Hawaiian Helicopter Tour of West Maui and Molokai
One of the highlights from our trip to Maui was a heli-tour over West Maui and Molokai with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. The last time I was in a helicopter was back in 2009, when we landed on the snow-capped Remarkables Mountain range in Queenstown, New Zealand. Floating over the earth in a helicopter is a thrilling experience, one that everyone should try at least once in their lives.
We’ll let these photos tell the story…
Sets of waves crashing on West Maui
Rocky sea cliffs and dramatic seascapes
Scenic drive anyone?
Our pilot Emery guides the helicopter close to the infamous sea cliffs of Molokai
Lush, green sweeping valleys
Sea cliffs on Molokai
Mother Nature does good work…
Steep sea cliffs on Molokai
Impressive views from the cockpit
Hawaiian wilderness at its best
Molokai is much more rugged and untamed than Maui
Traveling inland towards the tallest waterfall in Hawaii. No photos of the waterfalls unfortunately – but I did capture some video footage that we’ll share in a future post
Beautiful blue ocean colours
The southern coast of Molokai
Reflections…
Molokai coastline
Maui on the horizon
Approaching Lahaina and Kaanapali Beach
The Sheraton Maui that we stayed at – the white building that rests on Black Rock
The coast of Lahaina
The island of Lanai in the distance
Traveling towards the West Maui Forest Reserve
We spotted a small rainbow under the clouds!
Rainbow in the mountain wilderness
Views of Haleakala Volcano and East Maui
High above the clouds
Wind farm on the hills of West Maui
Agriculture in the valley
Approaching the city of Kahului
Kahului city
Arrival at Kahului heli-port – mission accomplished!
Thinking about taking a helicopter tour in Maui?
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Website: http://www.bluehawaiian.com/maui/tours/
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Disclosure: Big thank you to the Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau and the good people at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters for the complimentary tour of West Maui and Molokai. I can’t think of a better way to experience the Hawaiian Islands!
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Oh I LOOOOVE the rainbow photo! This looks like it would be incredible. My friend is a pilot and he took me up for a ride for Christmas! It was incredible whizzing by the mountains in Thunder Bay, Canada! But Hawaii – WHOAAA.
Yes, we got lucky flying right through a rainbow! Although we were later told that this is quite common, but it was still pretty cool.
I’ll bet it was quite pretty flying over Ontario during the winter!
Ah- so exciting! We are heading to Maui in December and we are making sure this is on our itinerary! Great shots, guys!
You’re going to have a great time!
Gorgeous!!
Indeed! 🙂
This is awesome. A helicopter ride is on my bucket list. They do them in Istanbul. Just have to pluck up the courage!
It was a lot of fun! It gets a little exciting when the wind picks ups and the chopper drops a few meters unexpectedly… 🙂
Wow! This is beautiful. I went on a helicopter tour of Kauai many years ago, but it’s been a long time, and I’d love to go again, this time with a camera!
I would imagine Kauai is quite spectacular. You’ll definitely need to bring a camera next time! 🙂
I’ve always wanted to take a helicopter ride, but Kali is scared of heights. Hawaii seems like a great place to take the plunge, though – I’d love to fly over some volcanoes!
I’m not a big fan of heights either, and Nicole doesn’t like to fly, so I know where you’re coming from. That said, being in a helicopter is surprisingly not as scary as I initially thought.
It’s certainly worth trying at least once 🙂
Some of those photos are just full of color! Awesome!
Thanks Brooke! Glad you like the pics 🙂
Ever since doing a helicopter ride on Kauai, we’re hooked!
It’s a lot of fun! And the views are outstanding!
Gorgeous! I’m really hoping to do this when we head to Maui.
It was one of the highlights for sure! Hopefully you’ll get a chance to experience it also 🙂
Not a bad way to see Hawaii.
Indeed! It was a great way to see the islands, especially Molokai
Gorgeous. Some of those colors, wow. I love helicopter rides!
Thanks Abby! Glad you like the photos. 🙂
These are such awesome shots!
Thanks Sam!
ahhh awesome photos! what a view. I’m heading there in Sept and this has inspired me 😀
Great! You’re going to love it! 🙂
One thing I would LOVE to try! Have yet to go up in a helicopter. Great photos!
Thanks Debbie! It was a lot of fun. Hopefully you’ll get a chance on your next trip!
The photos are so beautiful. The views above the helicopter are so stunning. Seeing the place is fantastic.
Thanks for stopping by Pauline – we’re happy you like the photos!
You guys look like you had a great time. I’m so jealous I haven’t been in a helicopter, someday.. and when I do, I’ll do twice, thrice even four times. LOL The photos are pretty amazing especially the steep sea cliffs shot, that’s gorgeous. Kudos! 🙂
Thanks! Glad you like the photos. We highly recommend the tour! 🙂
Wow how stunning. From what I’ve seen a helicopter flight is so the best way to see Hawaii, and so Magnum PI!
Totally Magnum PI! 🙂
This is awesome. Last August I experienced a helicopter ride at the maasai mara in kenya. Watching wild beast crossing river from birds eye view was one of the best feelings I have ever had.