Circle Island Deluxe (60 minutes)
See it all when on this 60 minute flight. The Circle Island Deluxe combines the West Maui Deluxe and the Hana / Haleakala Special. West Maui is one of the wettest places on earth. This incredible volcanic wonderland boasts long streaming waterfalls and stunning green valleys. Weather permitting, highlights include: the "Wall of Tears" with over 17 waterfalls cascadinng at once; Honokohau Falls, Maui's tallest waterfall, with over 1,100 ft drop. See the resorts of Kaanapali and Kapalua. View the historic whaling village of Old Lahaina Town. Soar by Launiupoko, Olowalu and Ukumehame valleys. Fly above pineapple and sugarcane 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 ft tall. See Ko'olau and Kaupo Gaps, the huge lava flows from the crater to the sea. The Hana Rain Forest, extending for over 180 square miles along the northern coast of Maui, is our nation's largest tropical rain forest. View Old Hana Town, Haleakala National Park, Kipahulu, the taro field of Ke'anae, waterfalls and the world famous Ho'okipa windsurfing beach on the return.
The Circle Island Deluxe Flight Includes: Ground briefing, coffee, air-conditioning, personally narrated tour, music through rich stereophonic headsets with volume control. You may purchase the video of your actual flight. It will be available on DVD.
ASTAR: The industry standard helicopter has forward facing customized bench style seats with excellent visibility.
ASTAR OPEN SEATING: Seat assignment is determined by weight and balance.
WhisperSTAR: The WhisperSTAR is the ultimate in sightseeing helicopters. The state-of-the-art WhisperSTAR provides superb quiet and ultra smooth comfort of the most technologically advanced sightseeing helicopter. The WhisperSTAR has more interior room, individual seats, added plexiglass and elevated rear seats for more visibility. It offers business and first class seating. WhisperSTAR OPEN SEATING: Seat assignment determined by weight and balance.
WhisperSTAR FIRST CLASS SEATING: Passengers enjoy "First Class" seats next to pilot, with additional arm and leg room. The 3 front seats are replaced with 2 front seats. Maximum combined weight for two passengers is 490 pounds
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Activity Type
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Helicopter Tours
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Island
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Maui
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Vendors
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Sunshine Helicopters
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Where And When
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Kahului Heliport, Hanger #107, North MauiView Map
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Operation Days
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Daily
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Requirements
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A valid government issued photo identification.
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Restrictions
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Participants may not scuba dive within 24 hrs prior to this tour.
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Special Notes
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The Weight Limit for the ASTAR is 240 pounds per person. The Weight Limit for the WhisperSTAR is 290 pounds per person. If a standard airline seat belt is too small or you weigh over 240 pounds, you will be required to purchase a comfort seat on ASTAR. For passengers between 200-290 pounds, we recommend open seating on WhisperSTAR. Passengers over 290 pounds will require a comfort seat in WhisperSTAR.
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