60-minute Doors-On Luxury Helicopter Tour in Kauai | La Vacanza Travel

60-minute Doors-On Luxury Helicopter Tour in Kauai

Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Destination: United States, Hawaii, Kauai
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  • 2 to 3 hours
  • Kauai
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The best way to experience all of Kauai is by helicopter, and who better to trust than the originators of helicopter tours on Kauai. Explore Kauai's diverse landscapes from the comfort of our six-passenger AStar, designed for providing a smooth and safe ride with all the luxuries. Our spacious air-conditioned cabin is customized with floor-to-ceiling windows for optimal viewing and is flown with the pilot on the left-hand side of the aircraft to maximize comfort, viewing, and safety.
Our knowledgeable and skilled pilots will guide you through the island’s iconic landmarks, providing insightful commentary along the way.
Safety is our top priority, and we adhere to the highest industry standards.
We fly a FULL 60-65 minute tour. You don’t want to settle for any less than 60 minutes, as this allows our pilots to take their time at each viewpoint and rotate the helicopter so all passengers have a great view regardless of seating arrangements.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Lihue, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii

After checking in at our office and verifying weights you will be given a thorough safety briefing. You will then be transported to our hangar where you will board the aircraft and meet your pilot.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Nawiliwili Harbor, Lihue, HI 96766, USA

After taking off, your first scenic landmarks will be the Nawiliwili Harbor and historic Menehune Fishpond. This is a great time to test out the two way communication and chat with your pilot and introduce yourself.

Pass By: Manawaiopuna Falls (Jurassic Park Falls), 21.988204, -159.524912, Eleele, Kauai, HI

After soaring over the Tunnel of Trees in Poipu you will make your way inland and leave all signs of civilization behind you. You will make your way up Hanapepe Valley towards Manawaiopuna Falls, made famous in the opening scene of Jurassic Park.

Pass By: Olokele Canyon, Hawaii 96716, USA

You will start to get a taste of Kauai's unique geography when flying over Olokele Canyon.

Pass By: Waimea Canyon State Park, Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea, Kauai, HI 96796

Known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, you will experience the best perspective of Kauai's famous canyon and it's array of beautiful colors that make up its soil and vegetation.

Pass By: Waipo’o Falls, Kokee State Park, Waimea, Kauai, HI 96796

Fly right over the stunning Waipo'o falls, a multi-tier waterfall on the sheer cliffs of Waimea Canyon.

Pass By: Na Pali Coast, Kauai, HI

Some would call it the star of the show, the famous Na Pali Coast! Jaw-dropping beauty that will make you want to come back again and again. On our FULL hour tour you will get more time on the coastline than any of our competitors. Our pilots will be able to take you up close and personal with the stunning cathedrals of Kalalau, though remote lush valleys, and still have enough time to fly out and get a wide perspective of the entire coastline.

Pass By: Nu'alolo Trail, Kokee State Park, Kauai, HI

A stunning valley, ridge and beach along Na Pali coast that's almost always missed on the shorter 45 min tours of our competitors. Your pilot will fly you up close to these epic cliffs for a chance to spot wild goats roaming about.

Pass By: Ke'e Beach, Highway 560 Haena State Park, Haena, Kauai, HI 96716

Get a view of the beautiful Ke'e beach, or as locals call it "the end of the road". This is the start to the Na Pali Coast Trail. It is also where your pilot will turn the helicopter so everyone on board can get one last view of the Na Pali Coast.

Pass By: Tunnels Beach, Kauai, HI

Get an incredible perspective of Tunnels Reef from the air. You'll realize why this reef is some of the best snorkeling/scuba diving in the world.

Pass By: Hanalei Bay, Kauai, HI

As you fly down the coast of Kauai's North shore you will see many beaches including popular Hanalei Bay. You will fly up towards the stunning mountains above the sleepy little town that often have many waterfalls, especially after a little rain.

Pass By: Mt. Waialeale, Kauai, HI

After leaving the North Shore you will fly towards the center of the island to Mt Waialeale, Kauai's dormant shield volcano. It's epic crater is known as the Weeping Wall thanks to it's many waterfalls. The crater sees more than 450 inches of rainfall a year making it one of the wettest spots on Earth.

Pass By: Wailua Falls, Maalo Rd, Lihue, Kauai, HI

Before heading back to the Lihue airport you will have the opportunity to see one more great landmark, the beautiful Wailua Falls.

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned cabin
  • Bose Noise-Cancelling Headsets
  • Floor-to-Ceiling Windows

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

4231 Ahukini Rd, Lihue, HI 96766, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup availability is not guaranteed. Please be ready and at pickup point 1 hour prior to tour time.

Airports

  • Kauai Island Airport, 3901 Mokulele Loop, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766


Ports

  • Nawiliwili Cruise Pier, 3150 Waapa Rd, Lihue, HI 96766, USA


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 to 3 hours


User's Reviews

seattletraveler2023

09 Apr, 2024

Nicolas was a wonderful pilot tour guide. Clearly deeply invested in the experience himself, and his enjoyment was felt and experienced by us. Drawing the attention of each passenger by name, answered questions knowledgeably. Brought in interesting geological info, aerodynamics, botany details, Hollywood history, and other details. Our flight was right after a storm and there was a magical number of waterfalls everywhere.

Adam_C

03 Apr, 2024

Great experience. Highly Recommended. The pilot was very friendly and knowledgeable. This company will always be my first choice.

davidlZ4929LY

25 Mar, 2024

We had a great tour of Kauai with Jack Harter Helicopters, and specifically with their pilot Nick. My wife and I went with our 8 and 6 year old kids, and there was another couple on board as well. Nick is a very experienced pilot who has lived on the island for more than 20 years. He knows a lot about the things and places you see on the tour and is good at sharing his knowledge in a pleasant way. He clealry loves his home, and it isn't hard to understand why. He also fielded what seemed like 100 questions from my 8 year old, and was very patient and gracious in doing so. Thankfully the other couple on board didn't seem to mind either! We struggled with planning our trip to Hawaii in deciding between trying to see a few islands or spending our time on one island. We ended up settling on island hopping, which meant we were only on Kauai for a couple of days. The helicopter tour was a good way to see a lot of the island in a short amount of time, especially because the most scenic places are in very rugged terrain that can be difficult to access otherwise. Our tour definitely helped us make the most of our time on Kauai, and I am glad we chose Jack Harter Helicopters for our tour.

Jeffrey_F

15 Mar, 2024

Our pilot Preston, was wonderful, he was calm and made us feel very comfortable. It was a great experience.

StellaNM

15 Mar, 2024

Amazing helicopter trip to see the Island. The lush green, peaks and valleys, Waimea Canyon and the Napali coast were all incredible. Eli was our pilot and he delivered a safe and spectacular ride with great narration in flight. The company and staff are professional and clearly safety conscious, they made certain all were properly briefed and safely boarded and secured. Highly recommend.

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