There is only one way to experience the islands of Hawaii in a way that few have ever experienced before: a helicopter tour. A Hawaii helicopter tour will take you to new heights, give you an exclusive perspective, and offer a thrilling exploration of the island.
These tours are becoming increasingly popular, especially during the high tourism seasons, so it is important to book your spot aboard the small craft as soon as possible. Here are our tips on how you can book with confidence and secure your spot!
Which Island Should You Book a Hawaii Helicopter Tour On?
If you are starting out in your research of booking a Hawaii helicopter tour– you may start with the question: “what island should I book my helicopter tour on”. If you haven’t already made ulterior reservations, our suggestion by far is to secure your spot aboard a Kauai island tour. There are many reasons that you should choose Kauai as your helicopter destination– first being that the island is almost completely inaccessible any other way. The majority of Kauai is blocked off either by thick foliage, water, or lack of trails and roads.
A Kauai helicopter tour will take you over the most popular areas of the island including Waimea Canyon and the Napali Coast, as well as hovering over the areas of the island that few people have ever seen throughout history. No other island’s helicopter tour will unlock this world of untouched wonder.
How to Choose a Good Hawaiian Helicopter Company
The best way to start, when it comes to choosing a reputable Hawaiian helicopter tour company, is checking out their online profiles. This includes their website (which should have descriptions of the tour, booking information and features, contact information, and information on their aircrafts to start), their Google My Business– which features reviews of patrons, as well as any other review platform like TripAdvisor or Viator.
Once you have their information at your fingertips, it is easier to go through everything and compare and contrast against other companies in the area. Choosing a helicopter tour that offers a great amount of transparency around their tours offered as well as has a plethora of reputable and good reviews– then you should be able to book with more confidence. If there is any hesitation, be sure to reach out to the company directly!
The Difference Between Helicopter and Airplane Tours in Hawaii
The final thing to consider when booking an air tour in Hawaii is contrasting helicopter tours and airplane tours of the island. Most of the islands’ air tours offer 2-5 seats per tour, if not completely private options. A helicopter tour offers the chance to experience the craft with the doors off in flight; this is a great option for those who are looking to snap some stunning photos of the landscape– but offers little protection from the elements. There are alternatively, doors on helicopter tour options, which is great as they allow easy navigability at cruising altitude. The airplane air tours are small craft airplanes and will allow you to cruise over the entire island– if not visit other islands– which you can read more about here.
If you follow these steps you should have the confidence to go through booking a Hawaii helicopter tour with the utmost confidence.
