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This was the best tour my family did. Walt, our pilot was great and pointed out all the cool places.
Aloha and Mahalo for this review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your door-off private helicopter tour with Mauna Loa Helicopters!
The view of Waimea Canyon and the Napali Coast from the sky was more amazing than I had imagined, something that photos and videos just can't capture. Along the way, I was also able to see a rainbow 🌈 below, which was the highlight. The pilot, ASA, was fluent in Japanese and provided explanations in both English and Japanese. He made sure that both the people on the right side and the left side of the plane could see the scenery equally by circling around, which left me very satisfied.
空から見るワイメア渓谷、ナパリコーストの景色は想像以上の素晴らしさで、写真や映像では現せないものでした。途中で眼下に虹🌈を見ることもでき最高でした。パイロットのASAさんは日本語も堪能で、英語と日本語の両方で解説して下さり、景色も右側の席の人も左側の席の人も同じように見えるように旋回してくれるので大満足でした。
This was our first time flying in a small plane, and my wife was initially scared, but it turned out to be a comfortable journey through the skies with little turbulence. Don't be afraid to give it a
私達は小型飛行機に乗るのは今回が初めてで、妻は最初は怖がっていましたが、揺れも少なく快適な空の旅でした。怖がらずにチャレンジしてみてください。
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Flying along the Na Pali Coast gave us incredible views of cliffs, valleys, waterfalls, and hidden beaches that you can’t see any other way.
Aloha Kara! Mahalo Nui Loa for this wonderful review! We are so pleased you loved your tour with us!
We decided to take the Sunset Dinner Cruise on the NaPali Coast. Holo Holo Cruise could not have been any better.
Great Crew! Great & unlimited drinks and food! Cruisers that are kind and fun and ez to talk with. We saw dolphins and one whale from far away. A Beautiful Evening😎
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses & shirt are a good idea.
Great your! An added surprise and probably the highlight of the tour for me, we saw so many dolphins and they got up close and personal with us! We also managed to spot a few whales and a baby! Wren and Ryder were both fantastic also. Definitely worth the price!
It gets windy and you’re going to get a little wet!
Everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nič podobné som ešte nevidela.Urcite doporučujem pri návšteve tohoto krásneho divokého ostrova!
Najsilnejší zazitok počas našej trojtyzdnovej dovolenky na Hawajskych ostrovoch.
We had a fantastic tour with a fun and experienced crew. Saw the sights, heard the history and made us want more. Thank you Kona and Captain for building our memories on Kauai. Those dolphins and whales provided a great show!
Remember if you wear hats to fasten them as the wind may well take them!
Loved the crew and their stories and jokes. Also loved hearing about the history and culture of this beautiful part of the world.
I rode in a doorless helicopter for the first time! It was thrilling and a really great experience.
The scenery was beautiful, and I even got to see whales. I'm really glad I participated!
初めてドアなしのヘリコプターに乗りました！
スリルがあってとてもいい経験になりました。
景色も綺麗でで、クジラまで見ることができ、本当に参加して良かったです！
Since it's a bit chilly, I think it's better to wear thicker clothes.
少し肌寒いので、厚めの洋服がいいと思います。
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The crew was fantastic and the views were wonderful!!
Since I was pregnant, I had to give up hiking, but I was able to enjoy the great outdoors on this sightseeing flight tour! There were many waterfalls, and I got to see breathtaking views that I've never seen before! Also, since it was whale watching season, we were able to see several whales from the Cessna plane! The family I was with was so excited about the whales that the pilot adjusted our route to chase after them, showing how flexible and accommodating he was in the moment!
妊娠中だったため、ハイキングは断念し、こちらの遊覧飛行ツアーで大自然を楽しむことができました！
滝がたくさんあって、みたことのない絶景をたくさんみることができました！！
また、ホエールウォッチングのシーズンということもあり、セスナ機？の中からも複数のホエールを見ることができました！同乗した家族がホエールに興奮していたので、パイロットが追いかけてくれたりと、その場その場で融通がきくパイロットさんでした！
The cost of purchasing footage from the GoPro attached to the Cessna's wing is high, so I recommend filming it yourself!
