online up to 60 days in advance of your sunrise visit on recreation.gov and are only valid for the day reserved. These tickets are released at 7:00 am HST. A visitor may only purchase one sunrise reservation per three-day period.

Can I do the Haleakala sunrise on your own?

So first, yes, you can do the Haleakala sunrise on your own! So you don't need a tour to do the Haleakala sunrise. And while you don't need a tour to do the Haleakala sunrise, you do need a reservation. Going to see the Haleakala sunrise on your own means a drive to the Haleakala summit.

Where can I watch the sunrise Haleakala summit?

A: The best spot to view the sunrise is from the Summit Visitor Center. This parking lot is not very large so it can be challenging to find a spot if you don't arrive very early. But, if you choose to see the sunrise on a tour with us, we will take you to our reserved spot in this coveted parking lot.



How to get a Haleakala Sunrise Reservation!




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