The 14 Best Helicopter Tours on Kauaʻi You Can Book

1.Kauai Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,032 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $449Our pick

Fly from Lihue in a six-seat Eurocopter Eco-Star, using Bose noise-canceling headsets to hear your State of Hawaii certified pilot. The route may include Waimea Canyon, Manawaiopuna Falls, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Bay, and Mt. Waialeale. Weather shapes the flight, so expect a flexible route and bring motion-sickness medicine if needed.

“Views were spectacular. Our guide was great and very knowledgeable and the company was easy to work with. Loved the soundtrack they played throughout the entire tour.”

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2.Hughes 500 4-Passenger Doors-Off Helicopters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,951 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $369

Fly above Kauai in a four-passenger Hughes 500 with the doors removed and every passenger placed by weight and balance. Your pilot may be Felipe, Kate, Adam, Max, Amy, or another Airborne Aviation pilot. Expect Waimea Canyon, Jurassic Park Falls, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Valley, and Mount Waialeale in about one hour.

“Best way to see Kauai! Don’t wear shorts. Views are spectacular! Was the highlight of our trip. Highly recommend..”

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3.Kauai Private Doors-Off Helicopter: Ultimate Waterfalls & Canyons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,510 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $415

Fly privately over Kauai for about 75 minutes, with every passenger beside a window and no middle seat. The route includes Jurassic Falls, Waimea Canyon, Olokele Canyon, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Bay, and Waiʻaleʻale Crater. Pilots such as Ross, Travis, Taylor, Aiden, Clay, and Stuart provide commentary, while doors-off flying gives you clear, glare-free views.

“Amazing, top notch customer service and experience! Pilot Ross Bailey went above and beyond! Great island cultural and history lessons (and perfectly timed music too) all while safely & expertly piloting the helicopter and providing exceptional customer service and overall amazing experience!”

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4.Air Tour of Na Pali Coast, Entire Island of Kauai

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 924 reviews · 1h 5m · from $155Best value

Fly around Kauai for 65 minutes in Wings Over Kauai’s six-seat G8 AirVan. Your pilot points out Waimea Canyon, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Bay, waterfalls, coffee fields, movie sites, and Mt. Waiʻaleʻale. Two-way headsets, large windows, music, and local commentary make this a personal alternative to a helicopter flight.

“It was a great tour. Marcus did a good job getting us over the best spots with good views and informational narration. I recommend buying the video that is offered. We took a ground tour the following day, and it was interesting seeing areas on the ground that we had flown over.”

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5.Kauai Deluxe Waterfall Safari: Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 900 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $309

Fly with Safari Helicopters over Kauai for about 55 minutes, seeing Waimea Canyon, Jurassic Falls, waterfalls, beaches, and the Na Pali Coast. Small groups are capped at six people. Pilots such as Dali add commentary and humor, while the mostly windowed helicopter gives you a strong view for photos. Arrive 40 minutes early and report accurate passenger weights.

“by MirelaDelia_U -"Bad experience with booking system and changing from viator. Direct booking is safer. Excellent experience over Kauai, with one of the best and brave pilot .”

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6.Hughes 500 4-Passenger Doors-Off Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 834 reviews · 1 hour · from $369

Fly from Lihue Airport in a turbine-powered Hughes 500 with up to four passengers. With no doors between you and Kauai, you’ll see Manawaiopuna Falls, Waimea Canyon, the Nā Pali Coast, and Mount Waialeale. Pilots such as Adam, Kate, Max, and Amy provide commentary over the two-way intercom.

“Absolutely stunning! Beautiful views and amazing guide! Thanks alot!”

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7.Entire Kauai Air Tour with Window Seats

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 580 reviews · 1h 5m · from $159

Fly over Kauai in a small plane limited to six passengers, with an English-speaking pilot-guide pointing out Hanalei Bay, the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, waterfalls, and other sights hidden from the road. Window seats are included, but seating position matters: the right side often gets the best views during the clockwise route.

