Complete Island 60-Minute Helicopter Tour
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
Options
Afternoon Tour (12pm-4pm)
Departure time will be within this afternoon time range. Please contact Air Maui for exact check in and departure time.
Weight Restrictions: Single passengers over 240lbs or 2 combined over 420lbs must buy an extra seat. Accurate weights required at time of booking.
Morning Tour (7am-12pm)
Departure time will be within this morning time range. Please contact Air Maui for exact check in and departure time.
Weight Restrictions : Single passengers over 240lbs or 2 combined over 420lbs must buy an extra seat. Accurate weights required at time of booking.
Reviews
196 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Flight over Maui
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.
Air Maui “Full Island” air tour
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.
Great experience!!!!!!!
Jorge M,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It's the way maui was intended to be experienced and really great way to see maui from the air. The pilot Kirk was great also.
Amazing views
Tammy G,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing views and fantastic pilot! You do not want to pass this up! Best activity we have done and you get a great feel of the island the waterfalls were spectacular! The entire team was very friendly and accommodating
Staff was extremely...
Anibal P,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Staff was extremely organized and friendly. Pilot Kirk was extremely entertaining, personable and gave a great tutorial of the beautiful island. The music that goes with the tour is perfect. It’s a must if visiting Maui!
Bucket list tour
Jacqueline H,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best way to see the island!! This is our first time in Hawaii. We knew we wouldn't get to do and see everything during this trip, so we decided to see as much as possible from the air! The staff and crew at Air Maui were amazing. Our pilot, Dylan, did such a great job explaining the sites and history of Maui. I can't recommend this company and excursion enough!!!
Great first excursion on island
David S,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Obviously weather plays a factor in this tour. We had an auditable the morning of because of the weather but we did get to see numerous waterfalls on Molokai. Drew, the pilot was great and narrated the tour with just enough info. Not overloading us with history or info. The helicopter is seated by weight since weight & balance is critical in aircraft. If you don’t get a window seat, the pilot does a very good job in balancing out the views so it’s not always shown in one side. Wear dark colored clothes so you don’t reflect on the windows, this eliminates you showing up in the photograph unintentionally. The ride was smooth and music was playing in the background while inflight. I’d suggest doing this early in your visit to get a good sense of island and topo as well as where you may want to visit in your trip.
Once in a lifetime experience
Edward R,,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00First time in a helicopter. The experience was extraordinary and educational. Little scary but fun. Hawaii is such a beautiful island.
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