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Kauai helicopter tour flying over Waimea Canyon and the island's green interior

Kauai Helicopter Tours

Follow the Na Pali cliffs from the air, look into Waimea Canyon, and see waterfalls against Kauai's green mountainsides. Choose from Kauai helicopter tours with doors on, an open-air doors-off adventure, or a tour that includes a landing in Olokele Canyon.

  • 6 helicopters compared
  • From $335 per person
  • Cancellation terms vary by tour
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Coast, canyon and a different kind of adventure

Kauai's landscapes have a remarkable sense of scale. Ridges rise above the Pacific, canyon walls fold into the distance, and waterfalls mark the green slopes. A helicopter tour brings these views into a journey through the island's scenery.

How you experience it is your choice. Watch through the windows of a doors-on cabin, feel the open air on a doors-off flight, or choose Safari's tour with a ground stop in Olokele Canyon.

Travelling with your own group? Explore the private helicopter option below. For a lower starting fare, take a look at the airplane tours.

Choose your helicopter experience

Keep the doors on, take them off, or include a canyon landing. These five shared tours offer different ways to enjoy the flight, with a private option just below.

Kauai Sightseeing Helicopter Flight: Waimea Canyon, Jurassic Falls & More — Safari Helicopters tour photo

Canyon Landing

Kauai Sightseeing Helicopter Flight: Waimea Canyon, Jurassic Falls & More

Safari Helicopters

4.8 out of 5 · 325 reviews
  • See Kauai from the air, then step out in Olokele Canyon
  • A route featuring Manawaiopuna Falls, Waimea Canyon and the Na Pali Coast
  • A 90-minute tour in total, including the landing stop

From $369 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure

1h 30m total, incl. landing

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Doors-On

Deluxe Waterfall Safari Helicopter Tour

Safari Helicopters

4.8 out of 5 · 487 reviews
  • A 60-minute doors-on helicopter flight
  • A route featuring the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon and Manawaiopuna Falls
  • A small-group tour with up to six passengers

From $336 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure

1 hour aloft

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Doors-Off

Doors-Off Helicopter Adventure

Air Kauai Helicopter Tours

5.0 out of 5
  • A 45-minute helicopter flight with the doors off
  • Open-air views with no window glass in the doorway
  • Pilot-guided sightseeing over Kauai's coast and canyons

From $386 per person

Check cancellation terms before booking

45 minutes aloft

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Doors-On

Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

5.0 out of 5 · 47 reviews
  • A 50-minute helicopter flight
  • A route featuring Manawaiopuna Falls, Waimea Canyon and the Na Pali Coast
  • Doors-on sightseeing over the island's dramatic landscapes

From $449 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure

50 minutes aloft

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Doors-On

Ohana Doors-On Helicopter Tour

Air Kauai Helicopter Tours

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  • A 45-minute doors-on helicopter flight
  • A route featuring Manawaiopuna Falls, Waimea Canyon and the Na Pali Coast
  • Pilot narration and music during the tour

From $335 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure

45 minutes aloft

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A helicopter for your group

Make the flight part of a celebration, a family trip or time away with friends. Explore Ali'i's private helicopter tour, with doors-on and doors-off options.

  • Private Doors-Off Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Waterfalls Ali'i Air Tours & Charters · $425 per person · 5.0 out of 5 · 12 reviews
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The Safari canyon-landing route

From Lihue to the coast and canyons, with a ground stop in Olokele Canyon. The route flown on the day may vary with conditions.

  1. Depart from Lihue

    Meet the Safari team for check-in and your pre-flight briefing.

  2. Manawaiopuna Falls

    See the waterfall made famous by Jurassic Park from the air. This is a flyover, not a landing at the falls.

  3. Olokele Canyon

    Land in the canyon for the tour's ground stop.

  4. Waimea Canyon

    Take in the canyon's red rock walls and deep folds from above.

  5. Na Pali Coast

    See the cliffs and valleys along Kauai's northwest coast.

  6. Return to Lihue

    Fly back to complete the tour.

A flight with a canyon stop

Enjoy the views from the helicopter, then step out in Olokele Canyon. Make the landing part of your Kauai experience.

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Is the canyon-landing tour your kind of flight?