セスナ機の羽についてるGo proの映像の購入費は高いので、ご自身で撮影されることをお勧めします！
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Snorkeling among tropical fish and exploring sea caves was a highlight of our whole trip!
The views of the Na Pali Coast cliffs, waterfalls, and valleys were breathtaking and unlike anything else.
We’re thrilled to hear the Nā Pali Coast took your breath away—it truly is one of the most spectacular places on Earth. Seeing the towering cliffs, waterfalls, and deep valleys from the air offers a perspective that’s impossible to match from the ground. Thank you for choosing Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours; we’re honored to be part of such a memorable experience and hope to welcome you back again someday!
Snorkeling and exploring sea caves were the highlights of this amazing experience!
The scenery was absolutely stunning with cliffs, sea caves, and vibrant colors as the sun set over the Pacific.
Our pilot was friendly, skilled, and knowledgeable, sharing details about Kauai’s landscapes, history, and hidden valleys throughout the flight!
Mahalo for taking the time to share your experience! 🌺
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your flight and that your pilot made it both informative and memorable. Our team loves sharing Kauai’s incredible landscapes, history, and hidden valleys from the air—it’s truly a special perspective. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the pilot. Thank you for choosing Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the skies!
My first helicopter tour. I never imagined it would be this wonderful. It takes you to places that you can't reach by car or on foot in just one flight. I can't wait for the next opportunity.
初めてのヘリコプター遊覧。こんなに素晴らしいとは思っても見なかった。車でも徒歩でも行けない所もひとっ飛び。次の機会が楽しみ。
If you haven't ridden it before, I recommend boarding it first.
乗った事が無ければ、先ず搭乗をお勧めします。
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When you think of Kauai, you think of the Na Pali Coast. The Na Pali Coast is a breathtaking view that can only be seen by boat, air, or through strenuous trekking. I went trekking, but I wanted to see the whole thing from a boat or by air, so I did some research and ultimately decided that seeing it from above would be best.
Helicopter tours were about twice the price, and boat tours were over 30,000 yen, while this one was in the 20,000 yen range, so I chose this option. Honestly, I felt that 20,000 yen was a great deal for such an amazing experience! I made the right choice!
The stunning views were overwhelming. I was worried about turbulence, but it felt just like being on a regular airplane, and I wasn't scared at all (the pilot was very skilled). Although I'm not fluent in English, the pilot was considerate and chatted with us, guiding us by saying things like, "We're right above here," which made the experience very enjoyable.
We were told to leave our bags in the car, so we weighed ourselves with just our cameras and essentials. There were five of us in total. The other three were all larger individuals, weighing around 70 to 100 kg, and it seemed like the heavier people got the front seats. There were three single seats in a row, and the back had two connected seats, which is where we sat.
In the end, I think the size of the windows and the wide view we had, being away from the wings and wheels, gave us the best angles for photos.
I heard that the mountains look beautiful in the afternoon when the sun is up, so I booked a 2:00 PM flight. The Waimea side was a bit cloudy, but it was absolutely stunning! It was great to see the places I had walked a few days earlier, like the Kalalau Trail and the Kilauea Lighthouse, from above again. I recommend doing this activity later in your trip.
I stayed in Kauai for six days, but the memories from this activity left the strongest impression on me, and I'm really glad I did it. Honestly, if you do this, you might feel satisfied enough not to do anything else. It was truly amazing! I highly recommend it!
