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15 Best Kauai Helicopter & Air Tours

The flights over Kauai: Waimea Canyon, the Jurassic Park falls and the Na Pali cliffs in one orbit, doors-on or off. Most of the island has no roads at all, so the helicopter is less indulgence than admission ticket.

1.Kauai Deluxe Sightseeing Flight

Experience Kauai’s stunning scenery from the air on a small-group, 65-minute sightseeing flight with expert narration and breathtaking views of Na Pali, Waimea Canyon, and more.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Best outing on the trip. Would recommend doing this at the beginning of the trip so you can find all the places you want to go!”

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2.Kauai Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour

Experience Kauai from the air with this 50-minute eco-friendly helicopter tour, offering stunning views of waterfalls, canyons, and the Na Pali Coast.

★ 5.0

“The pilot and helicopter are most excellent. However, the seating assignments were a surprise. They give you assigned seats. So my family of 4 was assigned to the Back Row with 2 random people in the front view seats with the pilot. WTF? Moral of…”

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3.Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats

Discover Kauai from above with this 1-hour plane tour featuring Na Pali Coast, waterfalls, and panoramic views. Perfect for adventure seekers and first-timers.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic!! I hate flying (I’m a big baby about it) but this was so amazing and mesmerizing that I had no fear at all… helped that our pilot was so knowledgeable and calming. A must do!”

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4.Hughes 500 4-Passenger Doors-Off Helicopters

Experience Kauai from above in a doors-off helicopter tour with breathtaking views of waterfalls, Na Pali Coast, and Waimea Canyon. An adventure for nature lovers.

★ 5.0

“We were a little nervous, but the ground crew was very thorough and friendly. The pilot, Adam, gave us the most memorable tour of our over 70 years!”

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

Experience Kauai’s stunning waterfalls, canyons, and coastlines with a private, doors-off helicopter tour—unmatched views and personalized service.

★ 5.0

“Majestic. Very skilled pilot with great narration and music Only way to see the island since 80% is non developed. Do the tour early in your visit to gain a good perspective.”

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6.Kauai Deluxe Waterfall Safari: Helicopter Tour

Experience Kauai from above with a 55-minute helicopter tour covering Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, waterfalls, and more. Stunning views and expert guides await.

★ 5.0

“This is such a wonderful tour and a must do on the island. The crew is so thoughtful and good and the pilot kept things so calm. The views are absolutely stunning. We even saw three whales breach which was an added bonus. Had the…”

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7.Kauai: Hughes 500 4-Passenger Doors-Off Helicopter Flight

Experience Kauai from above with this doors-off Hughes 500 helicopter tour. See stunning waterfalls, valleys, and coastlines—perfect for photography and adventure seekers.

★ 5.0

“The helicopter ride was awesome. Our pilot Adam was very skilled and told us interesting things during the flight. We saw so many beautiful landscape (Canyon, Napali Coast) and we were even able to fly into the old crater and see so many waterfalls there.…”

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8.Doors Off Adventure

Experience Kauai from the air on this 50-minute doors-off helicopter tour, offering breathtaking views of Na Pali Coast, waterfalls, and more for $352.

★ 5.0

“I was able to sit in front, what a wonderful experience!! I highly recommend coughing up the money for this breathtaking experience. Although I went solo many of my family members have gone before me and we all feel the same way concerning the ride.…”

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

Experience Kauai like never before with this 1.5-hour helicopter tour featuring exclusive landings at Olokele Canyon, soaring over Waimea and Npali Coast.

★ 5.0

“There is no other way to see the beauty of Kauai. Our piolet was so knowledgeable and friendly and always looking out for our safety. Was a great experience”

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10.Private Kauai Experience: Doors-Off ALL WINDOW SEATS

Discover Kauai from above with a private doors-off helicopter tour. Experience stunning waterfalls, the Waimea Canyon, and breathtaking coastlines in 55 minutes.

★ 5.0

“This was a phenomenal Excursion. It was worth every penny. It was so magical. The pilot was professional. The views were insane. I felt just a little scared to start, but got over it.”

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11.60-Minute Guided Doors-Off Helicopter Tour in Kauai

Experience Kauai from above with a 60-minute doors-off helicopter tour showcasing waterfalls, canyons, and the Na Pali Coast—an unforgettable view.

★ 5.0

“My experience on the helicopter tour with Chrissy was amazing — Chrissy, was incredibly knowledgeable about the island and explained each location we flew over in great detail. It was a gorgeous day, and the helicopter was clean, comfortable, and clearly well maintained. We felt…”

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12.Ohana Doors-On Tour

Experience Kauai's stunning landscapes from above on a 50-minute helicopter tour showcasing Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, waterfalls, and more, with expert narration.

“We did this on our first day and then mapped out where we wanted to hit the rest of the trip. Wonderful way to see the island!”

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14.Discover Kauai Helicopter Tour from Princeville

Experience Kauai from above on a 45-minute helicopter tour, flying over waterfalls, canyons, and volcanoes with expert guides and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“It was amazing seeing Kauai from above, despite some rain at the beginning. It provides a real understanding of the size of the island and able to see some area, otherwise not seen.”

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