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Valentine’s Day 2022
Valentine’s Day 2022 FRIDAY February 4, 2:41:00 AM Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to show the one you love just how much you care! Whether you are just starting out on your dating adventure, ready to pop the question, or celebrating 50 years, one of the best ways to say, “I love you” is spending quality time together. A helicopter flight with Air Maui is a romantic adventure that your loved one will never forget! A Great Date Looking for a way to knock the socks off the new love in your life? With rainbows, whale sightings waterfalls, and more, our tours are a romantic experience that is unforgettable. Looking for something extra special? Book one of our landing tours, a doors-off tour, or a private charter! Unique Valentine’s Day Gift If you’ve done the chocolates, flowers, jewelry, and all the other typical Valentine’s Day gifts and you are looking for something special this year, look no further! The best gift is time together doing something that both of you will never forget! If you would like to plan something special, don’t hesitate to contact us. We love to be a part of making your time with us unique. Marry Me Tour If you are planning on proposing, we can help you plan the most romantic and unforgettable experience possible! This tour includes a banner that says “Will you marry me,” with their name in the sand, fresh flower leis, champagne for two, a picture together, and a video of your flight. Maui is one of the top romantic destinations in the world and a seeing it from the air is truly amazing. The gift of a helicopter tour this Valentine’s Day will be the best gift your loved one has ever received! Here is what some of our guests have to say about their experiences: “We had our first helicopter ride ever on Valentine’s Day at Air Maui with Captain Kirk. It was amazing and Captain Kirk was the best! It was the highlight of our trip. The views and waterfalls were breathtaking. It was a rainy day, but still so worth it. We will definitely be doing it again next year. Staff was great with their communication and service. Highly recommend.” – rjtaylo44 “Unreal experience! First class company, professional, thoughtful (each girl/woman received a rose upon exiting aircraft) and pilot Cameron has the ability of making even the most nervous passenger feel safe and comfortable. Air Maui has a great family vibe going and everyone seems to love what they do… Goes a long way in my opinion of how the company is run! Thank you for making this Valentine’s Day one we will not soon forget!! And Tough to beat!!” – Preston H “Maui Air is literally the best out of all the helicopter tours in Maui. We had an amazing cliff side landing tour that was a smooth ride and the views were breathtaking. We actually got engaged on the cliff side and it was so perfect! The girls in the office were just as excited as we were and you could tell they were very genuine. On our next trip we WILL be booking a trip with Maui Air, it’s a MUST!” – Jasmine_Brian “This was an absolutely amazing trip! From the moment you step out onto the loading area, the adrenaline starts to hit. When the helicopter left the ground, I think I might have screamed a bit with excitement. =) The pilot was very knowledgeable about the islands and even had a preset sound track of music that played into our headphones. It was a really nice mix. A little something for everyone. The pilot also did a very good job of flying near the sights from different angles to give everyone in the chopper a chance to get a great view of the spectacular waterfalls and the pristine lands that are basically untouched by man. I was incredibly impressed by this trip and feel it was well worth the money! Thank you, Air Maui, for an amazingly romantic and fun flight!” – V M Please feel free to contact us at (808) 877-7005 if you have any questions or special requests for your Valentine’s Day adventure, or book any of our tours online!
MAUI CHRISTMAS 2021
If you would like to experience some Christmas cheer without the freezing weather, Maui is the perfect place to do it! With lots of fun holiday events as well as all of the amazing activities available all year, why wouldn’t you want to spend Christmas in Maui? Check out some of the events happening around the island below. Lahaina Banyan Tree The Lahaina Banyan Tree, which is over 150 years old, is beautifully decorated with Christmas lights from until the end of December. There will also be various activities throughout December in the area such as holiday music, cookie decorating, snow play, and wreath making. Check out the website for more information. www.lahainarestoration.org/holiday Pictures with Santa If your kids would like to get pictures with Santa there are several options around Maui. Queen Kaahumanu Center, Maui Mall, the Lahaina Cannery Mall, and the Shops at Wailea are all having visits from Santa at various times throughout December. Check out their websites for dates and times and other seasonal events and information. Alii Nui Santa Sail Sail with Santa while enjoying hot cocoa and treats. Santa will read a holiday story and take photos with guests. This event is available on December 19th and December 21st. www.aliinuimaui.com/Santa-Sail Christmas 5K Run & Santa’s Half Mile Keiki Dash On December 19th at 7:30am join in the fun for a 5K run, 1 mile walk, or Santa’s Half Mile Keiki Dash! The keiki run is for children 8 years and under. www.virr.clubexpress.com/ Jake Shimbukuro Christmas in Hawaii Come and enjoy Christmas classics on the ukulele such as We Three Kings, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, O Holy Night, and I’ll Be Home for Christmas in addition to his signature classics on Saturday, December 18th at the MACC. Along with bassist Jackson Waldhoff