My favorite thing is to hike down into the crater, or go for a horseback ride through it. The most important thing to remember is this.... don't wait until you're tired to hike back to the car- because it's UP the entire way back. We're so used to climbing mountains and we hike until we're tired, My favorite thing is to hike down into the crater, or go for a horseback ride through it. The most important thing to remember is this.... don't wait until you're tired to hike back to the car- because it's UP the entire way back. We're so used to climbing mountains and we hike until we're tired, then have a leisurely stroll downhill to come home. In this case, the hike back up, in the loose sand and cinders, is the most difficult part, so remember that in your planning.…see moresee less
This is a GREAT hike and a must do in Hawaii. My favorite thing is to be there at sunrise, as there's nothing quite like it. Keep in mind it will be very cold, so take blankets from the hotel or bring a warm jacket. It can be in the 30's in the morning.
I should have said... ride is totally cool, but if you get in the wrong group, you're in trouble (ours was big and super slow, which took away from the fun).
Tip was supposed to be for the crater and national park. The crater is a pretty magical place to watch the sunrise. In any event, avoid the bike tours, unless you can arrange a private tour for just yourselves. The ride down the mountain is awesome, but being stuck with a big group on a long Tip was supposed to be for the crater and national park. The crater is a pretty magical place to watch the sunrise. In any event, avoid the bike tours, unless you can arrange a private tour for just yourselves. The ride down the mountain is awesome, but being stuck with a big group on a long tour is not fun.…see moresee less
Oh, I can totally see that. We had a private group of 8 of us so we didn't have to worry about anyone else. Maybe worth paying extra for a private trip so you don't get stuck.
Want your guests to be as enthusiastic as you are about your wedding? Tell them you're having in on Maui. No, it's not the most original choice you could make, but it's certainly reliable and because there are so many weddings there, there are lots and lots of wedding planners who really know what Want your guests to be as enthusiastic as you are about your wedding? Tell them you're having in on Maui. No, it's not the most original choice you could make, but it's certainly reliable and because there are so many weddings there, there are lots and lots of wedding planners who really know what they're doing. For a no-fuss wedding, Maui would be very hard to beat.…see moresee less