Maui is an island that’s best seen by air, and on this complete island Maui helicopter tour, visitors soar above valleys and waterfalls that are otherwise inaccessible. Fly deep inside the West Maui Mountains where there aren’t even any trails, and gaze upon the colorful cinder cones of Haleakala Crater. Off the coast of Hana, watch as waterfalls tumble their way directly into the sea, and see hidden coves and white sand beaches you never even knew were there.

Enjoy 180-degree views of Maui from a comfortable helicopter
Soar over both East Maui and West Maui, and catch a glimpse of neighboring Molokai
See the Hana Rainforest, Haleakala Crater, the West Maui Mountains and dozens of waterfalls
Hear narration about Maui’s sights and history from a professional pilot-guide
Choose a morning or afternoon tour with multiple departure times

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This helicopter tour gives you a bird's-eye view of untouched rain forests and volcanic terrain.

What's Included

Professional pilot-guide

Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

108 Lelepio Pl
108 Lelepio Pl, Kahului, HI 96732, USA
Come to the Kahului Heliport and Air Maui Helicopters is the last hanger on the left. ** Google Maps Plus Code VHR8+2X **

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What To Expect

Your Maui complete island helicopter tour begins at Kahului Heliport, where you board a luxurious, air-conditioned helicopter with comfortable leather seats. Your professional tour guide and expert pilot talks to you through your headset, before lifting off and immediately soaring over fields of waving green sugar.

Over the course of this helicopter tour, many of Maui’s most jaw-dropping spectacles emerge in front of the window, from the verdant valleys of the West Maui Mountains to inside Haleakala Crater. Buzz above the Hana coast and the famous Road to Hana, and see many more waterfalls and crystalline pools than you would from the seat of your car.

After cruising above the lunar landscape of Haleakala volcano, your pilot turns the helicopter towards the rugged West Maui Mountains. Hear the geology, history, and lore behind these sacred, forested ridgelines, and emerge at the fabled “Wall of Tears” that drips with dozens of falls.

While flying above the West Maui coast, get aerial views of neighboring Molokai and the legendary, 4,000 ft. sea cliffs, and in winter it’s sometimes even possible to spot Humpback whales from the sky.

Back on land at Kahului Heliport, you can purchase a souvenir a USB containing footage of your flight, complete with the pilot’s expert narration and Hawaiian music in the background.

Air Maui Helicopter Tours

Make your way to Kahului Heliport and hop aboard a luxury, air-conditioned helicopter, which holds six passengers in forward-facing leather seats. Once you’re airborne, sit back and listen to stereo music and descriptive narration from the professional pilot, who also serves as your tour guide.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Haleakala Crater (Pass By)

Throughout the 1-hour flight, enjoy unobstructed views while you soar above Maui’s extreme landscapes, including the dense Hana Rainforest of East Maui. Look down on waterfalls and the jaw-dropping Haleakala Crater, a dormant volcano with a summit reaching more than 10,000 feet (3,050 meters) above sea level in Haleakala National Park.

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 240 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Weight Restrictions: Due to FAA regulations, all passengers must be weighed at check-in. For each passenger weighing 240 pounds or more, or combined weights of 420 lbs per couple, an additional seat must be purchased at time of booking. This is for the safety and comfort of all passengers. It is important to provide accurate body weight at checkout.
It is recommend that all passengers wear dark clothing to help have less reflection in the windows when flying and therefore you can get better photos during your tour
All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. Under representation of body weight may result in cancellation at check-in with no refund.
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no wheelchair lift to accommodate wheelchair passengers nor can the staff personally/physically assist people into the helicopter
Flight routes & sights may vary due to weather.

Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Infants under 24 months must sit on an adult lap. PLEASE CONTACT AIR MAUI IF BRINGING AN INFANT. Over 24 months must occupy their own paid seat. We follow the same FAA regulations as the airlines.
Please contact Air Maui directly 808-877-7005 for your check in and departure time at least 72 hours prior to your flight!
Most travelers can participate
Helicopter is a shared cabin holding up to 6 passengers and one pilot on each tour.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Traveler Tips

We were fortunate to book an early a.m. flight, even though it meant getting up 'n at 'em earlier than usual from Ka'anapali.

Reviews

4.5

118 reviews

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Viewing Hawaii from above...

Khai_P, Mar 2023

Viewing Hawaii from above offers a different experience...beautiful valleys, waterfalls, cliffs... We were lucky to have a good view of humpbacks. Unfortunately, the route to Haleakala was changed to Molokai due to visibility and weather, otherwise might have given a 5 stars.

What a view!

David_W, Feb 2023

Awesome tour of Moleka’i! Nathan was fantastic and we really enjoyed the tour. Awesome views, and fantastic experience.

