Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Movie Adventure & Helicopter Tour
3.5
6 Ratings
Honolulu
Embark on an all-inclusive day trip from Oahu to Kauai and immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty of the garden island. Experience a thrilling helicopter tour and visit famous filming locations of blockbuster movies. Book now!
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ahukini State Recreational Pier - Scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, popular fishing spot. Classic films “Pagan Love Song” and “Donovan’s Reef” were filmed here.
What's Included
  • Round-trip interisland airfare included (additional fees may apply for baggage overage)
  • Professional driver/guide provides engaging tour narration
  • Comfort ensured with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Thrilling 45-minute helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Helicopter comfort seat surcharge (for those over 240 lbs.)
  • Airline flight overage charges
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Take a break and embark on an immersive day trip on this comprehensive tour that island hops within Hawaii. Allow yourself some luxury on your holiday and let us handle all the arrangements! This all-in-one package includes return flights from Oahu to Lihue, round-trip transfers from Lihue Airport (LIH), an insightful land sightseeing excursion, and a thrilling 45-minute helicopter ride with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.

Unveil the reasons behind Kauai’s frequent appearances in various acclaimed films and television series. Navigate through the core of the garden island, submerged in rich rainforests and grand valley landscapes, to reach the most iconic shooting spots. Pass by the renowned Hanalei Pier that stands amidst miles of sea and vast, open skies. Admire Opaeka’a, an impressive 151-foot waterfall, and get an aerial view of the peaceful Wailua river. Watch scenes from your mini coach at each stop. Take some time to venture around the historic Hanalei Town and grab lunch independently. Don’t forget to stop by Tahiti Nui, a local favorite that became a film location for the movie ‘The Descendants’.

  • Passengers must provide date of birth and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
  • Once reservation is made, tour is non-refundable and non-changeable
  • Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
  • Special needs requests must be called in to the local supplier at least 1 week prior to tour date
  • The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
  • IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.
  • Weight Restrictions: Due to FAA regulations, all passengers and bags must be weighed at check-in for the helicopter tour. Each passenger weighing over 240 pounds will be contacted and assessed a ‘comfort seat’ charge for an additional seat, payable directly to the tour operator. This is for the safety and comfort of all passengers. It is important to provide accurate body weight at checkout.
  • If the helicopter tour is cancelled by the provider, you’ll receive a refund for the helicopter portion (at a rate determined by the tour provider) and be welcomed on an extended sightseeing tour. If you choose to abort the sightseeing portion of the tour and would like to return to Honolulu earlier than your return flight is scheduled, you will be responsible for all flight change fees with the airlines. A refund for the sightseeing portion of the tour is not guaranteed. Before aborting the tour, you are required to contact the tour provider.
Location
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Rodgers Boulevard
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kyra
Dec 23, 2017
incredible i actually wanted to stay... - <p>incredible i actually wanted to stay on the island of Kaui, and not return to Oahu. Started off with a movie tour watching the scenes and then arriving at the destinations shown. Lunch was divine in one of the local places. The helicopter tour was incredible i wouldn't know how to describe it or even interpret what we seen along the Napali coast.</p>
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Mattieh838
Feb 28, 2020
This is a great, traditional tour - We were staying with family in Oahu so we drove ourselves to the airport. The scheduled time was two hours before the flight boarded- which was frustrating for a 4 am start to a morning. Once we got to Kauai there was no signage for the tour and the bus did not read Poly Adventures, which was frustrating for the people/guide and us alike. The tour was very traditional on/off with 10 minutes at each stop. The guide was funny and definitely loved her job! The helicopter tour was amazing and the pilot was fantastic! Took a very scary experience and made it fun! Definitely the highlight of the whole day- I would recommend skipping the bus (unless you like traditional) and keep the helicopter!
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Bamaboy2060
Nov 21, 2018
Good tour that need some better management - We were picked up at our hotel in Oahu and take to the airport to fly to Kauai. All was good, but we got there 2 hours before our flight and it took 5 minutes to get through security. The tour guide picked us up at the airport fairly quickly after we arrived and we spent about half a day driving around looking at locations where movies had been made on the island. It was really cool to see the places up close you see on the screen. The drive was very knowledgeable about the island and locations, and they showed clips from the movies when we got to a location site. We barely made it back to our helicopter flight because traffic was so bad near the airport. We immediately took off and had a wonderful helicopter flight around the island. We got back to the helicopter base at 3:40 and they immediately took us to the airport 2 minutes away. We had to sit and wait 3 hours until our flight back to Oahu. There were 3 other earlier flights, but Hawaiian airlines doesn't let you go standby for free. I have no idea why the tour company booked us on such a late flight unless it was cheaper for them. They really need to manage their time better.
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Kristian
Nov 11, 2017
Overall a good experience 4 out of 5... - <p>Overall a good experience 4 out of 5 stars:<br/> Excellent: the Helicopter tour was one of the best experiences in my life. Great to see Napali coast and Waimea canyon from above. Recommended!!!!!!!!<br/> not good: the land tour. They put you on the movie tour you just stop at locations where movies were directed in the past</p>
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Wade
Dec 18, 2018
Very Disappointed - I had really looked forward to a great tour but ended up very disappointed. I was at the designated pick up location 10 minutes before the scheduled time (5 AM) and waited for 25 minutes. I returned to my hotel and then received a phone call telling me they were late, so I had to return to the pick up location. Upon arrival in Lihue, there was no one there to meet the tour group and we had to wait around until they finally showed up. Fortunately I had bought a bottle of water, because there was no opportunity to either get a snack or something to drink until lunch time The tour guide should have informed the group and allowed them to buy snacks and drinks before leaving the airport. The guide did not do much narration, instead we were shown videos of different movies and movies sites on the island of Kauai. Lunch was adequate. After lunch, the person I was seated next to threw up four times for some unknown reason. The last part of the tour was a helicopter ride to see the Waimea Canyon and Na Pali area … this was the best part of the tour. Upon return to Honolulu, I had to use the rest room, when I came out, the transportation had already left, and I had to get my own transportation back to my hotel. In short, the tour got off to a lousy start and ended up abandoning me. I cannot recommend this tour to anyone.
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