Paia Bike Shop

Parking is available directly in front of our shop in the paid public parking lot.

• $15 per vehicle
• Credit card or mobile payment only (cash is not accepted)

Free parking is also available at:

• Paia Public Parking Lot (approximately a 5-minute walk)
• Along the shoulder past the Paia Post Office, where permitted

Please note:

• Do not leave valuables in your vehicle.
• Do not park in the Mana Foods parking lot or other time-limited parking areas, as parking regulations are actively enforced.

Kihei Bike Shop

Free customer parking is available directly in front of our shop.

Kapalua Bike Shop

Free customer parking is available directly in front of our shop.

Reservations can be made online or by phone and are confirmed with a valid credit card. Your booking guarantees your space on the tour.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancel 48+ hours before your scheduled check-in for a full refund.
• Within 48 hours of check-in, reservations are non-refundable.
• Reservations made within 48 hours of check-in are final and cannot be canceled or refunded.
• Groups of 8 or more require 72 hours’ notice for cancellations.
• No-shows are non-refundable.

Tour Cancellations

If Maui Sunriders must cancel a tour due to severe weather, mechanical issues, or operational reasons, you’ll have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Yes, we recommend reserving in advance whenever possible.

Our bike tours and premium bike rentals can sell out, especially during holidays, school breaks, and peak travel seasons. If you have a specific date or activity in mind, booking early is the best way to secure your preferred reservation.

If your travel dates are flexible, we recommend booking your activity early in your Maui vacation. This gives you more flexibility to reschedule if needed due to weather or unexpected changes to your plans.

For the greatest flexibility, remember that our standard cancellations and reservation changes require at least 48 hours’ notice (72 hours for groups of eight or more).

While we occasionally have last-minute availability, we recommend booking ahead to avoid disappointment.

What’s Included in Every Maui Sunriders Tour?

Every Maui Sunriders tour is designed to provide a safe, comfortable, and unforgettable experience. Each tour includes premium equipment, professional support, and everything you need for an incredible day on Maui.

Every Tour Includes

• Premium bike selected for your tour
• Helmet
• Wind & rain jacket and pants
• Bike gloves
• Backpack
• Bike lock
• Route map
• Professional safety briefing
• Roadside assistance (where applicable)

What Makes This Tour Unique?

Self-Guided Haleakalā Downhill

• Narrated van tour to the 6,500-foot starting point
• Ride at your own pace through Upcountry Maui
• Stop, explore, shop, and eat whenever you’d like

Guided Haleakalā Downhill

• Professional guide throughout the ride
• Narrated van tour to the starting point
• Scenic, cultural, and historical commentary

Haleakalā Bike & Brew Tour

• Narrated van tour to the starting point
• Two guided rides on Haleakalā’s famous upper switchbacks
• Time in historic Makawao
• Brewery stop before returning to Paia

Guided E-Bike Tour

• Premium electric bike
• Professional local guide
• Scenic route with curated stops

Each Maui Sunriders tour offers a unique experience, with distances and durations varying depending on the route, pace, and number of stops.

All Haleakalā tours begin just outside Haleakalā National Park at approximately 6,500 feet and feature a scenic downhill ride averaging a 5–6% gradient. Depending on the tour, you’ll descend between 13–16 miles, with approximately 99% of the ride being downhill.

Self-Guided Haleakalā Downhill

• Ride Distance: 16 miles
• Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours

Our original signature tour gives you the freedom to ride at your own pace, stopping whenever you’d like to enjoy scenic viewpoints, local shops, cafés, beaches, and lunch.

Guided Haleakalā Downhill

• Ride Distance: 16 miles
• Duration: Approximately 4.5–5 hours

Experience the same iconic downhill route while following a certified local guide who shares Maui’s history, culture, and favorite stops along the way.

Haleakalā Bike & Brew Tour

• Ride Distance: 13 miles
• Duration: Approximately 4 hours

Ride two exciting laps through Haleakalā’s famous upper switchbacks before exploring historic Makawao and relaxing with a brewery stop.

North Shore Guided E-Bike Tour

• Ride Distance: 10–12 miles
• Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours

A leisurely guided ride along Maui’s beautiful North Shore featuring scenic bike paths, beaches, local attractions, and optional swimming stops.

Please note: Tour distances and durations are approximate and may vary depending on weather, group size, road conditions, and the amount of time spent enjoying stops along the route.

Haleakalā Tour Note: All Haleakalā tour operators now follow the current Maui County permitted route. Distances shown reflect today’s route.

