What's New

We are constantly making improvements, both large and small, so you have an even better sightseeing experience for your road trip adventures.
Major updates we've made for this and previous versions include:
* Modifications made for iOS13 release
* Tour keeps delivering audio narration even when in background mode, Eg while you listen to music.
* Easy-to-follow tour route line added
* Content updates

App Description

GyPSy Guide GPS driving tour to the Haleakala Volcano is an excellent way to enjoy a sightseeing trip on Maui’s 10,000 foot giant volcano. There are 85+ audio points that play automatically, featuring what to see, stories, tips and advice. All the benefits of a guided tour, the freedom to drive yourself.

Visit www.gypsyguide.com for route maps, sample audio, tips and advice and what to know before you go.

TOUR GUIDE AS YOU DRIVE UP AND DOWN HALEAKALA

If you like driving yourself when you go sightseeing, GyPSy Guide™ tour apps allow you to enjoy a guided tour experience while remaining totally independent. By driving yourself, you'll be able to get from place to place faster, see more things and not be tied to anyone else's schedule.

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE BEST SIGHTS AND STORIES

The tour apps use your device’s location abilities to play the commentary AUTOMATICALLY. No cell network signal is needed. All you have to do is drive, listen and decide which places you want to stop at. Our tour guides have created an insightful and entertaining tour for Haleakala on Maui. We’ll recommend the best places to experience along the way and some great locations that most visitors will drive by. There’s so much to see and do, GyPSy will help you prioritize what suits you best and make sure you don’t miss a thing.

PLAYS AUTOMATICALLY

GyPSy Guide knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays commentary automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice.

EXPLORE LIKE A LOCAL

It’s just like having a local friend to show you around. And that friend just happens to be a professional tour guide.

GREAT VALUE

The same information you would get on a bus tour or from a guide book, for just a fraction of the price. And you control the itinerary and schedule.

WORKS OFFLINE

No data, cellular or even wireless network connection needed while touring. Download over Wi-Fi before you tour. Anyone can use them with no need for roaming data – even visiting from another country.


DRIVING TOUR ROUTE

This tour includes the most popular sightseeing stops and many more:

1) Pukalani
2) Makawao
3) Hosmer's Grove
4) Kalahaku Lookout
5) Haleakala Summit and Crater
6) Plus many more scenic viewpoints

We recommend giving yourself at least a 1/2 day to drive the Haleakala Tour.

If you are planning to visit for sunrise, a reservation with the national park is required and visitor numbers are controlled. At other times of the day, no reservation is required but there is a fee to enter the national park.

If you drive to the end of the Road to Hana, the national park pass is good for entrance to both the summit and the Kipahulu section of the park.


NOTES

Download the app on Wi-Fi from your network at home or use any free Wi-Fi network. Because the app is filled with audio commentary and maps, its larger than "normal" apps. Many phone/data networks may block the download because of size - so its important to download over a Wi-Fi network.

++ Continued use of GPS running in the background increases battery usage - we strongly recommend taking a cigarette style (DC outlet) car charger. This is much better than simply plugging into the USB port in a vehicle.

** iPad users - please note that WiFi-only iPads will not activate the commentary automatically. Any iPhone or network-capable iPad (WiFi + Cellular - whether you have a network connection or not) will work just fine.


ABOUT US

GyPSy Guide™ produce award winning audio tours along scenic drives around the world. Enjoyed by travelers who prefer to set their own pace and itinerary on vacation, but enjoy a fun, informative and educational guided experience. Our goal is to provide a great introduction to the region and perhaps inspire you to learn more and return. None of our apps include paid advertising or placements for benefit.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • November 20, 2012 Initial release
  • January 18, 2013 New version 1.0.1
  • March 03, 2016 New version 1.3
  • June 14, 2019 New version 2.1.1
  • September 24, 2019 New version 3.0.1
  • July 15, 2020 Price increase: $3.99 -> $4.99