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60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTURE
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $460 / person
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 419 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 4
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Our office is located on Ahukini Rd between Walmart and the intersection to Lihue Airport. Look for a white sign with our company name and logo near an American flag. Pull in our driveway and please park to the left of our office.
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
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Description
Experience the thrill of a lifetime with our Doors-Off helicopter tour over breathtaking Kauai. On this exhilarating adventure, our knowledgeable and skilled pilots share insightful commentary as you feel the wind and get unobstructed views of the island's iconic landmarks. We fly a FULL 60-65 minute tour. You won’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. Safety is our top priority, and our Doors-Off helicopter tours adhere to the highest industry standards. We fly a MD500E aircraft, one of the safest and best helicopter makes in the world, from our specially designed helicopter with the doors removed and pilot controls on the left hand side. Please know we fly a full tour with all seats sold. Maximum of 4 passengers per helicopter. Ages 10 and older. Weight restrictions apply.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Tour check-in time is 45 minutes in advance of tour time. 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.
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.
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.
You will start to get a taste of Kauai's unique geography when flying over Olokele Canyon.
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.
Fly right over the stunning Waipo'o falls, a multi-tier waterfall on the sheer cliffs of Waimea Canyon.
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, through remote lush valleys, and still have enough time to fly out and get a wide perspective of the entire coastline.
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.
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 onboard can get one last view of the Na Pali Coast.
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.
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.
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 its many waterfalls. The crater sees more than 450 inches of rainfall per year making it one of the wettest spots on Earth.
Before heading back to the Lihue airport, you will have the opportunity to see one more great landmark, the beautiful Wailua Falls.
Highlights
Transportation to and from the heliport
60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 Helicopter Tour
Maximum of 4 passengers per helicopter for an intimate experience
Pilot guide shares expert commentary on scenic views during the flight
Wrist straps for mobile phones available to borrow
What's included
Included
Transportation to and from the heliport
60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 Helicopter Tour
Maximum of 4 passengers per helicopter for an intimate experience
Pilot guide shares expert commentary on scenic views during the flight
Wrist straps for mobile phones available to borrow
Not included
Gratuities
Weight limit of 250 lbs per individual or 400 lbs combined per pair. Over the limit requires the purchase of a Comfort Seat.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meals
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup availability is not guaranteed. Please be ready and at pickup point 10 minutes prior to pickup time.
Traveller Ratings
4.8
419 reviews
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- Ages 10+
- Mandatory Comfort Seat: Any passengers weighing over 250 lbs and pairs weighing over a combined 400 lbs are required to purchase an additional, adjacent comfort seat to safely balance out the aircraft.
- For parties of 3-4 passengers, we require 1 passenger to be 150 lbs or less and no taller than 5’10” to accommodate the front middle seat.
- PROHIBITED ITEMS: Headwear of any kind (hats, beanies, scarfs, etc), iPads, bags, pocket items or loose items, selfie/GoPro stick, magnetic Gimbals, unsecured footwear (flip flops/slides, etc)
- A handheld camera or phone secured with a neck or wrist strap is allowed
Frequently asked questions
How long does 60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTURE take?
60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTURE lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 13 stops.
How much does 60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTURE cost?
Prices start at $460 per person for this Kauai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel 60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTURE for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup availability is not guaranteed. Please be ready and at pickup point 10 minutes prior to pickup time. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyGjzt9QZPVmp3btqlp6302k=.
What languages is 60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTURE offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 4 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(419)
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Breathtaking
Mario and Freddy are AMAZING! Mario definitely knows how to fly that helicopter ! I loved going into the crater of the mountain to see the waterfalls up close ! BREATH TAKING 10000% recommend to anyone who has the pleasure of taking a ride in the sky 🙌🏼👁️✌🏼
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Must do!
Incredible! Mario was our pilot and was fantastic! I would highly recommend this company. They are friendly, safe and fun!
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Stunning
Phenomenal! An experience you have to try at least once in your lifetime. Breathtaking views of paradise from above land. Highly recommend if your budget allows for it.
Operator response
Mahalo for choosing Jack Harter Helicopters and for leaving a review! We hope to see you again some day. Aloha!
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An Experience of a Lifetime!
From the moment we arrived to check in at the office with the receptionist to the safety instructor who then transported us to the airport, all the staff were wonderful. Then there was our incredible flight with our amazing pilot, Mario, this experience was beyond anything we could have imagined. The entire staff was prompt, professional, friendly, and clearly very good at what they do. They immediately put me at ease and made me feel completely reassured that even an open-door helicopter tour was going to be okay! And then there are the views… it’s honestly hard to find the words to describe what we saw. The vast green mountains, turquoise waters, waterfalls, dramatic canyons, and incredible coastline were absolutely breathtaking, and Mario was the perfect tour guide! Kauai is beautiful from the ground, but seeing it from the air is something we will never forget. I cannot recommend Jack Harter Helicopters enough. This was truly one of the highlights of our trip and an experience of a lifetime. We would do it again in a heartbeat!
Operator response
Mahalo for flying with us and leaving a review! We are so pleased you had such a wonderful experience. We hope you return to our beautiful island again some day!
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Breath Taking Views
This experience was amazing. Our pilot, Chrissy was very knowledgeable and safe yet attentive! She flew us through some pretty amazing views of the island. Highly recommended if this can be fit into your personal vaca budget.
Operator response
Mahalo for flying with us and leaving a review! Chrissy is a great pilot and we are lucky to have her on the team. We hope to see you again some day!
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Highly recommend !
Amazing experience flying with this company. We got to see amazing views of the island and everything from start to finish was so safe. There was also only 4 people apart form the pilot so everyone got great views. Thank you team and hope to fly with you again soon!
Operator response
Mahalo for flying with us and taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad you had a great time. Please come visit us again some day!
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Exciting.
Incredible experience. The Na Pali coast enters your soul. Not to be missed if you do not suffer from vertigo.
Operator response
Mahalo for choosing Jack Harter Helicopters!
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Fun Helicopter Ride
Super fun experience! Chrissy was great.
Operator response
Mahalo!
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Extraordinary experience!
Extraordinary experience! Professional staff for whom safety is very important. Wonderful memory! I highly recommend it!
Operator response
Merci beaucoup!
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