See why Kauai is called the Garden Isle on a helicopter tour that showcases the island’s amazingly diverse landscapes. Soar over the rugged Na Pali Coast for an unparalleled view of the emerald spires and sea cliffs, admire the “Jurassic Park Falls” made famous by the hit film, and fly over the red desert valleys of the Waimea Canyon. It's the best way to see the island in all its glory, with a local perspective thanks to the pilot’s narration.

View the best of Kauai from the air in less than an hour
Get an unbeatable perspective on the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon
50-minute fly time covers the highlights at a good value
A helicopter is the only way to see the famous Manawaiopuna Falls

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

3651 Ahukini Rd
3651 Ahukini Rd, Lihue, HI 96766, USA
Upon entering the Lihue Airport stay to the left towards the CARGO/HELIPORT. Take a left at the second stop sign and head north on Ahukini Road. Take the first right after the UPS Customer Center Drive and look for the Air Kauai sign. Park on the grass area and check in in the black office.

Start time

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Opening hours

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Waimea Canyon State Park (Pass By)

Na Pali Coast State Park (Pass By)

Manawaiopuna Falls (Jurassic Park Falls) (Pass By)

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 240 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
Any passenger exceeding 240lbs or two passengers combined weight of 420lbs must purchase a comfort seat.
Please view your ticket for your confirmation number, check-in and departure times.
No bags, purses, backpacks, or fannypacks are allowed on board.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Lesley_R

A once in a lifetime experience for our family! Captain Kelby made us feel safe the entire time and the ride was a perfect combination of information and great tunes to take the scenery in! (We especially appreciated Jurassic Park at the falls). The views were unmatched and we’ll never forget our flight!

Reviews

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Truly amazing

Gary_W, Sep 2023

Kelby, our pilot took us up close and personal to many falls and canyons. Truly magnificent! One of a kind experience! Well worth it!

Best Kauai experience

Erin_C, Sep 2023

Truly amazing way to see Kauai. Adam our pilot was great and very knowledgeable. Company was very good to work with start to finish. Would definitely do it again!

Beyond Amazing

Chase_S, Sep 2023

This was, by far, the coolest thing we did while in Hawaii. Kelby was our pilot and was amazing. My wife was terrified to go and he made her feel comfortable and she absolutely loved the flight. Highly highly highly recommend adding this to your itinerary!

Unique Kauai View

JacobC_v, Sep 2023

Seeing Kauai from a helicopter was a unique experience. We’ve seen it from a car, from a boat, and from a small plane….from a helicopter was truly amazing!

Great

Esmeralda_A, Aug 2023

Amazing experience! Great views but get there early to sit in front seat of helicopter. Wear dark colors for best pics with no reflection

Comprehensive view

Susan_K, Aug 2023

Everybody was really friendly. Steve, our pilot, was great - entertaining and he made us feel safe. Good comprehensive overview of the island. The soundtrack added a lot to the experience.

Best experience ever!!!!

Trent_D, Aug 2023

Adam was a great pilot, very informative and great personality!! The views were incredible! The ride was very smooth and comfortable.

A must do excursion

Nicole_C, Jul 2023

Highly recommend!! Our pilot was amazing. Already forgot his name. Think it started with an M. Max? Mike? We flew 7/10 at 10:30 Anyways he was great. The views are incredible. Everyone was great that works there. My mom is 78 and has trouble getting around. They were extremely patient with her and helped her in and out of the helicopter Also we are a plus sized family. We did have to pay for an extra seat which was fine. Was so worth it. Please don’t let your weight stop you from going!!

A once in a lifetime experience!

Lesley_R, Jul 2023

Beautiful tour

Matt_F, Jul 2023

The pilot was excellent. The tour was very good and took you all over the beautiful island. It wasn’t too long or too short, just right!

Best pilot in Kauai!

Sean_F, Jul 2023

The pilot. He was hilarious and so kind. Steve is the man! The whole experience was worth every penny and more.

Awesome

Sandra_E, Jun 2023

The scenery is breathtaking! It was my first time in a helicopter and I was a little nervous at first but we had an excellent pilot.

This is a great ride. You...

TungNguyen, May 2023

This is a great ride. You can view the sceneries from above. The pilot is very knowledgeable about the areas.

👍

Regina_S, May 2023

Amazing is a great word. We were in awe of the beauty and majestic landscape. Safe and secure team of aviators

Must do!!!

Cindy_B, Apr 2023

So great! Loved our pilot Kelby he’s so knowledgeable of the whole site! The ride was wonderful!!! Highly recommend 😎

Unforgettable way to see Kauai’s greatest hits!

Maddie_E, Apr 2023

First helicopter trip for my husband and I and our four year old daughter. Totally awe inspiring! Certainly the most efficient way of seeing the Napali coast and Waimea Canyon with young kids in tow. We had had some rain earlier in the day but that gave us great rainbows and waterfalls to enjoy. Air Kaui staff were super friendly and professional, and the whole operation runs like a well oiled machine. Our pilot, Nicky, voiced over the whole ride with interesting facts about the island and a nice soothing soundtrack to boot. Highly recommend.

Awesome!

Alexander_F, Apr 2023

Awesome!!! Truly one of the coolest experiences on the island. You really do not realize how rural the island is until you fly over it.

You’ll love it!

Andrew_L, Apr 2023

Best experience ever!! Worth every penny! Beautiful scenic tour is the only way to see this island. don’t skip this!

Excellent Adventure

Eric_M, Mar 2023

The helicopter flying low in the mountains and near waterfalls was spectacular! Our pilot Nick was incredible. All the staff were excellent customer service agents. Highly recommend!

Great trip

Ann_C, Mar 2023

This was a great experience. The staff at the check in was all very friendly. The pilot was very experienced and we felt very safe on the ride. He also made the trip very entertaining and personalized it by using everyone's name, explained a number of things about flying, shared a wealth of information, all with a sense of humor. We saw waterfalls, whales, a crater, a canyon, and the Na Pali coastline as a part of the ride.

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