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Private Helicopter Ride & Guided Sightseeing Tour

Experience Kaua'i From the Air and On Land

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Kaua'i Private Helicopter Ride & Guided Tour
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Kaua‘i is easily accessible and perfect for a one-day adventure. As Hawai‘i’s oldest island, its dramatic canyons and lush valleys have been sculpted over millions of years. Waimea Canyon, known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” reveals this deep history in its striking red cliffs and sweeping ridges.

On this tour, you’ll experience Kaua’i in two ways:

  • See more without the stress on a private driving tour through Waimea Canyon and the surrounding areas, with a local guide who knows the best stops.
  • Get the full island perspective on a 45-minute helicopter flight, where waterfalls, ridges, and the Nā Pali Coast come into view.

In one day, you’ll connect with Kaua’i’s history on the ground and see its scale from the sky.

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Kauaʻi Private Tours - Half Day with Ultimate Helicopter Experience

  • Kauaʻi Private Tours - Half Day with Ultimate Helicopter Experience

    Starting at

    $900.00

    per group
  • Kauaʻi Private Tours - Full Day with Ultimate Helicopter Experience

    Starting at

    $1,300.00

    per group
  • Group
    $900.00 + tax & fees
  • Helicopter
    per person
    $389.00 + tax & fees
  • Group
    $1,300.00 + tax & fees
  • Helicopter
    per person
    $389.00 + tax & fees

Private Helicopter Ride & Guided Sightseeing Tour Features

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Personal Guides From Start To Finish

On this tour, everything is handled for you. Your local guide meets you at your hotel or resort, gets you to the heliport, and leads you on a private Kaua'i guided tour built around your group.

Why it’s different:

  • No need to worry about logistics—your transportation and timing are seamlessly coordinated.
  • A local guide who knows the island ensures you don’t miss the best stops.
  • You spend your time exploring, not figuring out directions.

After a full day of adventure and discovery, you’ll be returned to your hotel.

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Incredible Views

See the Grand Canyon of the Pacific without the crowds. With your private local guide, you’ll stop at scenic lookouts along Waimea Canyon and Kōke’e State Park - canyon views that show the scale of Kaua’i’s interior.

  • Skip the large tour buses and travel at your own pace
  • Learn how Waimea’s red cliffs were shaped by volcanic activity and centuries of rain.
  • Discover areas where Native Hawaiians once hunted and gathered in the upland forests.
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45-50 Minute Helicopter Adventure

See Kaua’i from the sky! This helicopter flight gives you access to parts of the island that can’t be reached by road, from hidden waterfalls to the dramatic cliffs of the Nā Pali Coast.

  • Fly over Waimea Canyon, where red earth ridges tell the story of millions of years of erosion and volcanic activity.
  • Glide past valleys where ancient Hawaiian communities once grew taro and lived off the land.
  • Circle the Nā Pali Coast, with steep sea cliffs that remain one of Hawai’i’s most iconic landscapes.

Your private guide will accompany you throughout the day's journey.

Private Helicopter Ride & Guided Sightseeing Tour Details

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Highlights
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    Have A More Personal Tour With Stories From A Local Guide

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    Visit Some Of Kauaiʻs Most Popular Sites

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    Incredible Views At A Variety Of Stops

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    Includes Hotel And Resort Pickup

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    Stops For Meals, Treats, Snacks, And Gifts Throughout The Day

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    Hike The Trails In Waimea Canyon And Kōkeʻe State Parks

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    45–50 Minute Helicopter Journey

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    Customize Your Activities

Description

Your day begins when your private guide picks you up at your hotel or resort and sets the pace for an unforgettable island adventure. With all transportation and timing arranged, you can simply relax and enjoy the stunning sights and stories that make Kaua‘i unique.

Two perspectives in one day. On land, you’ll drive through Waimea Canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, and stop at scenic lookouts inside Kōke’e State Park. From the air, a 45-50 minute helicopter flight gives you views of the Nā Pali Coast, valleys once used for taro farming, and waterfalls hidden deep in the forest. These are places you can’t reach by road.

Choose our Route (6-hour guided tour):

  • North Shore: Visit Hanalei and Kapa’a, explore beaches, and take in lookout points along the coastline.
    Central & South Shore: See coastal blowholes, fishponds once built by Native Hawaiians, and historic plantation towns.
  • Waimea Canyon & Kōke’e: Walk overlooks of the canyon, learn its geologic story, and experience the drier landscape of west Kaua’i.
  • At the end of the day, you’ll return to your hotel having explored Kaua'i by both ground and sky, all in one trip.
Price & Availability
Half Day Private Tour In Metris (up to 6 guests) From Kauai Hotel
Vehicle $900
Full Day Private Tour In Metris (up to 6 guests) From Kauai Hotel
Vehicle $1300
Itinerary

A private tour schedule can be adjusted based on some of the ideas you may have. Your guide will speak with you before the tour so you have an idea of what can be done based on your hotel and time of year.

  • 8:00 AM - Pickup At Your Hotel And Resort (in certain areas only)
  • 9:00 AM - Tour Through The Area Around Hanapēpē
  • 10:00 AM - Enter Into Waimea Canyon State Park
  • 11:00 AM - Multiple Overlook Stops In The Park
  • 12:00 PM - Enter Kōkeʻe State Park And Stop For Lunch On Your Own
  • 1:00 PM - Continue Exploring The Parks Up To Famous Overlooks
  • 3:00 PM - Return To Waimea Town And Tour Nearby Historic Areas
  • 4:30 PM - Return To Your Accommodations Near Lihue, Poʻipū

Time can be spent hiking or participating in other activities on your private tour.

Cancellation

If you need to cancel, please do so at least 7 days prior to your tour start day to ensure a full refund.

Parties of 6 people or more and those taking helicopter tours may be subject to additional cancellation fees or have cancellation time-frames that are longer than the 72-hour standard, especially luxury tours, and small group experiences. Those cancellation terms are subject to individual vendors, and time of year, and may have special information listed on the individual tour page. Please ask us about your specific cancellation tour policy if you are purchasing multiple tours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where will we meet our guide if we do a ½ day private tour?

    Your guide will pick you up at your hotel or resort, drive you from that location, and return you there unless it is arranged to drop you elsewhere. Many guests on Kaua'i will have a rental car themselves.
  • Our accommodation is in Princeville. Is our area available for pickup? Can we do this tour?

    You can do this tour if you can meet us in a more central area like Kapa'a. We can provide safe parking for the day while we tour you from there. If we provide pickup on the North Shore, that time will be included in your tour time. This will severely reduce the areas we can tour you to, places you really want to see.
  • Is all transportation provided on this private tour?

    Transportation will be provided back to the pre-arranged location which could be your rental vehicle or back to your accommodation. Please provide that info at checkout so we can make proper arrangements and let you know if there is an additional service fee prior to final confirmation.
  • What Should I Wear?

    Please wear comfortable attire and shoes. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are recommended. Bring a light sweater or jacket as it can get chilly on the helicopter ride. You should wear sunscreen and bring a camera.

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