--- title: "Air Kauai: DOORS-OFF Helicopter Adventure" lang: en type: tour city: Kauai country: United States price: 366 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 547 duration_minutes: 50 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 6 of 11 (Helicopter & Air Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/air-kauai-doors-off-helicopter-adventure/ --- # Air Kauai: DOORS-OFF Helicopter Adventure **Guidekin's take:** Fly over Kauai with the doors off in a small shared group of up to six passengers. Goggles and a phone lanyard are supplied; phones are the only permitted cameras, and children must be at least ten to fly. 4.84 from 547 reviews at €366 per person for 50m. In our comparison: #6 of 11 in Helicopter & Air Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Unleash Your Inner Adventurer: Doors-Off Adventure Tour 30+ Years of Flawless Safety | Local Pilots | People Over Profits For thrill-seekers and adventurers aged 10 and up our Doors-Off Adventure offers the ultimate flying experience. With the doors off you'll feel the wind in your hair, the mist on your face and the exhilarating rush of open-air flight. Embrace the sights and sounds of Kauai like never before as our expert pilots guide you through stunning landscapes. The unmatched thrill and breathtaking views make this our premier tour; perfect for those who crave adventure and unforgettable moments. Our commitment to safety has earned us a spotless record so you can explore Kauai with absolute peace of mind. Our expert pilots know Kauai like the back of their hand, sharing insider knowledge and making every tour unique. We put your experience and safety above profits, choosing the right moments to fly and giving you the best views every time. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Upon entering the Lihue Airport stay to… - 14 start times: between 08:00 and 15:30 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Age rule: Passengers must be 10yrs old or older to… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €366 per person - Duration: 50m - Rating: 4.84/5 from 547 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Air Kauai Helicopters - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 14 start times between 08:00 and 15:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.84 from 547 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 526 of 547. - 5 stars: 505 (92%) - 4 stars: 21 (4%) - 3 stars: 3 (1%) - 2 stars: 9 (2%) - 1 star: 9 (2%) ## What's included - Goggles - Doors-Off Helicopter Adventure Tour - All Fees and Taxes - Local Pilot - Small Group: 6 passengers per cabin ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop off - Private Tour ## Itinerary 1. **Mt. Waialeale** (pass by, no stop) - Considered one of the wettest places on Earth. Explore the rainforest from above 2. **Waimea Canyon State Park** (pass by, no stop) - Known for it's dry and desert landscape 3. **Hanapepe Valley Lookout** (pass by, no stop) - Tropical valley 4. **Na Pali Coast State Park** (pass by, no stop) - View the steep ridges and cliffs with incredible blue ocean below 5. **Manawaiopuna Falls (Jurassic Park Falls)** (pass by, no stop) - Waterfalls and rainforest made famous from the movie Jurassic Park ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14 start times between 08:00 and 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Upon entering the Lihue Airport stay to the left towards the CARGO/HELIPORT. Take a left at the second stop sign and head north on Ahukini Road. Take the first right after the UPS Customer Center Drive and look for the Air Kauai sign. Park on the grass area and check-in in the black office. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - ONLY YOUR CELL PHONE IS ALLOWED ON BOARD. NO OTHER CAMERA DEVICE IS ALLOWED! Air Kauai will provide a lanyard for passengers cell phone that will be worn around their neck at all times during the flight. Passengers must keep one hand on their phone at all times while in flight. Air Kauai is not responsible if you lose your phone. - Passengers must be 10yrs old or older to participate on the Doors Off flight. Only passengers 16 years old and older can be on an outside/edge seat. - Weight restrictions: Any passenger exceeding 230lbs, two passenger combined over 400lbs or for groups of 3 or more an average weight of 190lbs or more an additional seat must be purchased at the time of booking. Any passenger over 250lbs no matter what the combined weight is must purchase an additional seat. This is for the safety and comfort of all passengers on board. - Must wear closed toed shoes or sandals that strap to your ankles. No flip flops or slides. - No hats, bags, sunglasses or any loose items allowed. Nothing in your pockets. We provide goggles that you are required to wear. If you have prescription glasses that is fine please wear smallest pair or contacts as they must go under the goggles. - Long hair must be tied up in a bun or braid. - The helicopter is a shared cabin of 6 passengers and one pilot on each flight. - Not wheelchair accessible. There is no wheelchair lift to accommodate wheelchair passengers nor can the staff personally/physically assist people into the helicopter. ## Compared with other Helicopter & Air Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 11** | €366 | 50 min | 4.84 (547) | shared | | [Kauai Private Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Waterfalls](/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-private-doors-off-helicopter-tour-ultimate-waterfalls/?format=md) | €387 | 1h 15m | 4.97 (1825) | private | | [Kauai Deluxe Sightseeing Flight](/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-deluxe-sightseeing-flight/?format=md) | €145 | 1h 5m | 4.95 (2436) | shared | | [Discover Kauai Helicopter Tour from Princeville](/usa/kauai/tours/discover-kauai-helicopter-tour-from-princeville/?format=md) | €527 | 45 min | 4.91 (35) | shared | Ranked #6 of 11 in Helicopter & Air Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €145 to €527, median €360; typical length 55 min. 3 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/kauai-helicopter-tours/?format=md ## More in Kauai - All Kauai tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/air-kauai-doors-off-helicopter-adventure/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/?format=md