Kauai was the very first Hawaiian island that offered helicopter flights in Hawaii….. and that was not a mistake. Kauai is perhaps the most beautiful island to see from the air!
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Kauai Helicopter Tours
Kauai Helicopter Tours offer Helicopter flights that may be the best in all of Hawaii.
Kauai helicopter tours are arguably among the best helicopter rides of any in Hawaii and it's easy to understand why. It's no accident that Kauai was the first of the islands in Hawaii to offer helicopter tours.
Of all the Hawaiian Islands visited by helicopter tours perhaps the one that is perceived to be the most romantic is the island of Kauai with its sensational helicopter flights. Kauai helicopter tours are unique in all of Hawaii primarily because the island of Kauai is also unique. No Hawaiian island comes close to having a sight worthy of comparison to the Na Pali Coast and the same can be said of the Waimea Canyon often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of Kauai”. Kauai helicopter tours will fly directly over the Na Pali Coast and aside from visiting this spectacle from the sea these helicopters provide the only other means possible to view this remote and beautiful coastline. Although every island of Hawaii has its special and distinct scenic beauty none of them can compare with the striking beauty and flamboyance of this dynamic piece of coastline. With canyon walls often dropping a full 3000’ from the upper portions of the ridges above, helicopters emerge from Kauai’s “top side” with a stunning and spectacular descent to the craggy ocean below. As the helicopters wind their way through the valleys of this remote eleven miles of coastline you will become immediately aware of the reasoning behind the choice of Kauai as being the very first island for helicopter tours to be offered in the state.
Kauai was the first of the major Hawaiian Islands to rise from the ocean floor and it was the first to become extinct some 5 million years ago. Nature has also had the most time to carve her spectacular features providing the unbelievable landscape for Kauai's sensational helicopter flights.
Kauai boasts the wettest spot on the planet at Mount Wai'ale'ale averaging over 400 inches a year. The tremendous rainfall has produced the most remarkable sheer valleys, razor sharp ridges descending to the sea and most amazing array of waterfalls to be assembled anywhere in the world. The extreme sea and wave action has also had a tremendous effect upon Kauai's spectacular coastline producing the famous Na Pali coast with pristine cliffs and caves stretching 11 miles on Kauai's northern shore.
Where will the Kauai Helicopter Flights take you?
The most popular tours for the Kauai helicopter flights are the approximately one hour Circle Island flights. Kauai is just the perfect size to be adequately seen in one hours time.
Some Kauai helicopter tours leave from the Princeville area and are already adjacent to what is generally considered to be the most spectacular area on the island, the Na Pali Coast. These tours are about 40 minutes in length.
Kauai Helicopter Tours can also include landing in some of the more remote areas of the island.
What types of helicopters are used on your Kauai flights?
- The A-Star is generally considered the "gold standard" for Kauai helicopter flights. No matter where you sit you'll have 180-degree visibility. The rotator shaft does not come between the front and back seats and there are no visual impediments interrupting your view forward. The back seat is raised to give a better view above the seats in front and there is an abundance of windows.
- The Eco-Star is actually the enhanced version of the A-Star and is generally considered the "Cadillac" of the Kauai touring helicopters. These helicopters are wider allowing for all bucket seats for more comfort. They have about 20% more viewing capacity through the larger windows and they produce less noise as from heard from the outside.
- The Hughes 500 is small, fast and maneuverable. It seats only 4 passengers so each person is guaranteed a window seat. These aircraft on Kauai are often flown with a "doors off" option and this is the favorite of photographers who want an unencumbered view.
With regard to photography on your Kauai helicopter flight.
- Most helicopter companies will provide you with a video of your actual Kauai helicopter flight. These are taken from cameras mounted on the outside of the aircraft and tape the flight that you actually took.
- All Kauai helicopters allow you to take video or photography from your helicopter flight on your own and some provide flights that have the doors removed for better viewing and taking of photos.
Kauai was the first of the Hawaiian Islands to offer helicopter flights and to provide helicopter charters. Kauai helicopter tour companies now include a number of helicopter charters, many of which are world famous. These are the helicopter companies now in operation that we represent on the island of Kauai: Aloha Discovery Island Tours, Jack Harter Helicopters, Safari Helicopters and Sunshine Helicopters.
Tom's Tips - Kauai Helicopter Tours
Kauai is just about the perfect size for a helicopter flight. You can easily and thoroughly see the entire island in just one hour. If it fits within your budget, a helicopter ride is the one activity that is a must for you on Kauai. You will never see anything like this again, anywhere in the world. Kauai helicopter tours and Kauai helicopter flights are as good as it gets and the helicopter tour companies on Kauai are among the best you will find.