It depends on the tour.

Haleakalā Downhill Tours

No. Our Haleakalā tours follow the classic downhill route that has made this one of Maui’s most iconic adventures for over 40 years. The route is established by Maui County regulations, and our downhill bikes are designed specifically for descending—not climbing. Leaving the route would quickly lead to steep uphill sections, so all riders remain on the designated route.

Haleakalā Bike & Brew Tour

The Bike & Brew Tour follows a set route and includes two laps through the famous upper Haleakalā switchbacks. However, if everyone in the group prefers to ride just one lap, your guide may adjust the itinerary to allow more time exploring historic Makawao or relaxing at the brewery. Any route changes are always made by group consensus.

North Shore E-Bike Tours

Typically, no. However, routes may occasionally be adjusted based on:

• Rider ability and experience
• Group interests
• Weather or trail conditions
• Temporary road closures or special events

While routes aren’t customized for individual requests, your guide has the flexibility to make adjustments when appropriate to provide the safest and most enjoyable experience for the group.

Minimum age requirements vary by tour and are based on Maui County regulations, safety, and rider ability.

Haleakalā Downhill Tours

Minimum Age: 15 years old

Guided E-Bike Tour

Minimum Age: 15 years old

Road Bike, Mountain Bike & Other Guided Tours

Minimum Age: Varies by tour

Please review the individual tour page or contact us for specific age requirements.

Some tours may also have minimum height requirements and require prior cycling experience to ensure every rider can safely operate the bike.

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, some of our tours have specific age, height, and riding experience requirements.

Haleakalā Downhill Tours

• Minimum age: 15 years old (Maui County law)
• Minimum height: 4’11”
• Riders must have intermediate bicycle experience and be comfortable using hand-operated disc brakes.
• Riders should feel confident sharing the road with vehicle traffic.

Guided E-Bike Tours

• Minimum age: 15 years old (Maui County law)
• Riders should be comfortable riding a bicycle. Previous e-bike experience is not required.

Road Bike, Mountain Bike & Other Guided Tours

Requirements vary depending on the tour, terrain, and rider experience. Please refer to the individual tour page for specific requirements.

Applies to All Tours

• Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Maximum rider weight: 280 lbs.
• Tours are not recommended for pregnant guests.

To keep our tours affordable and flexible, we don’t bundle snacks and beverages into the tour price. This allows you to purchase only what you want instead of paying for items you may not use.

All Maui Sunriders locations offer a selection of cold drinks and snacks before your tour, so you can easily grab refreshments before heading out. Many of our tours also pass local cafés, restaurants, fruit stands, and convenience stores where you can stop for additional food and drinks while supporting other local Maui businesses.

Whether you prefer to bring your own refreshments or purchase them along the way, you’ll have plenty of options to stay fueled and hydrated.

Not necessarily. Most of our tours are designed to be enjoyable for a wide range of fitness levels, but the riding experience varies depending on the tour.

Haleakalā Downhill Tours

Our Haleakalā downhill tours are 98% downhill, so they require very little pedaling and are not physically demanding. However, riders must be confident and comfortable riding a bicycle. You’ll be sharing the road with vehicle traffic, descending mountain roads, and using hand-operated disc brakes, so previous riding experience is required.

If you haven’t ridden a bike in several years, we recommend getting some practice before your tour.

Guided E-Bike Tours

Our guided e-bike tours are designed for riders of most fitness levels. With electric pedal assist, you’ll comfortably explore Maui at a relaxed pace. Riders should be comfortable riding a bicycle, but previous e-bike experience is not required.

Road Bike, Mountain Bike & Other Guided Tours

Fitness and experience requirements vary depending on the tour. Please refer to the individual tour page for specific recommendations.

Like any outdoor activity, cycling involves inherent risks. At Maui Sunriders, your safety is our highest priority. Every guest receives a comprehensive safety briefing before their tour, covering bike operation, road awareness, proper braking techniques, and common situations riders may encounter along the route.

Many guests tell us our safety briefing feels more like a cycling skills clinic than a standard orientation because we demonstrate the most common mistakes and how to avoid them. We encourage everyone to pay close attention—it plays an important role in helping you have a safe and enjoyable ride.

Haleakalā Downhill Tours

Our Haleakalā downhill tours take place on public roads shared with vehicle traffic. While the ride is 98% downhill and requires very little pedaling, riders must be confident and comfortable riding a bicycle, using hand-operated disc brakes, and sharing the road with traffic.

