Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Movie Adventure & Helicopter Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Movie Adventure & Helicopter Tour

Duration: 10 hours
Destination: United States, Hawaii, Oahu
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  • 10 hours
  • Oahu
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip airfare from Oahu to Lihue, roundtrip transportation from the Lihue Airport (LIH), a sightseeing land tour, and adventurous 45 minute helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.

Discover why Kauai’s natural splendor is the scenic backdrop for so many blockbuster movies and TV shows. Travel through the heart of the garden island, engulfed by vast rainforests and mountainous valleys to arrive at the most famous filming locales. Drive by the iconic Hanalei Pier surrounded by miles of ocean and clear skies. Behold Opaeka'a, a beautiful 151-foot waterfall, and birds-eye view of the tranquil Wailua river. View clips from the comfort of your mini coach at each location. Explore historic Hanalei Town and have lunch on your own. Visit local hot spot Tahiti Nui where the movie “The Descendants” was filmed.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Ahukini State Recreational Pier, 3147 Ahukini Rd, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766

Scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, popular fishing spot. Classic films "Pagan Love Song" and "Donovan’s Reef" were filmed here.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Lydgate State Park, Nalu Road, Uninc Kauai County, Hawaii, Wailua, Kauai, HI 96746

Popular beach for windsurfing, surfing and bodyboarding, large lava rock wall protects tropical marine life. Elvis Presley's "Blue Hawaii" was filmed at this picturesque location.

Stop At: Opaekaa Falls, Kauai, HI

151 foot waterfall, clearly visible from lookout points along the highway. Featured in the “Wackiest Ship in the Army” and “Blue Hawaii.”

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Kapaa, Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii

Quaint beachside community, old country vibe balanced with new and exciting shops and eateries. The famous dinosaur “egg-change” took place here in "Jurassic Park.”

Pass By: Kalalea, Hawaii 96741, USA

"Raiders of the Lost Ark" was filmed in this mountainous region.

Stop At: Hanalei, Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii

Browse shops and have lunch on your own. A charming town rich in history, surrounded by taro patches and art galleries.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Tahiti Nui, 5-5134 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714

A scene in the movie The Descendants starring George Clooney was filmed here.

Pass By: Hanalei Pier, Hanalei, Kauai, HI

The famous Hanalei pier was the backdrop for scenes from "Beachhead."

Stop At: Hanalei Valley Lookout, Kuhio Hwy, Princeville, Kauai, HI 96722

Scenic views of the vast countryside and verdant valley.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Lighthouse Road, Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754

Kilauea Lighthouse Overlook offers sprawling views of Kilauea Point, a lava peninsula featured in "Lilo and Stitch."

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, Lihue Airport, 3730 Ahukini Rd #8, Lihue, HI 96766, USA

Mandatory 45 minute safety briefing at 2:45 PM and 45 minute helicopter tour at 3:30 PM. Dependent on existing weather conditions.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
  • Interisland R/T airfare (overage charges may apply)
  • 45 minute helicopter tour (Blue Hawaiian Helicopters)
  • Entry/Admission - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Helicopter comfort seat surcharge (for those over 240 lbs.)
  • Airline flight overage charges
  • Lunch - Purchase Lunch on your Own in Hanalei Town

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Passengers must provide date of birth and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
  • Stroller accessible
  • Once reservation is made, tour is non-refundable and non-changeable
  • Service animals allowed
  • Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
  • Special needs requests must be called in to the local supplier at least 1 week prior to tour date
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.
  • Weight Restrictions: Due to FAA regulations, all passengers and bags must be weighed at check-in for the helicopter tour. Each passenger weighing over 240 pounds will be contacted and assessed a 'comfort seat' charge for an additional seat, payable directly to the tour operator. This is for the safety and comfort of all passengers. It is important to provide accurate body weight at checkout.
  • If the helicopter tour is cancelled by the provider, you'll receive a refund for the helicopter portion (at a rate determined by the tour provider) and be welcomed on an extended sightseeing tour. If you choose to abort the sightseeing portion of the tour and would like to return to Honolulu earlier than your return flight is scheduled, you will be responsible for all flight change fees with the airlines. A refund for the sightseeing portion of the tour is not guaranteed. Before aborting the tour, you are required to contact the tour provider.
  • 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 24 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

1: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, 300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA
2: Lihue Airport, 3901 Mokulele Loop, Lihue, HI 96766, USA


Departure Time

05:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

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

Duration

10 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

mattieh838

28 Feb, 2020

We were staying with family in Oahu so we drove ourselves to the airport. The scheduled time was two hours before the flight boarded- which was frustrating for a 4 am start to a morning. Once we got to Kauai there was no signage for the tour and the bus did not read Poly Adventures, which was frustrating for the people/guide and us alike. The tour was very traditional on/off with 10 minutes at each stop. The guide was funny and definitely loved her job! The helicopter tour was amazing and the pilot was fantastic! Took a very scary experience and made it fun! Definitely the highlight of the whole day- I would recommend skipping the bus (unless you like traditional) and keep the helicopter!

Wade I

18 Dec, 2018

I had really looked forward to a great tour but ended up very disappointed. I was at the designated pick up location 10 minutes before the scheduled time (5 AM) and waited for 25 minutes. I returned to my hotel and then received a phone call telling me they were late, so I had to return to the pick up location. Upon arrival in Lihue, there was no one there to meet the tour group and we had to wait around until they finally showed up. Fortunately I had bought a bottle of water, because there was no opportunity to either get a snack or something to drink until lunch time The tour guide should have informed the group and allowed them to buy snacks and drinks before leaving the airport. The guide did not do much narration, instead we were shown videos of different movies and movies sites on the island of Kauai. Lunch was adequate. After lunch, the person I was seated next to threw up four times for some unknown reason. The last part of the tour was a helicopter ride to see the Waimea Canyon and Na Pali area … this was the best part of the tour. Upon return to Honolulu, I had to use the rest room, when I came out, the transportation had already left, and I had to get my own transportation back to my hotel. In short, the tour got off to a lousy start and ended up abandoning me. I cannot recommend this tour to anyone.

bamaboy2060

21 Nov, 2018

We were picked up at our hotel in Oahu and take to the airport to fly to Kauai. All was good, but we got there 2 hours before our flight and it took 5 minutes to get through security. The tour guide picked us up at the airport fairly quickly after we arrived and we spent about half a day driving around looking at locations where movies had been made on the island. It was really cool to see the places up close you see on the screen. The drive was very knowledgeable about the island and locations, and they showed clips from the movies when we got to a location site. We barely made it back to our helicopter flight because traffic was so bad near the airport. We immediately took off and had a wonderful helicopter flight around the island. We got back to the helicopter base at 3:40 and they immediately took us to the airport 2 minutes away. We had to sit and wait 3 hours until our flight back to Oahu. There were 3 other earlier flights, but Hawaiian airlines doesn't let you go standby for free. I have no idea why the tour company booked us on such a late flight unless it was cheaper for them. They really need to manage their time better.

Kyra B

23 Dec, 2017

incredible i actually wanted to stay on the island of Kaui, and not return to Oahu. Started off with a movie tour watching the scenes and then arriving at the destinations shown. Lunch was divine in one of the local places. The helicopter tour was incredible i wouldn't know how to describe it or even interpret what we seen along the Napali coast.

Kristian S

11 Nov, 2017

Overall a good experience 4 out of 5 stars:
Excellent: the Helicopter tour was one of the best experiences in my life. Great to see Napali coast and Waimea canyon from above. Recommended!!!!!!!!
not good: the land tour. They put you on the movie tour you just stop at locations where movies were directed in the past

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