• Experience one of the most popular helicopter flights on Maui, and fly over Maui's rainforest, view the famous Road to Hana and its waterfalls, sea cliffs, black sand beaches and the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala, at over 10,000 feet above sea level. This is the perfect flight...

                
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    Sunshine Hana-Crater Flight (40-50 Min)

    Experience one of the most popular helicopter flights on Maui, and fly over Maui's rainforest, view the famous Road to Hana and its waterfalls, sea cliffs, black sand beaches and the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala, at over 10,000 feet above sea level. This is the perfect flight for those who want to see more of Maui but choose not to venture into long drives.  You'll get to see a lot more than driving, as about 70% of the island of Maui is so dense, it can only be seen from the air. Now, with Ohana Fun offering the best deals with Sunshine Helicopters, you'll have an awesome flight and SAVE BIG!

    *Sites and features are Captain's discretion and cannot be guaranteed, as they are dependent on weather and other factors. A different flight pattern may be necessary in order to ensure a safe and enjoyable flight.

    Highlights

    * Fly over 10,000 feet high above Maui's dormant volcano, Haleakala Crater
    * Fly over the East Maui rainforest, on the way to Hana, viewing a lot more than driving
    * SAVE HUGE with Ohana Fun's EXTRA DISCOUNTS on EARLY & LATE BIRD FLIGHT TIMES!
    * Fly the famous "black beauties", only available with Sunshine Helicopters
    * Choose between the FX-Star or the luxurious and roomier Whisper-Star helicopters
    * Upgrade to FIRST CLASS seats for FRONT SEATS!
    * Fly with highly trained & professional helicopter pilots and crew
    * Fly Sunshine Helicopters, one of Maui's most experienced helicopter companies
    * Stereo headsets for listening to beautiful music arranged by your pilot
    * Enjoy a live DVD of your actual flight with you in it, available for purchase ($49) after the flight

     

    IMPORTANT:  Early-Bird & Late-Bird rates are valid ONLY at 8 am, 8:30 am, 2 pm, 3 pm & 4 pm flights. 

    To take advantage of these rates  you MUST choose one of those times.  

    Duration: 40-50 minutes

    Available: Daily from 8 am until 4 pm
    Location: Kahului Heliport (Maui's ONLY heliport)


    Details
    Your Maui helicopter flight will begin as you board, meet your pilot and start listening to beautiful music, especially arranged for your flight.  You'll take off from the Kahului Heliport and head up towards the Haleakala Crater, rising above Central Maui's sugar cane fields and Upcountry towns of Makawao, Pukalani and Kula.  You'll ascend to over 10,000 feet and fly over Haleakala, the world's largest dormant volcano.  You will be in total awe of the magnificent views of the crater, its pure oxide cinder cones towering over 1,100 feet, not to mention its unique features, which resemble the surface of the moon.  This incredible Maui helicopter flight will then take you down towards the East Maui rainforest, where you'll find pristine waterfalls cascading on the side of the mountains, not to mention the famous Road To Hana, its sea cliffs and gorgeous black, white and red sand beaches!
    Other highlights:  Kaupo and Ko'olau Gaps, the "Seven Pools", Lindberg's Grave, Old Hana Town, taro fields of Ke'anae, Hookipa windsurfing beach and more!

    DVD Video:  Your helicopter features four mounted DVD video recorders, three of them are strategically located outside and one inside the cabin.  Your flight will be recorded and will showcase both what you will see as well as takes showing the passengers and pilot.  You'll also get to hear the music played during the flight, the pilot's narration as well as the communication between your flight and airport tower. This DVD is NOT included in the price and available for $49.95.


     

    Helicopter Options:
     

           FX-STAR                                               WHISPER-STAR

         

     

    FX-STAR: The Eurocopter AS350 is a single-engine light helicopter. With built-in maneuverability, super visibility and low vibration levels in the cabin, the AS350 has earned its reputation as a true multi-mission workforce.

    Capacity:  6 passengers (2 front seats and 4 rear seats).
    Seating Style: Bench
    Open Seating: Up to six-passengers, seat assignment determined by weight and balance.
    First Class Seating: Passengers enjoy "First Class" seating next to pilot, with extra arm and leg room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers on FX STAR First Class is 400 lbs.
    **When purchasing six seats, you may select ALL SEATS as open seats.  Two people in your group will get front seats.


    WHISPER-STAR: The "Rolls-Royce of helicopters" - Eurocopter EC130 is a single-engine light helicopter is a wide body variant of the AS350. It incorporates the latest technology and has a roomy, modular cabin seating, offering improved passenger comfort.
    Capacity:  6 passengers (2 front seats and 4 rear seats).
    Seating Style: Individual Bucket Seats (more leg & elbow room!)
    Open Seating: Up to six-passengers, seat assignment determined by weight and balance.
    First Class Seating: Passengers enjoy "First Class" seating next to pilot, with extra arm and leg room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers is 490 lbs. 
    **When purchasing six seats, you may select ALL SEATS as open seats.  Two people in your group will get front seats.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    HOW TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHT ONLINE:  When booking ONLINE please be sure to add the following to the COMMENT FIELD, at check-out:
    1. Each Participant's FIRST NAME
    2. Each Participant's BODY WEIGHT (individual weights only, and not combined, please)

    EB (Early-Bird) or LB (Late-Bird) rates are available ONLY on flight times with the (EB) or (LB) by them.  They are: 8 am, 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm.
    IMPORTANT: If you choose a EB or LB rate for a flight time other than the qualified times, you authorize Ohana Fun to book you for the closest qualifying flight time, to the time you booked it for.

     

    Weight & Size Guidelines: Helicopter weight and balance changes with every flight because of passenger weight, pilot weight and length of flight (fuel weight). It is important that we have accurate body weight from every passenger. FAA regulations require all passengers and their carry-on items to be weighed at time of check-in. If a standard airline seat belt is too small or you weigh over 240 pounds you may be required to purchase a comfort (one extra) seat on the FX STAR. 

    IMPORTANT:  All participants will be weighed upon check-in.  MauiActivities.Com requires you to report each passenger's weight when placing your order.  It's imperative the reported weights be accurate or you may be subject to being bumped off your flight without any compensation or refund.  MauiActivities.Com (Ohana Fun! Hawaii) cannot be held responsible and will not issue any refunds for customers bumped off their flights for having misinformed us about their weight.
    In order to allow the best viewing for all participants, there will be NO IPADS OR TABLETS ALLOWED DURING YOUR FLIGHT.

    Flight pattern cannot be guaranteed and is subject to change due to weather and done at captain's discretion. 

     

    ***PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE FUEL SURCHARGES ($45 - FX-STAR & $50 - WHISPER-STAR)***

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