Circle Island Deluxe (60 minutes)
See it All! The Circle Island Deluxe tour is a 60 minute tour that combines the West Maui Deluxe and the Hana / Haleakala Special. West Maui is one of the wettest places on earth. Trademarks of this amazing volcanic wonderland include vibrant green valleys and long streaming waterfalls. Weather permitting, highlights include: the "Wall of Tears" with over 17 waterfalls flowing at once; Honokohau Falls, Maui's tallest waterfall, with over 1,100 foot drop. View Old Lahaina Town with its historic whaling harbor. See the resorts of Kapalua and Kaanapali. Fly by Olowalu, Launiupoko and Ukumehame valleys. Soar above central Maui's sugarcane and pineapple fields. Ascend the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala, and 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 "back side" is home of the "Seven Pools" and Lindberg's grave. The Hana Rain Forest is our nation's largest tropical rain forest. It extends for over 180 square miles along Maui's northern coast. This tour includes views of Old Hana Town, Haleakala National Park, Kipahulu, the taro field of Ke'anae, spectacular coastline waterfalls and the world famous Ho'okipa windsurfing beach on the return.
Flight Includes: Ground briefing, complimentary coffee, pilot-narrated tour, air-conditioning, choreographed CD music through volume control rich stereophonic headsets. You may purchase a DVD of your actual flight.
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Operation Days
| Daily |
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Where And When
| Kahului Heliport, Hanger #107, North MauiView Map
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Equipment
| ASTAR: The industry standard AS 350 BA has forward facing bench style seats with great visibility.
ASTAR OPEN SEATING: Industry standard six passengers with seat assignment determined by balance and weight.
WhisperSTAR: The EC 130 B4 WhisperSTAR was developed to be the ultimate in sightseeing helicopters. Offers more interior room with individual seats, more visibility w/ added plexiglass and elevated rear seats. It has business and first class seats to enhance passenger comfort and visibility. The WhisperSTAR provides quiet and ultra smooth comfort of the most technologically advanced sightseeing helicopter.
WhisperSTAR OPEN SEATING: Up to six passengers, seat assignment determined by balance and weight.
WhisperSTAR FIRST CLASS SEATING: The 3 front seat configuration is replaced with 2 front seats. Passengers enjoy "First Class" seating next to the pilot, with additional arm and leg room. Maximum combined weight for 2 passengers is 490 pounds. |
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Restrictions
| Weight Limits: ASTAR - 240 lbs per person. WhisperSTAR - 290 lbs per person. If a standard airline seat belt is too small or you weigh over 240 lbs, you will be required to purchase a comfort seat on ASTAR.
For passenger between 200-290 lbs, open seating on WhisperSTAR is recommended.
Passengers over 290 lbs will require a comfort seat in WhisperSTAR. |
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Special Notes
| Participants may not scuba dive within 24 hrs before this activity. |
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Activity Type
| Helicopter Tours |
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Island
| Maui |
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Requirements
| A valid government issued photo identification is required.
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Duration
| 60 minutes |
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Vendors
| Sunshine Helicopters |
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