Luxury Helicopter Experience with Hana Rainforest Landing
Description
During this 40-minute flight over the Hana Rainforest with exclusive landing within the Wailua Valley, see popular points of interest such as the Road to Hana as well as Jurassic Rock. The highlight of this experience will be the landing at a former taro plantation where you'll be given time to explore the natural landscape!
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Itinerary
Your Hana Rainforest adventure begins after check-in at the Kahalui airport where you'll meet your pilot and board your ECO-130 helicopter.
As you fly along Maui’s North Coast, you'll enjoy views of breathtaking sea cliffs and cascading waterfalls on your 40-minute round-trip helicopter flight. Your pilot will point out popular points of interest from above such as Paia, Hookipa, Haiku and the famous surf destination – JAWS. You'll also see the 'Road to Hana' and the iconic Jurassic Rock before your exclusive landing destination deep in the Hawaiian rainforest.
Your helicopter will descend and land for 30-minutes of exploration on a former taro plantation in the Wailua Valley. Traverse the lush vegetation including banana, coconut and wild flowers and indulge in scenic panoramic views as you are surrounded by canyons and waterfalls. Your pilot will provide extensive knowledge of the land which very few people have ever stepped foot on. Please note: Per FAA regulations, all passengers 18 years and older will be required to show photo ID such as a driver's license or passport at the time of check-in.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication; if, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 275 lbs (124 kg or 19.6 stone) will be required to purchase an additional seat; this is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour
- The total weight of the helicopter cannot exceed 1,140 lbs (518 kg)
- There is a maximum capacity of 7 people per helicopter, plus your pilot
- Per FAA Regulations, original government issued photo ID such as a REAL-ID compliant driver's license or a valid passport is required for all travelers over the age of 18. Photocopies or digital IDs are not accepted. Any guest arriving without original, government-issued identification will be denied check-in, and no refunds will be issued for any guest in the reservation.
- Helicopter seating is based on legal weight & balance limits and will be assigned after check-in. Maverick Helicopters does not guarantee seating next to or in the same row of the rest of the party.”
- Closed-toed shoes are highly recommended for anyone landing as the ground can be uneven and wet.
Reviews(318)
John was our pilot and was terrific. He showed us significant places and was so kind to our grandson making him feel at ease. We got to land in the Hana rainforest and it was stunning. Would book again but make sure you read the fine print. We didn’t know you had to have at least 4 people to confirm the flight. We only had 3 and had to pay extra bc of this even though there was 6 people on the other helicopter. They could have put 2 on with us but they didn’t offer that.
John was our pilot, super friendly, very knowledgeable about Island statistics. Gave us a little in flight helicopter lesson. The ride itself was incredibly smooth. And I was really amazed how close he got to the waterfalls and the crater we flew into. Gorgeous fuse amazing ride.
This was our favorite thing my husband and I did in Hawaii. Highly recommend!
We are happy to hear that your flight to the Hana Rainforest was the highlight of your Hawaii vacation! Thank you for your recommendation and for flying with us.
Beautiful and stunning places you can't get to by car!! Amazing waterfalls, great pilot with a lot of knowledge. We had a great time, would highly recommend.
I have traveled the road to Hana many times and nothing can compare to this experience! It was a beautiful scenic flight. Perfect weather! Ethan our pilot was extremely knowledgeable throughout the entire trip. The landing in the middle of the tour truly made this so unique. 10/10!
Great experience get to see a lot of things you wouldn’t normally see. Landed and got to explore a bit
We showed up 20 minutes ahead of check in and they did not accept our legal AZ drivers license. Told us we had enough time to go back and get our passports. They called on our way back and we confirmed we would be there in 10 minutes. They said ok. Arrived in 10, helicopter sitting right there , 2 minutes before scheduled take off and they would not let us in the helicopter or refund the money. Happy honeymoon to our kids. Worse customer service ever and a waste of $1500 dollars.
Mahalo for taking time to offer us feedback on your experience with Maverick Helicopters. We are sorry to hear that your experience was not enjoyable. You indicated that we refused to accept your 4 Arizona drivers licenses. Please be advised that the US Homeland Security Administration has mandated that any person attempting to board any aircraft at a US airport must have in their possession a federally mandated US driver's license or passport. As you are aware, neither of your driver's license met that requirement, and as such we had no choice but to follow federal legislation and deny boarding. Finally, as it states on the confirmation you attached below, the flight leaves at 9am. You are advised to arrive .30 minutes prior to departure. This is due to an FAA safety requirement that must be performed with each guest before departure. Once the pilots have gathered up the guests and began that safety briefing, the departure gate is effectively closed. This usually occurs between .15 min and .10 min before departure. We are saddened that you missed your flight and hope to be able to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.
We had a great time. The views were amazing and the pilot was friendly and shared information well. Landing in the rain forest was a great adventure.
THIS WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE. Ethan was our pilot and was very informative. he took us on a short walk thru the rain forest and talked about the native plants and fruits. I highly recommend this trip to anyone traveling to Maui
The people running this tour were incredibly friendly, and our guide was very knowledgeable about Hawaii and eager to share information with the group. As a local, family-owned business, they were kind and welcoming throughout the experience. That said, the tour itself was disappointing for us. The kayaks were equipped with pontoons, which made them much more difficult to maneuver than traditional kayaks. We spent most of the excursion paddling a short distance from shore, listening to information from the guide, and then paddling back. While the guide shared a lot of interesting knowledge, there was very little actual kayaking, exploration, or wildlife viewing. I have kayaked many times and have always enjoyed it, but this experience was not what I expected. While I appreciate the people and the effort they put into the tour, it is not an excursion I would choose to do again.
