Maui Plane Rides · Kahului Airport
A one-hour private flight from Kahului up over Haleakala National Park and down to the Hana coast. Pick it for the volcano and for the weather rule: this is the only flight here whose listing refunds weather cancellations.
The route goes south first: the old A&B Sugar Museum, Kihei, Wailea, Makena and La Perouse Bay, then the lava fields. From there the plane turns uphill over Haleakala National Park, the Crater Road and the Makawao Forest Reserve, and drops down the far side to Red Sand Beach and Hana.
Haleakala's summit stands at 10,023 feet, and its so-called crater is an erosional valley about 3,000 feet deep, says the National Park Service. From a small plane you see the cinder cones and the colors that the road at the top only shows in part. One guest suggests flying it and then driving up: two different views of the same mountain.
The real reason to choose it over the Circle Island loop: the listing says refunds will be provided in case of weather-related cancellations, and it allows up to five per booking. It's also a one-hour flight, so it costs less. The trade-off is fewer reviews: 48 so far.
Past the tall control tower, turn left into the row of cars along the fence. Call 808-800-6394 if you get lost.
Kihei, Wailea, Makena, La Perouse Bay and the lava fields.
The national park, the summit valley and the Crater Road, with the Makawao Forest Reserve below.
Red Sand Beach, Hana and the Road to Hana before the return to Kahului.
★★★★★Was a bit nervous having never been in such a small aircraft but his expertise was great. [...] Do this tour then drive up, gives two very different perspectives.
★★★★★Looking Down at the volcano and see some kind of activity that is not visible by road tour would definitely do it again in different areas
★★★★★Views were stunning and one of a kind Unique perspective and tour of the islands
Read next:
The listing says refunds will be provided in case of weather-related cancellations. You can also cancel free up to 24 hours before.
The route passes over Haleakala National Park, the summit area and the Crater Road. The "crater" is an erosional valley about 3,000 feet deep.
Up to five per booking, priced per person with two travelers minimum.
From $380 per person on Viator, so $760 for two at the from-price. The fuel surcharge is listed as included.
Ready to book
A private hour over Haleakala's summit valley and the Hana side, with refunds for weather cancellations.
Maui Circle Island Private Air TourThe whole island in 90 private minutes: West Maui, Molokini, Haleakala and the Road to Hana from above.★ 5.0 · 90 minutes · from $452
Complete Island 60-Minute Helicopter TourAn hour over Haleakala, the Hana coast and the West Maui Mountains, doors on, in a shared cabin for six.★ 4.7 · 60 minutes · from $513
60-Minute Private Air Tour: 3 IslandsOne private hour around West Maui to Molokini and Kahoolawe, with a turn at the controls. Fuel surcharge included.★ 5.0 · 60 minutes · from $380