Helicopter Tours: 3 Worth Flying For

1.Kauai Deluxe Waterfall Safari: Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 900 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $309Our pick

Fly over Kauai for about 55 minutes with Safari Helicopters, seeing Waimea Canyon, waterfalls, beaches, and the Na Pali Coast from a small helicopter. Pilots such as Dali add narration and humor while positioning the aircraft so both sides can see. You return to the Lihue meeting point, with a maximum of six passengers.

“The flight was wonderful and breathtaking and the pilot had a lot of good information. The duration of the flight was also perfect.”

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2.Lihue: Deluxe Waterfall Safari Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 422 reviews · 1 hour · from $309

Fly over Kauai in a small helicopter carrying up to six people, with an English-speaking pilot describing the island below. The route includes the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Jurassic Falls, and Waialeale Crater’s waterfalls. Pilots such as Brodie, Jim, Jonathan, Eric, and Micah have earned praise for calm narration and smooth flights.

“Unreal experience!!!! The most stunning views, could not recommend this trip enough! The pilot and staff were great too, super friendly and informative. Will remember this trip forever, was epic!”

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3.Helicopter Ride, Desert Safari, Camels & Refreshments

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $300Best value

You’ll start with hotel pickup in a 4WD, enjoy Arabic tea, coffee, dates, and water in an air-conditioned tent, then ride camels, sandboard, and tackle red dunes by 4WD. Quad biking is optional. The day ends with a 12-minute helicopter flight from Palm Jumeirah, with guides such as Safeer or Yacine accompanying the safari portion.

“Safeer was the best guide, he made our day better! A unique and unforgettable experience!!”

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