Kauai Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Napali Coast & Waterfalls

See Kauai's Waterfalls & Cliffs From a Helicopter With the Doors Off

You fly doors-off over Kauai's most dramatic waterfalls, canyons, and coastline in a private helicopter with a pilot who knows where to position the aircraft for the best angles. The tour includes a safety briefing, phone lanyards, and covers Jurassic Park Falls, Waimea Canyon, Napali Coast, Hanalei Valley, and Mount Waialeale's crater in one flight. Book with at least one other passenger and confirm your weight before arrival.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour of Kauai highlights

• Fly over Waimea Canyon
• View cascading waterfalls at Waipo'o Falls
• Soar along Napali Coast cliffs
• Explore secret Nualolo and Kalalau valleys
• See Jurassic Park (Manawaiopuna) Falls
• Fly over Olokele Canyon
• View Hanalei Valley and Namalokama Waterfalls
• Fly to Wai'ale'ale Crater and Wall of Tears

The experience

What's it like to fly low enough to see water spray off a 2,000-foot waterfall? That's the pull of a doors-off helicopter tour over Kauai. You're not watching the island through glass, you're in the air with it. The Manawaiopuna Falls, the one from Jurassic Park, sits wedged between emerald cliffs in Hanapepe Valley. Then the route takes you over Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, where dozens of waterfalls cascade down rust-colored walls. The Napali Coast comes next: 3,500-foot seacliffs that drop straight into the ocean, and the pilot flies into the secret valleys of Nualolo and Kalalau so you see the landscape the way it actually sits, not from a distance.

After Napali, the helicopter heads to Kauai's North Shore and the Hanalei Valley, where the Namalokama Waterfalls drop 3,000 feet and the green is so thick it looks painted on. The final stop is Mount Waialeale's crater and the "Wall of Tears," a dormant shield volcano that gets 500 inches of rain a year, which is why the waterfalls never stop. The whole flight covers the main features of the island in one loop. You get a 10-minute safety briefing before takeoff, phone lanyards so you don't drop anything into the ocean, and a private experience with a minimum of two paying passengers per helicopter.

Weather can shift fast on Kauai, so tours are subject to cancellation or rescheduling up to 30 minutes before departure, and the flight path adjusts based on conditions. There are weight and age restrictions: passengers must be at least 7 years old, weigh between 40 and 275 pounds, and group weight distribution matters for the aircraft balance. The pilot will weigh everyone at check-in per FAA rules. If you're planning to book, confirm your group's total weight ahead of time so there are no surprises on the day.

What’s included

Your experience includes private helicopter access, a 10-minute pilot safety briefing covering emergency procedures and aircraft operation, and phone lanyards to secure devices during flight. The route covers Waimea Canyon, Napali Coast, Hanalei Valley, Jurassic Park Falls, Olokele Canyon, Waipo'o Falls, Mount Waialeale crater, and the Wall of Tears, with flight patterns adjusted for weather and safety.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 16:15

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Ali'i Kauai Air Tours & Charters

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Kauai's waterfalls and cliffs from the air without arranging your own aircraft or navigating the island by car: the doors-off setup and small group size (2+ passengers) mean you get unobstructed views and a pilot who positions the helicopter for the best angles at each landmark.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the tour?

Private helicopter experience, 10-minute pilot safety briefing, and phone lanyards to secure personal items during flight.

Are there weight restrictions?

Yes. Passengers must weigh between 40 and 275 pounds. Groups of 3 cannot have more than one person over 200 lbs, and combined group weight cannot exceed 560 lbs. Everyone is weighed at check-in.

What's the minimum age?

Passengers must be at least 7 years old.

Can the tour be cancelled?

Yes, tours are subject to cancellation or rescheduling due to weather up to 30 minutes before departure. Flight routes may also change based on conditions.

What if I'm traveling solo?

A minimum of 2 paying passengers is required per helicopter, so you'll need to book with at least one other person.

Do I need to bring anything?

Phone lanyards are provided. Wear secure clothing and footwear. Arrive early for the safety briefing and weight check-in.