Tour Waimea Canyon, dubbed by Mark Twain as the " Grand Canyon of the South Pacific." Although Mark Twain never visited the island, he must have seen enough of it to judge the unparalleled grandeur of this famous Kauai landmark. It is truly a spectacular sight.

Mount Waialeale is known as the wettest spot on earth with an average annual rainfall of about forty feet. Most of the mountain rain drains into the nearby Alakai Swamp, home to several rare species of plants and birds.

Wailua Falls is also known as Fantasy Island Waterfalls for their cameo appearance weekly in the TV series of the same name.

The legendary Na Pali Coast, with its dramatic cliffs chisled by time to a razor sharp beckoning, is spellbinding no matter how many times you see it. This is the home of the legendary Bali Hai as seen in the 20th Century Fox movie, South Pacific and yes, it is calling you. Will Squyres Helicopter Tours lets you respond.

Princeville Adventure (40-50 minute flight)
Sunshine Helicopters
From $314 pp (call for discounts and Early Bird Specials)

See areas where no one has ever set foot. Hidden places that can only be discovered from the air. Your tour will also include many famous areas that have made the "garden island" a favorite location for Hollywood.

On this Kauai helicopter tour adventure you will see
lush valleys dotted with waterfalls, colorful and intricate Waimea Canyon and the impenetrable NaPali coast known for its towering razor sharp cliffs and secluded beaches and much more.

Jack Harter Scenic Tours (60 & 90 minute tours)
Tours start at $229 pp.

The diversity of Kauai’s landforms and terrain provides something new and fascinating to view throughout the flight. Kauai is somewhat round in shape and by convention, most helicopter tours fly around the island in a clockwise direction. Our 60 and 90-minute tours originate from the Lihue Heliport and we usually visit the following areas:

* Nawiliwili Harbor and the Menehune Fishpond
* Kipu Kai and the Tunnel of Trees
* Manawaiopuna Falls in Hanapepe Valley
* Olokele Canyon's pristine beauty
* Waimea Canyon - the Grand Canyon of the Pacific
* Na Pali's spectacular sea cliffs and valleys
* The North Shore beaches from Ke'e to Hanalei
* The Beautiful Bay and Valley of Hanalei
* Mt. Waialeale - The heart of Kauai's ancient volcano
* And finally, Wailua Falls

Each tour is unique. Weather and lighting conditions vary throughout the day, making the above list of scenic areas a guideline of possibilities, not a guarantee. We will often go into side canyons and valleys if the pilot feels there is something interesting to see and weather conditions permit. The only area you will see twice on most tours is the heliport.

Kauai ECO Adventure (55 minute tour)
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
From $225.97 (Call for Discounts)

Treat yourself to a first-class ECO Adventure over the Garden Isle of Kauai in the incredible new American Eurocopter ECO-Star. This state-of-the-art marvel gives you 23% more interior room, individual Business Class style seats, two-way communication with your pilot, and expansive glass for outstanding sweeping views of Kauai's incomparable natural beauty.

Kauai Helicopter Tours at their finest. Your journey begins with a flight to spectacular Hanapepe Valley, then continues on to Mana Waiapuna, commonly referred to as "Jurassic Park Falls." Next it's up the Olokele Canyon before moving on to eye-popping Waimea Canyon, the famed "Grand Canyon of the Pacific." Then, the sculptural masterpiece of the Na Pali Coast gives way to the Bali Hai Cliffs, and the pristine blue waters of Hanalei Bay and the Princeville Resort area. Finally, we'll visit Wailua Falls and, weather permitting, Mt Waialeale, the heart of the ancient volcano. This is the wettest spot on earth, with an average rainfall of 450-500 inches annually! Flying into the center of the crater with its 5000-foot walls towering above and its 3000-foot waterfalls surrounding you, is a truly awe-inspiring finish to your ECO Adventure over the Garden Isle. Although tour routes and sights visited may vary according to wind and weather conditions there is no finer Kauai Helicopter Tour available.

Deluxe Waterfall Safari (60 minute flight)
Safari Helicopters
From $254 pp (call for discounts)

From the cascading waterfalls and lush tropical interiors of Kauai to the Na Pali coast and the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” this flight lets you experience the incredible diversity of Kauai.