This Maui helicopter tour is packed with jaw-dropping sights, from waterfalls tumbling through hidden valleys to the tallest sea cliffs of Earth. During this Maui helicopter tour of the West Maui Mountains and Molokai, visitors will soar above mist shrouded ridgelines that are covered in native ferns, and get bird’s eye views of parts of the island that are only accessible by air. Crane your neck up as a 1,100-foot (335-meter) waterfall spills all the way down towards the sea, or casually look down as the blue Pacific rolls right underneath your feet.

Scenic helicopter tour over west Maui and Molokai
Soar above the beautiful landscape including Halawa Valley, the "Wall of Tears", dormant volcanoes, lava flows, tropical rainforests, waterfalls and coastline
Enjoy breathtaking bird's eye views of Maui
Learn about the fascinating history of Maui from an expert personal guide

What's Included

60-minute flight over West Maui

Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Flight Recording on USB

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

When you book a helicopter tour on Maui, you gain entry to a world that only a handful of visitors will see.

From the moment you lift off from Kahului Heliport you’re surrounded by gorgeous views—from fields of green sugar beneath your feet to the turquoise northern shoreline. In the luxurious, 6-seat, A-star helicopter, cruise your way towards the knife-thin ridgelines of the rugged West Maui Mountains, while your expert pilot provides historical narration through the comfortable two-way headset.

As you buzz through the middle of the eroded volcano, soar past the famous “Wall of Tears” and its dozens of cascading falls, and see 1,100-foot (335-meter) Honokohau Falls—the tallest waterfall on Maui. When you exit the middle of the West Maui Mountains, you’ll fly above the white sand beaches of the island’s Kapalua coast, before crossing the whitecapped Pailolo Channel that separates Maui from Molokai. In winter, there’s an excellent chance you’ll see Humpback whales as they slowly cruise the channel—occasionally spouting, slapping their fins, or disappearing for a dive.

Upon reaching Molokai’s isolated coastline, one of the first sights you’ll see beneath you is Moku Ho’oniki rock. This islet was used for target practice by US military bombers, and is right offshore of Halawa Valley—the very first settlement on Molokai. As you whir across Halawa Valley, keep an eye out for Moa’ula Falls that spills through the back of the valley. Even more impressive is Kahiwa Falls, which drops 1,750 feet (533 meters) towards a black sand beach below. Finish the tour with a flight along the tallest sea cliffs in the world—an exclamation point on the tropical beauty you’ll see on this Maui helicopter tour.

Air Maui Helicopter Tours

Enjoy Maui's diverse landscape of dormant volcanoes, rugged lava flows, lush tropical rainforests and deep valleys filled with cascading waterfalls, and experience a part of Molokai that can only be seen from the air on Maui helicopter tours!

Admission Ticket Free

Molokai Harbor

Maui helicopter rides take you flying in a luxury A-star helicopter, the Cadillac of all helicopters, for this 60-minute flight. Each helicopter has 6 forward-facing seats, stereo CD music and 180-degree, unobstructed views for everyone onboard. Each passenger receives a two-way headset for ongoing communication and pilot narration.

Admission Ticket Free

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 the 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
Flight routes & sights may vary due to weather.
Infants under 24 months must sit on an adult lap. PLEASE CONTACT US IF BRINGING AN INFANT. Over 24 months must occupy their own paid seat.
Please contact us for your check in and departure time at least 72 hours prior to your flight!

Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no wheelchair lift to accommodate wheelchair passengers nor can the staff personally/physically assist people into the helicopter
Helicopter is a shared cabin holding up to 6 passengers and one pilot.
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.
Most travelers can participate
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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Reviews

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57 reviews

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Amazing tour!

Gregg_N, Sep 2022

Educational and beautiful tour with Dylan a very professional and well trained pilot! Perfect way to see the whole island of Maui.

Breathe taking!

Bill_C, Aug 2022

Every second of the flight was amazing!! Kirk, was the main reason the tour was so amazing!! He was engaging , informational and humorous! The perfect helicopter tour!!! Will definitely do it agin.

Best helicopter Tour

Wendy_R, Jun 2022

The staff are keen to make sure you are very safe and enjoy your trip. The pilot was friendly and gave you lots of information. After our trip we discussed it with other tourists and we definately got a bigger and more thorough trip than those offered by other companies from the same airport

Really a great time

Stuart_M, Mar 2022

Stunning ocean and jungle valley views. Thrilling, not frightening. Great pilot, excellent narration and music. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Fun times.

Brandon_S, Jan 2022

Nate was an awesome pilot. He took us to all the cool spots and explained all the history of what we were seeing. Highly recommend Maui Air and Nate

great experience with wonderful views

Christopher_R, Nov 2021

Great experience with wonderful views of Molokai and Maui. To see these green hills, the waterfalls, the wonderful coast - perfect.

Response from Host, Dec 2021

Thank you very much for the wonderful review!

Beautiful views, the pilot was...

Maykel R, Nov 2016

Beautiful views, the pilot was wonderful. Loved it! The highlight of our trip!

This tour was amazing!! Since the...

johanna s, Jul 2016

This tour was amazing!! Since the Heliport address could not be found in a GPS, I got lost...so I called in and the staff actually stayed on line with me until I finnalu got there!!! Were so friendly, organized, and tje pilot was superb in explaining while you enjoyed the scenery... Got to see Maui!

Amazing and unforgettable views! An...

Michael C, Jun 2016

Amazing and unforgettable views! An experience I won't forget. The only downside was the very loud rock music that was playing the whole time, and the pilot was nice, and gave a few facts here and there, but overall wasn't too engaged with the tourist group. I had the feeling he enjoyed flying helicopters more then giving tours, and this was a way to pursue his passion. Nothing wrong with that, just that felt he was there more for himself then for us.

The trip was amazing. Awesome views...

Donald_M, Jan 2016

The trip was amazing. Awesome views and very knowledgeable pilot.

Good from start to finish. Pilot was...

Donna S, Oct 2013

Good from start to finish. Pilot was very informative, personable and made the trip memorable. Highly recommended.

Best activity of trip. I would do this...

JoyJones, Jul 2013

Best activity of trip. I would do this again. Our pilot was great! Best views on trip.

Beautiful views and sights, with a...

fdm, Mar 2013

Beautiful views and sights, with a knowledgable pilot. We brought our 8 and 11 year old daughters and they loved it, as did we.

The views were breathtaking and well...

Timothy G, Jun 2012

The views were breathtaking and well worth it! The tour guide however was was too touristy and boring... Rather than being informative about the island and its culture it was as cheap advertisement for sites nd restaurants etc. Could have and should have been better!