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Kauai Helicopter Tour - Will Squyres Helicopter Tours

Take a heli-flight above unspoiled Kauai!
There is nothing like seeing Kauai from the air and Will Squyres Helicopter Tours has been sharing this island's unique features with visitors since 1984!
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Will Squyres Helicopter Tours (Sunshine Helicopters)

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Choreographed with inspiring music, your experienced and knowledgeable pilot will share with you some of the legends and history of Kauai, the garden isle.
The Helicopters:

FX-STAR

FX-STAR

The industry standard FX-STAR (formerly Astar) AS 350 BA "Black Beauty" has all forward facing customized bench style seats giving excellent visibility. Sunshine Helicopters has flown over 550,000 satisfied passengers in the "Black Beauties" since 1985. The exclusive Sky-Cam 5-camera video system provides the ultimate in live personalized action of your actual flight (sold separately).

  • Open Seating: Up to six-passengers, seat assignment determined by weight and balance.
    • The maximum weight limit is 240lbs.
  • First Class Seating: The three front seat configuration is replaced with two front seats. Passengers enjoy "First Class" seating next to pilot, with extra arm and leg room.
    • Maximum combined weight of 400lbs for two passengers


WhisperStar

WhisperStar

The EC 130 B4 WhisperSTAR manufactured by American Eurocopters was developed to be the ultimate in sightseeing helicopters. More interior room with individual seats (more shoulder and leg room), more visibility with added plexiglass and elevated rear seats. Sunshine Helicopters then customizes the standard factory interior with business and first class seating to further enhance passenger comfort and visibility. Soar in the state-of-the-art WhisperSTAR and experience the superb quiet and ultra smooth comfort of the most technologically advanced sightseeing helicopter ever!
  • Open Seating: Up to six-passengers, seat assignment determined by weight and balance.
    • The maximum weight limit is 290lbs.
  • First Class Seating: The three front seat configuration is replaced with two front seats. Passengers enjoy "First Class" seating next to pilot, with extra arm and leg room.
    • Maximum combined weight of 490lbs for two passengers.

Location: Sunshine Helicopters Office (3-3222 Kuhio Hwy.), Lihue, East Kauai

Time & Duration: *The times are approximate and are subject to change

Check-in
Departure
Duration
Return
6:50am
7:30am
1 hour
8:30am
8:00am
8:40am
1 hour
9:40am
9:10am
9:50am
1 hour
10:50am
10:20am
11:00am
1 hour
12:00pm
11:30pm
12:10pm
1 hour
1:10pm
12:40pm
1:20pm
1 hour
2:20pm
1:50pm
2:30pm
1 hour
3:30pm
3:00pm
3:40pm
1 hour
4:40pm
4:10pm
4:50pm
1 hour
5:50pm

Transportation: Complimentary round-trip transportation is available from some Kauai Hotels in the Poipu, Lihue and Kapaa area and from the Nawiliwili Boat Harbor (this transportation is available for those who do not have a car).

Packages

Ultimate Kauai Experience (45-55min Lihue Departure)

With a Lihue Airport Departure explore the unreachable beauty that is Kauai. See the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Caynon, Wailua Falls, Mount Waialeale while learning about the legends and history of the island that our pilots call home.

Tour Details:

  • Tour Waimea Canyon, dubbed by Mark Twain as the "" Grand Canyon of the South Pacific."" Although Mark Twain never visited the island, he must have seen enough of it to judge the unparalleled grandeur of this famous Kauai landmark. It is truly a spectacular sight.
  • Mount Waialeale is known as the wettest spot on earth with an average annual rainfall of about 40 feet. Most of the mountain rain drains into the nearby Alakai Swamp, home to several rare species of plants and birds.
  • Wailua Falls is also known as Fantasy Island Waterfalls for their cameo appearance weekly in the TV series of the same name.
  • The legendary Na Pali Coast, with its dramatic cliffs chiseled by time to a razor sharp beckoning, is spellbinding no matter how many times you see it. This is the home of the legendary Bali Hai as seen in the 20th Century Fox movie, South Pacific and yes, it is calling you.
Inclusion(s): Guide
Time & Duration: 1 hour (Starting at 7:30am- 4:50pm)
Day(s) of Operation: 7 days a week
Additional Information: for all packages

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Ultimate Kauai Experience (45-55min Lihue Departure) - Early Bird Special

Features all of the sights of the Ultimate Kauai Experience by way of the Whisperstar, with an added savings over later departures.
Inclusion(s): Guide
Time & Duration: 1 hour (Starting at 7:30am)
Day(s) of Operation: 7 days a week
Additional Information: for all packages

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Princeville Kauai Adventure (40-50min Princeville Departure)

With a Princeville Airport departure see areas where no one has ever set foot. Hidden places that can only be discovered from the air. Your tour will also include many famous areas that have made the ""garden island"" a favorite location for Hollywood.

