What other way to check out Maui, than in the air.
Being the second-largest island in Hawaii, most of the Maui Island’s West Mountain area is isolated and can only be viewed from air. With over 80% of the island’s cascading waterfalls and scenic landscape open to exploring from air, a Maui helicopter tour is the perfect way to enjoy an aerial view of this stunning landscape.
You can take to the sky and fly over Maui’s top attractions, from historic landmarks, volcanic landscapes, Hana Waterfalls, the West Maui Mountains and so much more. One of the best things to do on Maui, some Maui helicopters can also provide you with a breathtaking bird’s eye view of brilliant island panoramas and the neighboring island of Molokai, which is home to the world’s tallest cliffs.
Hawaii Activities has partnered with some of the most top-notch helicopter companies in Hawaii. Working with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, Sunshine Helicopters, and Air Maui, we have combined a comprehensive guide of the best helicopter tours on Maui, complete with amazing discounts and deals. You can view the following packages, pick one to your liking, jump aboard and prepare to embark on your next enthralling island adventure!
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(Disclaimer: You can avail yourself of a discount if you choose to book a trip from our website while we get a modest affiliate fee to help you find your dream holiday destination in Maui! You can also book trips directly from Hawaii Activities.com)
Hana Waterfalls and Haleakala Flight
This 40-minute long high-flying helicopter tour will take you straight up to 10,000 feet into the air, offering a unique view of Maui’s most popular attractions all in one trip! You can fly above central Maui and get an exclusive view of the world’s largest dormant volcano- Haleakala, whose name “house of the sun” is a quite literal explanation of the stunning view it offers from above.
This tour not only allows get to view the remarkable Lindberg’s grave and majestic Hana Waterfalls. You can also take a trip over the lush canopies of the Hana Rain Forest, which is the largest tropical rainforest in the region!
The three-and-a-half-hour long ground tour is inclusive of on-ground visits to the Old Hana Town, Haleakala National Park, and the world-renowned Ho’okipa windsurfing beach, amongst many other scenic spots – making it one of the top things to do on Maui. After exploring the Hana coast by car, you can relax on the alluring black sand beach or frolic on the banks of waterfalls, enjoying a gourmet beachside picnic lunch to end your day on the perfect note.
Natural Wonders of Maui Flights by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
This exclusive package covers all of the most famous points of interest while going to Maui or living on Maui, Hawaii. The tour begins with a check-in at the Blue Hawaiian Helicopters office in Kahului Airport, where staff members will give you a thorough safety orientation and answer your queries about the flight before you proceed with your trip.
With Maui’s most famous landmarks such as the Haleakala Crater, Oheo Gulch, and rugged shorelines of Northeast Maui all part of the tour, this helicopter ride is a trip straight over heaven. You can soar over the world’s tallest sea cliffs, giant waterfalls, and lush green valleys, taking in gorgeous views from the best vantage points.
Color being the central theme of this tour, the psychedelic scenery stretching out for miles is a sight to behold as you soar over the island. From the vivid red of the Haleakala Crater to the mossy, leafy tops of the rainforest canopy, complete with cerulean blue waves winking in the distance, you will be greeted by nature’s very own color palette wherever you turn your head.
Cliffs, Valleys and Waterfalls of Molokai Helicopter Flight
A short helicopter flight from Kahului Airport takes you on an exciting trip across Paliolo Channel, straight to the sea-cliff encircled island of Molokai. You can hover above the West Maui Mountains and sea cliffs, relaxing and leisurely taking in the scenic beauty of the place as you soar over the town of Kaunakakai and the beautiful Halawa Valley. The one-hour long flight allows you the pleasures of finding hidden waterfalls on the island and exploring the blinding white sand of Papohaku Beach, which stretches on for two miles on the western coast.
This trip also enables you to step foot right into the pages of history- you can visit the isolated Kalaupapa peninsula, the historic home of Father Damien. After spending some time in the hometown of the beloved priest who tended to lepers in the 19th century, you can cross back over to Pailolo Channel, where twinkling waves will signal the end of your fantastic helicopter trip on Maui.
