Private Tour
Kauai Private Doors-Off Helicopter: Ultimate Waterfalls & Canyons
Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
On this incredible tour of Kauai, you’ll experience views so beautiful they will take your breath away. Explore the stunning Manawaiopuna Falls, also known as “Jurassic Park” falls, wedged in between the emerald green mountain top of the Hanapepe Valley. Soar over the amazing views of the Olokele Canyon and majestic Waimea Canyon. Waimea canyon is also know as the the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” where you’ll catch sight of dozens of cascading waterfalls including the 2000-foot Waipo’o falls. Then on to the sacred Napali Coast with its 3500-foot seacliffs plummetting into the vast Pacific ocean. Along the Napali coast you will fly into the secret valleys of Nualolo and Kalalau valley with there amazing landscape. On to Kauai’s magical North Shore which reveals the sculpted green Hanalei Valley with more waterfalls than you can count. Last but not least the pilot will take you to the Wai'ale'ale crater with the "Wall of Tears" A dormant shield Volcano which receives 500" of rainfall.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Weight & Age Restrictions: Passengers must be at least 7 years of age and weigh 40 pounds or more, Max passenger weight of 275 lbs • For groups of 3 passengers, no more than one person can be 200+ lbs and cannot exceed a total combined passenger weight of 560lbs. Per FAA regulations, ALL passengers will be weighed at check-in. (NOTE: Seat assignment may be subject to weight and balance restrictions of the aircraft.)
Minimum of 2 paying passengers
Weather Policy All tours are subject to cancellation or reschedule due to weather, your tour may be adjusted or canceled up to 30 minutes prior to departure. Routes and flight patterns are subject to change due to weather conditions.
Passengers over 275 lbs are restricted from taking the tour, passengers will be weighed upon check-in
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kauai
Waimea Canyon, Napali Coast, Hanalei Bay, Hanalei Valley, Jurassic Falls,Olokele Canyon, Waipo'o Falls, Wai'ale'ale Crater and Much More.
Napali coastline with its cascading cliffs.
What‘s Included
Lanyards for cell phones
Your tour includes a 10 minute pilot safety briefing.
Options
Helicopter Tour
Private Charter
Duration: 1 hour
Helicopter
Reviews
1,590 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Once in a lifetime experience!!!
Jamie C,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a beautiful experience! Brett was an excellent Pilot who made the trip smooth and set my nerves at ease. Amazing views of this beautiful island. Birds eye view is the best way to experience the beauty of the island landscape. We got up close to the Na Pali coast, canyon, waterfalls, and crater. It was an amazing life experience. I'm still smiling! Auntie Mae was the wonderful first point of contact who provided a lot of useful information and making you feel at ease. Great first flight!!!
Spectacular Helicopter ride!
Nagesh S,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This private Helicopter Doors tour was just spectacular. Despite my Acrophobia issue, I still had fun due to the stunning views of Kauai. The Helicopter and Aiden, the pilot was fabulous! I highly recommend to one & all!
Well worth every dollar!
Nancy K,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow, this doors-off helicopter tour was an amazing (and slightly terrifying) experience of a lifetime! Highly recommend! Our most memorable Hawaii experience!
Worth it !
H8230ZDkj,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. The views are incredible. The waterfalls so beautiful. My favorite part of our trip
Money well spent. Breathtaking views that you would not see without this tour.
jodysA3898EG,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my husband went on this tour of Kauai. Neither of us had been on a helicopter before and this was by far one of best experiences we have ever had. The pilot Sam was very knowledgeable of the island and we learned so much on this adventure! We saw the Nepali coast in ways that we would’ve never seen if we didn’t do this tour. It was well worth the money that we spent. I highly recommend that if you come to Kauai to take this tour to see the breathtaking views of the Nepali coast.
Great experience!
A7524DQbrendae,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an hour tour with Sam. He was awesome, was aware of turbulence and reacted quickly. Our trip will be well remembered. Thank you, Sam, you were great!
The best way to see Kauai
R777ZXrobertm,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful flight with our pilot, Sam. He was very professional and told us many interesting facts about the geology and history. He even flew out over a group of migrating whales. The views were incredible and having the doors off was perfect for taking photos. My wife was worried about the thought of no doors but she loved every minute. we recommended this tour to a number of people already - do it!
Helicopter tour is the way to go!
Mark P,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience- the views from the helicopter are truly unique and utterly amazing! Doors off views are the way to go! The pilot flew safely and we never felt uncomfortable-- safety was the forefront to the trip, but the views were again truly amazing and a bucket list item for sure!
An amazing experience!!!!
863carels,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top of the line!!! Frankly, an exceptional experience!! This was our first helicopter flight, and we were not completely reassured at first. But the Ali'i Kauai Air Tours & Charters team reassured us, especially our pilot, Clay, who took the time to talk with us, to re-explain all the safety instructions and who mastered his art perfectly! Yes, because the way it allowed us to discover, from all possible points of view, the fabulous landscapes of the Garden Island seen from the sky, wow!! Exceptional!! It was great art! For an entire hour, he introduced us, in private, to the "doors off", that is, without the doors of the chopper, and therefore with a completely clear vision, the emblematic landscapes of Kauai: Coconut Coast, South Shore, Waimea Canyon, Na Pali Coast, North Shore, Island Summits and countless waterfalls, giving us all the information via headset and microphone. Throughout the flight he was calm and attentive when we had a question!!! A huge thank you to you Clay, as well as to the whole Ali'i Kauai Air Tours & Charters team!!! Big up to you!! Carel and Karima
Wow. What an experience.
Catherine M,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00That was INSANE. Bring a sweatshirt :) Sam was made us feel comfortable the whole way through. It was my first time in a helicopter.
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