About Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - Hana Rainforest
Fly with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters over East Maui on the Hana Rainforest tour, featuring lush valleys, waterfalls, rainforest, coastline and Haleakala views.
Lift off from Maui's coast and aim east toward one of the largest rainforests in the United States. In just minutes, your window fills with emerald valleys, ribbon-thin waterfalls and black-lava sea cliffs that few travelers ever see from the ground. The 50-minute flight arcs over the remote Hana Rainforest Preserve, gliding past Jurassic Rock and tracing the rugged Keanae Peninsula before turning back down the windward shoreline.
From the air, you'll spot hidden beaches, untouched valleys and cascades that disappear into green canopies—landscapes reachable only by helicopter or a multi-day trek. A smooth ride, expert narration and wide viewing windows combine for an unforgettable look at East Maui's wild side.
Tour Highlights
- Soar above the vast Hana Rainforest and Maui's lush interior valleys
- Admire cascading waterfalls and remote beaches accessible only by air
- Pass over Hana town and the dramatic, lava-rock Keanae Peninsula
- Get a bird's-eye view of iconic Jurassic Rock jutting from the coast
Optional Add-Ons
- Front-Row Seating: Guaranteed front seats, priority boarding and a complimentary Blue Hawaiian souvenir (weight and balance restrictions apply)
Activity Notes
Where & When
Tour times:
8:10 - 9:00 am
9:15 am - 10:05 am
10:20 am - 11:10 am
Check-in is 45 minutes prior to scheduled flight time. Departs from Kahului Heliport, 1 Lelepio Pl, Kahului, HI 96732 (Hangar #105)
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Restrictions
Tour routes and sights visited may vary according to wind and weather conditions.
Weight Guidelines:
For each passenger weighing 240+ pounds (109 kg), an adjacent empty seat is required to safely balance the aircraft and requires an additional surcharge equal to 1/2 ticket price.
The Federal Aviation Administration requires that each each passenger is weighed prior to departure. This weigh-in process is very discrete when you check in. Any significant variance in the weights provided and actual scale weight could result in flight delays or possible cancellation.
Front Row Seating Add-on Restrictions:
Combined Front Row seat weight must be under 470 lbs and individual passenger weights must be under 240 lbs. Should the actual weights at check-in exceed any of these limits guests will be accommodated in other seats and allowed a refund for the upgrade fee.
Front Row passengers must occupy their own seats and must be able to refrain from interfering with the pilot and instrumentation. NO LAP CHILDREN IN FRONT ROW. In the event of an emergency front row passengers must be able to receive instructions in English and be physically capable of operating exit doors. Chair lifts can only access the rear row seats, therefore guests requiring a chair lift cannot be accommodated in the front row.
You MUST have with you:
Passengers need to bring a government issued photo ID. International passengers will need their passport.
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.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
50 minutes
Capacity
6
Equipment
Blue Hawaiian's fleet is Hawaii's largest fleet of touring helicopters. Their EC-130 Eco-Star helicopters have comfortable, individual seats for every passenger that afford the kind of shoulder room and personal space found in airline "First Class" seating. The Eco-Star is also significantly quieter than standard touring helicopters and offers more interior space, with 65 square feet of glass for panoramic views. A 4-camera video system captures touring memories to bring home for a lifetime keepsake.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.
