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Sunshine Helicopters

3416 Rice St., Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
808-245-8881
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Ranked #11 of 28 activities in Lihue
Type: Tours
Owner description: In an industry that demands the best Sunshine Helicopters delivers!Sunshine Helicopters - Lihue operates a fleet of FXStar Helicopters equipped with... more » Owner description: In an industry that demands the best Sunshine Helicopters delivers!Sunshine Helicopters - Lihue operates a fleet of FXStar Helicopters equipped with air-conditioned cabins, pilot-to-pax intercom and a 3-camera Sky-Cam video system recording your Actual Flight. The Eco-friendly FXStar Helicopter upgraded with the more powerful and quieter Honeywell Turbine engines, burns 10-15% less fuel than our competitors, allowing Sunshine to pass on a tremendous amount of savings to our guests. We offer the most competitive rates available from the Lihue Airport.Fly with Sunshine and see the Manawaiopuna Falls, Waimea Canyon, Napali Coastline and the "Wettest Spot on Earth" Mt. Waialeale Crater. « less
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Bluffton, Ohio, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Loved, loved, loved our helicopter tour of Kauai. The pilot was great, very no-nonsense yet funny. Took us to all the beautiful spots and still seemed (after 10 years) to be enthralled with some of them. The company picked us up at our hotel, took us to the departure site, took us back to our hotel. Very friendly people. We... More

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Chesterfield, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

We enjoyed an incredible ride over Kaua'i with Sunshine Helicopters in early February. Adam was our pilot and he was great - very informative, answered our questions, but also knew when to just let us enjoy the absolutely breathtaking views of Waimea Canyon and the Na Pali Coast along with the rest of the gorgeous island of Kaua'i. The trip... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013 via mobile

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our pilot, Kord, did a great job of showing us the island and narrating the tour. A must to really see all the beauty of the Kauai. Mahalo

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

This was my first helicopter ride and it was amazing. The crew was super nice and efficient. They were very friendly and made me feel safe. Everything was organized and clean. Greg was our pilot and he knew the island very well. I enjoyed all that he showed us and his funny stories. I will be telling all my friends... More

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Anchorage, Alaska
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013 via mobile

Crew is friendly and efficient. Jed, the pilot is skilled, safe and provides good narration. Whirlybirds are well maintained. Overall, a well run operation.

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Jed our pilot was very informative. He also was a very safe and cautious pilot. If you are not very tall ask to sit on the outside of the helicopter. Our friend could not see over the dash of the helicopter. My sister and I whom are 5'9" were just fine seeing all the sights in the back. Great pictures... More

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Huntington Beach, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

We really enjoyed the fllight. Staff makes ou feel so safe and really takes the time to explain what you are seeing. Napali coast is so beautiful you'll see every bit of it and more on the sunshine tour.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013 via mobile

This was the best excursion we could have done, so beautiful, not to mention the driver Shanna who picked us up. She had us laughing the entire ride. Such a sweet upbeat woman, loved every minute! Thanks

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Laurel, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

This was the first Kauai adventure we booked, and it was a stunning way to start our island vacation. We arrived long before our scheduled flight, so we were able to hang-out by Nawiliwili Bay, check out the shops in the area, and enjoy the beautiful weather while we waited. Once it was time to fly, we loaded a large... More

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Baltimore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

Got to sit up front with the pilot even though we paid for the rear seat. What a spectacular helicopter ride! Glad it was only 50 minutes because my stomach was about to revolt by the end of the ride. Staff drove a van to pick us up from the hotel, a nice touch since we didn't have a car.... More

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