Overview
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Experience the thrill of a lifetime with our doors-off helicopter tour over breathtaking Kauai. On this exhilarating adventure, you will feel the wind in your hair and get unobstructed views from our specially designed helicopter with the doors removed and pilot controls on the left hand side.
Our knowledgeable and skilled pilots guide you through the island’s iconic landmarks, sharing insightful commentary along the way.
Safety is our top priority, and our doors-off helicopter tours adhere to the highest industry standards.
We fly a FULL 60-65 minute tour. You don’t want to settle for any less than 60 minutes, as this allows our pilots to take their time at each viewpoint and rotate the helicopter so all passengers have a great view regardless of seating arrangements.
We fly a MD500E aircraft, one of the safest and best helicopter makes in the world. Please know we fly a full tour with all seats sold. Maximum of 4 passengers per helicopter. Weight restrictions apply.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Lihue
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.
After taking off, your first scenic landmarks will be the Nawiliwili Harbor and historic Menehune Fishpond. This is a great time to test out the two way communication and chat with your pilot and introduce yourself.
Options
Comfort Seat
Weight Limit Exceeded Pickup included
KAUAI LUXURY 60-Minute Doors-Off Helicopter ADVENTURE
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Transportation to and from the heliport
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wrist straps for mobile phones
Gratuities
Weight limit of 250 lbs per individual or 400 lbs per couple. Over the limit requires the purchase of a Comfort Seat.
Pickup points
Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club
3610 Rice Street, Kalapaki Beach Lihue United States
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
3610 Rice Street Lihue United States
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
387 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely incredible experience!
Joel E,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the most incredible and beautiful experience! Everyone from the moment we arrived was amazing! Highly, highly recommend!
MUST DO
amyhF8166LN,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the most amazing things we have ever done. Freddie greeted us and has boundless energy and excitement for Kauai and his job. Nick was a wonderful pilot and tour guide. This is a MUST DO!!! Great experience from booking, to arriving, personally placed in the helicopter and the views are BREATHTAKING. Truly a one-of-a-kind experience!
Beautiful and informative
mj10102015,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went out with Nicky for a 2pm doors off flight. You check in at the office m, get weighed, and hand over your car keys (nothing in your pockets). They do not have lockers so all your stuff needs to stay in your car. You can wear sun glasses. They’ll zip tie a wrist strap to your phone as well, although it was challenging at times to take pictures with it. The doors off flight is for sure the way to go, although a bit unnerving when you first take off. I did not get motion sickness at all. Nicky was very informative and fun. We had a great time.
This is it for a fun, incredible experience!
David L,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a “ dream experience” for my husband’s birthday when we visited Kauai on a Hawaiian island cruise. Class act, with on -time pickup at the port & transportation to & from the heliport. Don’t bring stuff, as you have to check everything, even chapstick, and pull hair into a tie. Our pilot was Chrissy. Phenomenal skills & explained all that we were seeing. Our hour was safe and had memorable views. Allow 3 hours from pickup to drop off. Best experience of our trip!
Slightly disappointed
900brooker,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great experience. Excellent pilot, Christy. You don't know where you're sitting until everyone is weighed. If you sit behind the pilot, though, you should get a discount. She was kind enough to circle so I could see the waterfalls too, but I missed most full Napali Coast views because we only went one way and the guy next to me was too big to see around. Disappointing for $400.
Must Do!!
hyqy69hck7,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Other than the Napali boat tour, this is the “must do” tour when visiting Kauai! Beautiful scenery that cannot be seen any other way!! Our pilot/tour guide did an amazing job telling us about everything we were seeing! And the ground crew were awesome also!!
The flight was...
Diane S,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The flight was incredible!! Loved every minute!! Our pilot was very informative and everyone took safety very seriously.
Extremely professional,...
Erik R,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely professional, amazing experience, pictures don’t do it justice! A must do! Pilot Chrissy was extremely safe, checking in & providing us with lots of history & information over the island. Doors off was such a cool experience. Make sure to take a jacket like they advise you as it can be cool in some spots.
Awesome Experience!!
kld76,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience with Pilot Nick. Felt safe from start to finish. Highly recommend Jack Harter tours and pilot Nick.
Worth it, dress warm even if it is 90 degrees on the ground
dogmanosu,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cold and windy, got much closer to the mountainside than a previous doors ON experience we had 3 days earlier. Crazy nice photos and video. Pilot did not introduce himself not ask about any of us. I actually did not see his face until a photograph of us outside the helicopter was taken.
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