Maui Helicopter Tours

Circle Island Explorer Helicopter Tour from Maui -- Explore all of the Valley Isle including the highlights of the West Maui Mountains on your video with Honokohau Waterfall (alternate routes may apply due to weather). Soar above central Maui and ascend the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala (Literally "house of the sun") and discover its immense moonlike crater with pure iron oxide cinder cones towering over 1,100 feet tall.

See Kaupo and Ko'olau Gaps, the huge lava flows from the crater to the sea. Hana's nearly uninhabited "back side" is home of the "Seven Pools" and Lindberg's grave. The Hana Rain Forest extends for over 180 square miles along Maui's northern coast and is the largest tropical rain forest in our nation. Tour includes views of Old Hana Town, Haleakala National Park, Kipahulu, the taro field of Ke'anae, fabulous coastline waterfalls and the world famous Ho'okipa windsurfing beach on the return. Whale watching in season. Maui No Ka Oi, "Maui is the best"!

Notes:

This tour departs from Kahului.

The Helicopter: ASTAR 350FX

The industry standard "Black Beauty" has all forward facing customized bench style seats giving excellent visibility. Over 850,000 satisfied passengers have flown these Hawaii tours in "Black Beauties" since 1985. Recently upgraded in 2008 to the all new ASTAR 350FX, the "FX" carries more weight, flies faster, is quieter and more fuel efficient. The conversion from AS350BA to AS350FX is provided by Heli-Lynx Helicopter Service of Canada and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.

FXSTAR Open Seating: Industry standard six-passengers, seat assignment determined by weight and balance.

FXSTAR First Class Seating: Passengers enjoy "First Class" seating next to pilot, with extra arm and leg room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers: 400 lbs.

The Helicopter: WhisperSTAR - EC 130 B4

The EC 130 B4 WhisperSTAR manufactured by American Eurocopters was developed to be the ultimate in sightseeing helicopters. More interior room with individual seats (more shoulder and leg room), more visibility with added plexiglass and elevated rear seats. We then customize the standard factory interior with business and first class seating to further enhance passenger comfort and visibility. Soar in the state-of-the-art WhisperSTAR and experience the superb quiet and ultra smooth comfort of the most technologically advanced sightseeing helicopter ever!

WhisperSTAR First Class Seating: The three front seat configuration is replaced with two front seats. Passengers enjoy "First Class" seating next to pilot, with extra arm and leg room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers: 490 lbs.

WhisperSTAR Open Seating: Up to seven-passengers, seat assignment determined by weight and balance.

Weight & Size Guidelines

Helicopter weight and balance changes with every flight because of passenger weight, pilot weight and length of flight (fuel weight). It is important that we have accurate body weight from every passenger. FAA regulations require all passengers and their carry-on items to be weighed at time of check-in. If a standard airline seat belt is too small or you weigh over 240 pounds you are required to purchase a comfort seat on our FXSTAR open seating. Any couple with a combined weight of 420 lbs. are required to purchase a comfort seat on our FXSTAR open seating. Any individual over 240 pounds is required to purchase a comfort seat on our FXSTAR first class seating. Any couple with a combined weight of 400 lbs. is not allowed FXSTAR first class seating. If you are between 200-290 lbs. we recommend open seating on the WhisperSTAR. Over 290 lbs. is required to purchase a comfort seat in our WhisperSTAR. Thank you for your cooperation.

There is no child price discount for this flight, but a child 23 months or younger may fly at no charge and must sit on adult's lap. Children 2 through 12 years old must occupy a seat with seat belt on and are charged full rate. All taxes and fees are included in rates shown. This tour does NOT include hotel or condo pick-up. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-321-3650.