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, 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.

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End point

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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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Joni_V

Fantastic experience! Worth every penny. Pilot Nick gave us an amazing tour of the island. The view was spectacular.

Reviews

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The Great Helicopter Tour in Kauai

Amanpreet_K, Apr 2024

It was a great experience and enjoyed every second of the tour with my friends! Our Pilot Adam was very knowledgeable and nice. We would definitely recommend this tour :-)

Fun!

kathi, Feb 2024

Great flight with amazing views! Pilot was skilled and knowledgeable. Crew got us on and off the copter safely and efficiently. Fun!

You won’t be disappointed

Erik_S, Jan 2024

My wife and I had an amazing experience. We were lucky enough to sit in the front of the helicopter next to the pilot. The pilot kept us entertained and laughing the whole time, and made us feel like his personal family guests. Obviously the views of all the major sites are nothing less than spectacular. We highly recommend Air Kaua’i!

Amazing

Melanie_B, Jan 2024

We had a hard time finding the location (viator sent us to the wrong address) but the team at Air Kauai was so helpful to get us back on the right path. Everyone was great to work with. Uncle Steve was a great guide. We loved every bit of it! Had us all grinning ear to ear, lots of laughs. The music he added to the fight was a nice touch too. We had a blast and would definitely come back!

Excellent

Teresa_M, Jan 2024

Adam, first of all. Very competent pilot and narrator of the island and its history. Beautiful landscape from above. Highly recommend this tour.

Awesome, what you’re looking for

uaudhya, Dec 2023

Everything one could ask for on a Kauai helicopter tour - sea, land, mountains, waterfalls, and all close up. Great history/geography lesson too.

Read this before booking

Benjamin_S, Dec 2023

Don’t book in advance if weather forecast is not great. They will tell you why it’s so great to go on rainy and cloudy days so they can get their revenue but it’s just not. It’s a rougher ride, you can’t get good pics in the rain through the windows, and for the price it’s just not worth not giving yourself the best experience. We begged them to let us postpone (not a refund) to two days later and they said no. One thing I found annoying relative to other sightseeing flights was that they don’t have microphones in the headsets so you’re stuck for an hour not talking to anyone in your group or getting to ask any questions to the pilot. You just sit there and let the pilot tell you things for an hour. So if he’s not entertaining it gets old. We filled up four barf bags on the trip so take dramamine on rough days.

Amazing views

Amber_K, Dec 2023

Just loved seeing all the waterfalls and flying over the coastal waters. The pilot was informative on each of the areas we flew over.

Cassie made booking easy....

Mary_D, Dec 2023

Cassie made booking easy. Our pilot Adam was great! The views were stunning. Completely recommend going with this company. Bonus-They have the cutest puppy in the office!

Amazing!!

Christopher_M, Nov 2023

The whole experience was great as soon as I walked in the door to the office. The woman behind the desk was super friendly. Waiting room was nice and comfortable. A younger gentleman who showed us a safety video and took us out to the helicopter was super cool as well. The tour itself was amazing… pilot was awesome and the scenery was breathtaking let alone being in an open door helicopter was crazy. Highly recommend!

Awesome Helicopter Toir

Larry_Z, Oct 2023

1. The sensation of flying like a bird. 2. The ability to see the entire beautiful island. 3. The informed commentary by the pilot.

Beautiful views and a fun journey

Bhavin_J, Oct 2023

The experience and views were amazing. Our pilot was entertaining and gave a great commentary about various aspects of the island including food recs as we flew around. Though the ride was very smooth, both me and my fiance are prone to motion sickness and both felt a bit nauseated over time so would recommend that folks take precautions if also prone to it.

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!!

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