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Sunshine Helicopters, Inc.

Sunshine Helicopters offers aerial tours of Maui, Molokai and Hawaii (Big Island). Over 90% of the State of Hawaii is accessible only by helicopter. Soar with us in the blue skies above the Hawaiian Islands aboard our "Black Beauty" state-of-the-art helicopters. Hawaii air tours offer spectacular aerial views of erupting and dormant volcanoes including Haleakala National Park on the island of Maui and Volcano National Park on the island of Hawaii. Observe triple canopy tropical rainforests with vibrant green valleys. Glide over rugged towering sea cliffs along the winward coasts (Molokai has the world's tallest sea cliffs). Hover next to towering, plunging waterfalls and hidden valleys. Maui's special features include: Kapalua, Kaanapali, Old Lahaina Town, Hana Town, Seven Pools, Upcountry, Ho'okipa, Lindbergh's resting place, sugarcane and pineapple fields, and much more. Maui No Ka Oi, Maui is the best! Molokai's special features include: the remote and isolated north shore sea cliffs with Hawaii's tallest waterfall, Kalaupapa peninsula with the history of Father Damien, fish ponds on the south shore across from the island of Lanai, once called the "Pineapple Isle". The Big Island's special features include: Kilauea's erupting volcano with molten lava flows into the Pacific Ocean, spectacular Hamakua coast, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa peaks.

ACTIVITIES:

West Maui Deluxe Tour

West Maui is home to one of the wettest places on earth. Long streaming waterfalls and vibrant green valleys are trademarks of this incredible volcanic wonderland. Weather permitting, highlights include: the "Wall of Tears" with over 17 waterfalls flowing at once; Maui's tallest waterfall, Honokohau Falls, with over 1,100 foot drop. View the resorts of Kaanapali and Kapalua. Take in Old Lahaina Town with its quaint historic whaling harbor. Fly by Launiupoko, Olowalu and Ukumehame valleys. Finally, the vast central Maui sugarcane and pineapple fields as you return to Sunshine's heliport. Whale watching in season.

Hana / Haleakala Special Tour

Climb above central Maui and ascend the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala (Literally "house of the sun") 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 nearly uninhabited "back side" is home of the "Seven Pools" and Lindberg's grave. The Hana Rain Forest extends for over 180 square miles along Maui's northern coast and is the largest tropical rain forest in our nation. Tour includes views of Old Hana Town, Haleakala National Park, Kipahulu, the taro field of Ke'anae, fabulous coastline waterfalls and the world famous Ho'okipa windsurfing beach on the return. Whale watching in season.

Circle Island Deluxe Tour

Combines the West Maui Deluxe and the Hana / Haleakala Special. West Maui is home to one of the wettest places on earth. Long streaming waterfalls and vibrant green valleys are trademarks of this incredible volcanic wonderland. Weather permitting, highlights include: the "Wall of Tears" with over 17 waterfalls flowing at once; Maui's tallest waterfall, Honokohau Falls, with over 1,100 foot drop. View the resorts of Kaanapali and Kapalua. Take in Old Lahaina Town with its quaint historic whaling harbor. Fly by Launiupoko, Olowalu and Ukumehame valleys. Soar above central Maui's sugarcane and pineapple fields. Ascend the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala (Literally "house of the sun") 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 nearly uninhabited "back side" is home of the "Seven Pools" and Lindberg's grave. The Hana Rain Forest extends for over 180 square miles along Maui's northern coast and is the largest tropical rain forest in our nation. Tour includes views of Old Hana Town, Haleakala National Park, Kipahulu, the taro field of Ke'anae, fabulous coastline waterfalls and the world famous Ho'okipa windsurfing beach on the return. Whale watching in season. Maui No Ka Oi, "Maui is the best"!

Molokai Deluxe Tour

See the highlights of West Maui Deluxe then whale watch (in season) as you cross Pailolo channel between Maui's northwestern shore and Molokai's eastern coastline. West Maui is home to one of the wettest places on earth. Weather permitting, highlights include: the "Wall of Tears" with over 17 waterfalls flowing at once; Maui's tallest waterfall, Honokohau Falls, with over 1,100 foot drop. View the resorts of Kaanapali and Kapalua. Soar above Hawaii's tallest waterfalls (including the 1,750 foot Kahiwa Falls) along Molokai's remote and isolated north shore. Gigantic sea cliffs, the tallest in the world will awe you. Discover Halawa Valley with two large and beautiful waterfalls flowing down the mountains. Molokai's Kalaupapa Peninsula, which for years has been home to people suffering from Hansen's disease (leprosy) and see Father Damien's monument. Not many visitors see Molokai and it is Ross's favorite tour.