and special Guests, singer-songwriter, Thunderstorm Artis on vocals, and first-call percussionist, Taku Hirano, Jake Shimbukuro is spreading holiday cheer this season! www.jakeshimabukuro.com/ The Reluctant Elf The Reluctant Elf is a fun sing along holiday adventure. It is a family friendly event featuring some of Maui’s favorite performers. The cost is $25 for adults and $25 for keiki with a performance on Sunday December 19th at 3:00pm and a special sensory-friendly performance at 1:00pm. www.proartsmaui.com/ Air Maui is closed Christmas Day, but we are open for the rest of the holiday season! This is the perfect time of the year for a helicopter flight. Because it is rainy season, the waterfalls are extra spectacular, and you may even see whales from the air! Here’s what some of our guests have to say about their experiences: ““Fantastic experience that left us stunt by these beautiful islands. Cameron was a fantastic tour guide and pilot that shared his passion for the island and allowed us to see hidden gems only accessible by air. This was the highlight of our holidays in Maui and made us wanting to come back. A final word to also thank the whole Air Maui staff for their excellent service and facility.” – Nicolas W “This was on my bucket list and I FINALLY got to check it off!!! The tour was full of breathtaking views and I did not want it to end!! It was everything I hoped for!!!” – Karen D “AMAZING! Brodi was an amazing pilot and guide. So knowledgeable on the islands, history and landmarks. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I was a little nervous, but once we lifted off, we felt so safe and secure! Doors off and front seats is the way to go!!!! Worth every penny. Thanks for an amazing flight, Brodi!” – Sarah Y “This helicopter ride was the highlight of my trip to Maui! No explanation or pictures could do it justice. Our pilot was friendly and informative, and he took us to see some awesome things that I’ll never forget (waterfalls, cliffs, a coral reef, etc.).” – Tarah W A helicopter tour of Maui makes a great gift for that person in your life who has everything. Book online through our tours page or call us at (808) 877-7005 if you have any questions!
AIR MAUI’S OCEANFRONT HELICOPTER LANDING TOUR
Want to learn more about our Oceanfront Landing Tour? Our Oceanfront Helicopter Tour is approximately 75 minutes. You will take off from Kahului and fly over the West Maui mountains and coastline. Fly over Nakalele blowhole and then cross the Pailolo channel to Molokai’s north shore where you will see Halawa Valley, Wailau valley, and Papalaua falls. You will then fly back to Maui where you will at our private site on the North shore of Maui. Enjoy the beautiful views and take pictures before returning to Kahului! Nakalele Blowhole A blowhole is a rare natural occurrence where water pressure from waves creates a geyser of water that shoots up into the air. This happens every couple of minutes and, depending on the tides and surf, water can shoot up into the air over 50 feet at Nakalele Blowhole (which means you can see it from the air!) If you are close enough, you can feel the ground rumble and you will hear a blast as the water shoots into the air, but if you decide to take the hike out, remember to stay back as blowholes can be dangerous! Halawa Valley Halawa Valley is located on the island of Molokai on the east end. It is a beautiful, lush valley with lots of waterfalls. Halawa Valley is believed to be one of the earliest places settled in Hawaii, with native Hawaiians settling here as early as 650 AD. With fertile land and an abundance of fresh water, it was a perfect place to settle. in 1946 a tsunami destroyed many homes in the area and ruined the soil with saltwater, but the area has since recovered. Wailau Valley Wailau Valley is located on Molokai’s north shore and is backed by the tallest sea cliffs if the world. It can be seen by boat or helicopter but in inaccessible by land and nearly unpopulated. Wailau Valley was formed by stream erosion and the name means “many waters.” Papalaua Falls Papalaua Falls is the tallest waterfall in the state of Hawaii. Located deep in Papalaua Valley on the north side of Molokai, this waterfall cascades 1,700 feet. It is surrounded by beautiful green vegetation and is strongest during the rainy season from November-March. It is surrounded by Molokai’s famous sea cliffs, which are the tallest in the world. Interested in joining us for this amazing helicopter tour and Oceanfront Landing? Our landing tours are our most popular flights! Here is what some guests have to say about the experience: “Kelby was our pilot on our flight on an ocean front landing tour and it was AMAZING! It’s hard to express how beautiful the scenery is. Fantastic!” – JK “My husband and I visited Maui during our honeymoon and we did the West Maui & Molokai with Oceanfront Landing tour. It was such a fun experience!! Neither of us had ever done a helicopter tour before and this was more fun than I expected it to be!” – Hanna R “Air Maui was incredible! I proposed to my girlfriend during the West Maui & Molokai Ocean front landing tour and it was a smooth, seamless, and incredibly memorable experience. The staff was very helpful and informative from takeoff to landing, and our pilot Richie was fantastic. Thank you, Air Maui! We’ll be back.” – Matt B “Captain Kirk was our fabulous, experienced pilot. We went on the West Maui and Molokai with Oceanfront Landing tour which lasted 75 minutes. Excellent views, smooth ride, wonderful experience, and excellent commentary during our ride. We landed on private property with an amazing ocean view and had time for photos.” – Rider If you have any questions about this tour, or any of the other tours that we offer, please feel free to contact us at (808) 877-7005, or book any of our tours online!
