Private Kauai Helicopter Tour, Doors On or Off (1 Hour)

Overview

The private Kauai helicopter tour from Ali'i Air is a 1-hour flight from Lihue in a 3-seat Robinson R44, every seat at a window, doors on or off, over the Napali Coast, Waimea Canyon and Hanalei Valley for $389 per person. It suits couples who want no strangers aboard; the drawback is the small piston helicopter and tight weight limits.

Highlights

• Only 3 passengers per flight, all window seats, in a Robinson R44 approved for doors-off flying (operator site).
• $389 per person on the operator's site and $420.59 on Greetwell; code Alii20 saves $20 per person online direct (October 2026).
• Route highlights listed as the Napali Coast, Waimea Canyon and Hanalei Valley, with Manawaiopuna Falls, Waialeale and Olokele Canyon also named on the listing.
• Video, phone lanyards and parking included on Greetwell; check-in 45 minutes before departure.
• Operator-wide 5.0 from about 2,200 Google reviews with 99% recommending, as shown on Greetwell.

What to Expect

1. Check in 45 minutes early at 3745 Ahukini Rd., Ste 107, Lihue, where every passenger is weighed and seats are assigned for balance.
2. Choose doors on or doors off per passenger; ages 7-12 must fly with doors on, and doors-off flyers need a fitted jacket and strapped shoes.
3. Sit through the safety briefing, clip your single camera or phone to a lanyard and board the R44.
4. Fly about 1 hour with pilot narration through the headset, typically over Waimea Canyon, the Napali Coast cliffs and the Hanalei Valley; exact routing depends on weather.
5. Land at Lihue and collect the flight video if included in your booking.

What to Bring

• Fitted jacket or sweater if flying doors off
• Closed-toe shoes or strapped sandals; no flip-flops
• One camera or phone per person with a strap
• Hair tie; avoid hats, large earrings and claw clips

Restrictions and Requirements

• Minimum age 7 and 40 lb; ages 7-12 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 combined 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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