Spotlight's Kauai Gold Magazine

Discount Helicopters

Discount Helicopters has Kaua‘i's best tour at the best price, and it's NOT a timeshare offer! The air-conditioned ASTAR 350B2-7 is the Cadillac of helicopters with superior ceiling-to-floor windows and Bose X noise-cancellation stereo headsets. Scenic views include waterfalls, Waimea Canyon, Napali Coast, and Mt. Wai‘ale‘ale Crater (weather permitting). Call (808) 245-2943 and save $90 per person on the Deluxe Tour and receive a FREE Jurassic Waterfall poster.

Island Helicopters

Started in 1980 by Curt and Bonnie Lofstedt, family-owned-and-operated Island Helicopters is one of the oldest helicopter companies on Kaua‘i. They are an F.A.A. Certified Part 135 Air Carrier whose pilots are Part 135 Certified and were personally selected and trained by Curt Lofstedt, a pilot with over 28,000 accident-free hours and over 30 years of experience flying helicopter tours on Kaua‘i. Island Helicopters' fleet includes the newest helicopter in the state. Both of their Astars are equiped with ceiling-to-floor glass doors, leather interior, state-of-the-art BoseX CD stereo systems and headsets, and two-way communication between pilot and passengers. Their tours departs from the Heliport at Lihu‘e Airport. For reservations, call (808) 245-8588; toll-free 1-800-829-5999; or visit IslandHelicopters.com.

Mauna Loa Helicopters

Mauna Loa Helicopters, the only company that guarantees a window seat for every passenger, specializes in private tours above Kaua‘i. Choose from the Ultimate Island Tour, Extreme Island Tour (an exclusive doors off excursion), or a chartered Photography Flight. If you are interested in taking the controls, be the pilot for a day on the Instructional Flight. Experience safe and comfortable helicopter rides aboard their Robinson R-44 helicopters. With Mauna Loa Helicopters, you’ll have the time of your life above beautiful and memorable Kaua‘i. Visit www.MaunaLoaHelicopterTours.com. For reservations, call (808) 245-4006 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Safari Helicopters - Kauai

People's Choice Since 1987. Discover the magnificent beauty of Kaua‘i with this family-owned company that offers you professional and caring service. Safari exceeds the TOPS requirement and is FAA certified in several categories. They not only have sightseeing tour experience, but have held government contracts and several years of experience fighting fires on the U.S. mainland. Overall, no other company in Hawai‘i has this kind of experience. Safari features the Super ASTARB2-7 helicopters with customized MEGA window, left-side pilot seat, and offer passengers more leg room, exclusive skylights, Bose noise-cancellations headsets, two-way intercom system, and a DVD of your actual tour. For reservations and information, call (808) 246-0136 or 1-800-326-3356. Find a great discount at SafariHelicopters.com.