Princeville Departure Helicopter

Discover Kauai Helicopter Tour from Princeville runs through Blue Hawaiian Helicopters- Princeville. Rated 4.9 across 34 reviews. Runs 45 minutes (approx.). From $579.

Check park access before you go. Stops inside state parks (Waimea Canyon, Koke'e, Wailua River and Secret Falls) follow current DLNR notices and can be closed. Check the booking page for which stops are running on your date.

Overview

This 45-minute helicopter flight with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters leaves from Princeville Airport and passes most of the island's famous sights from the air. The route goes over Hanalei Bay, the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Olokele Canyon, Manawaiopuna Falls, better known as Jurassic Park Falls, and Mt. Waialeale. One reviewer noted that the flight gives a real sense of the island's size and shows areas that cannot be seen otherwise.

Flights carry a maximum of 4 travellers, and the pilot doubles as a State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guide, talking with passengers through two-way microphones while everyone wears Bose aviation-grade noise-cancelling headsets. Several reviewers singled out the pilots' commentary as a highlight. All fees and taxes are included in the booking.

It suits most travellers, including wheelchair users and infants sitting on laps. What it demands instead is punctuality: check-in is one hour before departure for weighing, a safety briefing and seating, and late arrivals may be turned away without a refund. Anyone over 240 pounds needs an adjacent empty seat at an extra charge, arranged after booking.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Check in at Princeville AirportArrive at Princeville Airport (HPV) on Kuhio Hwy, Kilauea. Check-in is one hour before the flight for weight check-in, a safety briefing and seating.
2. Board the helicopterGuests are seated to balance the aircraft, fitted with noise-cancelling headsets and connected to the pilot by two-way microphone.
3. Pass Hanalei Bay and Na Pali CoastThe flight passes Hanalei Bay and the cliffs of Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park without landing.
4. Pass Waimea and Olokele CanyonsThe route continues over Waimea Canyon State Park and Olokele Canyon, both pass-bys with no stops.
5. Pass Manawaiopuna FallsThe flight passes Manawaiopuna Falls, the Jurassic Park Falls, and Mt. Waialeale before turning back.
6. Return to Princeville AirportThe tour ends back at the same meeting point. In-flight video and photo packages can be purchased after the flight.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical details shape this flight, from what to wear to how check-in works.

• Arrive early. Check-in opens one hour before departure for weighing, the safety briefing and seat assignment. Late arrivals may not be accepted and the booking is non-refundable in that case, so allow extra time for traffic.
• Wear dark colors. The listing asks passengers to wear dark clothing so it does not reflect in photos. Choose an outfit accordingly for the flight.
• Pilot commentary. Multiple reviewers praised the pilots' explanations of the sights during the flight, and the two-way microphones let passengers ask questions. Staff at check-in were also described as friendly and reassuring.
• Weather luck. Several reviewers mentioned weather, some with rain or clouds at the start that still turned into good flying. One noted that imperfect weather actually meant more visible waterfalls. Poor weather can cancel the flight, with a new date or full refund offered.
• Photos and extras. Bring a credit card for optional video and photo packages and souvenirs at the heliport, sold after the flight. Gratuities are not included and are left to individual discretion.
• Small aircraft. The flight carries a maximum of 4 travellers, and seating is assigned for weight balance. Transportation to the heliport is not provided.

Common issues. No hotel pickup or transport to the heliport is included, so travellers must arrange their own way to Princeville Airport. Guests weighing over 240 pounds must buy an adjacent empty seat at half the regular tour price, arranged after booking. The flight depends on good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if either forces a cancellation, a different date or a full refund is offered. In-flight video and photo packages cost extra, and gratuity is not included.

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