Soar over Kauai in a smooth, air-conditioned AStar with floor-to-ceiling views on a 60-65 minute flight
60-65 minute tour
Helicopter flight, Headsets
Explore Kauai from the comfort of a six-passenger AStar with an air-conditioned cabin, Bose noise-cancelling headsets, and a plush interior. Enjoy floor-to-ceiling windows on a 60-65 minute flight showcasing waterfalls, canyons, sea cliffs, and beaches.
Weight limits are 250 lbs per person and 400 lbs per pair; those exceeding must purchase an adjacent seat. All passengers are discreetly weighed at check-in. Children of all ages may fly with an adult; those under 35 lbs must wear a provided infant life preserver.
Cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure to avoid charges. No-shows and reservations canceled within 48 hours of the scheduled flight time are subject to full charges.
Children of all ages are permitted to fly on the Luxury AStar tour (with doors) as long as they are accompanied by an adult. You must provide your own DOT approved infant/child/booster seat if applicable. If your child is under 35 lbs they are required to wear a full infant life preserver, which will be provided.
Jack Harter Helicopters - Lihue Airport
Pilots like Chrissy, Arthur, Mario, and Preston come up repeatedly in reviews, and for good reason. Passengers consistently describe them as knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely good at making people feel comfortable, even first-timers who arrive a little nervous. The ground crew gets high marks too, with multiple reviewers calling out friendly, organized service from check-in through takeoff. The doors-off experience is the clear crowd favorite here. Waterfalls, sea cliffs, and stretches of Kauai that simply can't be reached on foot make this a legitimate highlight-of-the-trip moment for most visitors. One thing worth knowing before you book: lighter passengers are seated in the center front seat, which some reviewers found limiting for photos and views. It's not a dealbreaker, but good to factor in when choosing your seat configuration. Weather cancellations happen on Kauai, and the company does cancel when visibility affects the experience, which most travelers seem to appreciate in hindsight. Rescheduling logistics drew some frustration in one detailed review, so if you're working around a tight itinerary, it's worth building in a buffer day. Overall though, the overwhelmingly positive feedback and the way pilots and staff are called out by name suggests this is a team that genuinely cares about the experience they're delivering.
10/10. I'm glad we went with these guys Their choppers are well maintained and their operations are smooth and flow well. We are a family of 3 and took the 3:15 pm doors off flight and paid for the extra seat at a discount so we could have the chopper to ourselves ( and the pilot , of course) Our pilot Mario was informative, experienced and we felt very safe The tour itself was amazing and the highlight of our trip..best way to see Kauai before or after you've explored the island
Shilpi Dey
May 20, 2026
10/10. I'm glad we went with these guys Their choppers are well maintained and their operations are smooth and flow well. We are a family of 3 and took the 3:15 pm doors off flight and paid for the extra seat at a discount so we could have the chopper to ourselves ( and the pilot , of course) Our pilot Mario was informative, experienced and we felt very safe The tour itself was amazing and the highlight of our trip..best way to see Kauai before or after you've explored the island
Shilpi Dey
May 20, 2026