Circle Island Deluxe (60 minutes)
See it all when on this tour that combines the West Maui Deluxe and the Hana / Haleakala Special. West Maui is home to one of the wettest places on earth. Trademarks of this incredible volcanic wonderland include long streaming waterfalls and vibrant green valleys. Weather permitting, highlights include: the "Wall of Tears" with over seventeen waterfalls flowing at once; Maui's tallest waterfall, Honokohau Falls, with over 1,100 ft drop. See the resorts of Kaanapali and Kapalua. View Old Lahaina Town with its quaint historic whaling harbor. Fly by Launiupoko, Olowalu and Ukumehame valleys. Soar above central Maui's pineapple and sugarcane fields. Ascend Haleakala, the world's largest dormant volcano, and discover its immense moonlike crater with pure iron oxide cinder cones towering over 1,100 ft tall. See Kaupo and Ko'olau Gaps, the huge lava flows from the crater to the sea. Hana's nearly uninhabited "back side" is home of the "Seven Pools" and Lindberg's grave. The Hana Rain Forest is the largest tropical rain forest in our nation. It extends for over 180 square miles along Maui's northern coast. This tour includes views of Old Hana Town, Kipahulu, Haleakala National Park, the taro field of Ke'anae, fabulous coastline waterfalls and the world famous Ho'okipa windsurfing beach on the return.
Flight Includes: Ground briefing, complimentary coffee, personally narrated tour, air-conditioning, choreographed CD music through rich stereophonic headsets with volume control. You may purchase the pilot-narrated video of your actual flight on DVD.
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Activity Type
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Helicopter Tours
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Duration
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60 minutes
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Equipment
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ASTAR: The industry standard AS 350 BA has forward facing customized bench style seats with excellent visibility.
ASTAR OPEN SEATING: Industry standard 6 passengers with seat assignment determined by weight and balance.
WhisperSTAR: The EC 130 B4 WhisperSTAR was developed to be the ultimate in sightseeing helicopters. Offers more interior room with individual seats (more shoulder and leg room), more visibility with added plexiglass and elevated rear seats. It has business and first class seating to further enhance passenger comfort and visibility. The state-of-the-art WhisperSTAR provides superb quiet and ultra smooth comfort of the most technologically advanced sightseeing helicopter. WhisperSTAR OPEN SEATING: Up to 6 passengers, seat assignment determined by weight and balance.
WhisperSTAR FIRST CLASS SEATING: The 3 front seat configuration is replaced with 2 front seats. Passengers enjoy "First Class" seating next to pilot, with additional arm and leg room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers is 490 lbs.
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Island
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Maui
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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 I.D. is required.
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Restrictions
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Weight Limit: ASTAR - 240 pounds per person. WhisperSTAR - 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 passenger between 200-290 pounds, open seating on WhisperSTAR is recommended.
Passengers over 290 pounds will require a comfort seat in WhisperSTAR.
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Special Notes
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Participants may not scuba dive within 24 hours prior to this activity.
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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 Maui
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