Quick Details
Enjoy an intimate experience and get a bird’s eye view of the most unexplored area of Maui, the West Maui Mountains and valleys. View cascading Waterfalls, knife- edge Ridges, lush Valleys and a once in a lifetime scenic landing!
- Exclusive Scenic Landing
- West Maui Mountains and Lush valleys
- Afternoon Tour
Pau Hana Helicopter Tour
Explore deep, meandering valleys set in the rainforest of the ancient West Maui Mountains. Knife-edged ridges with mist-shrouded peaks separate the spectacular valleys that give Maui its nickname, “The Valley Isle.” Waterfalls cascade down from towering cliffs into the streams running along the rainforest floor. See the famous Iao valley and learn about the history and culture of the sights from your pilot, who is also a State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guide.
Tour over ‘The Valley Isle” and land at an exclusive and scenic landing site in the pastoral setting of Ulupalakua Ranch (Upcountry Maui). With breathtaking views from the slopes of Haleakala, look out to a 3 island view of Molokai, Maui and Molokini. Enjoy light refreshments while your pilot points out some of Maui’s highlights before boarding to return to Kahului.
Tour Details
- Departs From: Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, 1, Lelepio Pl, Kahului, HI 96732.
- Check-in is 45-minutes prior to scheduled flight time.
Know Before You Go
- For your safety, please do not scuba dive within 24 hours of departure.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, taking a precautionary anti-motion sickness medication is a good idea. However, the flights are very smooth, and turns are slow and gentle. This is a professional scenic tour, not a thrill ride. Most people do not experience motion sickness and do not need an anti-motion sickness medication.
- All tours are wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant. Each base also has a custom-built chair lift to assist passengers into the helicopter safely and comfortably. Chair lifts are able to accommodate passengers up to 250 lbs.
What To Bring
- Wear solid dark-colored clothing. This will cause less reflection in the windows to allow a clear view of all the sights. It will also allow you to take better photos and video without clothing items or light-colored logos or patterns from your clothing reflecting in the photos that you and other guests would like to take of the magnificent scenery.
- This tour includes a landing, it’s recommended closed-toed shoes such as athletic shoes. The ground at the remote landing sites can be uneven and sometimes a bit wet. Also, remember to bring a sweater in case it’s chilly.
- The helicopters are temperature controlled so dress comfortably.
- Don’t forget your camera or phone to capture memories.
Flight Information
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The helicopter you fly in has a huge impact on the quality of your air-tour experience, which is why Blue Hawaiian is dedicated to providing the best helicopters in the industry. Compare their state-of-the-art Eco-Stars and A-Stars helicopters to others in the industry; theirs offer incomparable passenger comfort and the latest in cutting-edge technologies.
Airbus EC130 “Eco-Star”
Airbus AS350 “A-Star”
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Helicopters are equipped with Airline-standard, Terrain Awareness Warning System, Bose Aviation-grade, Electronic Noise-Cancelling Headsets, Microphones for guests with 2-way communication with pilot. Advanced 4-camera in-flight video system with pilot narration and cinematic music choreographed to scenery. Custom upgraded VIP interior, Flotation system for extended over-water flights, All forward-facing seats with 180o views & “theater-style” platform in rear seating.
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- For each guest weighing 240 pounds or more, an adjacent, empty seat purchase is required to safely balance the aircraft.
- Front row – Combined front row seat weight must be under 470 lbs and individual passenger weights must be under 240 lbs. Should actual weights during check-in exceed any of these limits guests will be accommodated in other seats and a refund will be made for the premium upgrade fee.
- Seating for parties of more than 6, or weighing a combined 1000lbs, will be seated across multiple aircrafts. Please provide accurate body weights as our ability to execute tours depends on this.
- Lap children cannot be accommodated in the front row.
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- FAA regulations require them to weigh all guests and bags at check-in. this is done discreetly for your privacy. Please be accurate as possible when providing weight information.
- For each guest weighing 240 pounds or more, an adjacent, empty seat purchase is required to safely balance the aircraft.
- Combined front row seat weight must be under 319 lbs for A-Star tours and 470 lbs for Eco-Star tours and individual passenger weights must be under 250 lbs for A-Star and 260 lbs for Eco Star.
- Front row passengers must occupy their own seats and must be able to refrain from interfering with the pilot and instrumentation.
- Lap children cannot be accommodated in the front row.
- Chair lifts are only able to access the rear row of seats therefore guests requiring a chair lift to board the helicopter cannot be accommodated in the front row.
- Children under 24 months and less than 25lbs are considered a “lap child” (no charge).
- Selfie sticks and extendable wands are not permitted aboard the aircraft
- Not permitted on aircraft; hats, scarves or bandanas, iPads or tablet
computers, purses, bags or camera bags. - For your safety, please do not scuba dive within 24 hours of departure.
- Flights may vary depending upon weather conditions.
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PLEASE NOTIFY HAWAII ADVENTURE CENTER IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE AN ACTIVITY.
You can do so by calling (888) 207-0722 or contact us online.
- No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours of activity
- For groups of 6+ there are no refunds for cancellations within 72 hours of activity
- We will gladly reschedule your activity at no extra cost if changes are made prior to the 48 or 72 hour cancellation period
- Cancellations from date of booking to 48 hours before activity or for larger groups 72 hours before activity are subject to a 10% service charge
- If for some reason we are unable to confirm your reservation with the activity operator due to oversold seats or other unforeseen reasons, a full refund will be provided and you will be notified immediately to discuss alternative dates and activities
If a tour operator cancels any trip due to weather, mechanical failure, unsafe conditions, or insufficient reservations, a full refund will be provided.