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First time to Maui? Here are some reasons you should take a helicopter tour of the island. Boasting nearly flawless all-year weather conditions for travel, acres and acres of untouched natural splendor, the best beaches on the planet, award-winning restaurants and cuisine, championship golf courses, chic shopping, luxury resort hotels, art galleries featuring local artists, awesome snorkel & scuba diving locations, and more family activities than any other Hawaiian island, it is no surprise why Maui was selected as the Best Island in the World by Conde Nast Traveler for an extraordinary 15th time!
The Hawaiian Island archipelago, lying some 2,400 miles away from North America is the most solitary, yet well-populated land on the earth. Maui comprises only 727.3 square miles including 120 miles of coastline. Upwards of 80% of the most magnificent scenery and unspoiled beauty is inaccessible stemming from a deficiency of paths and hiking trails leading into the interior sections.
Many consider the Hana and Haleakala Tour to be the top helicopter tour on Maui because of the fact that it takes you to view the two main points of interest - Hana Highway and the Haleakala Crater. My favorite though, and the favorite among helicopter pilots is the West Maui Molokai Tour.
We commence with the West Maui Mountains, or as it is historically known by Hawaiians, Mauna Kahalawai. Its many peaks and ridges represent the older of two volcanoes that shape the island of Maui. Pu'u Kukui, the highest peak stands at 5,778 feet and is found in the upper regions of the mountain on the Western end. The West Maui Mountains is known as the second wettest spot on earth, second only to Mount Wai'ale'ale on Kaua'i. The wealth of water that flow from these mountains is the source of dozens of fantastic waterfalls like the Wall of Tears that supply the streams and sparkling blue pools running along the rainforest floor. The tallest waterfall on Maui, Honokohau Falls, is also located here. A West Maui Molokai Tour expedition offers exquisite viewing of spectacular waterfalls!
"Eye-popping scenery" is a frequent phrase used to portray the wonders that are in store for you as your trip of the West Maui Molokai Tour continues to the Friendly Isle of Molokai.
Traversing 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 awe by the shear size and enormity of these spectacular seacliffs. A helicopter excursion, like the West Maui Molokai Tour is the best way to truly recognize nature's grandeur.
The West Maui Molokai Tour features so many historical and natural wonders, it is clear why it's known as the local favorite. Highlights of Molokai include the National Historical Landmark Kalaupapa Settlement, Kahiwa Falls (tallest waterfall in Hawaii), Papalaua Falls, Wailau Valley, the Molokai Reef Flat (longest fringe reef in the US), the Molokai Fish Ponds showcasing the ancient Hawaiian people's engineering skill and resource management prowess, and the archeologically rich Halawa Valley with its twin beauties Moalua Falls and Hipuapua Falls.
On the return home the West Maui Molokai Tour will trek across Lahaina, once the home to a number of Hawaii's Royalty and the past Whaling Capital of the World.
Your West Maui Molokai Tour finishes with a visit through Iao Valley State Park where an epic battle to unify the Hawaiian islands were fought between the armies of Kamehameha and Kalanikupule.
The West Maui Molokai Tour promises to be the most unforgettable experience of your life.
About the Author
Navigating the myriad activity choices on Maui, like the Maui Molokai Tour is a challenge even for the seasoned traveler. To make an educated choice on where to spend your hard-earned vacation dollars, you need a friend... a buddy on Maui. Visit mybuddyonmaui.com for advice on things to do on Maui.
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