Best Helicopter Tours in Kauai — Top 4 Ranked (2026)
Ranked by aggregated TripAdvisor + Google reviews · Updated April 2026
Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours is our top pick for helicopter tours in Kauai — rated 5/5 across TripAdvisor and Google. Jack Harter Helicopters is a solid runner-up, starting at $169.
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| # | Operator | Score | Price | Best For | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours Top Pick | 5/5 | $229+ | Best Overall | → Book |
| 2 | Jack Harter Helicopters | 4.8/5 | $169+ | Budget Pick | → Book |
| 3 | Maverick Helicopters | 4.8/5 | $229+ | Also Great | → Book |
| 4 | Blue Hawaiian Helicopters | 4.8/5 | $379+ | Also Great | → Book |
Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours
Best OverallHelicopter Tours · Kauai · $229–$639 · 5/5 composite
Only Big Island operator flying exclusively private tours. Doors on/off at no extra cost.
“Jake was our pilot and did a fantastic job. He made us feel safe and gave us a grand tour of Kauai and it’s amazing waterfalls and the Nepali coast.” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
“Expérience incroyable, paysages spectaculaires tout au long du vol. Sensations décuplées avec un vol door-off! Le vol initial avait été reporté la veille, à cause du vent et nous remercions l'équipe de Mauna Loa pour leur professionnalisme.” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
Jack Harter Helicopters
Budget PickHelicopter Tours · Kauai · $169–$399 · 4.8/5 composite
Originator of Kauai helicopter tours since 1962. Doors-off from $364-399.
“Wir starteten am Morgen bei herrlichem Sonnenschein. Alle Mitarbeiter sind sehr freundlich und total gut drauf! Sicherheit wird hochgeschrieben und man wird immer gut begleitet. Da unserem Flug eine längere Regenperiode vorausging, gab es a…” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
“STELLAR experience with a GREAT crew and pilot!! The only way to see the entire island.....” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
Maverick Helicopters
Also GreatHelicopter Tours · Kauai · $229–$469 · 4.8/5 composite
ECO-Star helicopters. Maui + Kauai. Hana Rainforest includes 30-min landing.
“Our pilot Tone did a great job explaining local horticulture and landscape. The landing in the rainforest was smooth as butter. They did a great job explaining what to expect. The ride was excellent ! Would recommend.” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
“Our pilot, Josh, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and knows the island well. He gave interesting dialogue on the many, many point's of interest. It being near the end of whale season, he gave an fun whale watch-from-above. I highly recomme…” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Also GreatHelicopter Tours · Kauai · $379–$719 · 4.8/5 composite
Largest Hawaii helicopter operator since 1985. Only company on all 4 islands. Airbus EC130 T2 fleet. Custom booking system.
“Went today February 24th for the last flight around Maui and Molokai with the landing on the side of Haleakalā. Incredible experience, first time in a helicopter and we couldnt have been more stoked on it. Chris was a top notch pilot, smoot…” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
“We did the west Maui and Molokai trip. Excellent time...easily in the top 1-2 things we did on Maui! Tim was our pilot and he was awesome. Lots of great information and he also made everyone feel comfortable with the turns and ascent and…” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
How We Ranked These
Rankings are based on composite scores aggregated from TripAdvisor and Google reviews, weighted equally (50/50). Operators within 0.1 points are considered tied and ranked by starting price. Operators without published review data are listed last. We update scores monthly from live API data.