Air Maui - Complete Circle Island Helicopter Tour
This Maui helicopter tour covers the entire island! Enjoy incredible views of all the top natural sites Maui has to offer: tropical rainforests, gorgeous waterfalls, lush valleys and the enormous Haleakala Crater. And these are just some of the amazing sites you’ll see. Maui is one of the most beautiful islands in the world, and this is the tour to take if you want to see all of the island’s most beautiful sights.
Air Maui operates the world’s best touring helicopter – the American Eurocopter ASTAR. It features a roomy and comfortable cabin, air-conditioning, leather seats, digital stereo music and noise reducing headsets. It is the ideal helicopter for sightseeing. All seats are forward-facing seats. You’ll enjoy great 180-degree views from every seat.
🌟 Tour Highlights:
- Haleakala Crater
- Tropical forests
- Waterfalls
- Deep valleys
- West Maui Mountains
Special Instructions
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
Duration
Frequently Asked Questions
What parts of Maui can be seen on the Complete Circle Island Helicopter Tour?
This 60-minute flight is designed to showcase scenery across the entire island, including Haleakala Crater, the West Maui Mountains, tropical rainforests, waterfalls and deep valleys. The exact flight path may vary according to weather, clouds and other operating conditions.
Does every passenger have a good view from the helicopter?
The American Eurocopter ASTAR features forward-facing seating and broad 180-degree viewing areas. Seat assignments are determined according to passenger weights and proper aircraft balance, while front-seat upgrades must be purchased as a pair and remain subject to weight restrictions.
What happens if clouds or weather affect the planned flight?
Helicopter routes are adjusted when necessary for safety and visibility. The pilot may change the order of the sightseeing areas, use an alternate flight path or avoid locations covered by clouds, so particular landmarks and viewing conditions cannot be guaranteed on every departure.