On this Kauai helicopter tour adventure you will see lush valleys dotted with waterfalls, colorful and intricate Waimea Canyon and the impenetrable Na Pali coast known for its towering razor sharp cliffs and secluded beaches and much more.
Inclusion(s): Guide
Time & Duration: 1 hour (Starting at 7:30am- 4:50pm)
Day(s) of Operation: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Additional Information: for all packages

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Princeville Explorer (30-40min Princeville Departure)

See areas where no one has ever set foot. Hidden places that can only be discovered from the air. You will see lush valleys dotted with waterfalls, colorful and intricate Waimea Canyon and the impenetrable NaPali coast known for its towering razor sharp cliffs and secluded beaches.
Inclusion(s): Guide
Time & Duration: a half hour (Starting at 7:30am- 4:50pm)
Day(s) of Operation: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Additional Information: for all packages

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Additional Information (for all packages)

Restriction(s)

  • Pregnant women are not permitted to participate in this activity.
  • The combined weight of all passengers shall not exceed 1000 lbs.
  • The combined weight of a couple must not exceed 440lbs.
  • All passengers must weigh at least 35 lbs.
  • Hats and oversized bags are not permitted on the aircraft.
  • Passengers that weigh 250 lbs. or more are required to reserve the comfort seat. YOU WILL BE WEIGHED AT THE TIME OF CHECK-IN!

Requirement(s)

  • Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your reservation.

Note(s)

  • The tour/activity is subject to cancellation due to weather.
  • No large bags/luggage allowed.

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Payments

Payment Type:

  • Visa
  • Master Card
  • American Express
  • Discover

Cancellation Policy: set by the activity provider

  • Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the activity start time will be subject to a(n) 100% charge.

Cancellation Service Fee:

No (0%) Cancellation Service Fee is applied for cancellations made outside of the above cancellation policy set by the activity provider.

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Price List

*Inclusive of Tax & Fees

Package(s)  Condition(s)  Age/ Unit *Price  
Ultimate Kauai Experience (45-55min Lihue Departure) Special! FX-STAR OpenSeat Adult/Child $229.00 17%off SALE! $190.00 Book Now
Special! FX-STAR 1stClass Adult/Child $274.00 12%off SALE! $240.00 Book Now
Special! WhisperSTAR OpenSeat Adult/Child $274.00 14%off SALE! $235.00 Book Now
Special! WhisperSTAR 1stClass Adult/Child $324.00 12%off SALE! $285.00 Book Now

Package(s)  Condition(s)  Age/ Unit *Price  
Ultimate Kauai Experience (45-55min Lihue Departure) - Early Bird Special Special! WhisperSTAR OpenSeat Adult/Child $274.00 16%off SALE! $230.00 Book Now
Special! WhisperSTAR 1stClass Adult/Child $324.00 14%off SALE! $280.00 Book Now

Package(s)  Condition(s)  Age/ Unit *Price  
Princeville Kauai Adventure (40-50min Princeville Departure) WhisperSTAR OpenSeat Adult/Child $274.00 Book Now
WhisperSTAR 1stClass Adult/Child $324.00 Book Now

Package(s)  Condition(s)  Age/ Unit *Price  
Princeville Explorer (30-40min Princeville Departure) WhisperSTAR OpenSeat Adult/Child $199.00 Book Now
WhisperSTAR 1stClass Adult/Child $269.00 Book Now

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Starting at $190.00 Inclusive of Tax & Fees
Location:Kauai
Time:Daytime
Duration:Varies
Availability:Varies
Transfer:R/T from Poipu, Lihue, Kapa'a & Nawiliwili

Customer Reviews

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The views were awesome. It really gave us a clear understanding of the differences in the two si... ...More
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