The Ultimate Kauai Adventure

The Ultimate Kauai Adventure is provided to you by Sunshine Helicopters, Inc. What you will see on this tour: * Waimea Canyon, dubbed by Mark Twain as the " Grand Canyon of the South Pacific." Although Mark Twain never visited the island, he must have seen enough of it to judge the unparalleled grandeur of this famous Kauai landmark. It is truly a spectacular sight. * Mount Waialeale is known as the wettest spot on earth with an average annual rainfall of about forty feet. Most of the mountain rain drains into the nearby Alakai Swamp, home to several rare species of plants and birds. Wailua Falls is also known as Fantasy Island Waterfalls for their cameo appearance weekly in the TV series of the same name. * The legendary Na Pali Coast, with its dramatic cliffs chisled by time to a razor sharp beckoning, is spellbinding no matter how many times you see it. This is the home of the legendary Bali Hai as seen in the 20th Century Fox movie, South Pacific and yes, it is calling you. Will Squyres Helicopter Tours lets you respond.

Big Island Volcano Deluxe

Experience the fiery lava vents of the Big Island's active volcano, Kilauea. The intensity of the live volcanic landscape will surely take your breath away. This is just one of the unique sights you'll find on an island boasting 11 out of 13 climate zones present on Earth. Let our Black Beauties whisk you through the hidden tropical valleys of the Kohala mountains, alive with dozens of roaring waterfalls, and lift you above the beautiful rainforest of the Hamakua coast.

Princeville Helicopter Adventure

See areas where no one has ever set foot. Hidden places that can only be discovered from the air. Your tour will also include many famous areas that have made the "garden island" a favorite location for Hollywood. On this Kauai helicopter tour adventure you will see lush valleys dotted with waterfalls, colorful and intricate Waimea Canyon and the impenetrable NaPali coast known for its towering razor sharp cliffs and secluded beaches and much more.

Princeville Adventure Early Bird Upgrade - WhisperSTAR First Class

See areas where no one has ever set foot. Hidden places that can only be discovered from the air. Your tour will also include many famous areas that have made the "garden island" a favorite location for Hollywood. On this Kauai helicopter tour adventure you will see lush valleys dotted with waterfalls, colorful and intricate Waimea Canyon and the impenetrable NaPali coast known for its towering razor sharp cliffs and secluded beaches and much more.

Princeville Adventure Early Bird - WhisperSTAR Open Seating

See areas where no one has ever set foot. Hidden places that can only be discovered from the air. Your tour will also include many famous areas that have made the "garden island" a favorite location for Hollywood. On this Kauai helicopter tour adventure you will see lush valleys dotted with waterfalls, colorful and intricate Waimea Canyon and the impenetrable NaPali coast known for its towering razor sharp cliffs and secluded beaches and much more.

Ultimate Kauai Adventure Cruise Ship Special - FX STAR Open Seating

What you will see on this tour: * Waimea Canyon, dubbed by Mark Twain as the " Grand Canyon of the South Pacific." Although Mark Twain never visited the island, he must have seen enough of it to judge the unparalleled grandeur of this famous Kauai landmark. It is truly a spectacular sight. * Mount Waialeale is known as the wettest spot on earth with an average annual rainfall of about forty feet. Most of the mountain rain drains into the nearby Alakai Swamp, home to several rare species of plants and birds. Wailua Falls is also known as Fantasy Island Waterfalls for their cameo appearance weekly in the TV series of the same name. * The legendary Na Pali Coast, with its dramatic cliffs chisled by time to a razor sharp beckoning, is spellbinding no matter how many times you see it. This is the home of the legendary Bali Hai as seen in the 20th Century Fox movie, South Pacific and yes, it is calling you. Will Squyres Helicopter Tours lets you respond.

West Maui Helicopter Tour and Submarine Adventure

Combines Sunshine's West Maui Deluxe Tour with Atlantis Submarine's Odyssey Adventure. The best of West Maui from the air and then descend 100 feet below the sea. West Maui is home to one of the wettest places on earth. Long streaming waterfalls and vibrant green valleys are trademarks of this incredible volcanic wonderland. Weather permitting, highlights include: the "Wall of Tears" with over 17 waterfalls flowing at once; Maui's tallest waterfall, Honokohau Falls, with over 1,100 foot drop. View the resorts of Kaanapali and Kapalua. Take in Old Lahaina Town with its quaint historic whaling harbor. Fly by Launiupoko, Olowalu and Ukumehame valleys. Finally, the vast central Maui sugarcane and pineapple fields as you return to Sunshine's heliport. Whale watching in season. Atlantis Submarine's Odyssey Adventure departs Lahaina for the West Maui reef. Explore the ocean in the comfort of a high-tech submarine. Tour to depths of 100 feet and discover Hawaii's unique marine species. Every dive is a new adventure!