“Absolutely awesome. What a great experience and a fabulous way to see Kauai from the air. Zach, our pilot was the best and the check in lady was amazing and so helpful.”

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8.Air Kauai: DOORS-OFF Helicopter Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 523 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $352

Fly over Kauai in a six-passenger, doors-off helicopter with Air Kauai. In about 50 minutes, you’ll see the Na Pali Coast, steep sea cliffs, tropical valleys, a dry canyon region and waterfalls linked with Jurassic Park. Pilots such as Steve, Mario, John and Adam are praised for calm flying and island stories.

“This is a bucket list experience for sure! The ONLY way to see all of the island. The pilot was very knowledgeable about the island and made sure we all got coveted pictures. Worth every penny!”

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9.Lihue: Deluxe Waterfall Safari Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 422 reviews · 1 hour · from $309

Fly over Kauai with an English-speaking pilot-guide on a one-hour Safari Helicopters tour for up to six people. The route takes in the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Waialeale Crater, and Jurassic Falls. Pilots such as Brodie, Jim, Micah, and Jonathan are praised for calm narration and smooth positioning for photos.

“Great memories ! the best way to admire the Napali Coast will come back for sure”

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10.Kauai’ Exclusive Helicopter Tour: Land & Explore Olokele Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $369

Safari Helicopters takes you on a roughly 90-minute circle-island flight over Nāpali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Mt. Waialeale, with a rare 35-minute landing at private Olokele Canyon. Expect an English-speaking pilot, headset commentary, and a maximum of six people. Pilots such as Howie, Jim, Brody, and Eric have earned strong praise for smooth flying and clear narration.

“Very organized and professional. Excellent ride and landing at the canyon was wonderful. Had the best views from the copter. Not hurried.”

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11.Private Kauaʻi Experience: Doors-Off ALL WINDOW SEATS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 358 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $384

Take a private 55-minute helicopter flight from Lihue with doors off and window seats for every passenger. Your pilot points out Manawaiopuna Falls, Waimea Canyon, the Nā Pali Coast, Kalalau Valley, and remote waterfalls. Pilots including Nate, Tim, Jake, and Gray are praised for smooth flying and clear island commentary.

“Our flight with Tim was undoubtedly the highlight of our trip. Although doors off was a little scary, I wouldn’t do it any other way. This is the best way to see the Na Pali coast and Waimea Canyon. Well worth the cost!”

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12.KAUAI LUXURY 60-Minute Doors-Off Helicopter ADVENTURE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $399

Fly for a full hour over Kauai with Jack Harter Helicopters, taking in Waimea Canyon, Manawaiopuna Falls, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Bay, Mount Waialeale, and Wailua Falls. The doors-off aircraft gives you open views, while pilots such as Arthur, Chrissy, Preston, and Nick provide narration. Hotel pickup may be available, but it is not guaranteed.

“Breathtaking views with a smooth flight and highly informative narration from our fantastic tour guide and pilot. Thanks, Nicholas!”

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13.From Lihue: Kauai Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 292 reviews · 1h 30m · from $369

Take a 90-minute helicopter flight from Lihue with an English-speaking pilot, flying over Manawaiopuna Falls, Waimea Canyon, and the Na Pali Coast. You will also land in Olokele Canyon, where rare plants grow in a valley closed to road access. Flights carry up to six people, with pilots such as Micah, Max, Steve, and Dali praised for their calm guidance.

“Everything was just perfect! A must do at Kauai!”

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14.From Princeville: Discover Kauai Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 45 min · from $459

You’ll fly from Princeville with a State of Hawaii certified guide over Manawaiopuna Falls, Olokele Canyon, Waimea Canyon, the Na Pali Coast, and Hanalei Bay. Your pilot narrates the route through a headset, with a small group of up to six. Alex and Robbie have both received praise for clear, entertaining commentary.

“I enjoyed the narrative by our pilot,Alex, provided for us.”

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