Private Helicopter Tours

More than 70% of Kauai is inaccessible

Aircraft:  Robinson R-44 Helicopter with guaranteed window seating for ALL passengers. There is
one passenger in the front, pilot on the front right, and two passengers in back. ALL flights are private tours. Passengers do not share the aircraft with any second party. We fly with the doors OFF as an option for the adventurous. The aircraft is equipped with an emergency flotation system for added safety.

Flight Times are offered 7 days a week 
8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 pm, 1:30 & 3:00 pm
(check-in time is 45 minutes prior to flight time)
For the doors off tours, we highly recommend each passenger to bring a jacket.

Instructional Flight:
Be a pilot for a day! With this tour, you have the opportunity to fly their helicopter with the guidance of our certified professional flight instructors. Our pilots will first explain how the flight controls work during your helicopter tour. Afterwards, you will take the controls and fly the helicopter back to the airport! This fun and exciting helicopter ride includes a brief ground lesson. 
$660 + 4.167% Excise Tax per hour (1 hour minimum).

Photo Charter:
Choose your own exotic location to photograph. Our pilots may also suggest the best Kauai sights to take stunning photos.
$660 + 4.167% Excise Tax per hour (1 hour minimum).

Booking Policy
Helicopter Tours requires a valid credit card to book a reservation. You will NOT be charged unless the trip is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice (see Cancellation Policy, below). Payment is required before the trip begins.

Check In
All passengers must check in with a valid photo ID no less that 45 minutes before flight time. Any passengers not checked in by 45 minutes before flight time will be considered a cancellation and billed for the full tour amount (see Cancellation Policy, below). 

Cancellation Policy
Tours may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled flight time without incurring a fee. Tours cancelled after 24 hours prior to the flight or passengers who fail to show for the tour will be billed the full amount for the tour booked. No refunds upon check-in, unless mandated by
weather conditions.

Weather
Routes or flight times may vary due to weather conditions. The vendor reserves the right to cancel any tour due to unsafe weather. If cancellation due to weather occurs prior to the flight, any money collected will be refunded. If the flight has begun and must be canceled due to weather within 10 minutes of takeoff, the tour fee will be refunded. If the flight has exceeded 10 minutes, the passengers will be refunded for the percentage of the flight that did not take place, i.e. if the flight lasted for 30 minutes and was scheduled to take an hour then the passengers will be refunded half of the amount paid. 

Weight Restrictions
Total weight per seat shall not exceed 275 lbs. Total weight (pilot plus passengers) not to
exceed 600 lbs. In accordance with FAA regulations, all passengers must be weighed at check-in.

Age Restrictions
Children must be at least 7 years old and a minimum weight of 40 lbs is recommended.

Carry On
Passengers are welcome to bring their personal belongings on the aircraft as long as it stored under the seat, and is lightweight. Cell phones should be used only for photography during flight. Cameras are allowed. Earrings may be used but should be taken off for passenger comfort while wearing headsets.

Please note: For the Doors-Off Adventure, all belongings must be stored under the seat of the aircraft. Cameras must be secured to passengers at all times.

Extras: 
2-way communication between pilot and passengers is provided. Mauna Loa Helicopters makes all  seating arrangements based on weight and balance calculations. NO MIDDLE BACK SEAT. Everyone is GUARANTEED window seating.The pilot will make all seating decisions based on each passenger’s weights. 

THE MANAWAIOPUNA WATERFALL LANDING EXPERIENCE
For any current specials ... (as low as $269) Please call or text Lilikoi at (808) 821-1000 or Email: info@trykauai.com

The Hanapepe Valley opens up with its many waterfalls and dense tropical forests. Many of you will recognize Manawaiopuna Falls as this was the primary background for Spielberg's “Jurassic Park”. You’ll will slowly descend to a landing area near the base of the waterfalls where the pilot will shut down the helicopter and everyone will exit the aircraft. Once you reach the base of the waterfall, there will be time to take pictures and enjoy this opportunity. You will return back to the helicopter for take off and continue on with remainder of the 50-60 minute “Kauai Grand” deluxe helicopter tour. Before the Canyons appear, you cross over the Robinson’s property and view their private Island of Niihau in the distance.