Choose this Safari tour if stepping out in Olokele Canyon is part of the appeal. You'll combine sightseeing from a doors-on helicopter with time on the ground during the 90-minute tour.

If you would rather stay in the air throughout the sightseeing portion, explore the Waterfall Safari or the other flights above. For an open doorway instead of a window, choose a doors-off option.

What's included with the Safari tour

The featured booking includes the helicopter tour, a pilot and the landing stop in Olokele Canyon.

Included

  • Helicopter tour
  • Pilot

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Where to meet for the Safari tour

Meet at Safari Helicopters, 3225 Akahi Street, Lihue. Arrive one hour before your scheduled departure for check-in.

Safari Helicopters

3225 Akahi St, Lihue, HI 96766

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Before your Safari flight

Duration
90 minutes in total, including the Olokele Canyon landing stop.
Check-in
Arrive one hour before departure.
Passenger weights
An extra seat must be purchased for any guest weighing 250 pounds or more, or any two guests weighing 420 pounds or more combined. Declare passenger weights when booking.
What to bring
Bring a passport or ID card and a credit card. Hats, selfie sticks and bags are not permitted on the flight.
Group size
Up to six passengers.
Cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

What travellers say about these flights

Three summaries of verified Safari reviews. The themes: a flight that rescued a storm-ruined trip, honest word on what the seat behind the pilot costs you, and one reviewer who booked despite a fear of flying and was glad they went.

Traveller feedback, summarized by our editors.

  • Germany · September 15, 2026

    A traveller from Germany arrived after a hurricane had closed the state parks and trails and forced a hotel change. This flight became the trip's absolute highlight, helped by a friendly pilot.

  • United Kingdom · June 17, 2026

    A traveller from the United Kingdom praised a pilot who did everything possible to make the flight great for everyone, but left a little disappointed: seated directly behind the pilot, they saw a lot of open Pacific and less shoreline than the rest of the family, who had a better experience of the sights.

  • Germany · August 10, 2026

    A traveller from Germany who booked despite a fear of flying called it an indescribable experience and was glad they went, crediting a professional crew that made sure everyone could see from their own seat.

Planning your Kauai helicopter tour

How much does a Kauai helicopter tour cost?
The shared helicopter tours shown here start at $335 per person. The listed price depends on the product you choose, and passenger-weight policies may require an additional seat. Check the price for your dates and party before booking.
How long do the tours last?
Air Kauai's doors-on and doors-off flights are listed at 45 minutes, Blue Hawaiian's Eco Adventure at 50 minutes, and Safari's Waterfall Safari at 60 minutes. Safari's canyon-landing tour lasts 90 minutes in total, including the ground stop. Allow additional time for your operator's required check-in.
Where do the helicopter tours depart from?
The listed tours depart from the Lihue area. The featured Safari tour meets at 3225 Akahi Street. Check your booking confirmation for the meeting point and check-in time of your chosen flight.
Can I book a helicopter tour with a landing?
Yes. The featured Safari tour includes a landing in Olokele Canyon. This is a different location from Manawaiopuna Falls, also known as Jurassic Falls. The tours listed here do not include a landing at those falls.
Are there passenger weight limits?
Yes. Requirements vary by operator. Safari requires an additional seat for a guest weighing 250 pounds or more, or two guests weighing 420 pounds or more combined. Check the exact requirements for your chosen product before booking.
Should I choose doors-on or doors-off?
Choose doors-on if you want an enclosed cabin. Choose doors-off if the open-air experience is part of the attraction. Air Kauai offers both formats as 45-minute flights, so duration alone does not decide the choice. Check the clothing, camera and age requirements for the product you select.
Should I consider an airplane tour instead?
Airplane tours offer a lower starting fare and another way to see Kauai's coast and canyons. Choose a helicopter if you want one of the helicopter-specific options shown here, such as doors-off or a canyon landing. Compare both formats on the Kauai Air Tours homepage.
What should I know about helicopter safety?
Read the helicopter safety guide for information about the regulatory framework and documented accident history. Before booking, review your operator's passenger requirements and ask about any concerns relevant to your flight.

Make a canyon landing part of your trip

See Kauai by helicopter and step out in Olokele Canyon on Safari's 90-minute tour.

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