Quick Details
Passenger Ages 10+
60-65 Minutes
$ 169
Mandatory Additional Seat
$ 169
- Doors-Off Helicopter Tour
- Experience The Ancient Volcano Of Waialeale
- View Waterfalls, Towering Cliffs & Valleys Of Kaua`i
Doors-Off Heart of the Island Kauai Tour
This shorter Waialeale tour flies you into the very Heart of Kauai to explore the remnants of the ancient volcano of Waialeale (“rippling water”), over eight million years old, that gave birth to this beautiful island.
Come and experience the thrill of an immersive Doors-Off helicopter tour to view the verdant valleys, towering cliffs, and flowing waterfalls that form Kauai’s beauty. Create lasting memories that will leave you with a desire to discover all Kauai has to offer!
Included In Your Tour
On your flight over lush tropical foliage into the interior of Kauai, your pilot will point out fantastic highlights, many of which were used for filming movies like Blue Hawaii, Fantasy Island, Tropic Thunder, and Jurassic Park.
The highlight of your tour, of course, is flying into the very Heart of the Garden Island and experiencing the exhilarating solitude and wonder of being part of this ancient volcano which, many millions of years ago, formed Kauai, this verdant, beautiful island.
Important Information
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- For the Door-Off experience, you MUST wear shoes that are laced or strapped on.
- It’s highly recommended that you bring a light jacket, preferably something waterproof for the cool and potentially misty breeze.
- For all tours, it’s recommended to wear a long sleeve shirt, pants, and comfortable shoes.
- For everyone’s safety, no hats, beanies, GoPro head mounts, scarfs, turbans, or other headgear are allowed for any of the tours. These items pose a risk to everyone’s safety when boarding, flying, and deboarding.
What You Can Not Bring
- Hats, beanies, or any similar headwear
- iPads
- Bags, backpacks, or purses
- Any loose items
- Selfie stick or GoPro stick longer than 12 inches
- Magnetic Gimbals (allowed with an additional strap to secure)
- Flip flops/slip on footwear
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Weight Restrictions
- All passengers weighing over 250 lbs. and pairs weighing over a combined 400 lbs. are required to purchase an additional adjacent seat at checkout.
- The weight limit in place for an individual is 250 lbs. and 400 lbs. per pair. Weight limits include all clothing, shoes, and carry-on items. The reason why the weight limit is different for pairs is to ensure that they can be on the same flight.
- The weight and balance of a helicopter are crucial to its ability to fly, so your understanding is appreciated of the strictly enforcing this policy. In order to comply with FAA regulations, every passenger is weighed discretely upon checking in.
- For parties of 3-4 passengers, it’ required that one passenger to be 150 lbs. or less and no taller than 5’10” to accommodate the front middle seat. This aircraft has a front middle seat with a weight limitation of 150 lbs. and a height restriction of 5’10”.
Policies
- Required Check-in for tour is 30 minutes prior to flight time. 4231 Ahukini Rd, Lihue, HI 96766, US
- Children must be at least 10 years of age and must be accompanied by an adult.
Weather Policy
- With safety being the number one priority, they will only fly if current conditions allow for a safe and smooth flight. On top of that, if Jack Harter’s feel the weather is such that it is not worth your time and money for a tour, they will not fly. Keep in mind that weather patterns vary from hour to hour on Kauai they we are constantly monitoring between and during tours. Each tour is unique and the exact path flown will vary depending on the weather. However, don’t let a little rain to frighten you. Keep in mind that the fantastic waterfalls and rainbows for which Kauai is famous will become more abundant soon after rain.
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PLEASE NOTIFY HAWAII ADVENTURE CENTER IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE AN ACTIVITY.
You can do so by calling (888) 207-0722 or contact us online.
- No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours of activity
- For groups of 6+ there are no refunds for cancellations within 72 hours of activity
- We will gladly reschedule your activity at no extra cost if changes are made prior to the 48 or 72 hour cancellation period
- Cancellations from date of booking to 48 hours before activity or for larger groups 72 hours before activity are subject to a 10% service charge
- If for some reason we are unable to confirm your reservation with the activity operator due to oversold seats or other unforeseen reasons, a full refund will be provided and you will be notified immediately to discuss alternative dates and activities
If a tour operator cancels any trip due to weather, mechanical failure, unsafe conditions, or insufficient reservations, a full refund will be provided.