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Hawaii Helicopter Tours

One of the most exciting ways to see Hawaii is from the air by helicopter. It is also the only way to see many parts of the islands.

Air-1 Kauai

Flying from Port Allen Airport their one hour tours include the Waimea Canyon, Kokee State Park, the Hanalei and Hanapepe Valleys and much more. They also offer a two hour "Waterfall Landing Tour."

Bali Hai Helicopter Tours

Featuring a perfect safety record for over 15 years. Bali Hai Helicopter Tours depart from Port-Allen Airport on the sunny westside of Kauai, right next to Waimea Canyon. This ideal departure location means that our customers will spend less ferry-time flying over residential and sugar cane fields and more air time over Kauai's remote and inaccessible scenic areas.

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Hawaii's largest helicopter tour company flying over 140,000 passengers annually from its four locations on the Big Island of Hawaii, Kauai, Maui and Oahu.

Island Helicopters

A family-owned and operated Hawaiian helicopter tour company on Kauai. Rated the #1 helicopter tour on Kauai by Frommers.

Jack Harter Helicopters

Founded in 1962 you can explore Kauai's spectacular coastlines and wilderness areas with this premier helicopter company on Kauai. They offer a special 90 minute "photographer's dream." This flight is flown at slower speeds and explores deeper into Kauai's valleys and canyons.

Makani Kai Helicopters

Flying from Honolulu International Airport, this company has a great website complete with video samples of their flights. One of the few companies offering helicopter tours of Oahu.

Ohana Helicopters

Their aerial tours of Kauai include breathtaking sights such as the Napali coast, Lumahai Beach ("South Pacific" Nurses Beach), Waimea Canyon (Grand Canyon of the Pacific), Hanalei Bay and Mount Waialeale (The wettest spot on Earth).

Safari Helicopters

Located on both Kauai and the Big Island, they are Hawaii's first helicopter tour company, and Hawaii's first activity, to appear on the Internet. They also offer Big Island airplane tours.

South Sea Helicopters

Offering breathtaking helicopter tours of Kauai, Hawaii. Since most of Kauai, Hawaii is inaccessible unless by air or boat, helicopter tours provide a unique view of Kauai's most hidden treasures. Knowledgeable pilots provide an informative & delightful narration and our Bell Jet Ranger helicopters are considered to be the safest in its class.

Sunshine Helicopters

You can explore Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii on Sunshine's "Black Beauty" ASTAR Helicopters, offering you more features than any other tour helicopter in Hawaii.

Tropical Helicopters

Departing from Hilo Airport on the Big Island of Hawaii, this company specializes in tours of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Will Squyres Helicopter Tours

The only way to see the hidden Kauai is from the air. One of the safest and most thrilling ways to do that is with Will Squyres Helicopter Tours in a handsome American Eurocopter ASTAR 350 BA helicopter. This aircraft is air-conditioned and built with custom bubble windows to allow you the maximum view possible of the splendor of the Garden Island.

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