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Courtesy of Chuck DiPiazzaAbout Air Kauai • Outstanding Visibility from Every Seat!
In the early 1980’s, Chuck DiPiazza, took a flight over the island of Kauai that would forever change his life. Chuck viewed the grandeur of Kauai by helicopter and was in awe over the versatility of the aircraft and the splendor around him. He had flown in small planes before but flying in a helicopter was different. When compared to a small plane, a helicopter offers its passengers a smooth comfortable flight, freedom in the air, greater visibility and a much roomier cabin. Chuck fell in love with helicopter flight and knew he was destined to live out his dream flying helicopters over this special place, known as the Garden Isle, and sharing the magical experience that had so captivated him. In 1988, Air Kauai was founded with the primary vision of providing the best helicopter tour experience possible. 

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2008 Regular Full Fare: $267.00 • Internet Discount: $67.00 • Subtotal: $200.00
Fuel surcharge: $19.00 • TOTAL Price Per Seat: $219.00

Air Kauai  has a PERFECT SAFETY record since 1989!
Pilot Incidents 0 • Passenger Incidents 0 • Flight Crew Incidents 0 • Aircraft Incidents 0
Cancel Policy
48-Hour cancellation notice required. Hats & bags are not permitted in the aircraft. Routes or flight times may vary due to weather conditions. Per FAA regulations, ALL passengers will be weighed at check-in. Pilot will make all seating decisions based on weights. For your safety & comfort, passengers that weigh 250 lbs. or more and couples (parties of two) with a combined weight of 450 lbs. or more, are required to reserve an additional seat. 100% charge for ‘no-shows’ and cancellations with less than 48 hours notice. I. D. required at check-in. Price subject to change.

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Tour Quick Facts
(1) The Deluxe Air Tour on A Star 350. A Star helicopters seat 6 passengers + the pilot.
(2) Tour length is approximately 1 hour.
(3) Aircraft carries 6 passengers plus the pilot.
(4) Departs daily from Lihue Airport
(5) Helicopter accessible sites include Mt. Wai`ale`ale Crater, Waimea Canyon, Na Pali Coast and the Jurassic park falls.
(6) Equipped with largest floor to ceiling windows for excellent visibility.
(7) Overhead skylights for both front and rear passengers.
(8) They use Bose noise canceling headphones.
(9) The first class cabin is air conditioned for your comfort.
(10) They have a perfect safety record.
(11) Advanced reservation are highly recommended.
What does FAA Part 135 Certification mean?
FAA Part 135 is a set of rules which govern the operations of air companies flying passengers.
Air Kauai has met the requirements of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended, and the rules, regulations and standards prescribed there under for the issuance of this certificate and is hereby authorized to operate as an air carrier and conduct common carriage operations in accordance with said Act and the rules, regulations, and standards prescribed thereunder and the terms, conditions, and limitations contained in the approved operations specifications.
About the weather ...
The first thing one should know about the weather on Kauai is that it is nearly impossible to predict. There are many different climate zones represented from shore to shore. It's not uncommon to have heavy rain on one side of the island and hot sun on the other. The next thing to know is that during your tour you visit the famous Mt. Wai`ale`ale Crater. It's well known as “the wettest spot on Earth” for a good reason. Every year Mt. Wai`ale`ale receives approximately 480 inches or about 40 feet of rain. It is often shrouded in some form of cloud cover. During the average tour it is common to fly from sun to clouds and back to sun again. Expecting to take a tour on a perfectly cloudless day on Kauai is like expecting a day at Disney Land with no people in line at the attractions. It could happen, but is unlikely or a rare occasion. Don't forget, rain makes waterfalls & rainbows!
Cancel Policy
48-Hour cancellation notice required. Hats & bags are not permitted in the aircraft. Routes or flight times may vary due to weather conditions. Per FAA regulations, ALL passengers will be weighed at check-in. Pilot will make all seating decisions based on weights. For your safety & comfort, passengers that weigh 250 lbs. or more and couples (parties of two) with a combined weight of 450 lbs. or more, are required to reserve an additional seat. 100% charge for ‘no-shows’ and cancellations with less than 48 hours notice. I. D. required at check-in. Price subject to change.
Please call ASAP for your reservations:  (808) 821-1003 • Mahalo
Courtesy of Inter-Island KenPuu Ka Ele Waterfall Courtesy of Inter-Island KenCourtesy of Inter-Island KenNa Pali Image by Lilikoi ~ ©1996
ONLY WATERFALL LANDING OFFER ON KAUAI • MD500 No Doors Helicopter • Window Seats Guaranteed
Rainbow Over Na Pali Courtesy of Inter-Island KenThis is the original company on Kauai that featured the Hughes 500 helicopter with guaranteed window seats for All passengers that offers a waterfall landing with picnic swim :) … two up front & two in back, each with their own windows, NO middle back seats. They fly with the doors off for thrill seekers. This is an unequaled photo opportunity of the awesome kind! These guys take off on the west end of the island, out of Port Allen.

