Tour review
Is This Kauai Helicopter Tour Right for You?
Choose this when stepping out during the experience matters more than uninterrupted airtime. It is the only strong landing product in the current shortlist, but book it with the correct expectation: the ground stop is on the Olokele Canyon rim, not at Jurassic Falls.
Experience overview
Kauai Helicopter Tour Highlights
A published 35-minute ground stop on the Olokele Canyon rim
A 90-minute total experience combining flight and landing
Views toward Na Pali, Waimea Canyon, and Mount Waialeale
A lower observed starting price than several air-only premium tours
Sightseeing route
Kauai Helicopter Flight Route
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Depart from Safari Helicopters in Lihue
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Fly across central Kauai toward Waimea and the Na Pali Coast
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Land at a controlled site on the rim of Olokele Canyon for photos and views
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Continue the sightseeing route before returning to Lihue
Flight routes and departure times can change with weather, air traffic, visibility, and operating conditions.
Booking details
What Is Included in the Tour?
✓ Included
- Helicopter sightseeing flight
- About 35 minutes on the Olokele Canyon rim
- Required fees and taxes
× Not included
- Landing at Manawaiopuna or Jurassic Falls
- Hotel pickup
- Snacks
- Private aircraft use
- Gratuities
Getting there
Meeting Point and Check-In
Terminal
Safari Helicopters, 3225 Akahi St, Lihue, HI 96766.
Arrival plan
The public listing contains different check-in references. Follow the voucher and plan to arrive one hour before departure unless the operator confirms otherwise.
Before you book
Passenger Rules and Requirements
01The landing is at Olokele Canyon, not at Manawaiopuna Falls or the filming location commonly called Jurassic Falls
The landing is at Olokele Canyon, not at Manawaiopuna Falls or the filming location commonly called Jurassic Falls.
02An extra seat can be required at 250 lb or when two passengers exceed 420 lb combined
An extra seat can be required at 250 lb or when two passengers exceed 420 lb combined.
03The landing depends on weather and operating conditions and can be changed or removed for safety
The landing depends on weather and operating conditions and can be changed or removed for safety.
04The product is not listed as wheelchair accessible
The product is not listed as wheelchair accessible.