There are few adventures that can compare with an open door helicopter tour. If you are someone who seeks adventure, then this is right up your alley! A doors-off helicopter tour experience sets you in the middle of the action. While it may be a little windier and louder than the doors-on private helicopter tours, it allows you to come face to face with each and every site you visit on your journey.
There are some things that you may want to consider when deciding if an open door helicopter tour is right for you and your group. Either way, at Ali’i Kauai, we make sure that we check off everything on your bucket list while giving you the experience you desire.
What Does an Open Door Helicopter Tour Feel Like?
While an open door helicopter experience can be a bit noisier and feel riskier than other air tour experiences– it is safe. Our experienced pilots and crew make sure that we do a thorough assessment and maintenance of our helicopters and will go through everything you need to know before we fly.
Those that wish to book an open door helicopter tour should consider a few things that may impact their overall experience: weather due to time of year, length of air tour, and how comfortable your group may be without the flight being enclosed on this thrilling adventure.
As mentioned, there is a lot of wind and cold air that comes with the loud sounds blowing through the cabin– however, without the door frames or window casting reflections or obstructions, a doors-off helicopter tour is the best way to snap some photos of the sights that only you will see from above.
How Can You Book an Open Door Private Helicopter Tour?
Because you are exposed to the elements when embarking on an open door helicopter tour you may want to book your experience for one of the drier months (from April to November in Kauai). This means that you won’t be exposed to rain or colder temperatures that can occur in the winter.
The best way to book your doors-off helicopter tour with Ali’i Kauai is through our easy booking calendar at the end of every tour page or by contacting us through our website if you have any questions!
We want to make sure that your experience is not only completely customized to align with your greatest wants but easy!
If you wish to embark on a tour with us but prefer the doors on, we can do that too! Just let us know and we’ll accommodate.
What Sites You Will See on an Open Door Helicopter Tour
There is no doubt that the best way to see all of the sites on the agenda of your helicopter tour is by taking the doors off. You can snap some amazing shots of waterfalls, hidden canyons, and inlets that are inaccessible by boat, car, or foot! These snapshots of memories are the most unique souvenir one can get, so what exactly can you expect to see from a couple thousand feet?
At Ali’i we make sure that we hit all of these amazing landmarks– so here’s what you can expect to see on your totally private doors off helicopter adventure!
- Napali Coastline: with its towering 3500′ seacliffs.
- Waimea Canyon: known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.
- Wai’ale’ale Crater: one of the wettest spots on earth.
- Hanalei Valley: with its numerous waterfalls.
- Alakai Swamp: the highest swamp in North America.
- Hanalei Bay: with its famous surfing locations.
- Kauai Coffee Plantation: the largest coffee plantation in North America.
- Ke’e Beach: The final stop on the North Shore.
- Lumahai Beach: were the movie “South Pacific” was filmed.
- Manawaiopuna Falls: also known as the “Jurassic Falls”.
- Olokele Canyon: which can be only seen by air.
- and Much More Mind-Blowing Scenic Views!