Air Maui Haleakala & Hana Waterfalls Helicopter Flight with Landing
If you haven’t got the time to explore all of Maui by land, this Maui Helicopter tour is precisely what you need. Jumping aboard a helicopter and gliding along the Hawaiian Islands is one of the top things to do on Maui, allowing you to do the most sight-seeing in the least amount of time!
Flying you over Maui’s most popular tourist destinations and allowing you to view areas generally inaccessible by road and foot, this waterfall tour is a must-add to your vacation to-do list. With this exclusive 75-minute flight, you can soar over the Martian landscape of the majestic Haleakala volcano, remote valleys and stunning waterfalls.
Begin your day with an early take off over South Maui, landing on a private cliff-side location on the spectacular island, with panoramic views of the crystal blue ocean, spanning for miles on the horizon. You can then head back on board, continuing over the Hana rainforest and taking in all the unique spectacles Hawaii has to offer.
The Hana waterfalls are certainly the highlight of this trip, with silvery, cool water snaking down rugged cliffs before pouring into the ocean. Your trip will end with the helicopters ascending you over the Haleakala National Park and zooming you along the world-famous Hana coastline, before taking you back to the heliport.
Beautiful Maui – Circle Island Helicopter Flight
This itinerary covers the best of what Maui has to offer. From the otherworldly beauty of Haleakala to the 1100 feet tall Honokohau Falls- you get to witness it all in one adrenaline-packed helicopter flight. With this helicopter trip, you can rest assured that you’ve seen all of Maui’s most famous attractions, and even visited a few surprise spots that are bound to make this island adventure the best of your lifetime!
You can kick back and rest while flying over gorgeous pineapple and sugar fields, sweeping over the island’s stunning unspoiled rainforest, and zooming past thunderous waterfalls, dormant volcano peaks and so much more.
Hawaii Helicopters Maui Scenic Air Tours (from Kahului Airport)
This all-in-one helicopter tour will sweep you right over Maui’s awe-inspiring places and sublime, unspoiled landscapes. After checking in at the Hawaii Helicopters office at Kahului Airport, you will be given a brief but thorough safety orientation, before you hop on aboard and take off into the air for the adventure of a lifetime!
Beginning at nearby coastal resorts, the tour will launch straight into a flight through the deep, historic valleys of the West Maui Mountains, where your pilot will guide you through the breathtaking passes, spectacular sights, and magnificent rugged landscapes in a 30-minute flight. This will be followed by a 15-minute-long escapade to the towering sea cliffs of the world-famous Molokai Island. On your way to the small community of Kalaupapa, you will fly over the wide-reaching, sapphire waters of the Paliolo Channel, before rounding up your trip and heading back to the airport.
Romantic Marriage Proposal Private Helicopter Flight
Thinking of finally popping the big question and starting a new journey with the person you love? This one hour long, private helicopter trip straight to the West Maui Mountains is the perfect chance for you to get down on one knee for a proposal straight out of a Hollywood romance!
Not only do you get to enjoy a private helicopter flight with your partner, but this package also includes a customized beach sign on the ground, asking the most important question of your life while you hover over Maui’s spectacular landscapes!
Did we mention you also get two lei, a memory photograph and a high-definition videotape of the helicopter flight? You read this right! This tour is a remarkable, once in a lifetime opportunity for you to express your feelings to that special someone in an intimate, head-in-the-clouds (quite literally!) proposal, with the Maui horizon signifying new beginnings- and a great future ahead!
Did we mention you can also customize your own, private flight plan using any of the packages we’ve written about? With this private helicopter tour, you can design your very own flight, visiting any part of the island you’ve been dying to see! Whether you want to set foot on Kalaupapa or the historic Molokai island, this sightseeing tour gives you the freedom to zoom all over Maui- just pick a destination, climb aboard and blast right off into the air!
Mahalo for reading this blog,
Adam and Jessica
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