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title: Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater Helicopter Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Maui
country: United States
price: 335
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.74
reviews: 156
duration_minutes: 45
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 17 of 18 (Helicopter & Air Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/hana-rainforest-and-haleakala-crater-helicopter-tour/
---

# Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater Helicopter Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Fly over Hana Rainforest, East Maui waterfalls and Haleakala Crater in a helicopter with doors on. Pilot narration is included in a shared cabin for up to six passengers; weight limits may require buying an extra seat. 4.74 from 156 reviews at €335 per person for 45m.

In our comparison: #17 of 18 in Helicopter & Air Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Take off from the heliport to the North East rim of the Haleakala dormant Volcano Crater, fly over the East Maui rainforest to view the waterfalls, coastline and much more. Expert narration is included on Maui helicopter rides.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Come to the Kahului Heliport and Air…
- 7 start times: between 07:45 and 13:00
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Age rule: Infants under 24 months must sit on an adult lap.…

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €335 per person
- Duration: 45m
- Rating: 4.74/5 from 156 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Air Maui Helicopter Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:45, 08:00, 08:15, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.74 from 156 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 145 of 156.

- 5 stars: 138 (88%)
- 4 stars: 7 (4%)
- 3 stars: 4 (3%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 5 (3%)

## What's included

- Doors on Experience
- 45 minute flight over East Maui
- Pilot Narration & Music
- Hana Rainforest & Haleakalā Crater Views

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- Flight recording on a USB
- Private Tour

## Itinerary

1. **Air Maui Helicopter Tours** (30m) - Maui helicopter tours meet at the easy to locate Kahului Heliport. Take to the air and enjoy Maui's diverse landscape of dormant volcanoes, rugged lava flows, lush tropical rainforests and deep valleys filled with cascading waterfalls. Maui helicopter rides are perfect...
2. **Haleakala National Park** (pass by, no stop) - -
3. **Hana** (pass by, no stop) - Fly over the rainforest, waterfalls and coast line of East Maui

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:45, 08:00, 08:15, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Come to the Kahului Heliport and Air Maui Helicopters is the last hanger on the left.
** Google Maps Plus Code VHR8+2X **

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Weight restrictions: For a single passenger booking weighing 240lbs or more, a combined weight (2 passengers) of 420lbs or more or for groups of 3 or more an average weight of 200lbs or more an additional seat must be purchased at the time of booking. This is for the safety and comfort of all passengers on board.
- We recommended that all passengers wear dark clothing to help have less reflection in the windows when flying and therefore you can get better photos during your tour
- All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. Under representation of body weight may result in cancellation at check-in with no refund.
- Flight routes & sights may vary due to weather.
- Infants under 24 months must sit on an adult lap. PLEASE CONTACT AIR MAUI IF BRINGING AN INFANT. Over 24 months must occupy their own paid seat. We follow the same FAA regulations as the airlines.
- Not wheelchair accessible. There is no wheelchair lift to accommodate wheelchair passengers nor can the staff personally/physically assist people into the helicopter
- Helicopter is a shared cabin of 6 passengers and one pilot on each tour.
- No bags allowed on board. This includes purses, fanny packs, backpacks, etc.
- Customers must pay for parking with the QR code at the entrance of the heliport. We have the QR code in our office as well. CREDIT CARD ONLY.

## Compared with other Helicopter & Air Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #17 of 18** | €335 | 45 min | 4.74 (156) | shared |
| [Maui -PRIVATE- Air Tour FUN: 3 Islands: (2-5 people): SEE it ALL!](/usa/maui/tours/maui-private-air-tour-fun-3-islands-2-5-people-see-it-all/?format=md) | €346 | 1h | 4.99 (603) | private |
| [Maui -PRIVATE- Air Tour: 5 Islands: (2-5 people): SEE Even MORE!](/usa/maui/tours/maui-private-air-tour-5-islands-2-5-people-see-even-more/?format=md) | €488 | 1h 20m | 4.98 (821) | private |
| [Romantic Sunset Champagne -Private- Maui Air Tour: Intimate & Spectacular!](/usa/maui/tours/romantic-sunset-champagne-private-maui-air-tour-intimate-spectacular/?format=md) | €383 | 1h | 5.0 (271) | private |

Ranked #17 of 18 in Helicopter & Air Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €228 to €546, median €367; typical length 1h. 8 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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