Planning
and participating in a Hawaii Helicopter Tour is an exciting
and exhilarating way to experience the natural majesty
of the Hawaiian Islands.
While there are many helicopter charters in the region,
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, Safari Helicopters and Will
Squyre's Helicopters are among the most popular in the
region.
Hawaii
When accessible by air, seeing the volcano from a bird's
eye view is one of the most popular Hawaii touring destinations.
This lets visitors see the savage beauty of the lava flows
and eruptions without being too close.
Located in the central portion of Hawaii Island, the
80-foot Rainbow Falls are linked with legends of the Gods.
The large cavern behind the falls is reputed to be the
home of the Hawaiian goddess, Hina.
The beautiful, lush Waipio Valley is difficult to access,
yet it remains one of the most beautiful sites on Hawaii
Island. With lush green forests and vegetation, coupled
with the black sands of the region, there are few places
that can compare to the exotic beauty of this inaccessible
location.
Oahu
Kaena Park is a beautiful shoreline park that shows off
some of Oahu's best landscapes. When taking a tour around
Oahu Island, this should be on your list of places to
see from the air.
The Halona Blowhole is a natural formation, consisting
of a lava tube that sucks ocean water to shore, is a must-see
if you are in the area. The lava tube funnels water from
the ocean to shore, resulting in a spray of water on to
the island.
Sunset Beach is one of the best places to go see if you
want a spectacular sunset view. Aptly named for the beautiful
sunsets it gets, if you are participating in a sunset
Hawaii helicopter tour, seeing this popular location from
the sky is a perfect way to end your tour.
Kauai
Waimea
Canyon is perhaps the most beautiful canyon in the
world. The natural beauty, evidence of volcanic eruptions
and remnants of lava flows all contribute to a lush environment
with no equal. The best viewing times are in the morning,
when there is an ethereal beauty covers the canyon like
a mist.
The The Mana Waipuna Falls is one of Hawaii's treasures.
There are few cascading falls like it in the world, which
makes a fly-by this location a must on a helicopter tour
of the Kauai Island region.
There are few coastlines in the world that match the
majestic beauty of the Nal Pali. With emerald mountains
stretching towards the sky and sapphire oceans breaking
at its feet, this place inspires all who are blessed enough
to see this unbelievable range from the air. The best
times to see the coast line is when the sun is low enough
to cast rays of light over the ridges of the mountain.
Maui
The Haleakala National Park situated on one of Maui's
two dormant volcanoes, is one of the most popular sites
visitors go to. The peaks, at over 10,000 feet in height,
offer some of the best views in the Hawaii Islands. A
helicopter tour of this region will reveal the peaks as
well as the flower gardens and beautiful wild landscape.
One of Maui's most endearing features is the Flower Gardens
of Maui. These are the massive expanses of flower gardens
that cover the valleys between the volcanoes. Due to the
rich soil and clean air and water, beautiful plants thrive.
Many of the flowers used in leis are grown here, and you
can see the massive splashes of color in the valley on
your Hawaii Helicopter Tour.
The gray green Iao needle, located in Iao State Park
is a 1,000-foot spire rising dramatically from the middle
of the valley floor. This unique landmark set, set in
a lush valley covered in wildflowers, is a stunning sight.
You can get discount Hawaii Helicopter tours by taking
flights in these established regions on the main islands.
Going with tried and true routes increases your chances
of discount Hawaii helicopter tours. Usually over $100
per person, most helicopter tours are 45 minutes long
and depart in the mid morning. While its great to bring
a camera, many tours are equipped with cameras, so that
you can relive your journey all over again once you return
home.
