Paragon Air Tours of Maui Serving Hawaii Since 1981
Maui
"The Valley Isle"
Quick Facts
Maui, the Valley Isle was formed by two volcano's, mighty Haleakala and the West Maui mountains. Haleakala is the largest dormant volcano in the world. It last erupted 213 years ago (1790, the same year that King Kamehameaha attacked Maui to reunite the Hawaiian islands under one King) on the southeast side of the island. Its crater is large enough to fit the whole of Manhattan Island inside. Its moon-like surface was used by the Apollo 11 astronauts as a practice site before they landed on the moon. On its West slope, you will find the one of the world's steepest roads, which rises from sea level to 10,023 feet in just over 37 miles. The West Maui mountains are the second wettest spot in the world at 400 inches of rain per year. The first being on the island of Kauai at almost 431 inches per year! There are approximately 135,000 residents (2006). Maui was voted eight years in a row "as the BEST Island in the World"!
Besides tourism, which is the largest industry by far, Maui also has a large sugar and pineapple industry. In fact, Maui is now the only island in Hawaii that grows sugar and pineapples on a large scale.
View the Highest Sea cliffs in the World!
Maui is the second largest island in the Hawaiian chain. It was formed 2 million years ago by two
volcano's and their respective lava flows, the west Maui mountains, 5,800 feet amsl, and the formidable Haleakala, 10,023 feet amsl, the world's largest, dormant volcano. The county of Maui includes the islands of Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe.
Once known for its sugar, pineapple and whaling industry, Maui is now a vacationers' paradise with lush green vegetation, golden beaches, windsurfing, and world class hotels. This makes Maui one of the world's most popular island. The year round population of Maui is 135,000 people, increasing to 300,000 when including visitors. The only practical way to travel in and around the islands is by air. Maui has three airports; Kahului, being the main airport, Kapalua, on the West end and beautiful Hana on the Northeast coastline.
Come with us for a 75 minute personalized narrated air tour that weaves over the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kahoolawe.
Fly along Maui’s North shore to Molokai where you will have a bird’s eye view of breathtaking 2,000 foot waterfalls, the world’s
highest sea cliffs, and Father Damien’s world famous Kalaupapa peninsula. The tour then heads to the pineapple island of Lanai to view the community of Lanai City and Lanai’s resorts. You never know, you might just see a whale (in season) on the way.
Leaving Lanai's East coastline behind, you pass the West Maui mountains and Lahaina, once the Capital of Hawaii, to see the forbidden island of Kahoolawe. This island was once used as a bombing range by the U.S. Navy. It is now being cleared of unexploded bombs, after which it will be returned to the people of Hawaii. Views of Molokini; this small crescent shaped crater was formed by a massive explosion caused by molten rock (magma) that seeped into a chamber full of sea water. Currently it is home to 156 types of tropical fish. From Molokini you will climb to mighty Haleakala's summit to view this spectacular crater, descend down to the Hana coastline with its tropical waterfalls and rain forests back to your point of departure.
Departs from Kahului, Kapalua and Hana:
Cliff trail into Kalaupapa Molokai
Come with us on a 65 minute tour of Maui County with its tropical Hana waterfalls, rain forests, West Maui mountains and Lahaina.
The Valley Island Special departs from one of three airports on Maui. You'll see breathtaking views of waterfalls, volcanic rock formations, the West Maui mountains, and views of the surrounding islands of Molokai, Lanai, Molokini, and Kahoolawe. Also included is a view of the top of Haleakala, which stretches to 10,023 above sea level.
Departs Kahului, Kapalua, and Hana
Fly the Hawaiian skies with Paragon Air in search of whales! This 45 minute narrated flight takes you around the north and west shores of the islands of Maui and Lanai, and the south shore of Molokai in search of whale pods.
Departs Kahului, Kapalua, and Hana
Maui, the Valley Isle.
The Hawaiian islands span over 1600 miles of the Pacific ocean, stretching from the Kure Atoll in the northwest to the still underwater island of Lo'ihi off the southeast coast of the Big Island. Each island was formed as the Pacific plate crossed over a hot spot below the crust. The plate continues to move across the hot spot. Currently, the Big Island is passing over this spot and so the island chain continues to grow.
Five Island Tour
Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and
Molokini.
$305.00 per person.
Valley Isle Special.
$195.00 per person
Whale watch special of Maui's waters (in season)
$205.00 per person.
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