Currently, they are the ONLY company in Hawaii that flies the latest version of this type of aircraft called the MD500 (replacing the Hughes 500). They fly the FF Model. The FF Model is the most powerful aircraft in the industry and is used for search and rescue.

Vendor frequesntly sells out for both the 50-55 minute and waterfall landing flight.
Please call ASAP for your reservations:  (808) 821-1003 • Mahalo
Approximately 50 - 55 Minutes Deluxe Tour covers Olokele Canyon, Waimea Canyon, over Kokee to the Na Pali Coast.  Explore all major valleys of the Na Pali Coast, around Bali Hai, over Wainiha and Lumahai Valleys, over Hanalei Bay and the Princeville areas, down through Hanalei Valley's lush tropical rain forest and beautiful waterfalls to Mt. Waialeale Crater (wettest spot on earth), then to Hanapepe Valley, featuring Kahili Falls and Manawaiopuna Falls (Jurassic Park Falls).  You will then fly over the largest coffee plantation in the U.S. and back to Port Allen. 
$200 per seat (tax includes General Excise Tax) • Fuel Surcharge has increased to $20 pp
2 Hour Waterfall Adventure offers more of the scenic areas of the eastern shore, in addition to a private landing with a short walk on the boardwalk to Puu Ka Ele Waterfall. You are encouraged to bring a swimsuit and towels for a cool quick swim.  You are encouraged to bring a swimsuit and towels for a cool quick swim.  A deli lunch is provided per passenger. Your choices are Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef or Veggie. Please fill in the reservation form with your preferences or email Lilikoi.  Your sightseeing continues after the waterfall landing. 
$300 per seat (tax includes General Excise Tax) • Fuel Surcharge has increased to $30 pp
Parental Alert:  Parents should use their discretion in securing their reservations, keeping in mind that the Hughes 500 with no doors may not be an appropriate event for their particular child.  Some children under age 12 have shown a reluctance to board at check-in.  Refunds at check-in are not possible.
Certification:  FAA Part 135 Air Carrier, FAA Part 133 External Load, and FAA Part 137 AG Spraying, US Coast Guard approved aircraft, US Forest Service Approved, County of Kauai Search/Rescue Helicopter.

submitted by Jeff on Saturday, January 07, 2006 12:09 PM
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DatesVisited: December 22nd - January 1st
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Mahalos-Feedback: Lilikoi, I just wanted to thank you for all you help in planning our vacation on Kauai. I am sorry that you have had so much dry weather lately. It did however work out for us. We did not see any rain or even clouds until we left on January 1st. It sounds like you are getting some needed moisture now. Everything we did on the island just kept getting better. The Hughes 500 flight with the waterfall stop was super. Doors off is the only way to go. It really gives you a true helicopter experience and was great for photographs. No clouds anywhere on the island sure gave us a good view of everything. I understand from our pilot that this is pretty uncommon. Captain Harry has a nice boat with top quality equipment and a very friendly staff. I knew that this was not a great time of year to fish when we booked the trip. We did manage to catch some nice Ahi. According to the crew, the first they had caught in some time. We had a lot of fun and the Ahi tasted great! The boat trip to the fern grotto and the Luau were both a fun time. I especially liked the diversity in the Luau show. Telling of the history of cultures on the Hawaiian Islands was great. It topped off a good day for the 50th anniversary. Thanks again for all your help and for sharing your beautiful island with us. I know it will not be the last time we return. (Tomorrow would be good!) My wife and I have our 25th anniversary coming up in a couple of years. I am sure we will be coming over. 
Mahalo,  Jeff  Farrington and Family 

