--- title: "Private Kauaʻi Helicopter Experience: Doors-Off ALL WINDOW SEATS" lang: en type: tour city: Kauai country: United States price: 350 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 536 duration_minutes: 55 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 9 of 11 (Helicopter & Air Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/private-kaua-i-helicopter-experience-doors-off-all-window-seats/ --- # Private Kauaʻi Helicopter Experience: Doors-Off ALL WINDOW SEATS **Guidekin's take:** Fly over Waimea Canyon and the Nāpali Coast on a private tour for your party, with doors off and every seat by a window. Headsets and live narration are included; children aged seven to eleven sit beside a closed door. 4.8 from 536 reviews at €350 per person for 55m. In our comparison: #9 of 11 in Helicopter & Air Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the breathtaking beauty of Kauaʻi from above on an unforgettable PRIVATE, doors-off helicopter adventure with ALL WINDOW SEATS! No strangers, no crowded helicopters just you, your guests, and incredible views of Hawaiʻi's Garden Isle. Soar over the famous Manawaiopuna "Jurassic Park" Falls, explore the vibrant red and green gorges of Waimea Canyon, and marvel at the towering emerald cliffs, hidden valleys, and pristine beaches of the world-famous Nāpali Coast. Discover the spectacular Mount Waiʻaleʻale crater, one of the wettest places on Earth, where countless waterfalls cascade down lush tropical cliffs. With Mauna Loa Helicopters, every tour is PRIVATE, giving you a personalized experience, unobstructed photo opportunities, and a front-row seat to Kauaʻi's most spectacular scenery. No crowds. No middle seats. Just you and the magic of Kauaʻi! Routes and visibility are weather permitting. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Check in at the heliport. - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 12 start times: between 07:45 and 16:00 - Age rule: Minimum age to participate is 7 yrs old. Ages 7-11… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €350 per person - Duration: 55m - Rating: 4.8/5 from 536 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Mauna Loa Helicopters Kauai - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 12 start times between 07:45 and 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.8 from 536 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 506 of 536. - 5 stars: 500 (93%) - 4 stars: 6 (1%) - 3 stars: 7 (1%) - 2 stars: 5 (1%) - 1 star: 18 (3%) ## What's included - 55 minutes in air - Life preservers - Live Narration - Private Helicopter Ride - Headsets ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pick-up and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Manawaiopuna Falls (Jurassic Park Falls)** (pass by, no stop) - View the world famous waterfall that was in the 1993Jurassic Park movie. Standing at 400 feet, Manawaiopuna is only accessible by helicopter. 2. **Waimea Canyon State Park** (pass by, no stop) - Enjoy the splendor of the ʻThe Grand Canyon of the Pacificʻ. Waimea Canyon stretches 14 miles long, 1 mile wide, and 3,600 feet deep. 3. **Witness the awe inspiring 4,000 feet sea cliffs that are almost vertical in s...** (pass by, no stop) - Witness the awe inspiring 4,000 feet sea cliffs that are almost vertical in some places. These sea cliffs protect the sacred Kalalau Valley. 4. **Mt. Waialeale** (pass by, no stop) - Witness spectacular waterfalls cascading down the crevasses in the mountain walls at the wettest spot on earth. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12 start times between 07:45 and 16:00 - 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 Check in at the heliport. We do not have a large office; we ask guests not to bring their luggage with them. We are not able to hold their luggage during their flight. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Weight restrictions of 275lbs per person with a total not to exceed weight of 620lbs - Weights are taken at check-in with all items. If weight restrictions are exceeded, we will cancel the tour and no refund will be given - Minimum age to participate is 7 yrs old. Ages 7-11 years must sit next to a closed door. Ages 12 yrs and older may sit next to an open door - Check-in is at the heliport 3748 Ahukini Road, Lihue Hawaii 96766. Check-in 40 minutes prior to tour time. Late check-ins will be considered a no show and subject to full price. - Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund - Dress warm for doors off tour, and no slippers or flip flops. - We do not have space to hold guest luggage. Plan accordingly or keep luggage in your vehicle. ## Compared with other Helicopter & Air Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 11** | €350 | 55 min | 4.8 (536) | private | | [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 #9 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. 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