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The 6 Best Helicopter Tours in Kauai, Hawaii (HI)
Relaxing and pristine Kauai (the Garden Island) is the least commercially developed of the Hawaiian islands. Waterfalls, scenic drives and more than 60 beaches dot the landscape. Some beaches have great snorkeling, others offer child-friendly tidal pools and some are perfect for all kinds of water sports. Dry-land activities include hiking the Kalalau Trail on the Na Pali coastline, taking a day trip to Waimea Canyon and experiencing life on a sugar plantation at Grove Farm Homestead Museum.
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1. Kauai Discovery Helicopter Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
This will be an unforgettable experience like no other. See Kauai and all its beauty, soaring high in the sky in a state-of-the-art EC130 helicopter.
Inclusions: Helicopter Tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Round-trip Transportation
Reviewed By Z6190HNirinas
That’s a definitely the best way to explore the island! Amazing views + Handsome and professional pilot Adam = great adventure! Thank you so much to make me happy! ???? From Irina with ❤️
2. The Big Island Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
For those of you who want it all, the Full Island VIP Adventure Tour is for you! Volcano, valleys, waterfalls and coastline! It’s all of our helicopter tours of the Big Island rolled into one plus an active volcano! Departing from Kona International Airport, we head straight to Kilauea by way of the saddle running between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, Hawaii’s tallest mountains.
Inclusions: Airport/Departure Tax, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By thezackster
5 stars isn't enough, they deserve 50. I was nervous (sweaty palms haha!) but immediately upon arrival our pilot James met us at our car and made us right at home. Very responsible regarding COVID precautions and just so friendly and educational. Mid-air, mid-sunset I was able to pop the question to my now fiance and it couldn't have been better. Forever indebted to this place and to our pilot. World class! You'll love every dollar spent!
3. Private Kauai Helicopter Tour with No Middle Seats
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
On this incredible tour of Kauai, you’ll experience views so beautiful they will take your breath away. Explore the stunning Manawaiopuna Falls, also known as “Jurassic Park” falls, wedged in between the emerald green mountain top of the Hanapepe Valley. Soar over the amazing views of the Olokele Canyon and majestic Waimea Canyon. Waimea canyon is also know as the the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” where you’ll catch sight of dozens of cascading waterfalls including the 2000-foot Waipo’o falls. Then on to the sacred Napali Coast with its 3500-foot seacliffs plummetting into the vast Pacific ocean. Along the Napali coast you will fly into the secret valleys of Nualolo and Kalalau valley with there amazing landscape. On to Kauai’s magical North Shore which reveals the sculpted green Hanalei Valley with more waterfalls than you can count. Last but not least the pilot will take you to the Wai'ale'ale crater with the "Wall of Tears" A dormant shield Volcano which receives 500" of rainfall.
Inclusions: Gopro Mounts for a fee, Lanyards for cell phones, Your tour includes a 10 minute pilot safety briefing.
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Reviewed By WorldTravelerCO
The day after our arrival in Kauai, we had the most amazing experience of our trip....a doors off helicopter tour of Kauai with Guy! Check in was easy with Ingrid, who made us feel very welcome and comfortable. Guy was friendly and professional, putting any fears at ease before we could even vocalize them. The photos we captured are incredible, Guy provided us with great history and information about the island and we felt very safe and comfortable on this exciting trip. Well worth it, highly recommend to anyone interested in really seeing Kauai!!
4. Kauai Explorer Helicopter Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Soar over Kauai's breathtaking coastline in a luxurious EC130 state-of-the-art helicopter. A truly unforgettable experience of a lifetime!
Inclusions: Helicopter Tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Round-trip Transportation
Reviewed By Voxsentia
We had a great time doing the helicopter tour. We initially booked the 20 min ride as we just wanted to see Napali Coast. Well, we were upgraded to 50 mins to fill up seats. There needs to be 7 passengers. We were a little nervous and almost cancelled because there was a helicopter crash the day before for the same tour (different company), but we decided to go anyway. I’m glad we did because it was an experience of a lifetime. It was sooo beautiful. But RIP to those tourists. They were having a good time like us and got so unlucky. That tour company never had an accident in their 30 years of operation. You just get unlucky. The day before right around the time they crashed, the weather turned for the worst and started raining and clouds making poor visibility. Not to mention the wind factor. However, I loved Kauai and this was my favorite thing I did, along with seeing Waimea Canyon from lookouts. Enjoy life because you never know when it’s your time to go.
5. Kauai Shore Excursion: 55-minute Helicopter Adventure Flight
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 15 reviews
This 45-55 min flight covers all of the highlights the island of Kauai has to offer! There is free round trip transportation from your cruise ship docked at Nawiliwili Harbor to the Lihue airport a few minutes away. Some of the most spectacular sights include: Jurassic Park Falls , Waimea Canyon, also know as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" where several waterfalls cascade down steep cliffs, Jagged cliffs of Na Pali coast, Hanalei Valley of waterfalls, National Tropical Botanical Garden Bali Hai and much more! There is a maximum of 6 passengers per helicopter.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, DVD (available to purchase)
Reviewed By GreenThumb331
Kona is the second stop in Hilo on our cruise. We booked a whole day tour with C Big. We started seeing green turtles at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. Our next stop at the famous Royal Kona Coffee Center was very informative. Aside from free sampling of the many types of coffee, a guided tour was available. We learned how the coffee bean was carefully handpicked in this farm. The stages how the coffee bean goes from the tree to your coffee cup was also explained. Since this visit, the knowledge i gained gave me a better appreciation when I take my coffee. After a lunch stop, we visited the painted church. The tour’s last activity was a drop off at the Kahaluu beach for some snorkeling. I had about 45 minutes to see the fish very near the shore before we were picked up and brought back to the ship. We did most of the activities that Kona had to offer in one day.
6. Kauai ECO Adventure Helicopter Tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 1,449 reviews
Join us on a first class ECO Adventure over the Garden Isle of Kauai. You'll fly the incredible new American Eurocopter Eco-Star, which reduces overflight noise by approximately 50%, has individual Business Class style seats, two-way communication with your pilot, and expansive glass for outstanding sweeping views of Kauai's incomparable natural beauty. Your flight begins with a flight to spectacular Hanapepe Valley, then Mana Waiapuna, also referred to as "Jurassic Park Falls." Then you'll travel up to the Olokele Canyon before moving on to Waimea Canyon, the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific." Complete your tour with stunning views of the Na Pali coast and Bali Hai Cliffs, pristine Hanalei Bay, and weather permitting, Mt Waialeale, the wettest spot on earth.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees, and handling charges, Tour narration by pilots who are State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides
Exclusions: A recording is made of your actual flight and may be purchased (USB stick $59.99) after your tour.
Reviewed By Ga-ATL
What an awesome flight out of Maui over to Kauai. The cliffs the valleys and waterfalls. On the way we saw a couple of whales swimming and he flew down to show us a closer look. Neil our pilot was smart witty and fun. On our return all the good he did he blew it, there was a pod of whales 8 to 10 swimming below us , he was more concerned in getting back, this is very unusual to see that many whales together. It is a huge anomaly, few people have ever witnessed such an event. But Neil did not even slow down, he commented and kept going. Such a disappointment!.
