Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Movie Adventure & Helicopter Tour
- Live Guide
- Day Trip
- E-Ticket
- 10 hr





Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip airfare from Oahu to Hilo, roundtrip transportation from the Hilo Airport (ITO), a sightseeing land tour with lunch and adventurous 45 minute helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. Discover why Kauai’s natural splendor is the scenic backdrop for so many blockbuster movies and TV shows. Travel through the heart of the garden island, engulfed by vast rainforests and mountainous valleys to arrive at the most famous filming locales. Stroll down iconic Hanalei Pier surrounded by miles of ocean and clear skies. Behold Opaeka'a, a beautiful 151-foot waterfall, and birds-eye view of the tranquil Wailua river. View clips from the comfort of your mini coach at each location. Explore historic Hanalei Town and have lunch on your own. Visit local hot spot Tahiti Nui where the movie “The Descendants” was filmed.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Polynesian Adventure Tours
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lydgate State Park
Popular beach for windsurfing, surfing and bodyboarding, large lava rock wall protects tropical marine life. Elvis Presley's "Blue Hawaii" was filmed at this picturesque location.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Opaekaa Falls
151 foot waterfall, clearly visible from lookout points along the highway. Featured in the “Wackiest Ship in the Army” and “Blue Hawaii.”
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Kapaa
Quaint beachside community, old country vibe balanced with new and exciting shops and eateries. The famous dinosaur “egg-change” took place here in "Jurassic Park.”
Pass By:
"Raiders of the Lost Ark" was filmed in this mountainous region.
Stop At: Hanalei
Browse shops and have lunch on your own. A charming town rich in history, surrounded by taro patches and art galleries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tahiti Nui
A scene in the movie The Descendants starring George Clooney was filmed here.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hanalei Pier
The famous Hanalei pier was the backdrop for scenes from "Beachhead."
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hanalei Valley Lookout
Scenic views of the vast countryside and verdant valley.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
Kilauea Lighthouse Overlook offers sprawling views of Kilauea Point, a lava peninsula featured in "Lilo and Stitch."
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Mandatory 45 minute safety briefing at 2:45 PM and 45 minute helicopter tour at 3:30 PM. Dependent on existing weather conditions.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes