--- title: 60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTURE lang: en type: tour city: Kauai country: United States price: 451 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 434 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 11 (Helicopter & Air Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/60-minute-doors-off-md500-kauai-helicopter-adventure/ --- # 60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTURE **Guidekin's take:** Fly with the doors off over Kauai in a small shared group of up to four passengers. Heliport transfers, pilot commentary and phone wrist straps are included; exceeding individual or combined weight limits requires buying an extra seat. 4.85 from 434 reviews at €451 per person. In our comparison: #5 of 11 in Helicopter & Air Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the thrill of a lifetime with our Doors-Off helicopter tour over breathtaking Kauai. On this exhilarating adventure, our knowledgeable and skilled pilots share insightful commentary as you feel the wind and get unobstructed views of the island's iconic landmarks. We fly a FULL 60-65 minute tour. You won’t want to settle for any less than 60 minutes, as this allows our pilots to take their time at each viewpoint and rotate the helicopter so all passengers have a great view regardless of seating arrangements. Safety is our top priority, and our Doors-Off helicopter tours adhere to the highest industry standards. We fly a MD500E aircraft, one of the safest and best helicopter makes in the world, from our specially designed helicopter with the doors removed and pilot controls on the left hand side. Please know we fly a full tour with all seats sold. Maximum of 4 passengers per helicopter. Ages 10 and older. Weight restrictions apply. ## Before you book - Max 4 people: small group - 12 start times: between 00:00 and 15:15 - Age rule: Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €451 per person - Duration: 2h–3h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 434 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Jack Harter Helicopters - Tours - Group: Shared, up to 4 travellers - Guide languages: English - Start times: 12 start times between 00:00 and 15:15 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.85 from 434 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 415 of 434. - 5 stars: 406 (94%) - 4 stars: 9 (2%) - 3 stars: 6 (1%) - 2 stars: 7 (2%) - 1 star: 6 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Comfort Seat | €451 / person | English | Weight Limit Exceeded Pickup included | | KAUAI LUXURY 60-Minute Doors-Off Helicopter ADVENTURE | €451 / person | English | Pickup included | ## What's included - Transportation to and from the heliport - 60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 Helicopter Tour - Maximum of 4 passengers per helicopter for an intimate experience - Pilot guide shares expert commentary on scenic views during the flight - Wrist straps for mobile phones available to borrow ## Not included - Gratuities - Weight limit of 250 lbs per individual or 400 lbs combined per pair. Over the limit requires the purchase of a Comfort Seat. - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Meals ## Itinerary 1. **Lihue** (45m) - Tour check-in time is 45 minutes in advance of tour time. After checking in at our office and verifying weights, you will be given a thorough safety briefing. You will then be transported to our hangar where you will board the aircraft and meet your pilot. 2. **After taking off, your first scenic landmarks will be the Nawiliwili Harbor a...** (pass by, no stop) - After taking off, your first scenic landmarks will be the Nawiliwili Harbor and historic Menehune Fishpond. This is a great time to test out the two way communication and chat with your pilot and introduce yourself. 3. **Manawaiopuna Falls (Jurassic Park Falls)** (pass by, no stop) - After soaring over the Tunnel of Trees in Poipu you will make your way inland and leave all signs of civilization behind you. You will make your way up Hanapepe Valley towards Manawaiopuna Falls, made famous in the opening scene of Jurassic Park. 4. **You will start to get a taste of Kauai's unique geography when flying over Ol...** (pass by, no stop) - You will start to get a taste of Kauai's unique geography when flying over Olokele Canyon. 5. **Waimea Canyon State Park** (pass by, no stop) - Known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, you will experience the best perspective of Kauai's famous canyon and it's array of beautiful colors that make up its soil and vegetation. 6. **Waipo’o Falls** (pass by, no stop) - Fly right over the stunning Waipo'o falls, a multi-tier waterfall on the sheer cliffs of Waimea Canyon. 7. **Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park** (pass by, no stop) - Some would call it the star of the show, the famous Na Pali Coast! Jaw-dropping beauty that will make you want to come back again and again. On our FULL hour tour you will get more time on the coastline than any of our competitors. Our pilots will be able to take you up close... 8. **A stunning valley, ridge, and beach along Na Pali Coast that's almost always ...** (pass by, no stop) - A stunning valley, ridge, and beach along Na Pali Coast that's almost always missed on the shorter 45 min tours of our competitors. Your pilot will fly you up close to these epic cliffs for a chance to spot wild goats roaming about. 9. **Ke'e Beach** (pass by, no stop) - Get a view of the beautiful Ke'e beach, or as locals call it "the end of the road". This is the start to the Na Pali Coast Trail. It is also where your pilot will turn the helicopter so everyone onboard can get one last view of the Na Pali Coast. 10. **Tunnels Beach** (pass by, no stop) - Get an incredible perspective of Tunnels Reef from the air. You'll realize why this reef is some of the best snorkeling/scuba diving in the world. 11. **Hanalei Bay** (pass by, no stop) - As you fly down the coast of Kauai's North shore, you will see many beaches including popular Hanalei Bay. You will fly up towards the stunning mountains above the sleepy little town that often have many waterfalls, especially after a little rain. 12. **Mt. Waialeale** (pass by, no stop) - After leaving the North shore, you will fly towards the center of the island to Mt Waialeale, Kauai's dormant shield volcano. It's epic crater is known as the Weeping Wall thanks to its many waterfalls. The crater sees more than 450 inches of rainfall per year making it one... 13. **Wailua Falls** (pass by, no stop) - Before heading back to the Lihue airport, you will have the opportunity to see one more great landmark, the beautiful Wailua Falls. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12 start times between 00:00 and 15:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Our office is located on Ahukini Rd between Walmart and the intersection to Lihue Airport. Look for a white sign with our company name and logo near an American flag. Pull in our driveway and please park to the left of our office. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. - Ages 10+ - Mandatory Comfort Seat: Any passengers weighing over 250 lbs and pairs weighing over a combined 400 lbs are required to purchase an additional, adjacent comfort seat to safely balance out the aircraft. - For parties of 3-4 passengers, we require 1 passenger to be 150 lbs or less and no taller than 5’10” to accommodate the front middle seat. - PROHIBITED ITEMS: Headwear of any kind (hats, beanies, scarfs, etc), iPads, bags, pocket items or loose items, selfie/GoPro stick, magnetic Gimbals, unsecured footwear (flip flops/slides, etc) - A handheld camera or phone secured with a neck or wrist strap is allowed ## Compared with other Helicopter & Air Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 11** | €451 | 2h–3h | 4.85 (434) | shared, max 4 | | [Kauai Private Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Waterfalls](/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-private-doors-off-helicopter-tour-ultimate-waterfalls/?format=md) | €387 | 1h 15m | 4.97 (1825) | private | | [Kauai Deluxe Sightseeing Flight](/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-deluxe-sightseeing-flight/?format=md) | €145 | 1h 5m | 4.95 (2436) | shared | | [Discover Kauai Helicopter Tour from Princeville](/usa/kauai/tours/discover-kauai-helicopter-tour-from-princeville/?format=md) | €527 | 45 min | 4.91 (35) | shared | Ranked #5 of 11 in Helicopter & Air Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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