Try to take your Kauai helicopter flight early in your stay on Kauai. Once you've seen the island from the sky you will have a better idea of where you are on the island regarding the big picture of things, in the days that follow.
The best time for a helicopter ride on Kauai is usually in the morning before the trade winds pick up. Although usually true, this is not always the case as the varying weather conditions found on Kauai can provide great viewing conditions at any time of day. All flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather conditions.
Helicopter Tours and Helicopter Rides in Kauai - Options Below:
Inter-Island Helicopters With Inter-Island Helicopters everyone gets an amazing view! Inter-Island flies the Hughes 500 helicopter with the doors off and everyone gets a window seat. They depart out of the Port Allen Airport which enables them to cover at least 30% more scenic area due to their location. This is an adventure of a lifetime and a great way to start your vacation with the best views on the island of Kauai. …(more info) | Price Range: (From: $214.00 - To: $275.00) |
Jack Harter Helicopters If we go back to the beginning, we have to start with Jack Harter Helicopters. Jack Harter Helicopters was the very first touring helicopter company in the state of Hawaii, and surprise of surprises, Jack Harter Helicopter is still here on Kauai operating its helicopters with all the efficiency and class of days gone by. Jack no longer oversees the operation but has passed the torch down to others to run it for him and a number of the innovations they have made in the helicopter touring business have been outstanding. One of the great evolutions of their craft has been in providing their clients with the option of going on a "doors-off" helicopter to view the island. This may not be for everyone (he has plenty of flights with the doors on too) but for those who want the total and unadulterated views of the island below, this is the way to go. It is one thing to see the island out of the window of your helicopter but quite another to witness the spectacle that is Kauai from the vantage point of a bird with nothing between you and Kauai below except the clean refreshing trade wind air of the Kauai outdoors.…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $208.90 - To: $339.90) |
Safari Helicopters Preston Meyers is the owner, founder and operator of Safari Helicopters on Kauai and on the Big Island. Safari Helicopters has been operational in Hawaii since 1987 and provides quality service to its guests. In addition to its touring capabilities Preston's company has been used in the filming of a number of Hollywood movies including: Flight of the Intruder, King of the Jungle, Six Days and Seven Nights and Mighty Joe Young. The accomplishments of Safari Helicopters don't stop there…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $189.90 - To: $238.90) |
Sunshine Helicopters Sunshine Helicopters is unique in the helicopter touring business on Kauai because of its location. Sunshine Helicopters is owned and operated by Ross Scott who has tons of experience in aviation. He flew helicopters during the Vietnam War as a gunship pilot and later managed a large aviation company in Alaska with fifty airplanes and thirty helicopters. He has a large helicopter tour operation in Hawaii also having locations on Maui and the Big Island. But it is his location at Princeville…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $194.00 - To: $314.00) |
Air Ventures Air Ventures is locally owned and operated by Billy Zeffiro. Air Ventures flies a G8 Airvan. This aircraft is known for its huge bubble windows, smooth ride, wide cabin doors for easy access. The G8 also provides a very spacious cabin for comfortable seating. Civil Air Patrol uses these planes for search and rescue. This aircraft is very safe and has the best visibility of any seven-passenger plane on the market. A knowledgeable and professional pilot narrates every flight. Passengers will have…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $114.90 - To: $294.90) |
Wings Over Kauai Wings Over Kauai provides some remarkable advantages when comparing this aircraft to helicopters and other fixed-wing planes alike. First off, it will take just the two of you on their Cessna, making for an extremely personalized flight or up to six passengers on their new AirVan. You will have headsets and microphones on and be able to converse back and forth with the pilot at any time. Second, you will be seated on the right hand side of the aircraft (on both Cessna and AirVan) allowing for…(more info) | Price Range: (From: $125.00 - To: $125.00) |
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Kauai Helicopter Tours - People are always asking which island we think is the best to take a helicopter flight on. I believe we can answer that question by simply seeing which island in Hawaii first offered helicopter flights to begin with. That island of course was the island of Kauai. Nature has spent her time carving the island of Kauai into a topographical “Mona Lisa”. On a scale of “10” for islands of beauty, Kauai ranks a “10 ½”. Helicopter tours can be pricey, but if its within your means, do yourself a favor and splurge on this one. Helicopter flights on Kauai are as good as they get. You won’t be disappointed.
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