Maui Helicopter Tours
For Maui helicopter tours, rates, and bookings, check out the "Barefoot Tours" site. (Link will open in new window.) |
Our helicopter tour of Maui with Sunshine Helicopters ended being one of our favourite things to do in Maui! It was one of the more expensive activities on our vacation, but we ended up being SO glad that we went for it! Neither of us had ever been on any of the helicopter rides in Maui before (or anywhere else for that matter!), and "The Valley Isle" was the perfect place to try it out!
We were excited and filled with anticipation as we drove up to the heliport in Kahului. We were quickly checked in for our flight, and before we knew it, our helicopter arrived.
There were many Maui helicopter tours to choose from. We had chosen one of the Sunshine Helicopter rides in Maui that would take us over Mt. Haleakala, to the town of Hana, Maui, and along the northeast coastline.
As we started our helicopter tour of Maui, we passed over these sugar cane fields - the irregular rectangular fields really stood out from the air!
As our helicopter tour of Maui took us away from Mt. Haleakala, we passed through the ethereal clouds that tended to congregate here.
Have you ever seen a rainbow from way up high in the clouds? We did - check this out:
When we finally left the clouds behind, we were treated to these breathtaking views:
By this point, we were confident that spending our money on one of the Maui helicopter tours was the right move. How else would we get to see views like these?
As we continued our Sunshine Helicopter tour of Maui towards Hana, the vegetation beneath us grew more and more lush. I fantasized about being dropped off in the middle of that lush jungle below, free to explore to our hearts content...
Once we reached Hana, we followed the Northern coast of Maui as we headed back to Kahului heliport. The coast here offered up magnificent views of the famed road to Hana, Maui. We were also treated to more views of Maui's lush jungles and waterfalls.
When we landed back at the heliport we were sad to see our tour come to an end. We knew it would be a long time before we'd get a chance to go on any helicopter rides in Maui! We hope to go on another one of Sunshine Helicopter's Maui helicopter tours in future!
My Top Tip for Maui Helicopter Tours
Even if you don't normally get motion sick, consider taking some motion sickness medication before your flight. I NEVER get motion sick on airplanes or boats, yet to my surprise and dismay, I DID get quite queasy on our helicopter tour of Maui. This could have been prevented if I'd taken some motion sickness medication ahead of time. On the other hand, my husband was lucky, and experienced no queasiness whatsoever!
Tours, Rates, and Bookings
Most of the island is inaccessible except by air - what better way to see it than by a helicopter tour of Maui?
Click here, to go to Barefoot Tours and find out more about pricing and reservations for the helicopter tour in Maui that we took with Sunshine Helicopters! (Link will open in new window.)
There are several reasons why I feel comfortable recommending the Barefoot Tours site:
- They're a reputable local Maui company who has been in business for over 30 years.
- They have an excellent low price guarantee!
- They offer a wide selection of activities and tour operators, so I feel confident that you will find what you're looking for!
Click here for more on why I recommend Barefoot Tours for your Maui, Hawaii activities bookings...
Another Maui helicopter tours company that is worth considering is Blue Hawaiian. They tend to get really, really good ratings from their customers. You can check out their reviews here on TripAdvisor. (Link will open in new window.)
You can find out current pricing for Blue Hawaiian's Hana/Haleakala flight, as well as their other helicopter tours, from Barefoot Tours. (Link will open in new window.)
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