Kauai: Heart of the Island Doors-Off Helicopter Tour
Overview
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.
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
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Weight limit of 250 lbs per individual or 400 lbs combined per pair. Over the limit requires the purchase of a Comfort Seat.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
3150 Waapa Road
Lihue, HI 96766, USA
Pickup availability is not guaranteed. Please be ready and at pickup point 10 minutes prior to pickup time.
4231 Ahukini Road
Lihue, HI 96766, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Lihue
18 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wailua Falls (pass by)
Mt. Waialeale (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-441243P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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.
- Meals.
- Gratuities.
- Weight limit of 250 lbs per individual or 400 lbs combined per pair. Over the limit requires the purchase of a Comfort Seat.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kauai: Heart of the Island Doors-Off Helicopter Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kauai: Heart of the Island Doors-Off Helicopter Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What'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
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Weight limit of 250 lbs per individual or 400 lbs combined per pair. Over the limit requires the purchase of a Comfort Seat.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
