About Air Maui - Complete Circle Island Helicopter Tour
See Maui from coast to crater on a helicopter flight that circles the entire island in one journey. The scenery changes constantly below you, from the green Hana coast and remote waterfalls to the broad slopes of Haleakala and the deeply carved ridges of the West Maui Mountains.
You’ll fly aboard an American Eurocopter ASTAR with forward-facing seats, air conditioning and wide viewing windows throughout the cabin. Noise-reducing headsets make it easy to follow the pilot’s narration while you take in the island from above, with panoramic views from every row.
Tour Highlights
- Circle Maui by helicopter in one scenic flight
- See Haleakala Crater from above
- Fly along the rainforest and waterfalls of the Hana coast
- Look into remote valleys and rugged east Maui terrain
- View sea cliffs, shoreline formations and the West Maui Mountains
Special Instructions
Meeting details, important notes and helpful information for your experience.
Where & When
45 minutes prior check-in to all flights is required.
Morning, mid-day and afternoon departure times. The exact departure time for your preferred timeframe will be specified on your voucher.
Departs from Kahului Heliport, Hangar #110 View Map
Parking at Kahului Heliport is $4 per hour.
From Lahaina/Kaanapali/Kapalua area (allow 60-70 minutes drive time):
Take Hwy 30 to Hwy. 380. Stay straight as 380 turns in to Airport Access Road. Stay in right hand lane and turn right on Hwy 36 Hana Hwy. Drive 2 miles to Hwy 37 (Haleakala Hwy). Turn left and drive straight into Heliport. Air Maui is the last hangar.
From Kihei/Wailea area (allow 30-45 minutes drive time):
Take Hwy 31 to Hwy 311 (Mokulele hwy.) Turn right on Ho'okele St. Drive for about 2 miles and turn right on to Hwy 36 (Hana Hwy). Drive about a mile and turn left on Hwy 37 (Haleakala Hwy). Drive 2 blocks. The heliport is straight ahead. Air Maui is the last hangar.
Restrictions
Cancellation Policy: No refunds within 48 hours of flight. For groups of 12 or more, 7 days advance notice is required.
Regular Seat: Weight limit per passenger is 239 pounds (108 kg).
Front Seat: Both front seats must be purchased together. The weight limit for the two front seats is 380 pounds (172 kg) per couple.
Comfort Seat Surcharge: A comfort seat surcharge applies for one passenger weighing 240 pounds (108 kg) or more, a combined weight (2 passengers) of 420 pounds (190 kg) or more, or for groups of 3 or more an average weight of 200 pounds (90 kg) per person or more.
All guests are discreetly weighed at check-in. Please ensure accurate weights are provided when booking. For guests exceeding the weight limit an additional seat must be purchased. This is for the safety and comfort of all passengers. In cases where there is a big weight discrepancy, there is a chance that someone may need to stay behind with no refund on seat.
Special Notes
Children 23 months or younger may fly at no charge and must sit on adult's lap. Please provide child's weight at time of booking.
Physical Needs: Wheelchairs can be wheeled to the helicopter but there is no lift into the helicopters and due to liability policies staff cannot assist guest climbing into the helicopter. Guests companion can assist them up, it's an estimated foot up onto the skid and another foot up into the seat of the helicopter. Wheelchairs will stay at the office during flight.
Air Maui offers the following optional media packages (all rates subject to change without notice):
Video thumb drive and pre-boarding photo: $60 (cash) or $74.95 (credit card)
Pre-boarding photo: $20 (cash) or $20.83 (credit card)
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
60 minutes
Capacity
6 passengers
Equipment
The American Eurocopter ASTAR helicopter is ideal for sightseeing. It features all forward facing seating and unobstructed 180 degree views from every seat. The helicopter has air-conditioning, a roomy cabin and leather seats. Noise reducing headsets are provided for every passenger. The helicopter is also equipped with a video system that records all the great sights of your tour, along with your pilot's narrations and background music, all on HD on a USB flash drive.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Air Maui.
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