Kauai Helicopter Tour with Olokele Canyon Landing

Land where no other helicopter operator can: the rim of Olokele Canyon.

A 90-minute helicopter tour of Kauai that circles the island and lands on the private rim of Olokele Canyon, the only company with access to do so. The tour includes views of Na Pali's sea cliffs, Waimea Canyon (the Grand Canyon of the Pacific), and Mount Waialeale's waterfalls cascading down a dormant volcano. A live guide in English narrates throughout. Show up one hour before departure. Accurate weight information is required for safety and seat assignment.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kauai helicopter tour with canyon landing

• Circle island tour of Kauai
• Stop at Olokele Canyon for photos
• Fly past Napali sea cliffs
• Fly past Waimea Canyon
• Fly past Mount Waialeale waterfalls

The experience

Ninety minutes in the air means you see the whole island without spending a full day on the ground. The helicopter circles Kauai's perimeter, starting with the Na Pali coast's sea cliffs that have drawn filmmakers for decades. From there the route moves inland to Waimea Canyon, where the scale and color (rust reds, deep greens, shadow lines carved into stone) justify the comparison to Arizona's Grand Canyon. The final leg takes you over Mount Waialeale, a dormant volcano at the wettest spot on Earth, where waterfalls stream down the inside walls like a natural curtain.

The landing at Olokele Canyon is what sets this tour apart. You touch down on the rim of a privately owned canyon that no other helicopter operator can access, step out, and stand in front of the geology itself: the beauty of the place without the rush of a flyover. A live guide in English walks you through what you're seeing at each stop, so the landmarks have context instead of just names.

Arrive at the heliport one hour before your scheduled departure time. Missing the window forfeits your seat with no refund. Weight accuracy matters for safety and balance. If your stated weight doesn't match your actual weight, you may be asked to purchase an additional seat or sit out the flight. Passengers over 250 pounds or two passengers whose combined weight exceeds 420 pounds need to book an extra seat. The tour includes all fees and taxes in the quoted price.

What’s included

• 90-minute helicopter tour of the island.
• exclusive landing on the rim of Olokele Canyon with time to take pictures.
• views of Na Pali sea cliffs, Waimea Canyon, and Mount Waialeale.
• live guide in English.
• all fees and taxes.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs Monday to Friday at 08:00, 09:35 and 14:00, from US$ 395.70 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 6 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 08:00, 09:35 and 14:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 62 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.1 with pickup ›

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Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Safari Helicopters

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to land at a place no other helicopter operator can reach and step out to photograph it. The exclusive access to Olokele Canyon's rim is what makes the difference. You're not just flying over it.

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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 the difference between landing at Olokele Canyon and seeing Jurassic Falls from the air?

This tour lands on the rim of Olokele Canyon, where you step out and stand on the ground. Jurassic Falls is not included. The tour does not land there.

How much of Kauai do you actually see on a 90-minute helicopter tour?

The helicopter circles the island, so you see the Na Pali coast, Waimea Canyon, and Mount Waialeale with its waterfalls all in one flight. It's a full loop, not a partial route.

Can you bring a camera or phone to take pictures at the Olokele Canyon landing?

Yes, the landing is specifically designed so you can stop over and take pictures against the canyon. Bring whatever camera or phone you want to use.

What time do I need to arrive before the helicopter departs?

You must show up one hour before your scheduled departure time. Arriving late may result in forfeiture of your seat with no refund.

Is hotel pickup included, or do I need to get to the heliport myself?

Hotel pickup is not included. Public transportation options are available nearby the heliport, or you can arrange your own transport to arrive one hour early.