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Safari Helicopters

3225 Akahi St, Lihue, Kauai, HI
808-246-0136
Ranked #6 of 16 tours in Lihue
4.5 of 5 stars 299 Reviews
Type: Tours
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Ft. Mitchell, KY
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We booked a helicopter tour of Kauai with Safari per the recommendation of a co-worker. Neither my husband nor I have flown in a helicopter before and were a little apprehensive. The minute the helicopter took off, we forgot our fears. Ian was our pilot and did an amazing job. This helicopter tour was the most amazing and most beautiful... More

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iowa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

My wife and I just returned from our Safari Helicopter ride. It was amazing. The history of the island passed on to us from Chief Pilot Paul made our time waiting for our flight very enjoyable. (we arrived early) Our flight departed on time with our pilot Donald. He continued our history lesson along with flying us on a amazing... More

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Walla Walla, Washington
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012 NEW

I would have given 5 stars if the rating was only about the pilot and flight. However after the front office trying to scam me I can only offer 3 stars. We booked the Kauai tour on April 24, 2012. The driver picked us up at the cruise terminal and took us to the office for instructions and payment. Prior... More

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Lighthouse Point, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

I had the privilege of going flying with Ian last week and it was, in a word, AWESOME! We had beautiful weather and a really great time. If anyone is looking for a helicopter tour of Kauai, you cannot go wrong with this operator... More

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Whiteville, NC
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

If you only do 1 thing on Kuaui this must be it. The best parts of the island are hidden away, and only viewable from the air. We picked Safari because with direct reservations we got the tour for a little less than some of the other companies were advertising. We could not have had better service, and the pilot... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We had a wondeful tour of Kauai with our guide and pilot Ian. The canyons, Na Pali coast, and plentiful waterfalls make the island one of the most incredible scenery I've ever experienced. Our tour with Safari Helicopters was one of the best parts of our trip. More

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Denver, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

We wore our dark clothes and took a Bonine for just in case... Then we were off and our pilot, Don, was interesting, informational and funny! The views were absolutely breathtaking! Unfortunately most of our pictures have a reflection of the pilots beige shorts(we were told to wear dark clothes for this reason) and then when we went to pick... More

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Cumming, Georgia, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

This was by far one of the greatest experiences of my life. The scenery was absolutely breath taking. Our pilot, Ian, did a fantastic job and made everyone feel comfortable. He grew up on the island and was very informative. He has a great sense of humor, and he made the trip very exciting. He took his time showing us... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

This was a great time. first of all, the company is very easy to work with. We were on a cruise and they organized everything and even picked us up at the dock. The rest went very smoothly. The pilot was great and there was always a chance to ask questions, etc. We always knew what we were looking at... More

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alberta
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

We recently took the waterfall tour with Safari. We were lucky enough to have a beautiful day, so that really makes a difference. I've taken a few other helicopter tours, and this one was probably the best. The Kauai scenery from the air is unbelievable. I don't know how many waterfalls we saw, including the ones where Jurassic Park and... More

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