A helicopter tour of Kauai is costly... but it is the only way to see the entire island since so much of it is inaccessible.
This tour was in a 6-passenger helicopter and I was lucky enough to sit in the front next to the window. As the turbine began to whir, we gently lifted off the ground and took off on a very smooth 65 minute ride.
The helicopter took us down inside of Waimea canyon. The pilot was extremely skilled... but at one point he had me wondering. We were down near the bottom of the canyon flying straight towards a huge rock wall. When it seemed like we were going to fly into the bluff... the helicopter instantly jumped straight up 1,000 feet to safety. That was a little too exciting, but I still enjoyed the flight.
On this flight we also passed over the taro fields near Hanalei, and the Na Pali coast.
The helicopter tour company will try to sell you a video of your flight. The disappointing part is this is not your exact flight. They take pictures of you beforehand and splice it onto a generic helicopter tour tape while you are in the air. I know this is more efficient... but I did not care for it.
I am glad I did it once... but for the money, there are much better things to do.
by adman2u on October 28, 2006
Jack Harter Helicopters
4231 Ahukini Road Kauai, Hawaii 96766
(808) 245-3774