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
Banyan Harbor Resort
3411 Wilcox Rd, Lihue United States
Tip Top Motel, Cafe, & Bakery
3173 Akahi St, Lihue United States
Kauai Palms Hotel
2931 Kalena St, 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
384 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Amazing flight!
Diane K,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The helicopter trip was beyond our expectations. Weather was perfect and the experience was amazing!
Outstanding!
Cynthia B,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stuart was an outstanding pilot. He gave us every opportunity to photograph the extraordinary beauty of the island.
Experience of a lifetime
Paulina W,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This has been a bucket list item for me ever since I first visited Hawaii in 2024 and the team at JH delivered! This is THE one thing everyone must do while in Kauai. Left me absolutely speechless and I would do it a thousand times more if I could. Don't overthink it, just book it!
Not all seats/views are equal
MarKansaSity,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I was seated in directly behind the pilot and can say without doubt my experience was not as good as the two people in the front seat or even in the back on the passenger side. While everyone else was ooohing and aaaahing over everything the pilot/guide pointed out, I was either looking at the ocean or trying to see through the person on my right who was busy taking pictures. I guess someone had to get the worst seat and it happened to be me. This was both the most expensive excursion we booked and what I was most looking forward to. What a disappointment! This seat should definitely be offered at a discounted price to match the subpar views and experience. Otherwise, the process, experience, and pilot all were good. I don’t know how someone booking could make sure they got a better seat, but if I would have known I would get the short end of the stick, I would have saved my money for something more worthwhile.
Memorable and wonderful ride!
Fred M,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The helicopter ride with Jack Harter Co. is an amazing experience for anyone wanting to see any of the Hawaiian islands. My wife and I started with an evening boat tour a couple of days prior and that was a great bottom up look. The helicopter ride does the opposite and gives you an even fuller perspective of the beautiful terrain of Kauai. Our pilot Nick was wonderful at providing his almost 20 years of experience flying helicopters in Hawaii through his calm handling of the aircraft, his calm demeanor and his acquired knowledge of the history of the island. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It is pricey in today’s market but if you have to pool money together for one truly memorable experience on Kauai or any of the islands, do so for this excursion. You will never forget or regret it!
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