If you haven’t ridden a bike in several years or consider yourself a beginner, we recommend gaining more riding experience before participating.

Guided Tours

Our guided tours are designed to be relaxed and enjoyable, with your guide leading the route and providing instruction throughout the experience. Riders should always follow their guide’s instructions and ride within their comfort level.

Ride Within Your Comfort Level

This is a scenic bike tour—not a race. Ride at a comfortable speed, stay alert, and follow all safety guidelines. The safest riders are those who ride within their abilities and pay attention throughout the tour.

Guest safety is our highest priority, and we’re here to support you throughout your adventure.

Haleakalā Downhill Tours

Our support team monitors the route throughout the day, providing guided van support and roadside assistance whenever needed. Whether you have a mechanical issue, need directions, have a question, or simply want a break, we’re only a phone call away—and in many cases, our support van is already nearby.

We recommend bringing a cell phone, although most guests never need to use it. Our team is always nearby to help ensure a safe, smooth, and enjoyable experience.

North Shore E-Bike Tours

Your guide remains with the group throughout the entire ride and is available to assist with any questions or mechanical issues along the way. While our e-bike tours do not have a dedicated support vehicle, our guides carry basic repair tools and are experienced in handling common bike adjustments and repairs.

Because our route stays close to our bike shops, additional assistance is never far away if needed.

No. Whether you’re joining one of our guided tours or exploring on your own, we’ll make sure you know exactly where you’re going.

For our self-guided tours, you’ll receive a route map, a QR code that opens a live GPS map on your phone, and a comprehensive safety briefing before you begin. The route is straightforward and easy to follow, with only one simple turn, and our team is there to ensure you stay on the correct route.

On our guided tours, your guide leads the way, so you can simply relax and enjoy the experience.

If you ever need assistance, our team is just a phone call away, and roadside support is available whenever needed.

Do you operate if it rains or is windy? Yes! We operate rain or shine. Maui has a tropical climate, and passing showers can occur any time of year.

Haleakalā Downhill Tours

We provide wind and rain jackets, rain pants, and full-finger gloves to help keep you comfortable in changing conditions.

Light rain and wind don’t automatically make the ride unsafe. If conditions are especially windy at higher elevations, we may adjust the starting point to a lower elevation where conditions are more sheltered.

Guided Tours

Our guides continuously monitor weather conditions throughout the tour and adjust the pace or route as needed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Light rain is common on Maui and is often part of the island experience.

Severe Weather

Your safety is always our highest priority. On rare occasions, we may cancel or modify a tour if weather conditions become unsafe.

Because Maui’s weather can change dramatically overnight, weather-related cancellation decisions are made the morning of your tour, typically by 7:00 AM. Severe weather warnings often improve or disappear by morning, and we want to give every guest the best opportunity to enjoy their experience rather than canceling prematurely.

If we cancel a tour due to unsafe weather, you’ll have the option to reschedule for another day (subject to availability) or receive a full refund.

Absolutely! Many of our guests join us directly from their cruise ship while visiting Maui.

Our Pāʻia shop is located just 15 minutes from Kahului Harbor, making it easy to arrive in time for your tour.

For added convenience, we offer optional round-trip transportation between Kahului Harbor and our Pāʻia shop. Shuttle pickup is approximately 8:15 AM, arriving at our shop around 8:30 AM for check-in. After your tour, the shuttle departs Pāʻia at 1:30 PM, returning guests to the harbor around 2:00 PM.

If you prefer, taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Many cruise guests choose this option since it gives them extra time to enjoy the shops, restaurants, and galleries in historic Pāʻia before returning to the harbor at their own convenience.

Can I Join a Tour & Catch a Flight the Same Day? Yes! Many of our guests schedule a tour on the same day as their departing flight.

Most tours return to our Pāʻia shop by 1:30 PM, and Kahului Airport (OGG) is only about a 15-minute drive away. We do recommend allowing extra time for rental car returns, airport check-in, and security, as lines at OGG can be longer than expected.

You’re also welcome to store your luggage at our Pāʻia shop during your tour. Many guests take advantage of this complimentary service, and we’ll keep your belongings secure until you return.

At this time, we do not offer hotel pickup or drop-off service.

Guests are responsible for arranging their own transportation to our Pāʻia shop. Most guests choose to drive themselves or use a taxi or rideshare service.

If you’re arriving by cruise ship, we do offer optional transportation between Kahului Harbor and our Pāʻia shop.

