Kauai helicopter tour - Jurassic Park-style landing scenery

Kauai helicopter tour with a Jurassic Park-style landing scenery – Nā Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Olokele (90 min)

This helicopter tour in Kauai departing from Lihue combines an overflight of the island and a real ground stop in an isolated area of the island. The flight takes place in an AStar helicopter with forward-facing seats and 180° visibility from each seat. The flight is shared (up to 6 people) and the route emphasizes three areas of Kauai: the Nā Pali Coast, the island interior around Waimea Canyon, and the Olokele Canyon area.

Overflight of Waimea Canyon and Hanapepe Valley

After takeoff, the helicopter heads west to reach Waimea Canyon, a must-see landmark of Kauai, then passes over Hanapepe Valley. This part of the flight lets you see the transition between the dry terrain of the southwest and the wetter valleys, with unique views of the slopes and ravines that run down toward the coast.

Nā Pali Coast and Manawaiopuna Falls

The route then includes an overflight of the cliffs of the Nā Pali Coast, with views of ridgelines, valleys, and walls that drop straight into the ocean. The flight also passes near Manawaiopuna Falls, the waterfall made famous by Jurassic Park.

Landing at Olokele Canyon (Kauai Wildlife Refuge)

The highlight of this package is the landing in Olokele Canyon, within the Kauai Wildlife Refuge with a stop of about 30 minutes, which leaves time to get out of the helicopter and enjoy the site. This area is difficult to access by road, and the landing adds a real “on-the-ground” dimension to the experience, beyond a simple overflight.