submitted by Suzy Wright on Thursday, August 20, 2004 at 9:31 AM
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DatesVisited: August 9 - 14, 2004
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Mahalos-Feedback:  Lilikoi, My daughter and I would like to send you a BIG Mahalo for helping us plan our recent trip to Kauai!  The Hughes 500 (NO Doors) helicoper trip is still breath-taking to me, and I still cannot express in words how it showed us what a truly beautiful island you are
blessed with!! I am from a small town, but am still "spreading the word" about how you helped us have our "Trip of a Lifetime"!!! 
Mahalo, Mahalo and Mahalo,  SUZY WRIGHT

submitted by Meredith Obendorfer on Friday, April 4, 2003 at 4:10 pm
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DatesVisited: 3/15/03-5/22/03
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Mahalos-Feedback: Hi Lilikoi, Our helicopter trip was amazing, and as everyone else agrees, no doors and no windows is the only way to go. More especially, the Hughes helicopter they used was great because everyone had a great seat. If you want to have a "plush" helicopter experience, I wouldn't recommend them, but if you want something more adventurous and unique, this is definitely the company to go with. Mahalo for your help with booking, it was great (and easy!) to have it done for us! Thanks ever so much. Aloha, Meredith

Polihale Beach Courtesy of Blue HawaiianLihue Courtesy of Blue HawaiianKokee State Park Courtesy of Blue Hawaiian
Eco-Star Courtesy of Blue HawaiianKauai Welcomes Blue Hawaiian Helicopters ... a premiere helicopter tour company in Hawaii with a unique blend of cultural excursions to some of Hawaii's most remote and breathtakingly beautiful places on Earth. Remote waterfalls ... velvet green valleys ... ancient cinder cones ... pristine mountain pools ... Hawaiian legends ... Escape into the hidden beauty of Kauai with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. 

Kauai ECO Adventure:
Helicopter:  ECO-Star
Due to increased fuel cost Effective May 1, 2008
Price:  $251.85 with tax & fees 

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. 

Actual video of tour (available for purchase for $25.00 DVD). 
Description:
Join them 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%. This state-of-the-art marvel also gives you 23% more interior room, 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 journey begins with a flight to spectacular Hanapepe Valley, then continues on to Mana Waiapuna, commonly referred to as “Jurassic Park Falls.” Next its up the Olokele Canyon before moving on to eye-popping Waimea Canyon, the famed “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” Then, the sculptural masterpiece of the Na Pali Coast gives way to the Bali Hai Cliffs, and the pristine blue waters of Hanalei Bay and the Princeville Resort area. Finally, weather permitting, the crowning glory of the Garden Isle: Mt Waialeale, the wettest spot on earth, with an average rainfall of 450-500 inches annually! Flying into the center of the crater with its 5000-foot walls towering above and its 3000-foot waterfalls surrounding you, is a truly awe-inspiring finish to your ECO Adventure over the Garden Isle.

Eco-Star vs A-Star ...
Eco-Star image Courtesy of Blue HawaiianA-Star image Courtesy of Blue Hawaiian

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.


Na Pali Coast Courtesy of Blue HawaiianWailua Falls Courtesy of Blue HawaiianWaimea Camyon Courtesy of Blue Hawaiian
Create Your Own Private Tour
Helicopter Base Price with tax & fees • A-Star $1,365.00/hr (not available on Kauai) • ECO-Star $1,640.00/hr 
Duration:   (unlimited) 

FYI For charters, film work, etc. (they can use their A-Stars from Maui but there would be ferry time associated with transferring the aircraft to Kauai). 

Description:
Create your own once in a lifetime experience. Blue Hawaiian can arrange special programs customized to your events such as aerial photography, weddings, honeymoons, vow renewals, proposals, group tours, anniversaries, birthdays, flower drops, ash drops, and any special occasion. They can help you create your own private tour for any occasion. 

