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Maui Bike Tour From Haleakala

by Jing - The Maui Activity Lady on May 3, 2010

A bike tour down from Haleakala can be a magnificent experience for the riders. There are many companies offering affordable packages and scooters or bikes can be rented as well. These companies will make the pick up from the tourists staying spot. There is a fierce competition in this market in and hence tourists can get a package at best price. You should spend some time in finding information regarding the companies providing tour packages. The return time is fixed and if the tourists drive over, they will have more freedom and more savings. Tourists who desire to have a bicycle tour can leave their cars and other vehicles at the shops and hire a bicycle to go on for a tour.

The operation of most of the companies is the same. They take the tourists up the hill and then provide those bikes, bicycle helmet, gloves, back pack, and rain gear. Tourists are allowed to operate at their own speed. The vehicles can be hired on an hour basis or for a full day. Most companies offer the similar features and here are some of them.

• Face helmets, gloves, backpacks and sportswear

• “Visitor Center” and “Park Headquarters”

• Route map and guiding instructions

• Personalized equipments for riding

• Breakfast, refreshment snacks and even lunch if full day trip is booked.

• No separate collection of entrance fee

• View of clouds and rest of the world at about 10,000 feet height

• Visit to the Silvers Sword plants, native and endangered species of birds that have made Haleakala as their permanent home

There are lots of safety guidelines to be followed and here are some of them.

• The safari mostly begins at 6500 feet elevation of Mount Haleakala.

• Every rider must have a helmet for their comfort and safety.

• Tour duration is approximately 8-9 hours.

• It is good to wear warm clothing in forms of layers.

• Beginners are not advised to take this trip

• Pregnant women are not allowed to take a ride.

• Person of minimum 5 feet tall is allowed for the ride

• Closed shoes and long pants are a good choice.

• Maximum weight for the bike riders should not exceed 250lbs.

• Guys hailing from heart disease and high blood pressure are not allowed to take a ride.

• Riders must sign an acknowledgment form on risk and safety.

• Riders must have a valid motorcycle license to hire a 150cc motorcycle. There can be one extra person seated in the vehicle and the total should not exceed 2 persons per bike.

The riders are allowed to stop in the middle of the journey to have photo sessions to capture the life’s magical moments. The topmost instruction and guideline to be followed while on the mountains is to take care of one’s own conduct. It is important to travel at a comfortable pace taking care of the vehicle population and other driving rules.

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