Jack Harter Helicopters

4231 Ahukini Rd., Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766

808-245-3774

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Ranked #4 of 16 tours in Lihue

383 Reviews

Type: Tours

Owner description: Jack Harter is the Originator of Helicopter Tours on Kauai. Coming to Kauai in 1962, Jack began offering helicopter tours and charter flights with a...... more » Owner description: Jack Harter is the Originator of Helicopter Tours on Kauai. Coming to Kauai in 1962, Jack began offering helicopter tours and charter flights with a focus on safety and quality. Jack's dedication to these important qualities is carried on by the company's hand-picked pilots and ground crew staff that are dedicated to continuing Jack's founding principles. The company offers scenic tours in two types of helicopters: Jack Harter Helicopters' luxurious 6-passenger Eurocopter AStar helicopter features huge floor-to-ceiling windows, BOSE noise-cancelling headsets, air-conditioning, and a cabin layout that has no physical obstructions to viewing the scenery outside. For the more adventurous, their 4-passenger Hughes 500s are flown with the doors removed. There is no luxury in the Hughes 500, but the doors-off flight is very cool! (Double meaning intended!) Be forewarned that there are weight limitations for all helicopter tours. The front of seats in BOTH helicopter types have more restrictive weight and height limits, so the smallest passengers on any given tour are seated in the front. 60 and 90-minute tours feature Kauai's beautiful Na Pali Coast, the spectacular Waimea Canyon, numerous waterfall-filled valleys including the Hanalei Valley, and Mt. Waialeale, one of the wettest places on earth. Each tour is flown by an experienced pilot who describes the history, geology, geography, and native ecosystems that make Kauai the scenic gem of Hawaii! Each helicopter is equipped with a 2-way intercom system that allow passengers to communicate with their pilot. Jack Harter Helicopters is the only company that still flies a full 60 minute tour. Other helicopter companies have shortened their flight times to 45 or 50 minutes. The extra 10-15 minutes of in-air time allows the pilots to make more turns during the flight. They can fly slower and lower over Kauai's spectacular shorelines, canyons and vallies. Longer flights increase the quality of the helicopter tour. Compare the dollar per minute rates when you are doing your research. You will find that quality and value are to be found at Jack Harter Helicopters.

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Unger2012

Tampa, Florida

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12 reviews

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“Amazing Views!”

Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This was one of our favorite activities we did during our honeymoon. Our pilot (Marty) knew so much about the history of the island, and answered any questions we had. We flew all over the island and were able to see things we wouldn't have been able to see by boat/car/hike. We did the doors off helicopter tour and loved... More

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rwtimes2

Maryland

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16 reviews

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5 helpful votes

“Awesome Experience”

Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We booked a doors-off helicopter tour while in Kauai in April. Loved the experience! Everyone was extremely nice and fun. Lots of joking with the office staff and Mike, who gave us the safety talk and drove us to the airport. Marty, our pilot, was extremely knowledgable and gave us all the facts. You can tell he truly loves this... More

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Rebeccas1964

Vancouver, Canada

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11 reviews

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13 helpful votes

“Worth it at twice the price”

Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

You must do this. The views of Kauai, most of which is inaccessible, are breathtaking. We took the 4 passenger open door Hughes, which was an added thrill. We have hang glided in Rio, which was pretty spectacular,but this has that beat. I also recommend that you do this mid-trip, after you have hiked or visited some of the island... More

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Jay V

1 review

“Great Time, Great Pilot”

Reviewed 19 May 2012

The views were breathtaking. The pilot, Marty, was terrific, and most of my 300 digital photos were worth saving. Jay V, Connecticut More

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Oaklandhomie

Oakland, California

1 review

“Unique adventure”

Reviewed 14 May 2012

We took the open-door helicopter tour of Kauai. Just spectacular. Our pilot Kelby was great circling the helicopter so each of us had the opportunity for great pics andviews. We would do it again next time we come. More

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Littlecabin

Big Sky, MT

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3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Fabulous!”

Reviewed 14 May 2012

We took a one hour trip over Kauai with Jack Harter helos--my first trip in a helicopter, but my husband has made many. We took the four-passenger plane with the doors off. Absolutely one of the best experiences of my life. The pilot has the flexibility to go where he wants for an hour depending on weather, winds, etc. We... More

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Ken S

Mollymook NSW

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5 reviews

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13 helpful votes

“Well Worth The Money”

Reviewed 13 May 2012

My wife and I had five nights at Poipu in Kauai in late April. On the day we flew in from Honolulu the weather at 1.00pm looked anything but promising and we mmediately became concerned about an internet booking we had previously made with Jack Harter Helicopters for an island circle flight at 11.00am the following day. I had carefully... More

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crazycruisers

Niagara Falls, Canada

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4 reviews

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“Took our money then told us we couldn't fly.”

Reviewed 12 May 2012

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We booked our helicopter ride with Jack Harter 8 months in advance. We gave all necessary information at that time. We advised Jack Harter about a recent weight gain 2 days before our arrival. They did not ask any questions or further details. When we arrived at the Jack Harter's they asked to weight in and took $945.00 of our... More

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Passenger weight problems are some of the most sensitive issues that we have to deal with in our line of work. So, this is a very difficult Management Response to write. Two days before this customer’s flight we received an email that included the following, “Just a heads up we have been on the cruise for 7 days and our... More

CodyCo

Kalispell, Montana

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7 reviews

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1 helpful vote

“Fantastic Experience!”

Reviewed 12 May 2012

This is a must do for anyone visiting Kauai. The best way to see the island, bar none. The Jack Harter operation was very professional, friendly, and safety minded. We felt very comfortable and secure with them and the pilot's knowledge and personality added much to our enjoyment. We did the doors off flight which was a real hoot and... More

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DoverMama

Phoenix, Arizona

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13 reviews

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3 helpful votes

“Wow! What a view!”

Reviewed 12 May 2012

I'll start with the awesome parts and provide some details later. We took off over the ocean, our pilot thought he saw a whale, even thougt it was late in the year, he circled the water just in case, but we didn't see it - still nice to know that there's some flexibility to see things along the way. We... More