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Helicopter Tour: Kauai's Best Aerial Views
4.9
2,016 Ratings
Lihue
Experience premier Kauai aerial views in a Hughes 500 Helicopter with all-window seats. Fly with Kauai’s finest pilots for an adventure like no other!
Experience premier Kauai aerial views in a Hughes 500 Helicopter with all-window seats. Fly with Kauai’s finest pilots for an adventure like no other!
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Manawaiopuna Falls (Jurassic Park Falls) - A stunning 380-foot waterfall, famously featured in the movie Jurassic Park.
- Waimea Canyon State Park - This breathtaking canyon stretches about 10 miles in length and 3 miles in width, adorned with numerous waterfalls.
- Na Pali Coast - Known as the crown jewel of Kauai, the Na Pali Coast boasts…
- Manawaiopuna Falls (Jurassic Park Falls) - A stunning 380-foot waterfall, famously featured in the movie Jurassic Park.
- Waimea Canyon State Park - This breathtaking canyon stretches about 10 miles in length and 3 miles in width, adorned with numerous waterfalls.
- Na Pali Coast - Known as the crown jewel of Kauai, the Na Pali Coast boasts majestic sea cliffs that extend 17 miles and rise over 3,000 feet above sea level.
- Hanalei - The picturesque Hanalei Valley is home to numerous waterfalls and scenic rivers.
- Mt. Waialeale - Renowned as the wettest place on earth, Mt. Waialeale receives an average annual rainfall exceeding 450 inches.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Two-way communication headsets
- 4 Passenger Doors-Off Helicopters
- All Fees and Taxes
- Two-way communication headsets
- 4 Passenger Doors-Off Helicopters
Additional Information
SOAR THE SKIES WITH THE BEST PILOTS IN KAUAIʻ<br>Our extensive experience in providing service for the Kauai Fire Department ensures our pilots have the unparalleled qualifications for your Doors-off Helicopter journey. Plus, our 4-passenger Hughes 500 Helicopters have NO MIDDLE BACK SEATS, thus ensuring unrivaled aerial vistas. Don’t compromise, choose…
SOAR THE SKIES WITH THE BEST PILOTS IN KAUAIʻ<br>Our extensive experience in providing service for the Kauai Fire Department ensures our pilots have the unparalleled qualifications for your Doors-off Helicopter journey. Plus, our 4-passenger Hughes 500 Helicopters have NO MIDDLE BACK SEATS, thus ensuring unrivaled aerial vistas. Don’t compromise, choose Airborne!<br><br>Endorsed by FAA Part 133, 135, 136 and OAS-Carded.
- *Every seat is a window seat! Actual assignment for Open Seating will be determined at checkin and only after completing a proper weight & balance: The pilot sits on the [Left-Front]. Passenger 1 [Front-Center window seat], Passenger 2 [Front-Right window seat], Passenger 3 [Left-Rear window seat], Passenger 4 [Right-Rear window seat].
- The following Weight Restrictions require purchasing (1) additional seat: Single Passengers that exceed 240 lbs. or parties of two (2) with a combined weight that exceed 400 lbs. For parties of 4 the maximum combined weight allowed onboard is 745 lbs.
- Checkin 30 minutes prior to flight time.
- Camera devices are welcomed but must be tethered.
- Minimum 10 years of age.
- This is a shared tour up to 4 guests, for private tours select 4 seats upon booking.
- No scuba diving within 24 hours of departure.
Location
Airborne Aviation
Ahukini Road
CHECK-IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO FLIGHT TIME! At the MAIN ENTRANCE of the Lihue Airport stay in the left lane at the second stop sign turn left to continue on Ahukini Rd. In 0.3 miles turn right onto Waikai, St., parking area is to your right.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Brianwc7972lf
Jan 30, 2026
An excellent experience. - What a great experience. The folks at Airborne aviation are first rate. I would highly recommend them for a helicopter tour of Kawai. Well worth the expense. Only one word of caution. If you get motion sickness, take some motion sickness meds before you go, but DO go. It’s worth it.
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Michael_h
Jan 29, 2026
Ride of your life 🤗 - Kate is an amazing pilot that made us comfortable during a spectacular flight through so many very different landscapes. Indescribably beauty. A lifelong memory. Beyond words. Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity.
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Ulli_b
Jan 29, 2026
Amazing - It was amazing. Well worth the money. Once in a lifetime experience . Pictures and videos don’t do it justice
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Karen_y
Jan 29, 2026
The best part of our... - The best part of our trip, hands down! Max was the best pilot we can ask for! And we were just in awe with the island from above! Highly recommend!
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Allisonsr2985qh
Jan 29, 2026
Awesome Experience - There are no words to describe how amazing of an experience this was. 10000/10 recommend! The views are absolutely breathtaking.
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Chrispn9035bt
Jan 28, 2026
Highlight of our week!! - From the ground crew to our pilot, Max, the professionalism and care given made this the highlight of our trip. The team was 100% focused on our safety as well as making our flight special.
Would definitely repeat this in future visits!!!
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H6796mqlisam
Jan 27, 2026
Excellent experience! - Wonderful experience! Professional and thorough flight operation. Our pilot shared bits of history, geographical information and his love for beautiful Kauai.
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Keithlisal
Jan 26, 2026
Amazing beyond words! - We just came from Kauai and experienced a bucket list helicopter ride with Adam as our pilot. AIRBORNE AVIATION truly gave us an incredible doors off experience. The company has an excellent safety rating and actually help with a lot of the search and rescue on the island. Our pilot Adam was very skilled and comfortable with bumpy air, and reassured us that the weather was nothing he hadn’t experienced before and was completely confident with the conditions the day we were flying. Our wind speeds the day of flight were pretty gusty but we felt at ease as we soaked in the beauty of the Island of Kauai. It was a highlight of our Hawaiian Islands vacation. We saw so many waterfalls, the canyon, Napali Coast, and so much more! We highly recommend!
I recommend long pants and a warm jacket no matter the weather. It gets cold up there.
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Oliviacj2523nk
Jan 24, 2026
Now I’ve Experienced Kauai! - Exhilarating once in lifetime experience! It was a smooth ride with Felipe at Airborne Aviation. We felt very safe and the views of the island were amazing!
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Laurel_w
Jan 24, 2026
What Word Means “Better Than Spectacular?” - This was an incredible, one of a kind experience. You will see the inaccessible parts of the island, and up close and from a great vantage point. So much beauty, “spectacular” doesn’t begin to cover it.
Everyone on the team was enthusiastic, friendly, and invested in our having a great experience. We are so glad we splurged on this, the memories will last a lifetime.
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