Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Climb above central Maui and ascend the world's largest dormant volcano, "Haleakala" (literally "house of the sun"). Discover its immense moonlike crater with pure iron oxide cinder cones towering over 1,100 feet tall. See Kaupo and Ko'olau Gaps, the huge lava flows from the crater to the sea. Hana's nearly uninhabited "back side" is home of the "Seven Pools" and Lindberg's grave. The Hana Rain Forest extends for over 180 square miles along Maui's northern coast and is the largest tropical rain forest in our nation. Tour includes views of Old Hana Town, Haleakala National Park, Kipahulu, the taro fields of Ke'anae, fabulous coastline waterfalls and the world famous Ho'okipa windsurfing beach on the return. Whale watching when in season.
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All taxes, fees and handling charges
DVD (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Departure Point
1 Lelepio Pl, Kahului, HI 96732, USA
Kahului Heliport
Return Details
1 Lelepio Pl, Kahului, HI 96732, USA
Kahului Heliport
Sunshine Helicopters, Kahului, Hawaii, United States This excursion offers generous views of Haleakala's magnificent crater. Travel through Maui's most remote areas with views of Hana Town, the Pools at Ohe'o, fabulous coastline waterfalls and world famous Ho'okipa windsurfing beach on the return
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Weight Restriction: It is important that we have accurate body weight from every passenger. FAA regulations require all passengers to be weighed at time of check-in. Any passenger weighing 290 lbs. or more will require a Mandatory Comfort Seat.
Assisted Passengers: A portable lifting device is available for those customers needing special assistance. Please advise of any special requests.
Scuba Diving: No scuba diving 24 hours prior to helicopter tour departure time.
Children: A child 23 months or younger may fly at no charge and must sit on adult’s lap. Please provide child’s weight at time of booking. Children 2 yrs. and older must occupy a seat with seat belt on and are charged full fare.
Check-in: Check-in is minimum 45 minutes prior to your tour departure time. For your safety and comfort, hats and over sized bags are not permitted on the flight line or in the helicopter. Please leave these items in your automobile. Bring picture I.D.
All Flights Include: Ground safety briefing, complimentary coffee or tea, pilot personal narration and choreographed music recorded on the live digital video, Stereo aviator headsets with individual volume control, custom built digital recording system, polarized bubble windows, air-conditioned climate control, custom interiors and much more!
Routes & Flight Time: Sunshine does not fly any specific routes but has many sights within the area of a described tour that we intend to visit during a tour. Sights may vary due to weather. Flight times are estimates and may vary a few minutes.
Actual Flight Video: A high-definition video of your actual flight narrated and orchestrated by your pilot is available on USB for purchase.
Photography: Bring camera and wear a dark colored shirt to reduce glare on the plexiglass windows.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
630lorric
21 Jul 2023
Amazing pilot and flight! Views were unbelievable and breathtaking! Definitely recommend this helicopter tour to everyone!!
734jodir
29 Jun 2023
This was an epic experience!! I loved the pilot and the views were amazing! Go early morning for best views!
jessica_p
22 Jun 2023
Sunshine is nice for helicopter ride …excellent services..Kristina is nice pilot , she was very smooth for landing and turning . I would highly recommend for this sunshine helicopter !!!
This tour in
Maui
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Sunshine Helicopters
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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