Hans's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Widely considered one of if not the best hike in the National Park system. Do the 5-8hr hike thru the crater or just hike in and turn around when you have had enough. Remember 1minute down takes 2mins to climb back up.
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Haleakalā National Park
Widely considered one of if not the best hike in the National Park system. Do the 5-8hr hike thru the crater or just hike in and turn around when you have had enough. Remember 1minute down takes 2mins to climb back up.
Great for all levels. Beautiful just from the parking lot. Swimming, hiking, photography and relaxing.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iao Needle State Monument
Great for all levels. Beautiful just from the parking lot. Swimming, hiking, photography and relaxing.
Must Visits
Paradise. Start as early as possible. 530am you ask? YES (you are probably jet lagged anyway. Beat the traffic. Go straight there and then stop at 7 Sacred Pools, Hana Bay, and get a bite for early lunch from one of the food trucks, I like Thai. Then you start heading back AGAINST the traffic stopping at all the scenic stops. Start later than 730 and it's less enjoyable.
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Hana
Paradise. Start as early as possible. 530am you ask? YES (you are probably jet lagged anyway. Beat the traffic. Go straight there and then stop at 7 Sacred Pools, Hana Bay, and get a bite for early lunch from one of the food trucks, I like Thai. Then you start heading back AGAINST the traffic stopping at all the scenic stops. Start later than 730 and it's less enjoyable.
Star Noodle
1285 Front StreetHands down best local food.
Guidance
I usually don'trecommend businesses but these guys absolutely nail it, reduce reuse recycle. Please please don't buy leaky Costco gear and then leave it behind. You can rent the best equipment available from these guys and get a link to a daily guide of the best snorkle spots based on expert knowledge of weather, currents, water clarity and SURF. I can't stress enough how important it is to #1 reduce single use plastics and #2 minimize the risk of injury by listening to daily recommendations from experts not fellow travelers. What was pristine yesterday can be treacherous today. Ask for Rob or Ana and tell them Hans sent you. their service is 5star.
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The Snorkel Store
2580 Kekaa DriveI usually don'trecommend businesses but these guys absolutely nail it, reduce reuse recycle. Please please don't buy leaky Costco gear and then leave it behind. You can rent the best equipment available from these guys and get a link to a daily guide of the best snorkle spots based on expert knowledge of weather, currents, water clarity and SURF. I can't stress enough how important it is to #1 reduce single use plastics and #2 minimize the risk of injury by listening to daily recommendations from experts not fellow travelers. What was pristine yesterday can be treacherous today. Ask for Rob or Ana and tell them Hans sent you. their service is 5star.