About Air Maui - Complete Circle Island Helicopter Tour
Circle Maui by helicopter with Air Maui on a scenic flight featuring Haleakala, Hana, waterfalls, rainforest valleys, sea cliffs and island-wide aerial views.
Air Maui's Complete Circle Island flight loops around the entire Valley Isle in a single, unforgettable sweep. Rise over sugar-cane fields, trace the Hana coast's rainforest, hover beside remote waterfalls and orbit the massive summit of Haleakala before gliding past the sculpted ridges of the West Maui Mountains. If you want to see every side of Maui without spending the whole day on the road, this is the ticket.
Your ride is the American Eurocopter ASTAR, built for sightseeing comfort. Every seat faces forward, the cabin is air-conditioned, and noise-reducing headsets keep the narration clear while island music plays softly in the background. With wide windows wrapping around the cabin, even the back row gets a 180-degree panorama.
Tour Highlights
- Haleakala Crater viewed from rim to floor
- Hana coast rainforests and hidden waterfalls
- Deep, untouched valleys along the rugged east side
- Sheer sea cliffs and remote shoreline arches
- West Maui Mountains' razor-edge ridgelines
Activity Notes
Where & When
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
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
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.