Traveling with a group of 8 or more? Please contact us—we may be able to help arrange transportation for larger groups.

Every day is a great day to ride, but some days are typically quieter than others.

Haleakalā Tours

• Monday & Tuesday: Typically our busiest tour days.
• Wednesday: Home to our small-group Bike & Brew Tour, offering one of the most intimate and relaxed riding experiences.
• Thursday & Friday: Generally less busy, with lighter traffic than the beginning of the week.
• Saturday & Sunday: Usually the quietest riding days, with the lightest traffic of the week. Sunday is often the most peaceful, although some shops and restaurants in historic Makawao may have limited hours or be closed.

Even on our busiest days, riders naturally spread out as everyone rides at their own pace and stops at different viewpoints, cafés, shops, and attractions. The ride rarely feels crowded.

North Shore E-Bike Tours

Our North Shore E-Bike Tours offer a relaxed experience every day of the week. Weekend traffic is generally lighter as they’re common travel days, with Sundays typically having the fewest vehicles on the road, making for an especially enjoyable ride.

Gratuities are an important part of our guides’ compensation and are greatly appreciated.

Our guides work hard to provide a safe, informative, and memorable experience—from fitting your bike and conducting the safety briefing to sharing local knowledge and ensuring everyone enjoys a smooth ride.

A suggested gratuity is 18% of your tour price. Of course, gratuities are always based on the quality of service you receive, and any amount is sincerely appreciated.

No. Our Haleakalā bike tours begin at 6,500 feet, just outside the entrance to Haleakalā National Park. From there, you’ll enjoy the most scenic portion of the downhill ride through the famous upper switchbacks, Upcountry Maui, historic Makawao, and into Pāʻia.

If visiting the summit or crater is on your Maui bucket list, we recommend experiencing the National Park as a separate adventure. You’ll have the freedom to explore the overlooks, scenic drives, and more than 35 miles of hiking trails at your own pace rather than as part of a tour.

Many of our guests choose to visit the National Park before or after their bike tour. Sunset is one of our favorite times to visit—it’s typically warmer, less crowded, and doesn’t require an advance reservation. Plus, you can decide that afternoon if the weather looks favorable before making the drive.

If you’d like to ride inside the National Park or climb toward the summit, we also offer premium e-road bike and e-mountain bike rentals that are better suited for climbing than our downhill bikes.

For most guests, we recommend enjoying the Haleakalā bike ride and National Park as two separate experiences. It allows you to fully enjoy both without feeling rushed.

Yes, you can ride into Haleakalā National Park, but there are a few things to keep in mind.

Our downhill bikes are designed specifically for descending and are not geared for climbing, so riding uphill into the park can be very challenging.

Please note that Haleakalā National Park charges a separate entrance fee, which is collected directly by the National Park Service.

The park entrance is still approximately 12 miles and 3,500 feet below the summit. While the scenery is beautiful, the landscape near the entrance is very similar to what you’ll experience during the first portion of your downhill ride. The dramatic volcanic landscapes and summit views are much farther up the mountain and require a significant uphill climb.

If you’re planning to explore the National Park or ride toward the summit, we recommend upgrading to one of our premium e-road bikes or e-mountain bikes. A hybrid bike can also make the climb, but the electric assist makes the ride significantly more enjoyable.

For most guests, however, we recommend enjoying the Haleakalā downhill ride as designed.

The Haleakalā downhill bike tour began in 1983, when local cycling pioneer “Cruiser Bob” introduced what would become one of Maui’s most iconic adventures.

In the early years, riders began near the 10,023-foot summit and descended nearly 36 miles to the ocean. They rode single-speed cruiser bikes, often without helmets, and with equipment that looks primitive by today’s standards.

Today, commercial bike tours begin just outside the entrance to Haleakalā National Park at approximately 6,500 feet and rode for 24 miles. In early 2023, Maui County updated commercial bike tour regulations again, resulting in the route used today.

Guests now ride modern mountain bikes equipped with powerful disc brakes, wear full-face helmets, and receive a comprehensive safety briefing before every tour. Combined with professional equipment and support, today’s experience is safer, more comfortable, and more enjoyable than ever before.

More than 40 years later, riding down the slopes of Haleakalā remains one of Maui’s most unforgettable adventures.

There will be a late fee applied for each bike that is returned late.

DO NOT TOUCH THE BIKE TO THE OCEAN WATER!!! If the bike is returned with excessive mud, sand, salt water or grime there will be an excessive cleaning fee assessed.