Anyone who has ever flown on a helicopter around Maui know it is THE best way to view the island. Boasting practically flawless all-year travel weather, thousands of acres of untouched natural beauty, the finest beaches in the world, fantastic restaurants and cuisine, world-class golf courses, upscale shopping, luxury resort hotels, art galleries featuring home-grown artists, fabulous snorkel & scuba locations, and more activities for families than any other Hawaiian Island, it's simple to see why Maui was picked as the Best Island in the World by Conde Nast Traveler for an unmatched 15th time!
The Hawaiian Island archipelago, lying some 2,400 miles away from North America is the most remote, yet well-populated place on earth. Maui is 727.3 square miles along with 120 miles of coastline. Nearly 80% of the Island of Maui is hidden due to a lack of roads and hiking trails leading into the interior sections of Maui.
The Hana and Haleakala Tour is possibly the most popular flight to do on the island of Maui as it covers the two main scenic points of interest, but my personal preference is the West Maui Molokai Tour.
The West Maui Mountains, or Mauna Kahalawai as it is historically known by Hawaiians, with its various peaks and ridges is the elder of two volcanoes that form the island of Maui. The highest peak, Pu'u Kukui, stands at 5,778 feet and is situated in the upper regions of the mountain on the Western end. Imagine, a bird's-eye view of this natural beauty. Pu'u Kukui is known as the second wettest place on earth, second only to Mount Wai'ale'ale on Kaua'i. The great quantity of water that flow from these mountains is the source of dozens of magnificent waterfalls like the Wall of Tears that feed the streams and sparkling blue pools that run along the rainforest floor. The tallest waterfall on Maui, Honokohau Falls, is also located here. A West Maui Molokai Tour expedition offers fine viewing of spectacular waterfalls!
This first phase of the West Maui Molokai Tour is only a prelude to even more amazing views. With such eye-popping scenery it's challenging to know where to start to describe the wonders that you'll find on the West Maui Molokai Tour, on the remarkable "Friendly Isle" of Molokai.
Crossing the Pailolo Channel over to Molokai is like a step back in time. Rising more than 2000 feet out of the Pacific, the Molokai Seacliffs, the tallest in the World, is the first sight to greet you. You will be in amazement by the shear size and scale of these spectacular seacliffs. A helicopter excursion, like the West Maui Molokai Tour is the best way to genuinely recognize nature's grandeur.
From The National Historical Landmark Kalaupapa Settlement to the treasured vistas of Halawa Valley, the West Maui Molokai Tour may offer you a view of Kahiwa Falls (tallest in Hawaii), Papalaua Falls, Wailau Valley, Ancient Hawaiian Fish Ponds, the Molokai Reef (longest fringe reef in the US) and the archeologically rich Halawa Valley with Moalua Falls and Hipuapua Falls.
Returning to Maui you will visit Lahaina, once the focal point of the worldwide Whaling industry and the home of many of Hawaii’s Alii, or Royalty. In fact, the Capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom was once situated in Lahaina prior to its relocation to Oahu. Today, it is a bustling tourist vacation spot of shops, restaurants, and local artists.
The West Maui Molokai Tour finishes with a visit of the Historic Iao Valley where an epic battle was fought between the armies of Kamehameha I and Kalanikupule, the son of Maui’s King Kahekili II, to unify the Hawaiian Islands under one Kingdom. Control of Maui was not won until after the civil war that broke out in 1793 after the death of Kahekili II, and the battle of Nu'uanu.
If you only do 1 activity during your vacation in Hawaii, make sure it is the West Maui Molokai Tour. It is guaranteed to be the most memorable experience of your life.
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