While the Island of Maui may not be quite as breathtaking from the air as the Garden Island of Kauai, it is an exciting and fully-satisfying event. Flying along the Hana Coast and through the West Maui mountains is an experience you won’t want to miss during your next visit to Maui. Here is what you should know about the thrilling helicopter tours on the Island of Maui.
The best helicopter flight to take on Maui is easily that which takes you past the 3,000 foot sea cliffs of the Island of Molokai. You will see West Maui and the incredible Honokohau Falls before viewing the sea cliffs and heading back towards Maui. This hour-long flight generally costs around $230 per passenger.
The Circle Maui tour will give you a view of both East and West Maui and possibly a look into Haleakala Crater, conditions permitting. This hour-long flight also generally costs around $230 per passenger.
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is considered Hawaii’s premier helicopter tour company, and I recommend you look into their Maui offerings first. Blue Hawaiian offers a number of unique tours to choose from. Prices range from approximately $130 to over $400. You can visit Blue Hawaiian Helicopters at http://www.bluehawaiian.com/ for tour information, prices, and photographs.
Air Maui offers daily flights to the most inaccessible and beautiful areas of Maui and Molokai. They guarantee “the lowest prices on the web,” so check them out and compare. Air Maui boasts a fun and friendly staff with plenty of experience in the air. Visit their website at http://www.airmaui.com/.
Alexair may have a fairly cheesy website, but they do offer one feature the other helicopter companies do not. Alexair’s Birds of Paradise have microphones so that you can speak to the pilot. This is important, since you are bound to have questions you will want answered in-flight. Check out Alexair’s website at http://www.alexair.com/. (Ignore the sound; don’t worry, you’re not about to take off).
Here are some tips you will likely find very helpful. Firstly, if you can occupy the front seat of the helicopter, do so. Secondly, bring a camera and use fast film. But don’t keep it glued to your eye, as you will miss out on some amazing experiences.
The only reason you or someone in your party may want to avoid a helicopter tour on Maui is concern over safety. Of course, flying in a small vessel always involves some risk. There have been accidents and incidents on Maui and its neighbor islands. Check the safety records of some of the helicopter tour companies on Maui before booking your tour. Do so independently, as some tour companies may not be forthright with such information.
Enjoy your helicopter tour of the Island of Maui, and be sure to share your experience on Associated Content! Aloha!
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You can visit Blue Hawaiian Helicopters at www.bluehawaiian.com/ for tour information, prices, and photographs.
