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Island Helicopters

PO Box 831, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
808 245 8588
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Ranked #8 of 28 activities in Lihue
Type: Tours
Description: The perfect way for families of all ages and abilities to see the island in detail.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Pflugerville, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Did anyone ride in the 6 passenger helicopter? If so, did the person in the middle feel like they had a good view? We've got 6 people, so only 4 will get a window seat, if we go with the,6 passenger helicopter.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

We decided to add this to our trip at the last minute, and were able to get tickets through our hotel concierge. We kind of choked on the price, but chose the tour where you get out to see the falls. The views over the island, especially by the coast, were unbelievable. We later heard that Sunshine Helicopter rides, offered... More

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islandhelicopters, Owner at Island Helicopters, responded to this review
June 12, 2013

Thank you for flying with Island Helicopters on your recent trip to Kauai. As you mentioned, Island Helicopters does not offer a DVD of your exact flight. This is for safety reasons. We feel that the pilot should be looking outside the aircraft instead of inside at a monitor and switching between cameras to produce a movie. These DVD's quite... More

Kaneohe, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

This hands down costs so much money that most people will not justify the cost. HOWEVER, as a local tour guide, you WILL NEVER experience where you go on this tour on your own. We booked the waterfall landing, and lets face it: it's the only option here! You will never regret it. The feeling of exclusivity of landing at... More

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Richland, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

My husband wanted to do a helicopter ride to see the island and so he booked this one on our anniversary. I don't like heights but I would do it again. We did the tour to Jurassic Falls and got out to do pictures. Our pilot(can't remember his name) was kind enough to take pictures of us in front of... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

We settled on the Jurassic Falls Kauai tour operated by Island Helicopters in early May and were happy we did so.Cost was USD330 per person for what is advertised as an 80 minute ride (which of course it is not; actual flying time was around 50 minutes so not too shabby though). Rain was heavyish when we reached the canyon... More

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islandhelicopters, Owner at Island Helicopters, responded to this review
May 29, 2013

We would like to thank you for taking the time to write about your experience with Island Helicopters and we are very pleased that you enjoyed your tour. I would like to take this opportunity to clarify two items that you wrote about. It is clearly stated in all of our advertising and on our website that the "Jurassic Falls"... More

Salem, OR
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

I was a little nervous about a helicopter ride, but this experience had me over it in a flash. We were completely off the ground before I even realized we were moving. I sadly can't remember the pilot's name, but he was wonderful. He wasn't about scaring people and moving the aircraft quickly or erratically and everyone really appreciated it.... More

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Ellensburg, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Outstanding flight and tour of Kauai. Landed at Jurasstic Falls! Isaac was a great pilot and very informative about everything. Don't miss if you get a chance. Located on Lihue Airport. Wear dark clothes-cuts down on canopy reflections which is a problem if taking pictures. Don't miss but watch weather-it can limit tour somewhat.

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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

Absolutely worth every penny! You will not be disappointed! Gary was our pilot and a great one at that. It was mine and my husbands first time on a helicopter and we loved it. Got a few butterflies in my stomach a couple of times but did not lose my lunch...and I mean that literally, we ate lunch before going... More

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Sacramento, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Island Helicopter is located at the Lihue Airport on Kauai. My husband, mother and aunt booked a morning private Jurassic Park Waterfall Tour. The actual helicopter wasn't the fanciest of helicopters, but the actual tour and pilot were AWESOME!!!! This tour takes off from Lihue and takes you to the actual waterfall filmed in the Jurassic Park movie. You actually... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

This was a tour not to be missed. Well worth the money as everything we saw was breathtaking. As we flew over an area of waterfalls I became tearful from the sheer beauty. The helicopter was very comfortable and the glass was so clear that I did not even realize that the door had been shut! The pilot was informative... More

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