カウアイ島といえばナパリ―コースト。ナパリ―コーストは船か飛行か過酷トレッキングでしか見ることができない絶景。トレッキングには行ったけれど、船か飛行で全体を観たいと思い色々調べていて、やっぱり上空からが良さそうだなと思い飛行を選択。
ヘリだと倍ぐらいの料金だったし、船だと3万円以上でこちらは2万円台だったのでこちらにしました。正直2万円台じゃ安いと思うぐらい最高な体験でした！こっちで大正解！
もう感動の絶景の嵐でした。揺れるかなと心配でしたが、普通の飛行機に乗ってるようなレベルでまったく怖くなかったです。（パイロットの運転がうまかった）
英語が堪能ではありませんが、パイロットが気遣って話しかけてくれたり、今ここの上空ですよ～とガイドしてくれたりしてすごく楽しめました。
カメラ以外の荷物は車に置いてね、ということで荷物は車に置いてカメラなど持って行くものを持った状態で体重測定。私の時は全部で５人。私達以外の3人はみんな大きい人で70～100kgぐらいありそうでしたが、体重が重い人ほど前の席という感じでした…１人席が３列あって後ろの席が2席繋がってる感じで私たちはそこでした。
でも結果的に窓の大きさと見える範囲の広さ、翼や車輪から離れているので撮れる画角は一番良かったのではないかと思います。
ナパリ―コーストは太陽が昇っている午後の方が山々の筋が綺麗に見れると聞いて14:00のフライトを予約しました。ワイメア側は少し曇っていたけれどとにかく絶景でした！数日前に歩いたカララウトレイルの場所やキラウエア灯台など、先に行った場所をもう一度上空から見れたのでよかった。旅行後半に行くのをおすすめします。
カウアイ島には6日間滞在しましたが、このアクティビティの思い出の印象が最も強く、本当にやってよかったです。なんならこれさえ押さえれば他いかなくてもいいぐらい満足できます。本当に最高でした！超おすすめします！
I recommend wearing black clothing because shadows will be reflected on the window glass.
窓ガラスに反射して人影が写ってしまうので黒い服を着ていくことをおすすめします。
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Due to weather conditions, we had to re-schedule 3 times, but we were so glad we finally got to go up. Marcus was our pilot and he was fabulous. He was very friendly and so informative on our flight. We ended up going on our last day in Kauai, but it was the best ending ever. I highly recommend Wings over Kauai….it allowed us a chance to see parts of the island (oh so many waterfalls and rocky cliffs) that you can’t see from the ground. We also felt the price was quite reasonable for this experience. We definitely recommend this experience!! A great way to spend our 30th anniversary!
Teresa and Tom C.
Ginger ale and water was provided just in case a passenger has a sensitive stomach.
The trip was a great experience. The boat ride was enjoyable. We sat on the upper deck and got wet which was great for us. The sights were amazing. The food and drink were fantastic. I would recommend this trip and would take it again. The captain and crew were friendly and helpful.
Pilot Asa was fluent in Japanese and provided explanations in both English and Japanese, which was very helpful! Japanese was definitely easier to understand, allowing for a deeper comprehension. The piloting was careful, and they made an effort to minimize turbulence. I didn't get motion sickness, but my daughters in the back seat felt a bit nauseous and said they should have taken motion sickness medication. On the day of the flight, the visibility was excellent, and we were able to see places that are usually obscured by clouds, which I think was lucky.
パイロットのアサさんが日本語堪能で、英語に続き日本語でも説明してくれたので、とても良かったです！
やはり日本語の方がわかりやすいので、より理解が深まりました。
操縦も丁寧で、なるべく揺れないよう気を遣って下さいました。
私は酔わなかったのですが、後部座席の娘達は少し酔ってしまったので、酔い止めを飲んでおけば良かったと言っていました。
当日は視界良好で、いつもは雲がかかっていて見えない事が多い所も見えてますよ、教えて下さり、ラッキーだったと思います。
If you are prone to motion sickness, I recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance.
酔いやすい方は予め酔い止めは飲んでおいた方がいいと思います。
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The millions of years of nature were simply amazing. You have to experience it for yourself.
However, one downside was that I hardly saw any fish while snorkeling, which was disappointing.
とにかく数百万年の大自然、良かったとしか表現出来ません。
自身で体感して下さい。
ただ１点、シュノーケリングでは魚は殆んど見えなかったところが残念です。
You don't need to be able to speak English at all.
When you leave, you'll get all sticky from the water splashes outside on the first floor (laughs).
英会話は全く出来なくても大丈夫です。
帰りは一階の外にいると水しぶきでベタベタになります(笑)
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We had an amazing time on the Amelia K. The crew was great and the views of the coast were spectacular. A real must see. Even saw a sea turtle snorkeling.
Definitely take Dramamine before your trip. We felt fine but some other folks were looking green.