AIR MAUI’S CLIFFSIDE HELICOPTER LANDING TOUR
Want to learn more about our Cliffside Landing Tour? The Cliffside Landing Tour is approximately 75 minutes long. You will take off from Kahului to the southeast rim of the Haleakala crater to see the summit of our dormant volcano crater, descend over Manawainui valley and then on to our private landing location in Kaupo. Enjoy the expansive views of Southeast Maui at the landing location for about 20 minutes where you can often see the Big Island of Hawaii in the distance on a clear day. Load back onto the helicopter and take off over lush Hana rainforest, Waihi’umalu Falls, over Hana town, the Koolau forest reserve along the north shore, Ho’okipa beach and back to the heliport. Haleakala Crater Haleakala Crater is one of the most beautiful locations on Maui. Its surreal, moon-like landscape is amazing to behold, especially when seen from the air. The brilliant colors of the sand and the unique cinder cone formations formed from more recent eruptions are an awe-inspiring sight not to be missed! Hana Hana is a small town separated from the rest of Maui by over 50 miles of winding coastal roads. The unspoiled beauty of Hana includes dense, lush rainforests with many waterfalls and some of the most beautiful beaches on Maui including red sands beach, black sands beach, and Hamoa beach. Waihi’umalu Falls Waihi’umalu Falls is a beautiful 400-foot overfall waterfall located in east Maui. It’s distance from the Road to Hana can make it difficult to see on foot but it is a sight to see from the air! Ho’okipa Beach While Ho’okipa Beach is not great for swimming, it is a dream for windsurfers! There are professional windsurfing competitions held here and visitors can enjoy watching pros with good conditions for windsurfing most days. Interested in joining us for this amazing helicopter tour and Cliffside Landing? It is one of our most popular tours! Here is what some guests have to say about the experience: “I have been on many Alaskan helicopter tours having worked in Shore Excursions on cruise ships. The Air Maui tour absolutely exceeded my expectations. We did the Haleakala tour with cliffside landing. Amazing to fly up and above the crater and get to see the moon scape without having to hike in! Very cool descent and island fly over with a great landing by the ocean. Was super surprised when we continued around the Hana side and up an amazing narrow canyon. Cameron our pilot was super. Very informative and Kim who handled our reservation was also great. Thanks so much.” – SNORKELALASKA “Haleakala with a cliffside landing and Hana with waterfalls. An absolutely spectacular flight. This is a must do early in the morning tour, as the clouds build very quickly on Haleakala. We had magnificent views of the crater itself, and then off to the south side for a landing were you get to explore some of the sea cliffs. The way back is along the coast past Hana, with incredible views of hidden waterfalls. Highly recommend! Air Maui is the best. Pilots and staff are all wonderful.” – mtfl2018 “I highly recommend the cliffside landing option through Air Maui. We had Cameron as our guide and he was outstanding! We were able to see incredible parts of Maui that you cannot see through traditional tours. This was the favorite part of our family vacation trip.” – Aron S If you have any questions about this tour, or any of the other tours that we offer, please feel free to contact us at (808) 877-7005, or book any of our tours online!