Circle Island Deluxe Early Bird on FX STAR Open Seating

Combine West Maui Deluxe with our Hana / Haleakala Special. See all of Maui with its unforgettable hidden valleys, rugged coastline, prehistoric-like jungle vegetation, and spectacular vistas. Maui No Ka Oi, Maui is the best!

Hana Haleakala Helicopter Tour and Submarine Adven

Combines Sunshine's Hana / Haleakala Tour with Atlantis Submarine's Odyssey Adventure. The best of Maui from the air and then descend 100 feet below the sea. Climb above central Maui and ascend the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala (Literally "house of the sun") 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 nearly uninhabited "back side" is home of the "Seven Pools" and Lindberg's grave. The Hana Rain Forest extends for over 180 square miles along Maui's northern coast and is the largest tropical rain forest in our nation. Tour includes views of Old Hana Town, Haleakala National Park, Kipahulu, the taro field of Ke'anae, fabulous coastline waterfalls and the world famous Ho'okipa windsurfing beach on the return. Atlantis Submarine's Odyssey Adventure departs Lahaina for the West Maui reef. Explore the ocean in the comfort of a high-tech submarine. Tour to depths of 100 feet and discover Hawaii's unique marine species. Every dive is a new adventure!

Hana/Haleakala Early Bird on FX STAR Open Seating

This excursion offers generous views of Haleakala's magnificent crater, travel through Maui's most remote areas with views of Hana Town, the Seven Pools, fabulous coastline waterfalls and world famous Ho'okipa windsurfing beach on the return. Whale watching in season.

Molokai Explorer Early Bird on FX STAR Open Seating

See the highlights of West Maui, then whale watch (in season) across the Pailolo channel to discover Hawaii's tallest waterfalls along Moloka'i's remote and isolated north shore. Capture the world's steepest sea cliffs over 3,000 ft. tall on your video. See Father Damien's monument at Kalaupapa before returning through the heart of the West Maui Mountains.

Volcano Deluxe Early Bird on WhisperSTAR Open Seating

Experience the fiery lava vents of the Big Island's active volcano, Kilauea. The intensity of the live volcanic landscape will surely take your breath away. This is just one of the unique sights you'll find on an island boasting 11 out of 13 climate zones present on Earth. Let our Black Beauties whisk you through the hidden tropical valleys of the Kohala mountains, alive with dozens of roaring waterfalls, and lift you above the beautiful rainforest of the Hamakua coast.

Circle Island Deluxe Helicopter Tour and Submarine

Combines Sunshine's Circle Island Deluxe with Atlantis Submarine's Odyssey Adventure. The best of Maui from the air and then descend 100 feet below the sea. Fly the "Black Beauties" and see one of the wettest areas on earth, plus, (weather permitting) Maui's tallest waterfall, Honokohau Falls. Soar above central Maui's sugarcane and pineapple fields. Ascend the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala (Literally "house of the sun") 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 nearly uninhabited "back side" is home of the "Seven Pools" and Lindberg's grave. The Hana Rain Forest extends for over 180 square miles along Maui's northern coast and is the largest tropical rain forest in our nation. Atlantis Submarine's Odyssey Adventure departs Lahaina for the West Maui reef. Explore the ocean in the comfort of a high-tech submarine. Tour to depths of 100 feet and discover Hawaii's unique marine species. Every dive is a new adventure!

Helicopter Tour & Paniolo Horseback Ride Combo

Introducing an incredible horseback / helicopter combination tour! This incredible journey begins at the 1,000 foot level at the Mendes Ranch. Mount up and ride through verdant mountains and view the waterfalls of Waihee Valley. Next, continue across cattle fields to the lower half of the ranch descending upon the incredible ocean views of Maui's spectacular north shore. Ride along the shoreline with crashing waves. Enjoy a real paniolo style, open pit BBQ lunch and refreshments. Then experience views from above, exploring the lush West Maui Mountains and cascading waterfalls on Sunshine Helicopters 25-35 minute tour.
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