Visitors to Maui can bike the
incredible volcano, Haleakala, downhill from the summit all the
way to the beach on our self-paced bike tours that give vacationers a relaxing and fun way
of checking out Maui’s amazing Upcountry.
Because it’s a self-paced bike tour, you can at
your whim, stop along the way for breakfast or lunch at the many
great shops and restaurants along the road. On our narrated van tour
driving up Haleakala, our expert guides will tell you about great
places to eat at along with various points of interests and
history about Haleakala.
But we thought we might go ahead and outline some places to stop and
grab a bite on the bike ride down to help you prepare for your
Haleakala bike tour a little more. . .
Maui Lavender Café
A quaint lavender farm and café will be the first place to stopover along
your bike ride down Haleakala. Located right along the bike path on
Crater Road in Kula, the
Maui Lavender Café
serves
a full breakfast including delicious banana pancakes, breakfast
sandwiches, French toast, breakfast tacos, ‘biker’ burritos, bagels, and
even breakfast pizza. They also have a variety of teas and coffees
(many of them with a lavender theme such as lavender ginger lemonade,
lavender iced or hot tea, etc.) as well as snacks like scones and cookies. The Maui Lavender Café has an amiable gazebo with a great view
that’s perfect for outdoor dining as well as a garden of lavender and a
eucalyptus forest you can walk around to really embrace the
unforgettable landscape of Upcountry Maui.
Fruit Stands
As
you continue your biking down Haleakala, you’ll see a number of small stands selling a variety of fresh fruit along the bike route. Many of
these roadside stands operate on the honor system, where those biking in
Maui down the volcano simply can leave money and take the fruit they
want. This fresh fruit is often a much-needed energizing treat along the
Haleakala volcano bike tour.
Kula Lodge and Restaurant
A little farther down the Haleakala volcano tour at about 3,200 feet, you’ll come to the
Kula Lodge and Restaurant.
This quiet spots is among a gorgeous garden of flower farms of
carnations, protea, and other beautiful tropical plants that make the
perfect backdrop for a picture to remember your Haleakala sunrise bike
tour. The Kula Restaurant is open all week for breakfast, lunch, and
dinner. You can enjoy a delicious meal in the outdoor garden terrace
that overlooks the West Maui Mountains and the Pacific Ocean in the
distance. A wood-burning pizza oven creates delicious pizza dishes by
the Kula Lodge and Restaurant’s Executive Chef. Stop by the Kula Lodge
and Restaurant on your Haleakala bike tour for wonderfully romantic
views and delightful dishes.
Makawao Town
In
Paniolo Country, there is a small town called Makawao found along
the slopes of Haleakala. You’ll run into this charming town on your Maui
volcano bike tour. Take your time here
and see all the rich paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) heritage that Makawao is well
known for. Along with annual rodeos and country western dancing,
Makawao is home to a number of art galleries, boutiques, and shops that
you’ll want to explore. Also, there’s a number of excellent places to
to eat.
T. Komoda’s Store and Bakery is famous for their amazing donuts as well as their cream puffs and butter rolls. If you want to stop for lunch,
Polli’s Mexican Restaurant
makes home-style quesadillas, fish tacos, tostadas, and other authentic
Mexican dishes. If you’re feeling more like Italian, the
Casanova Italian Restaurant and Deli
is a good choice. Makawao Sushi and Deli offers some tasty rainbow
sushi rolls, ahi poke, and other seafood favorites. For some grab and go
food items, you can stop by the Rodeo General Store in Makawao. Along
with being a great little grocery store, they also have a small deli
with different kinds of sandwiches and salads for your enjoyment.
Lumeria Maui
On the bike ride through Haleakala in between Makawao and Paia, you’ll find the
Lumeria Maui
eco-luxury educational retreat. Along with their yoga and meditation
classes set in a beautiful resort location, Lumeria is home to the MuBu
restaurant that features fresh Farm to Table foods for breakfast, lunch,
and dinner served amid beautiful tropical gardens and amazing views.
One Love Farmer’s Market
You’ll find the
One Love Farmer’s Market
just before you get to Paia on your Haleakala bike tour. Located in a
former train depot, this intriguing farmer’s market offers a variety of
all local fruits and vegetables. Tropical smoothies, fresh juices, and
other great snacks are served here as well.
Paia Town
At the end of your Haleakala volcano biking tour, you’ll come to the
town of Paia. Here there are
numerous great restaurants to try, including the Paia Fish Market, Dazoo, Café
Des Amis, Flatbread Company, Rock and Brews, Anthony’s Coffee
Company, and many more. These boast a variety of delicious treats for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So after your Haleakala sunrise bike tour,
take a little time to check out all the great shops and restaurants in our
little Paia Town.
Mama’s Fish House
on the other hand is a restaurant where you can make reservations weeks
in advance. This lovely eatery has picturesque views of the ocean and a
unique island ambiance that draws people in from across the world. The
elegant seafood dishes are as delicious as the views. However, Mama’s
Fish House is a bit pricey ,but does serve some excellent
seafood dishes along with great service.
At the Dazoo Restaurant,
you can pick your own flavors to add to the main dish mixing and
matching combinations, while having one of their award-winning
cocktails. Try Dazoo’s for an exciting and interesting dining experience.
