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Sunshine Helicopters


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 27 attractions in Lihue
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Attraction type: Tour
Address: 3222 Kuhio Hwy #3 Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
Tel: 808-245-8881

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4 of 5 stars
BoulderWorldTraveler   13 contributions
Boulder, Colorado
Sep 17, 2009

I recently did the 'Ultimate Kauai Adventure' with Sunshine Helicopter Tours in Lihue, Kauai. This was a morning flight which left at about 10:15 am. My brother and I are professional photographers so we chose the First Class option (front row seats) on the WhisperSTAR helicopter, $285pp. The ground staff was very friendly and provided good safety instruction. Our pilot... more

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3 of 5 stars
WNNX   36 contributions
Atlanta, Georgia
Jul 7, 2009

If you like helicopter rides, you'll like this adventure. The copters are smooth and give you enough of a vantage to get great snapshots even if you are in the middle of the back row. The staff are less than enthused to be there. Also, they make you get there 40 minutes before the flight with little to do but... more

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3 of 5 stars
KbanksCollins_WI   1 contribution
Collins, WI
Jun 29, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

6/21/08 - The helicopter ride was very smooth and the headsets made the noise barely noticeable. The scenery and views were very good. We only have two complaints about the helicopter trip. The video of the trip has very poor viewing quality. It was like watching a TV channel that has bad reception and there was a black line constantly... more

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4 of 5 stars
kadelia   105 contributions
Adrian, Michigan
Jun 17, 2008

Wow...these guys fly close to the mountains...so close I inadverantly found myself leaning away from the mountains!! Our pilot, John, has been doing this for a very long time and thus you get up close and personal with the island. I have flown in helicopters before, but I was actually a bit nervous as we seemingly came soooo close! Will... more

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4 of 5 stars
boomerang86   15 contributions
upstate NY
Dec 22, 2006
1
person found this review helpful

We booked online direct with this company about a month ahead; they don't charge your credit card until you check in the day of your flight. You are shuttled from their office to nearby Lihue airport where most of the heli tour operators are located; there are at least six different companies here and WS has two aircraft which leave... more

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5 of 5 stars
grandory   5 contributions
Santa Barbara, California
Oct 15, 2006
1
person found this review helpful

I just returned from my first visit to Kauai. My husband had been before and really wanted me to experience the helicopter trip. We booked with Island Helicopter and had trouble getting a flight - first trip scheduled was cancelled due to mechanical problems, second due to the weather. The day we were leaving Kauai was a beautiful morning and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Kilikena   14 contributions
West Coast Florida
Oct 13, 2006
2
people found this review helpful

I flew on one of Will's helicopter tours in October, 2005. I selected Will's business for two reasons: 1] he has a perfect safety record. 2] Will spent 2 tours flying medivac helicopters during the Viet nam war. Having been a part of that era, I realize what skill and courage is required to land anywhere under the worst conditions... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
San Jose
May 5, 2006
9
people found this review helpful

A great trip - my son loved the experience as much as I did. The pilot was very knowledgeable and gave great insight into the island and the sights, as well as a bit about helicopters. However, when I came home I found that Wil Squyre had put through a second, additional $150 charge to my credit card, several days... more

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5 of 5 stars
slabeaume   36 contributions
Saint Louis, Missouri
Jan 14, 2006
10
people found this review helpful

On our first trip to Kauai (2001), we did the much recommended tour of Kauai---the helicopter. Through our resorts recommendation, we went with WIll Squyres Helicopter Tours and weren't disappointed. We met at their office in Lihue and were taken by van to the airport in Lihue. Having never been on a helicopter before, I was surprised at how smooth... more

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Sunshine Helicopters Address

3222 Kuhio Hwy #3, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
Tel: 808-245-8881