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:
Explore the lush West Maui Mountains and discover incredible wonders. Weather permitting, highlights include: the "Wall of Tears" with over 17 waterfalls flowing at once, Maui's tallest waterfall, Honokohau Falls, over 1,100 ft. tall. Includes views of Launiupoko and Ukumehame valleys. Take in Old Lahaina Town and the resorts of Ka'anapali and Kapalua.
Circle Island Explorer:
View the Valley Isle including the highlights of the West Maui Mountains with Honokohau Waterfall (alternate routes may apply due to weather) combined with views of Haleakala's magnificent crater, the seven pools, Hana Town,tropical rain forest, rugged coastline and spectacular views.
Circle Island Deluxe:
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!
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.
Formations of Pele Kilauea Volcano:
The ever-changing colors and landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park unfolds as rainforest gives way to barren lava fields. Witness a myriad of waterfalls and peer into Pu'u O'o vent (weather permitting). Search for active lava flows and experience the "newest place" on earth. "Pele's Fountain" where molten lava erupts into the Pacific Ocean as waves crash ashore. A once in a life time experience!
Kona - 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.
Molokai Deluxe Tour:
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.
Moloka'i Explorer Tour:
An incredible value, Sunshine's Molokai Explorer includes highlights of West Maui, then across the Pailolo channel to discover a parade of waterfalls along Molokai's North Shore! See Kalaupapa Peninsula before returning through the lush mountains and valleys of the West Maui rain forest.
