FLIGHTSEE THE ISLAND OF KAUAI |
KAUAI, HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
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FLIGHTSEE THE ISLAND FOR THE BEST VIEW IN KAUAI
Nothing equals a bird's eye view of the cliff-edged Na Pali Coast, a plummeting waterfall or the ochre-colored Waimea Canyon. Kauai, its lush interior virtually inaccessible to the motorist, best reveals its inner beauty to those from above, whether in helicopters or touring planes. It's the perfect way to see the island when time is limited or in one, inclusive sightseeing trip.
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With so much to explore, Kauai may be the capital of Hawaii's flightseeing industry, with flights departing from south-east Lihue, northern Princeville and western Port Allen. Air tours even offer the only opportunity to visit the “Forbidden Island” of Niihau, Kauai's private, offshore neighbor.
How much aerial tourists pay depends on type of craft, length of trip, itinerary and number of people. Some companies offer discount for booking directly while activity desks throw in free dinners or video. Flight features differ and may include two-way communication between pilot and passengers, stereo music specially choreographed for flight destination, window port-holes that open for non-obstructive photography, video camera hook-up, air conditioning, free hotel pickup, free flight photograph, and availability of snack and beverage.
State-of-the-art aircraft range from jet helicopters to airplanes to gliders. Helicopter pilots stress the advantage of maneuvering into craters and hovering alongside cascading waterfalls. Airplane charters typically cost half of a helicopter flight.
