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Safari Helicopters

3225 Akahi St, Lihue, Kauai, HI
808-246-0136
Ranked #6 of 16 tours in Lihue
4.5 of 5 stars 301 Reviews
Type: Tours
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We have never been in a helicopter before. This was absolutely amazing. The staff is very friendly and our pilot was AWESOME! He was very informative and friendly. Very interactive with the passengers. This is the best view of Kauai. Very Unique experience and a must do while in Kauai. More

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Southgate, Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Our pilot, Ian, was great. My husband and I have been on a few helicopter tours in the Hawaiian Islands and this was our favorite. The views are spectacular. Ian was a very good guide and helpful with all the passengers trying to get all the pics they wanted. This is a MUST DO in Hawaii. Our flight was on... More

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Ft. Mitchell, KY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We booked a helicopter tour of Kauai with Safari per the recommendation of a co-worker. Neither my husband nor I have flown in a helicopter before and were a little apprehensive. The minute the helicopter took off, we forgot our fears. Ian was our pilot and did an amazing job. This helicopter tour was the most amazing and most beautiful... More

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iowa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

My wife and I just returned from our Safari Helicopter ride. It was amazing. The history of the island passed on to us from Chief Pilot Paul made our time waiting for our flight very enjoyable. (we arrived early) Our flight departed on time with our pilot Donald. He continued our history lesson along with flying us on a amazing... More

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Walla Walla, Washington
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I would have given 5 stars if the rating was only about the pilot and flight. However after the front office trying to scam me I can only offer 3 stars. We booked the Kauai tour on April 24, 2012. The driver picked us up at the cruise terminal and took us to the office for instructions and payment. Prior... More

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Lighthouse Point, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I had the privilege of going flying with Ian last week and it was, in a word, AWESOME! We had beautiful weather and a really great time. If anyone is looking for a helicopter tour of Kauai, you cannot go wrong with this operator... More

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Whiteville, NC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

If you only do 1 thing on Kuaui this must be it. The best parts of the island are hidden away, and only viewable from the air. We picked Safari because with direct reservations we got the tour for a little less than some of the other companies were advertising. We could not have had better service, and the pilot... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We had a wondeful tour of Kauai with our guide and pilot Ian. The canyons, Na Pali coast, and plentiful waterfalls make the island one of the most incredible scenery I've ever experienced. Our tour with Safari Helicopters was one of the best parts of our trip. More

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Denver, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We wore our dark clothes and took a Bonine for just in case... Then we were off and our pilot, Don, was interesting, informational and funny! The views were absolutely breathtaking! Unfortunately most of our pictures have a reflection of the pilots beige shorts(we were told to wear dark clothes for this reason) and then when we went to pick... More

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Cumming, Georgia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

This was by far one of the greatest experiences of my life. The scenery was absolutely breath taking. Our pilot, Ian, did a fantastic job and made everyone feel comfortable. He grew up on the island and was very informative. He has a great sense of humor, and he made the trip very exciting. He took his time showing us... More

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