It was the end of September, and the north wind was strong with some swells. The boat didn't sway much while it was moving, but it rocked quite a bit when it slowed down. Conversely, when it sped up, splashes would come up every time it cut through the waves, and if you were sitting outside, your backside would get wet. It wasn't cold, but I thought it would have been better to have a towel ready. All the explanations were in English, but I managed. The meal on the way back was a platter mainly consisting of tacos, and some people piled it high. It was a bit of a disappointing menu. I was able to have one drink. You shouldn't expect much from the sunset; it sets right behind Niihau Island.
９月の終わりでした、北風が強くうねりもあります。船が進んでいるときはそれほど揺れませんでしたが速度を落とすとかなり揺れました、逆に速くなったら波を切るたびに飛沫が飛んできます、外に座っていたらお尻が濡れてしまいました。寒くはありませんでしたがタオルを用意したほうが良かったと思いました。説明は全て英語によるものでしたが何とかなりました。帰りながらの食事でしたがタコスを基本とした盛合せで一杯に盛り付ける人もいました。ちょっと残念なメニューです。アルコールは一杯頂けました。夕日は期待しないほうがいいです。丁度ニイハウ島に沈みます。
The meeting time was around 1 PM, but there was no need to arrive early. By this time, the morning course participants were returning, and the parking lot started to become available.
集合時間が１３時頃になっていましたが早く行く必要はありませんでした。この時間になると午前中のコースが戻って来て駐車場が空いてきました。
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The boat was very bare bones and not fancy. Like I say, you get what you pay for. We have taken a more expensive NaPali coast snorkeling trip in a very nice boat but I was okay with paying less and having a smaller, less plushy boat so we could go deeper in the sea caves; however, we never even stopped to snorkel. I had to ask because we were never even told why we didn’t snorkel. They said it was too windy. I’m not sure I believed them. We did stop on the way back to jump in if we wanted. You pay the same whether you get to snorkel or not. I guess we should have booked the morning tour. Maybe chances of snorkeling are better. Next time I’d pay more for a comfy boat, with more room.
Take the morning time slot for better chance of snorkeling.
I heard that a Black pilot has also been to Japan and visited some niche tourist spots there. I sincerely apologize if this is perceived as racial discrimination, but I was pleasantly surprised to hear a Black person speaking Japanese honorifics so smoothly. The piloting was also careful, and I felt safe during the flight. If you are visiting Kauai, I highly recommend this tour.
黒人のパイロットさんで日本に来たこともあるそうで、日本でも玄人好みの観光地にいらっしゃったらそうです。
人種差別と捉えられたら誠に申し訳ないのですが、黒人の方が日本の丁寧語をスムーズに話していらっしゃることに良い意味で驚きました。
操縦も丁寧で安心して乗っていることができました。
カウアイ島にいらっしゃる際は、このツアーはおおすすめです。
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Everything was comfortable. All the crew members were full of hospitality, the boat was lovely, and they provided just the right amount of guidance with the morning snacks, lunch, and drinks.
By chance, before boarding the boat, I saw an eagle ray gracefully swimming, and I was able to see turtles and dolphins up close. And above all, the breathtaking Na Pali Coast was right in front of me. This is what it means to be at a loss for words. I've been to Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island many times, but Kauai is likely to become my favorite island in the Hawaiian archipelago.
全てが快適でした。全てのクルーはホスピタリティに溢れていて、ボートも素敵で、朝の軽食、ランチ、ドリンクと過不足なく案内してくれました。
偶然にもボートに乗る前にイーグルレイが優雅に泳いでいるのを見たほか、タートル、ドルフィンと間近に見ることができました。そして何より圧巻が目の前に迫るナパリコースト。言葉を失うとはこういうことを言うのですね。オアフ、マウイ、ハワイ島は何度も行っていますが、カウアイ島はハワイ諸島の中でも一番好きな島になりそうです。
Even if the weather is nice, the boat can experience quite a bit of wave action, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance.
天気が良くてもボートは結構波を受けるので、事前に酔い止めを飲んでおくことをおすすめします。
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The snorkeling stop was refreshing- the water was a bit choppy but still plenty of marine life to see, including the friendly dolphins!!
Crew on this boat was friendl and knowledgeable sharing fun facts about the coastline and Hawaiian history throughout the tour.
