60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTURE
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.
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
- Wrist straps for mobile phones available to borrow
- Pilot guide shares expert commentary on scenic views during the flight
- Meals
- 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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup availability is not guaranteed. Please be ready and at pickup point 10 minutes prior to pickup time.
4231 Ahukini Road
Lihue, HI 96766, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Lihue
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nawiliwili Harbor (pass by)
Manawaiopuna Falls (Jurassic Park Falls) (pass by)
Olokele Canyon (pass by)
Waimea Canyon State Park (pass by)
Waipo’o Falls (pass by)
Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park (pass by)
Nualolo Kai Beach (pass by)
Ke'e Beach (pass by)
Tunnels Beach (pass by)
Hanalei Bay (pass by)
Mt. Waialeale (pass by)
Wailua Falls (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-441243P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Transportation to and from the heliport.
- 60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 Helicopter Tour.
- Maximum of 4 passengers per helicopter for an intimate experience.
- Wrist straps for mobile phones available to borrow.
- Pilot guide shares expert commentary on scenic views during the flight.
- Meals.
- 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTURE is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTURE will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
- Wrist straps for mobile phones available to borrow
- Pilot guide shares expert commentary on scenic views during the flight
- Meals
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
