Maui Visitor Attractions
Maui Helicopter Rides Give You The Best View of the Island
June 27, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Maui is dotted with hidden treasures, sights that can only be accessed with special equipment, such as a helicopter. Fortunately, there are plenty of places on the island to find Maui helicopter rides.
Only by helicopter, for instance, can tourists gaze at the Wall of Tears, an amazing sight near the summit of Puu Kukui in the mountains of West Maui. Helicopters buzz through canyons and past 1,000-foot waterfalls. They soar, too, over thick rainforests and bamboo forests.
Booking Maui helicopter rides is a simple task. Several companies offer them, and they all advertise heavily. Just call one up and book one of several air tours.
Maui’s helicopter pilots will fill you in on the ancient Hawaiian history, share tidbits about how the island’s geological wonders were formed and tell a joke or two along the way.
By the time your flight is through, not only will you have been treated to some amazing sights, you’ll be a bit of an expert yourself on Hawaiian history, culture and events.
Many guidebooks recommend Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, located at the Kahului Airport, as the best of the helicopter tour providers on Maui. In addition to its friendly and skilled pilots, Blue Hawaiian uses Eco-Star helicopters, the most high-tech, environmentally friendly and quiet helicopters on the island. Recommended!
Air tours range from a relatively modest 30 minutes to a more robust 100-minute version. Prices vary, but generally run from $150 to $350, depending on the tour selected. Guests can also purchase a DVD of their trip for a unique souvenir.
