Private Kauai Helicopter Charter (Custom Route, 1 Hour)

Overview

The Kauai helicopter charter from Ali'i Air is a 1-hour private flight in a 3-seat Robinson R44 from Lihue where you set the route and pick doors on or off, $850 per flight on the operator site. It suits couples planning a proposal or photo flight; the drawback is a 275 lb seat limit and no refund within 48 hours.

Highlights

• Custom routing with personalized pilot narration; the standard tour covers Napali Coast, Waimea Canyon and Hanalei Valley, and a charter can reorder or add stops within the hour.
• Robinson R44 with 3 passenger seats, all window seats, approved for doors-on or doors-off flight (operator site).
• $850 per 1-hour charter on the operator's site, or $459.51 per passenger on Greetwell; code Alii20 saves $20 per person when booking online direct (October 2026).
• Window seat guaranteed, phone lanyards and parking included; check-in 45 minutes before departure with every passenger weighed.
• Operator-wide 5.0 from about 2,200 Google reviews as shown on Greetwell.

What to Expect

1. Check in 45 minutes before departure at 3745 Ahukini Rd., Ste 107, Lihue, next to the airport, where you and any bags are weighed and seats are assigned for balance.
2. Agree the route and doors-on or doors-off choice with the pilot; passengers aged 7-11 must fly with doors on.
3. Receive the safety briefing, secure cameras with straps and stow loose items; one photo device per person.
4. Fly for about 1 hour over the sights you chose, typically Waimea Canyon, the Napali Coast and the Hanalei side, with narration through the headset.
5. Land back at Lihue; video is listed as included on Greetwell's doors-off tour page but not confirmed for the charter.

What to Bring

• Fitted jacket or sweater for doors-off flying
• Closed-toe shoes or strapped sandals; no flip-flops
• One camera or phone per person with a strap or lanyard
• Hair ties for long hair; no hats, large earrings or claw clips

Restrictions and Requirements

• Minimum age 7 and 40 lb; ages 7-11 fly doors on
• Maximum 275 lb per seat (Greetwell FAQ) or 285 lb (operator site); no extra fee up to 240 lb
• Groups of 3: only one person over 200 lb and total passenger weight under 560 lb
• Seat assignments may change for weight and balance
• All passengers weighed at check-in

Cancellation Policy

Full refund for cancellations made at least 48 hours before the flight; no refund for cancellations, changes or no-shows inside 48 hours. If the operator cancels for weather and cannot reschedule, you receive a full refund. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell (operator site links to terms not fetched).

Location

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Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii

Meeting Point

Ali'i Kauai Air Tours & Charters, 3745 Ahukini Road, Ste #107, Lihue, HI 96766 (Lihue Airport)

Check-In

45 minutes before departure; all passengers weighed

Parking and Getting There

Parking included at the operator's office

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