Their Booking Rule & Additional Information
Please allow a minimum of 72 hours prior to your requested tour date to book through our website. 
Please provide us with the date of arrival to Kauai and the name of the hotel or accommodations so that they may contact you to reconfirm your tour time.

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.

1 Hughes and 2 AStars Courtesy of Casey Riemer
This company began delighting our visitors to Kauai in 1962, FAA Part 135 Certified.  Armed with the knowledge that the only way to see the splendor of Kauai was from the air, this business was born and today continues to be one of the most successful operations on the Garden Island. Their remarkable commentary during your flight will explain the history, geology, geography and native ecosystems found on Kauai. The numbers of flights are limited each day because your pilot narrates the entire flight. 
If you are a Marriott Guest, please mention this for special discount rates. • Rates Below include All Taxes
You may request a particular aircraft, and most likely you will get it, but it's always dependent on availbility and fluctuating maintenance scheduling.
60-65 Minute Tour Price: 
AStar & Hughes 500 
$229.00 per person

90-95 Minute Tour Price: 
AStar ONLY
$339.00 per person

Hughes Tips
 

  • Bring a Jacket or sweater.
  • Wear long pants & secure footwear
  • No loose objects permitted
  • Astars must have 6 to fly.

  • Hughes must have 4 to fly.
    AS350 AStar Features:
    SPACIOUS 6 -PASSENGER SEATING 
    AIR-CONDITIONED CABINS 
    HUGE WINDOWS - EXCELLENT VIEWING 
    2-WAY STEREO INTERCOM SYSTEMS 
    BOSE NOISE-CANCELLING HEADSETS 
    PILOT SEAT ON THE LEFT 
    Hughes 500 Helicopter Features:
    THRILLING DOORS-OFF FLIGHTS 
    COMFORTABLE 4-PASSENGER SEATING 
    2-WAY INTERCOM SYSTEM 
    INDIVIDUAL BOOM MICROPHONES ON
    EACH HEADSET REDUCES WIND NOISE
    PILOT SEAT ON THE LEFT 
    Sliding Doors Courtesy of Casey Riemer
    Eurocopter "Sliding Rear Door" AStar BA
  • Big windows on rear door right where they need to be for rear seat passenger viewing and photography.
  • Easier passenger loading and unloading
  • Two-way intercom
  • Pilot sits on right side of helicopter - allowing more passenger space and better visibility.
  • Air-conditioned cabin
  • 6 passenger seats

  • four seats in rear and two up front open cabin layout (no physical obstructions to viewing)
    Eurocopter Courtesy of Casey Riemer
    Eurocopter "Floor-to-ceiling" AStar B2
    • Front doors have a huge window
    • Rear Doors have floor-to-ceiling windows (can only see through 1/3 when passengers are in the helicopter
    • Two-way intercom
    • Pilot sits on right side of helicopter - allowing more passenger space and better visibility.
    • Air-conditioned cabin
    • 6 passenger seats
    • four seats in rear and two up front
    • open cabin layout (no physical obstructions to viewing)

    • To minimize glare on the inside of the windows, wear dark colored clothing, use a polarizing filter on your camera lens, and most importantly, be aware of the glare and wait until it is not there.  As the pilot turns the helicopter, the light angle changes and so does the glare.
    Puu Ka Ele Waterfall Courtesy of Inter-Island KenWaterfalls Courtesy of Inter-Island KenNa Pali Coast Courtesy of Inter-Island Ken
    If you could do only one activity on Kauai, this would be your ideal choice and a memory of a lifetime. The spectacular views from above are a treat for our visitors, as well as our kamaainas (locals) who've lived here all their lives.  Kauai is the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain, revered by many as the most beautiful place on earth. You will marvel at the rugged beauty of the Na Pali Coast, the Waimea Canyon, and Mt. Waialeale (the wettest spot on earth). The Garden Island truly captures the meaning of paradise with its multitude of waterfalls, rainbows, a cathedral of sheer Na Pali cliffsides, and more beaches than any other island.
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