Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Fly over the stunning sights of East and West Maui. This exciting flight takes you to the North East rim of the Haleakala dormant volcano crater, above the East Maui Rainforest to view the waterfalls and coastline then crosses over to the West Maui rainforest. Includes narration from a professional pilot-guide.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Weight restrictions: For a single passenger booking weighing 240lbs or more, a combined weight (2 passengers) of 420lbs or more or for groups of 3 or more an average weight of 200lbs or more an additional seat must be purchased at the time of booking. This is for the safety and comfort of all passengers on board.
We ask 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
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.
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no wheelchair lift to accommodate wheelchair passengers nor can the staff personally/physically assist people into the helicopter
Flight routes & sights may vary due to weather.
Infants under 24 months must sit on an adult lap. PLEASE CONTACT AIR MAUI IF BRINGING AN INFANT. Over 24 months must occupy their own paid seat. We follow the same FAA regulations as the airlines.
Please contact Air Maui directly 808-877-7005 for your check in and departure time at least 72 hours prior to your flight!
Helicopter is a shared cabin holding up to 6 passengers and one pilot on each tour.
No bags allowed on board. This includes a purse, fanny pack, backpack, etc.
Customers must pay for parking with the QR code at the entrance of the heliport. We have the QR code in our office as well. CREDIT CARD ONLY.
What To Expect
Air Maui Helicopter Tours
Make your way to Kahului Heliport and hop aboard a luxury, air-conditioned helicopter, which holds six passengers in forward-facing leather seats. Once you’re airborne, sit back and listen to stereo music and descriptive narration from the professional pilot, who also serves as your tour guide.
Haleakala Crater
Throughout the 1-hour flight, enjoy unobstructed views while you soar above Maui’s extreme landscapes, including the dense Hana Rainforest of East Maui. Look down on waterfalls and the jaw-dropping Haleakala Crater, a dormant volcano with a summit reaching more than 10,000 feet (3,050 meters) above sea level in Haleakala National Park.
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Tour Time
Weight Restrictions: Single passengers over 240lbs or 2 combined over 420lbs must buy an extra seat. Accurate weights required at time of booking.
What‘s Included
60 minute flight of East and West Maui
Professional pilot-guide
Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Flight recording on a USB
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
202 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome experience and...
Rodney G,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience and beautiful scenery. Pilot was great pointing everything out and ensuring everyone on both sides could take photos. Would do it again!!
Book it!
Micaela M,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Book. It. We did so many excursions here in Maui and this was by far our favorite. The views were impeccable, our pilot Kirk was also amazing!
Unforgettable
Amber J,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kirk was out pilot and he made the flight amazing. He was funny and informative and made you feel safe. We had an amazing time. Worth every penny.
Amazing first helicopter experience
Tour03789927242,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible 60-minute helicopter tour of West Maui & Molokai with Air Maui and can’t recommend it enough. Nathan was a fantastic pilot; he was professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience feel safe and unforgettable. The office staff were also wonderful from the very beginning, even during my pre-booking phone calls. They were so helpful, kind, and made everything seamless and stress-free. A truly unforgettable experience and a must-do/ don’t miss tour when visiting Maui!
Very Disappointing Experience – Poor Communication and Unfair Handling
Vanessa H,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We are extremely disappointed with our experience with Air Maui. The way our helicopter tour was handled felt unprofessional and, honestly, quite frustrating. What upset us the most was that the company apparently already knew in advance that the flight would not take place. However, instead of informing us ahead of time, we were only told once we arrived on site. This meant we had no opportunity to adjust our plans or make alternative arrangements. To make matters worse, we were then presented with an alternative offer on the spot – at an additional cost. It felt very much like this situation was used to generate extra money rather than to find a fair solution for the customer. There was little to no consideration for the inconvenience caused. Travel time, scheduling issues, and personal plans were completely disregarded. We did not feel valued as customers at all. Overall, this experience left a very negative impression. We would not recommend booking with Air Maui based on how this situation was handled.
Memory Worthy
Alicia P,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The windows had glare, so the media package is worth it. Great memories and beautiful scenery. Might try the doors off option next.
Good but not great experience…
michaelsX1955GO,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00My wife and I have taken multiple helicopter tours and we have always enjoyed the experience. The Air Maui Odyssey tour experience was good but not as nice as we had hoped. Positives: The pilot (Drew) was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He was local resident and provided a wealth of insight about the areas and most specifically about the various valleys and waterfalls. The views from the helicopter are phenomenal and always provide you a deeper appreciation for the beauty of land and water. Negatives: The date of our tour was cloudy and due to the inclement weather we had to alter our tour route. The pilot did his best to try to accommodate the riders and show us alternate islands and give us more in depth views but after about 30 minutes into the ride, the waterfalls and the valleys became harder to differentiate (minor issue). Major issue: the rear seating in the back of the helicopter is uncomfortable and the views are significantly limited. This is ESPECIALLY true for the middle seats - the middle seat behind the front seat bench is very uncomfortable and my view was obstructed. I would strongly recommend that anyone considering this tour confirm prior to ride which seat they will be assigned. Your tour experience is significantly different depending upon your seating.
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H8429LZgeorgep,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The pilot and tour were excellent. The big complaint is that the helicopter was very crowded, thus horribly uncomfortable. It was difficult taking pictures from my middle seat in the back as others kept their cameras in my view. There shouldn’t be 4 large people in the back seat. The front seat had 2 people plus the pilot, who appeared to be crowded. The office crew was helpful and explained change of itinerary due to weather. Drew, the pilot, gave an excellent narration, and given the difficulty of actually seeing what he was talking about, I was looking forward to the promised video. When we got back, no video was available. Very disappointing.
Don’t count on it
mary,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Not guaranteed that you’ll fly. Weather issue prevented the flight 2 days in a row. The 2nd day the staff were rude.
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Richard V,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great flight, even though we got rerouted due to cloud cover over Haleakala. Vince gave us a great tour of West Maui and Molokai. Decent photos from rear seats aren’t really possible as the small curved plastic windows distort the viewand reflect helicopter internals.
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