Kauai: Heart of the Island Doors-Off Helicopter Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 18 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Jack Harter Helicopters - Tours

Ages: Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transportation to and from the heliport
Included: Doors-Off MD500 Helicopter Tour into Waialeale
Included: Maximum of 4 passengers per helicopter for an intimate experience
Included: Expert pilot shares insights and movie filming locations during the flight
Included: Wrist straps for mobile phones available to borrow

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Over weight limit: Weight limit of 250 lbs per individual or 400 lbs combined per pair. Over the limit requires the purchase of a Comfort Seat.
Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Lihue

18 min

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.
Wailua Falls

Passing by

Enjoy views of this beautiful waterfall as featured on Fantasy Island.
Mt. Waialeale

Passing by

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Pickup points

Pickup availability is not guaranteed. Please be ready and at pickup point 10 minutes prior to pickup time.

Using your ticket

Lead Traveler must present government-issued ID upon check-in.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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