BEST MAUI ACTIVITIES
Businesses in Maui are open again and it is a great time to enjoy all of the great activities this beautiful island has to offer! Snorkeling, scuba diving, luaus, hiking, biking, sailing, ziplines, cruises, and, of course, helicopter tours are just some of the adventures waiting for you. Also, don’t forget, Air Maui Helicopter Tours are still offering a special re-opening discount for all flights booked by August 1, 2021! Keep reading to learn more some great activities to check out throughout Maui. Maui Surf Clinics Maui Surf Clinics offers surf lesson, sup lessons, and rentals. Their classes are great for beginners as well as experienced surfers looking to hone their skills. Their shop is located just steps from the beach. Check out their website to learn more or to book a session. www.mauisurfclinics.com Hike Maui Enjoy a hike to one of Maui’s most beautiful and iconic locations with a highly trained guide. With tours of rainforests, waterfalls, Hana, Haleakala or other exciting destinations, go to their website for more information or to book a tour now. www.hikemaui.com Old Lāhainā Lū’au Enjoy an amazing ocean view while experiencing Hawaiian culture, storytelling, and feasting at Old Lāhainā Lū’au. A taste of everything will be delivered right to your table, including kālua pig roasted underground in an imu among hot stones. Check out their website for more information. oldlahainaluau.com Pi’iholo Ranch Adventures Pi’iholo Ranch Adventures offers exciting treetop canopy zipline experiences including side-by-side ziplines for ages 8 and up with 5,400 feet of zipline. Book now on their website! www.piiholozipline.com Sail Trilogy Enjoy an amazing tour on a beautiful sail boat. Choose from sunset sail, dinner sail, snorkeling, snuba, or whale watching tours with multiple destinations to choose from such as Molokini, Lana’i, and Olowalu. Go to their website to book now. www.sailtrilogy.com Bike Maui Explore the volcanic landscapes of Haleakala with a guided or self-guided bike tour. You will cruise down the mountain on top-of-the-line Kona bikes. For more information or to book online, go to their website. www.bikemaui.com Air Maui’s helicopter tours are the best way to see all of the island of Maui with a bird’s eye view! Many guests say that it is the best activity that they did while on Maui. Here is what some of our guests are saying about their experience: “I would highly recommend doing this while in Maui. It is well worth the price. The views are absolutely spectacular and there is nothing else like it on Earth. The hidden parts of the island you get to see are astonishing. It was the best activity I planned on my trip.” – AGH “Best Activity on the Island – Loved everything about this–pilot, sea side landing, sea cliffs, largest waterfall in the world, music… legit everything!” – tomjohn333 “Most amazing experience of our lives! Amazing views, great customer service, the perfect activity for couples! This was the best time we have ever had, hands down!” – tdoao “Of all the activities we have done on Maui this by far was the best!! Awesome staff in the office and on the ground. The pilot was so much fun and kept us informed on what we were seeing and what to expect. Hats off to Air Maui!! A true class act.” – Roland S “My family of 5 chose to go on the doors-off helicopter tour and it was amazing!! Voted the best activity that we did during our week in Maui. The sights are extremely beautiful and our pilot was great. We felt like we were in good hands:) I highly recommend using Air Maui for your helicopter tour!” – vanessawP5038ZI If you are interested in a helicopter tour with Air Maui, book online through our tours page or call us at (808) 877-7005 if you have any questions!
NEW LOCATION IN KAUAI
Our new location in Kauai is now open! Air Kauai provides the same great guest service, fun and friendly staff, professional pilots, and quality safety crews as Air Maui. If you have enjoyed the exploring the sights of Maui and Molokai with Air Maui you will also love the sights available on our Kauai tours. Since Kauai does not have a road that circles the entire island, the best and only way to see it all is from the air! Air Kauai uses the same ASTAR Helicopters, which are ideal for site-seeing, providing an unobstructed 180-degree view from every seat and a smooth and comfortable ride. With over 25 years of experience, you can trust that you are getting the best when you fly with us! Tours Air Kauai offers three great flight options. On our Amazing flight you will enjoy Hanapepe Valley, Manawaiopuna Falls (from Jurassic Park), and hover above the famous Waimea Canyon and see the rugged and beautify sea cliffs on the Na Pali Coast. Our Epic flight includes an additional 10 minutes of flight time, allowing you extra time to explore these beautiful sights. Our doors-off tour includes the same sights and length as our Epic tour with the added excitement and unimpeded views that come with riding a helicopter with its doors off! If you would like to learn more about these tours, please visit our website or contact us for more information. See Tours Here If you love Air Maui, you will love Air Kauai too! Here is what some guests have to say about the experience: “This is by far the best helicopter company on Maui. From the owner to the staff everyone cares about the guests. They have the best excursions available with very experienced pilots. THE very best way to see Maui and/or Molokai. I highly recommend them.” – Pioneer51008985061 “Best helicopter tour company around! We have already used them twice when we went on vacation to Hawaii… If you’re looking for the best helicopter tour this is the one!” – audramead “Air Maui is by far the best excursion we did on our trip. From the customer service to the actual flight, this company has it all right. We felt very safe and comfortable during our flight and this trip went beyond our expectations. Our pilot, Dylan, was very informative and friendly and made the trip that much better… We will do this again on our return visit next year. Thank you Air Maui!!” – Paul G “We recently traveled to Maui on vacation. We had previously used a different helicopter company and this time we decided to use Air Maui, and it was the best tour! We did the trip from Maui over to Molokai and it was absolutely incredible. The day we went was a clear day at the top of the mountains we were able to see all the waterfalls closer than you could ever imagine and flying over them. Absolutely incredible and I would highly recommend Air Maui to anyone looking for the best helicopter tour in Maui!” – Kim O If you are interested in booking a flight with our sister company, Air Kauai, you can book online at www.airkauaihelicopters.com or call (808) 246-4666.