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Helicopters and Air Tours
[Photo: Wall of Tears Waterfall] Most of the island of Maui is inaccessible by car and the only way to truly experience the beauty of the Valley Isle is from a helicopter or plane. View Haleakala, Maui's 10,023ft dormant volcano, heavenly Hana, tropical rainforests, the majestic West Maui Mountains, cascading waterfalls and more.

Most helicopter and air tour companies offer flights to Molokai and the Big Island of Hawaii as well. See the magnificent sea cliffs of Molokai or Kilauea Volcano and the most recent lave flows on the Big Island. All helicopter tour companies offer a video of your flight for an additional cost. Flights are offered daily from 7:00 am until sunset and depart from the heliport in Kahului.

Helicopters Index: (Maui)

Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tours

Just the facts...: ASTAR Helicopters carry 4 - 6 passengers daily from Kahului Heliport.
Tours offered are as follows:
WEST MAUI: West Maui aerial tour (30 minute flight time)
HANA/HALEAKALA:Covers the most requested points of interest - Haleakala Crater, Seven Sacred Pools, Hana Town, Hana rainforest and waterfalls. Approx. 45 minutes.
MOLOKAI/WEST MAUI: Passengers will view West Maui highlights including Iao, Honokohau, Olowalu, Ukumehame and Waihee Valley as well as Molokai highlights that include dramatic sea cliffs and Kalaupapa peninsula. (Approx. 65 minute flight time)
COMPLETE ISLAND SPECIAL: A complete aerial tour of the Valley Isle. (65 minute flight time)
COMPLETE ISLAND: Passengers will see the sights of the HANA/HALEAKALA TOUR, the West Maui section of the MOLOKAI/WEST MAUI TOUR and will enjoy a landing midway at Ulupalakua Ranch. (Approx. 1 hour and 40 minute flight time
HANA SKY TREK: A Blue Hawaiian Helicopter and Temptation Van Tours Exclusive! Passengers will behold the beauty and charm of Hana by air and ground. Choose to fly by helicopter to or from Hana with the reverse leg by ground tour. This tour features a 45 minute helicopter flight, 3 and a half hour van tour, picnic lunch and free video.
Price: WEST MAUI: $115.00
HANA/HALEAKALA: $165.00
MOLOKAI/WEST MAUI: $215.00
COMPLETE ISLAND SPECIAL: $215.00
COMPLETE ISLAND: $260.00
HANA SKY TREK: $229.00
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Hawaii Helicopter Tours

Just the facts...
TWINSTAR Helicopters and SIKORSKY S76 Twin Engine Helicopter carry 6 passengers daily, except HANA HELI-TREK, which is offered Monday through Friday at Kahului Heliport only.
Tours offered are as follows:
RAINBOW SPECIAL: (45 minute flight time)Hana and Haleakala Crater
MINI CIRCLE ISALND TOUR: (50-55 minute flight time)Hana and Haleakala Crater, Iao Valley
VALLEY ISLE DELUXE:(65 - 70 minute flight time) The "Best of Maui tour" includes Hana, Iao Valley, and Waihee Valley.
TRI-ISLAND SPECTACULAR: (120 minute tour time with stop) Fly over Haleakala, Molokini, Kahoolawe and Lanai. Cross the Auau Channel to witness Molokai's spectacular waterfalls. Passengers enjoy a champagne toast at their stop in Kalaupapa, Molokai's famous village.
KAPALUA CIRCLE ISLAND:(85-90 minute flight time) Kapalua to Kahului aboard a Piper Chieftain, a 45 minute helicopter tour of Haleakala Crater, and return to Kapalua aboard the Piper.

Price
RAINBOW SPECIAL: $150.00
MINI CIRCLE ISALND TOUR: $175.00
VALLEY ISLE DELUXE: $200.00
TRI-ISLAND SPECTACULAR: $250.00
KAPALUA CIRCLE ISLAND: $240.00

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Sunshine Helicopter Tours

Just the facts...
4 A-STAR Helicopters take 6 passengers daily from Kahului Heliport.
Tours offered are as follows:
WEST MAUI DELUXE: Tour the majestic West Maui Mountains. (30 minute flight time)
HANA RAINFOREST/HALEAKALA SPECIAL: Tour Haleakala Crater and Hana. (45 minute flight time)
HELI/HANA TOUR: Full day ground tour of Hana and 45 minute Hana/Haleakala flight. (45 minute flight time)
CIRCLE ISLAND SPECIAL: Includes Haleakala Crater, Hana and West Maui. (60-65 minute flight time)
CIRCLE ISLAND & KAUPO HEIAU TOUCHDOWN: 65-70 minute air tour of Maui. Includes a 20 minute touchdown at Kaupo Heiau.
WEST MAUI/MOLOKAI TOUR: A 60-65 minute air tour over the West Maui Mountains and kalaupapa, Molokai.
MOLOKAI TOUR WITH KALAUPAPA STOP: A 60-65 minute air tour with a 30 minute touchdown.
PANIOLO HORSEBACK COMBINATION: 30 minute flight with 3.5 hours at Mendes Ranch.
Tours can be arranged in Japanese, French and German.