The Olokele Canyon seldom seen, except by air, is fabulous. Next to the Waimea Canyon, the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific", unfolds before us. Waialae Falls cascading down over 3000 feet in different sections, and the Alakai Swamp, the highest tropical swamp land in the world, will unfold. On to the spectacular and isolated Na Pali Coast. A very detailed look at the beautiful valleys & beaches, most of which are accessible only by air the majority of the year and have also been the backdrop for such movies as “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “King Kong”. Nualolo Aina, better known as "The Valley of the Lost Tribe" is one of the most pristine valleys along the Na Pali Coast. Bali Hai Cliffs seen in the classic movie "South Pacific" passes us by as you continue. Several homes of celebrities and filming locations are pointed out before flying by Lumahai Beach. This was Nurses Beach in the movie "South Pacific".

You will then pass by Hanalei Bay, Princeville, and on to the lush Hanalei Valley. Ahead is the majestic Mt. Waialeale Crater, one of the wettest spots on Earth. Before you land at the Lihue Airport, you’ll pass by Wailua Falls, better known as the Fantasy Island Water Falls. Both Mt. Waialeale Crater and Wailua Falls can only be viewed, weather permitting.

Their sightseeing tour will cover all these areas plus much more. Routes may vary due to adverse weather systems or weather conditions. Comfortable Bose X noise cancelling stereo avionic stereo headsets are provided for a live narration by our highly qualified commercial helicopter pilot. Gentle music choreographed to the tour enhances your flight. Tour includes one complimentary screen saver, one per couple.

With over 37 years filming experience, Curt has an unparalleled reputation in the movie and television industry. From Raiders of the Lost Art, King Kong, Jurassic Park, Six Days/Seven Nights, George of the Jungle, to Dinosaur, Dragony and Tropic Thunder, Curt’s expertise in finding just the right location or piloting the camera helicopter is unmatched. Their company is small by choice, but their standards are the highest. They have created a superior tour to capture the true essence of Kauai. Only a helicopter tour can give you up close and personal views of many of Kauai’s scenic areas such as Mt. Waialeale Crater.With the introduction of their new EXCLUSIVE WATERFALL LANDING, Island Helicopters will be the only helicopter company permitted to land at Manawaiopuna Falls (better known as “Jurassic Falls”). The addition of this newest tour will allow visitors and residents alike the opportunity to experience the incredible beauty and force of this isolated 350' waterfall which is located on private land deep in Hanapepe Valley. After landing near the base of the waterfall, your pilot will guide you along an existing trail and foot bridge to the front of the waterfall where you will have the chance to take photos or just enjoy the experience. You will then be guided back to the aircraft and once you have lifted o the ground, you will resume their “Kauai Grand” 50-60 minute deluxe helicopter tour. The length of this tour is approximately 75-85 minutes. Seating is limited daily and advance reservations are required.

Kauai ECO Adventure:
Helicopter:  ECO-Star
Price:  $225.97 with tax & fees ($451.94 per couple)
Please call or text Lilikoi at (808) 821-1000 or Email: info@trykauai.com

Fares listed are per person.
Tour routes may vary due to wind and weather conditions.

Duration:  50 minutes • Departures daily, year-round, except December 25th. 
Inclusions: Tour narration by pilots who are State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides
Exclusions: 
Landing fees - if any. • Fuel truck deployment - if needed. • Parking fees - if any. • Transportation to/from the heliport. 

ECO-Star and A-Star Comparison 
Since the late 1980s, the American Eurocopter “A-Star” has been the tour helicopter of choice for professional tour operations worldwide. In Hawaii it is the industry standard – favored by all the top helicopter tour companies for its open cabin design that affords a 180º sweeping view for each passenger.

This feature has been further enhanced in the revolutionary new American Eurocopter “ECO-Star” – the first touring helicopter of the 21st Century. But that's just the beginning. Passenger comfort, interior space, and engineering have all been raised to state-of-the-art levels. Blue Hawaiian is the first helicopter tour company in the world to introduce the incredible new ECO-Star, plus they continue to proudly fly their superb fleet of A-Stars.

Pricing Policy
Total fares include applicable taxes and fees. Any child under 24 months of age is welcome as a lap child at no charge. Children 24 months and over require an individual full-fare seat. Due to weight & balance of the aircraft anyone weighing over 250 lbs. will be required to purchase an additional seat at 50% of the individual fare. Blue Hawaiian will absorb the other 50%.

Cancellation Policy
They require 24 hours notice in order to change or cancel your reservation. Tours canceled with less than 24 hours affect other guests booked on our flights and don't allow enough time to resell the canceled seats. Reservations canceled within 24 hours will be assessed a 50% cancellation fee. No-shows will be assessed a 100% cancellation fee. If you need to change or cancel your reservation please provide us with the required notification and we will be happy to accommodate you. Try Kauai recommends that you cancel within 72 hours for 6 or more passengers and 7 days in advance for 10 or more passengers.