Maui Helicopter Tours







































































Maui helicopter tours | An overview

Go on a helicopter tour around Maui and view the changing, diverse, and dramatic landscapes from a height to capture the natural beauty of the region.

  • Sights covered: Maui, Molokai, Hana highway, West Maui shores and waterfalls, cliffs, West Maui mountains, and more
  • Flight duration: Ranges from 55–75 minutes, depending on your chosen route
  • Departure point: Kahului Heliport near the Kahului Airport
  • Schedule: Flights run daily from 9am to 3pm, based on seasonal factors and visibility

Things to know before booking your Maui helicopter tour

▪️Duration and boarding: The duration for your Maui helicopter tours is approximately an hour. Boarding and check-in begin 30 minutes before departure at the Kahului Heliport.

  • West Maui & Molokai Helicopter Tour: 55 minutes of air time.
    Hana Rainforest Helicopter Tour with Landing: 40 minutes of flight with 30 minutes for the floor landing.
  • Maui, Molokai & Lanai Helicopter Tour: 65 minutes of flight.

▪️Weight limits: The maximum per-person weight limit for Maui helicopter tours is 275 pounds or 124 kilos. Guests exceeding the limit need to purchase an additional seat to join the tour.

▪️Tours with floor landing: The Hana Rainforest helicopter tour is the only helicopter tour with floor landing included. You can avail a champagne toast with your landing experience (only available to those of legal drinking age and with a valid ID).

▪️Islands/regions covered: Each helicopter tour covers different areas and islands.

  • West Maui & Molokai Helicopter Tour: Maui shores, reefs, and Molokai Island.
  • Hana Rainforest Helicopter Tour with Landing: Hana highway, rainforest on-ground exploration, Maui cliffside.
  • Maui, Molokai & Lanai Helicopter Tour: 3 islands, Maui, Molokai, and Lanai, with the flight passing through the West Maui Mountains on the way back.

▪️Seasonal/weather conditions: Your tour route may be altered based on visibility and seasonal conditions to ensure safety and optimal sightseeing opportunities. Rains, thunderstorms, or severe weather warnings may result in flight delays, rescheduling, or cancellations.

Your Maui helicopter tours explained

TourDurationStarting pointSights coveredHighlightsTickets

West Maui & Molokai Helicopter Tour

55 mins

Kahului Heliport

Maui, Molokai, Elephant Rock cliffs, waterfalls, Maui shoreline

Covers two popular islands across Maui with views of the changing landscape and scenery

From $379

Hana Rainforest Helicopter Tour with Landing

75 mins

Kahului Heliport

Road to Hana, Maui rainforest landing, waterfalls, Maui cliffside

40 min airtime with a 30-min landing in the lush rainforests with a champagne toast included

From $359

Maui, Molokai & Lanai Helicopter Tour

65 mins

Kahului Heliport

Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Shipwreck Beach, West Maui Mountains

3 island aerial tour with up-close views of mountain ranges, as well as the changing scenic landscapes, from rainforests to reef shores and more

From $469

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Frequently asked questions about Maui helicopter tours

If you want more than just aerial views, the landing adds a unique dimension to your experience. You spend time in a remote rainforest setting, along with a champagne toast. It breaks up the flight and gives you a closer connection to Maui’s natural environment.