Price
WEST MAUI DELUXE: $115.00
HANA RAINFOREST/HALEAKALA SPECIAL: $165.00
HELI/HANA TOUR: $220.00 Adult $205 Child
CIRCLE ISLAND SPECIAL: $215.00
CIRCLE ISLAND & KAUPO HEIAU TOUCHDOWN: $265.00
WEST MAUI/MOLOKAI TOUR: $215.00
MOLOKAI TOUR WITH KALAUPAPA STOP: $265.00
PANIOLO HORSEBACK COMBINATION: $245.00
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Paragon Air

Just the facts...
Twin engine Partenavias & Piper Chieftain take 5 passengers or 9 passengers daily, departing from Kahului, Kapalua and Hana.
SIX ISLAND DELUXE TOUR: See Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Kahoolawe, Hawaii and Oahu, with a stop in Hilo for a 45 minute helicopter tour of Kilauea Volcano Park. (3.5 hour tour)
KILAUEA VOLCANO HELICOPTER TOUR: See Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Kahoolawe, Hawaii and Oahu, with a stop in Hilo to board an "ASTAR HELICOPTER" for a 45 minute flight over Kilauea. (2 hour flight)
VALLEY ISLE SPECIAL: Air tour ofMaui with views of Lanai, Molokai, Kahoolawe, West Maui Mountains, Haleakala, waterfalls and Hana.(45 minute air tour)
FIVE ISLAND TOUR: 75 minute Narrated air tour of Maui, Molokini, Molokai, Lanai and Kahoolawe. (75 minute air tour)
KALAUPAPA MOLOKAI TOUR: Includes an aerial tour of Kalaupapa, a four hour ground tour of the settlement and a picnic lunch.
KALAUPAPA MOLOKAI TOUR WITH MULE RIDE:Includes an aerial tour of Kalaupapa, a round trip mule ride to Kaulaupapa settlement from top of trail and a picnic lunch.
KALAUPAPA MOLOKAI TOUR WITH HIKING: Includes an aerial tour of Kalaupapa, a trail hike in and out of Kalaupapa settlement and a picnic lunch.
MOLOKAI GROUND TOUR: Ground tour of Kaunakakai, Papohaku Beach and the Kaluakoi Resort with lunch served at the Kaluakoi Hotel.

Price
SIX ISLAND DELUXE TOUR: $625.00
KILAUEA VOLCANO HELICOPTER TOUR:$495.00
VALLEY ISLE SPECIAL:$125.00
FIVE ISLAND TOUR:$165.00
KALAUPAPA MOLOKAI TOUR: $210.00
KALAUPAPA MOLOKAI TOUR WITH MULE RIDE:$279.00
KALAUPAPA MOLOKAI TOUR WITH HIKING:$259.00

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Air Maui Helicopter Tours

Just the facts...
"ASTAR" Helicopters take 6 passengers per flight on daily tours, departing Kahului Heliport, Hangar Number 110.
WEST MAUI FLIGHT: (30 minute flight) An awe inspiring view of the deep valleys and craggy ridges of the ancient West Maui Mountains as well as dramatic waterfalls that rush down the cliffs through the tropical rainforest.
HANA/HALEAKALA FLIGHT: (45 minute flight) The most requested points of interest - Haleakala Crater, Ancient Sacred Locations, the Hana Rainforest and spectacular waterfalls.
COMPLETE ISLAND FLIGHT: (60 - 65 minute flight) Air Maui's most popular flight features "The Best of Maui", from the striking beauty of Haleakala Crater, the tropical waterfalls of Hana Rainforest, to the dramatic valleys of the West Maui Mountains.
WEST MAUI/MOLOKAI FLIGHT: (60 - 65 minute flight) Experience the beauty of the West Maui Mountains and the cross the Pailolo Channel to see the magnificent Sea Cliffs and Waterfalls of Molokai's North Shore.
WEST MAUI/MOLOKAI SPECIAL: (45 minute flight) The West Maui Mountains and the Sea Cliffs and Waterfalls of Molokai's North Shore.

Price
WEST MAUI FLIGHT: $115.00
HANA/HALEAKALA FLIGHT: $165.00
COMPLETE ISLAND FLIGHT: $215.00
WEST MAUI/MOLOKAI FLIGHT: $215.00
WEST MAUI/MOLOKAI SPECIAL: $165.00
Private Charters can be arranged.
NOTE: OVER 250lbs. pay for 2 seats.
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Volcano Air Tours

Just the facts...
Two twin engine Piper Navajo Chieftain aircraft with air-conditioning carry 9 passengers per flight. Daily Departures from Kahului Commuter Air Terminal or Kapalua
Two tours are offered, both are the same with the only difference being departure times.
Explore the world's most active volcano area and see both Maui and the Big Island in the same trip! Departing from either Kahului or Kapalua, passengers will view the south shore of Maui past Haleakala (weather permitting), and then cross the Alenuihaha channel to the northern tip of the Big Island. Views will include Mauna Kea, Kiluea and the active volcano area, the town of Hilo and Akaka Falls, the Hamakua Coast of the north shore and the spectacular Kohala cliffs and waterfalls. Returning to Maui, passengers will fly over Hana and Maui's scenic north shore. (flight time: about two hours)
1) BIG ISLAND VOLCANO TOUR FROM MAUI
2) SUNSET VOLCANO TOUR FROM MAUI
Note: As weather and volcano activity are variable, every flight is a unique adventure. Volcano Air Tours does not guarantee seeing red lava flow. Some tours are flown in reverse of the above description.
Price
$239.00 per person plus $20.43 Federal Ticket Tax
$219.00 per person plus $18.93 Federal Ticket Tax
Private charters are available.
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