About Jack Harter Helicopters
Jack Harter Helicopters is one of the original helicopter tour operators in Hawaii, flying visitors over Kauai's dramatic landscapes since the 1960s. Based at Lihue Airport, the company has grown from humble beginnings into the island's most respected aerial tour provider, known for intimate flights and unmatched pilot narration.
They offer two distinct aircraft experiences: the enclosed Airbus AStar with floor-to-ceiling windows that seats up to six passengers, and the legendary Hughes 500 doors-off helicopter for up to four passengers seeking an open-air thrill. Both tours cover Kauai's greatest hits — the Na Pali Coast sea cliffs, Waimea Canyon, Mount Waialeale crater, and dozens of waterfalls inaccessible by road. Flights range from 60 to 90 minutes depending on the tour.
What sets Jack Harter apart is their pilot-narrator tradition. Every flight is guided by experienced pilots who double as storytellers, sharing decades of island knowledge. With over 60 years of flying Kauai, they've earned a reputation among photographers and return visitors as the gold standard for helicopter tours on the Garden Isle.