The best way to see Maui

Laura_K, Dec 2022

Air Maui was a great tour is the island. You were able to see parts of the island that you would not have been able to by car. It showed the diverse vegetation of the island, which you cannot miss out on!

Alright, alright, alright!

Tom_P, Dec 2022

It was amazing. Highly recommend!! Everything was on time and our pilot, Nathan, was skilled and witty. He sounded and talked like Matthew McConnaughey, even played fortunate son on takeoff. Worth every penny!

Amazing flight

Murray_C, Nov 2022

Adam's flying skills were amazing! The adventure was perfect from start to finish. You can only get all these views of the island from a helicopter

Molokai helicopter tour

Debra_S, Nov 2022

Captain Kirk’s narration was the best! The views were so breathtaking and exciting. I loved being able to have a video memory too. Very kind staff at front desk at Air Maui too!

Magic carpet ride

Liz_W, Oct 2022

Great experience. This is a great way to not only see most of the island in an hour but you get history and other local knowledge from the pilot through the headset while flying. Staff was friendly.

Amazing, Spectacular Helicopter Ride

Victor_C, Oct 2022

Wife and I did this helicopter tour, and even though she is not a big fan of helicopters, she enjoyed this amazing helicopter tour. Our tour was supposed to be the volcano crater, but due to bad weather on that side of the island , we were rerouted to the north. The ride was amazing, beautiful views from above and the pilot gave us a nice history of the places he took us to. The pilot was amazing. Very kind, polite, professional and easy to talk to. He had a great sense of humor. Made us at ease…pointed out interesting spots. Made sure we were comfortable. And most of all, he was playing very great music in our head piece. The ride was pricey but worth every penny. Highly recommend it when in Maui.

Wear Dark Clothes from head to toe and take dramamine

Jessica_P, Sep 2022

So actually slightly disappointed, all of our pictures had reflections, should tell people to wear dark pants and tops and gloves, and also to take dramamine I got super sick, and I am pretty sure that the couple in front of us exceeded weight limit but they did not pay for a " comfort seat" I did not see anyone being weighed and so you took people on honor system where because I was honest we spent an additional 336 dollars...those were negatives on the positive Cameron was very knowledgeable and the views were incredible

So so 60 minute island tour

Anthony_G, Aug 2022

Okay tour, pilot was more taxi driver than tour guide. Didn’t get to see Haleakala because of weather. Molokai was interesting. Sis people on plane. Teenage boy next to me had his knees jammed behind seat. I had to sit sideways, cram my daughter to let him have some leg room. Views were good, but obstructed. Will probably do doors off flight next time

Everything

Debra_K, Jul 2022

Helicopter ride was fantastic . Loved the views and our pilot was great . It was well worth an hour tour over the island

Great Tour

Doug_V, Jul 2022

The waterfalls were amazing. The view that you get from the air cannot be matched anywhere. The pilot did a great job as it was quite windy.

Well worth it.

Anne_F, Jul 2022

The whole experience was very memorable. It was very professional. Felt safe the whole time. Great views. Smooth ride. Great information. Friendly staff. Only wish would have been to be able to communicate with the pilot During the flight.

Great experience for the family.

Osvaldo_P, Jul 2022

Captain Kirk was an exceptional pilot. We loved the experience. Explained in detail the Tour. He also new all the passenger’s names. Thank you!

The winner is......Helicopter tour

Michael_F, Jul 2022

When I asked my two kids what was the top experience while visiting Hawaii, they both said "Helicopter Tour". The competing experiences were, snorkeling with the mantas and watching Lava on the Big Island, Surfing Waikiki, and Biking/Hiking Haliakala and some amazing dives on Both Maui and the Big Island.

Will never forget

John_D, May 2022

The staff were excellent and the tour was something we’ll never forget. Captain Kirk’s professionalism and knowledge of the island made the experience exceptional. Highly recommend

EXCITING AND AMAZING EXPERIENCE.

Michael_C, May 2022

Being afraid, but. having a calm, experienced, mild mannered pilot like Dylan Dacus to put you at ease. Dylan made us feel very safe and comfortable. His demeanor was calming and relaxing. Spectacular views you will not get to see any other way other than helicopter. Could not figure out how to turn volume down headphones. Was a bit loud for some. Great experience. Highly recommend it.

Clouds won

William_F, Mar 2022

We were very disappointed that we didn't get to take the flight. It was too cloudy and I understand that safety has to come first. Staff was very nice and we got a complete refund in a timely manner.

Must see tour

James_S, Mar 2022

The only way to see the complete island. The ride was smooth, and pilot was informative. Just do it! It is well worth the money.

The fresh rain on malokei...

William_R, Feb 2022

The fresh rain on malokei mad some great waterfall viewing. Nice trip. We Had booked Hana but the cloud cover was too much so we got a great alternative.

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