The 11 Best Maui Helicopter Tours

1.Maui: Road to Hana Luxury Limo-Van Tour with Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 762 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $599Our pick

Ride Maui’s winding Road to Hana in a six-passenger luxury limo-van with guides such as Scott, Gayle, and Ray, then fly back over Haleakala and the coast in an Eco-Star helicopter. Expect waterfall stops, Wai’anapanapa, lunch, and a swim break, weather permitting.

“Scott was impressive with his knowledge and ability to share interesting information along the road to Hona! We highly recommend this tour! The helicopter ride was an amazing way to end the tour, beautiful sites and beautiful views!!”

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2.West Maui and Molokai Special 45-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 759 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $332

Board a six-passenger A-Star helicopter at Kahului Heliport for a narrated flight over West Maui and Molokai. You’ll see rainforest valleys, waterfalls, beaches, and Molokai’s 4,000-foot sea cliffs. Pilots such as Cameron, Drew, Kirk, and Vince are praised for calm flying and clear commentary. Dark clothing helps with photos.

“This was a really fun and stunning experience! It’s one of those once in a lifetime type experiences that was truly worth every penny!! It was fun, safe, and beautiful!! The pilot and entire staff were kind and helpful! 10/10!!”

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3.Doors Off West Maui and Molokai 45 minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 487 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $388

Take a 45-minute doors-off flight from Kahului over West Maui and Molokai. Your pilot points out sea cliffs, waterfalls, rainforests, beaches, and whale sightings when conditions allow. The cabin holds six passengers, with goggles, jackets, and a phone lanyard provided for safer photos.

“amazing tour with stunning views of the water, cliffs, and waterfalls! the open door experience was hands down the best way to view these scenic islands! would recommend this experience to everyone and anyone!”

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4.Deluxe Helicopter Tour of Molokai and Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $375

Fly from Kahului over Maui and Molokai in an Airbus EC130 helicopter. Your pilot points out 3,000-foot sea cliffs, Kahiwa Falls, Halawa Valley, ancient fishponds, Iao Valley, and Honokohau Falls. Flights carry up to seven passengers, with seating assigned for weight and balance.

“This is our second time go with maverick helicopter come many . Great professional company. They have amazing helicopter lots of glass so you can clearly see outside. We had an amazing young pilot who was very knowledgeable, he had a very nice music playing while we were in flight as well. Music matched with the views fantastic experience.”

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5.Maui: Road to Hana Helicopter & Waterfall Tour with Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 277 reviews · 1h 15m · from $329Best value

From Kahului, fly over Paia, Hookipa, Haiku, Jaws, and the Road to Hana with an English-speaking pilot. Land for 35 minutes in Wailua Valley, where you can walk among banana and coconut palms, taste fresh fruit, and see a quieter side of Maui.

“It was amazing. I am missing the music on my own Videos. Maverick is fantastic. We had our First EC130 Toor March 2014 on our Honeymoon Tour in Grand Canyon.”

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6.Luxury Helicopter Experience with Hana Rainforest Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $341

Fly from Kahului in an EC130 helicopter with up to six other passengers, passing waterfalls, Jaws, the Road to Hana, and Jurassic Rock. Land for 30 minutes at a former taro plantation in Wailua Valley, where your pilot may share local history, fruit, and views few people reach.

“We had a great time and it was beautiful views. Nick was an amazing pilot and told us all the waterfall names as we flew over them. Definitely would recommend”

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7.Complete Island 60-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $443

Fly from Kahului with Air Maui for about 60 minutes over East and West Maui, Haleakala Crater, Hana waterfalls, the Wall of Tears, and Molokai. Pilots such as Kirk, Drew, and Vince provide narration. The shared helicopter holds six passengers, with routes shaped by weather.

“Drew was a great guide and pilot. Would definitely recommend. Saw a lot of beautiful waterfalls and scenery”

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8.Central Maui: Two-Island Scenic Helicopter Flight to Molokai

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 165 reviews · 55 min · from $369

From Kahului, fly 55 minutes over Maui and Molokai in a small helicopter carrying up to six passengers. See Kahiwa Falls, Halawa Valley, Elephant Rock, Honokohau Falls, Iao Valley, and possibly whales or the Wall of Tears. Pilots such as Eddie, Jake, Tone, and John have been praised for clear narration and calm safety briefings.

“The flight was excellent. Our pilot, John, was entertaining and informative and had a great playlist! He explained all of the safety features and in my opinion went above and beyond to make all of us feel safe and comfortable. He was great and the views were stunning!”

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9.Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $332

Fly from Kahului over East Maui’s rainforest, waterfalls, Hana coast, and Haleakala’s crater in a six-seat A-Star helicopter. Pilots such as Drew, Kirk, Vince, and Christian provide narration and music. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with weather-based route changes possible.

“Our guide , Drew, gave us spectacular views over waterfalls and the crater. He also gave us additional information about the area for future exploration! The music was fabulous… adding to the adventure! It was a professional and personal experience! !”

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10.Oceanfront Landing 75-Minute Event Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $404

From Kahului, fly in an ASTAR helicopter over West Maui and Molokai, with close views of waterfalls, rain forests, and sea cliffs. A pilot-guide such as Cameron, Kirk, or Drew provides commentary, then you land at a private North Shore oceanfront spot for photos before returning to the heliport.

“Get trip that didn’t scare anyone! Pilot was fun and 😄 we did it with the doors on, next time no doors 😁👍”

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11.West Maui and Molokai 60-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $443

From Kahului, Air Maui’s 60-minute flight crosses the West Maui Mountains and Pailolo Channel to Molokai’s waterfalls and sea cliffs. You’ll hear live narration through a two-way headset, fly with up to six passengers, and may spot humpback whales in winter. Dark clothing helps with photos.

“The trip was amazing. Awesome views and very knowledgeable pilot.”

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