At the very end of this series of valleys and waterfalls will be found the Kalaupapa Peninsula which is the home of the famous Father Damien’s Leper Colony. Although federal airline regulations prohibit overflights of this historical monument you can see where it is from a distance without disturbing the silence and ambiance of this most peaceful place. Should you have an interest, we do have have special ‘airplane tours’ that do tour this coastline as well and then land at the Leper Colony for about a four hour stay.
Depending on if you choose the 45 of 60 minute helicopter flight you may have the option to fly back over the cliffs and over central Molokai where you will be able to view the beautiful southern coastline and in particular see the amazing fish ponds that were built by the Hawaiians hundreds of years ago and still stand today.
The return flight back will attempt to get into some of the remote valleys of the West Maui range if the weather is supportive. Also, if you are taking this tour in the winter months you will be having a rare opportunity to be able to spot pods of whales in the channel from the air.