Kauai: Heart of the Island Doors-Off Helicopter Tour
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Experience the stunning beauty of Waialeale, Kauai from above on a thrilling Doors-Off helicopter tour. Fly into the heart of the island and witness the ancient volcano of Waialeale, with its cascading waterfalls and lush valleys. This unique adventure allows you to feel the wind and enjoy unobstructed views of Kauai’s birthplace. Your expert pilot will highlight filming locations from iconic movies, ensuring an unforgettable introduction to the Garden Isle. This tour offers a fantastic opportunity for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. 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.
Your experience
Stop 1
Tour check-in time is 30 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.
Stop 2
Enjoy views of this beautiful waterfall as featured on Fantasy Island.
Stop 3
This shorter Waialeale tour flies you into the very Heart of Kauai to explore the remnants of the ancient volcano of Waialeale (“rippling water”), over eight million years old, that gave birth to this beautiful island. This volcano is one of the wettest spots on earth receiving over 400" of rain every year.
What’s included
- Transportation to and from the heliport
- Doors-Off MD500 Helicopter Tour into Waialeale
- Maximum of 4 passengers per helicopter for an intimate experience
- Expert pilot shares insights and movie filming locations during the flight
- Wrist straps for mobile phones available to borrow
Not included
- Gratuities
- Over weight limit
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Meals
Meeting and pickup
Please meet at our office location at 4231 Ahukini Rd. Lihue, HI 96766 at least 30 minutes prior to flight departure. It is just half a mile west of the airport on Ahukini Rd.
Before you go
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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