Private Helicopter Outbound + Waimea Canyon Hike (Drive Back Option)



Trip Highlights

Private hiking tour of Waimea Canyon & Kōkeʻe SP(s)

Airbus H130 (Eco-Star) Helicopters - known for their spacious interior, wraparound windows for unparalleled views, and quiet technology to reduce noise

Private Helicopter Tour of the Napali Coast

Private hiking tour of Waimea Canyon & Kōkeʻe SP(s)

Airbus H130 (Eco-Star) Helicopters - known for their spacious interior, wraparound windows for unparalleled views, and quiet technology to reduce noise

Private Helicopter Tour of the Napali Coast

Private hiking tour of Waimea Canyon & Kōkeʻe SP(s)
Description
Tour Info
Why take this tour?
- Private helicopter transport to the West Side
- Full customized hiking day with your private guide
- Ideal when weather prevents afternoon flights
- No crowds or shared groups
- Great blend of adventure, scenery, and convenience
Pricing Per Private Group (of up to 6 people)

You will not be grouped with others. No minimum number of passengers required to participate. The helicopter can seat up to 6 passengers. You will be picked up by your hiking guide at a private airstrip on the West Side.
Tour Duration includes flight tour, scenic drive along Waimea Canyon, hiking, overlooks, and stopping at rustic mountain top Kōkeʻe Lodge for lunch
We will not be hiking the whole time: 8 hour hiking portion of the tour includes a stop for lunch, and a scenic drive to hiking locations and/or scenic overlooks of Waimea Canyon and the Nāpali Coast (about 1 hour each way - it's an out & back drive that starts at sea level, crossing the entire island before reaching the end of the road at a stunning Nāpali Coast overlook 4,000 feet above the ocean).
Included
- Private outbound helicopter charter
- Private hiking and sightseeing tour
- Ground return transfer to the North Shore
- State Park admission & permits
Things to know
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Footwear
Lunch
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Return Drive
Cancellation Policy
Pricing
Guests
Footwear
Lunch
Weather
Return Drive
Cancellation Policy
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Why book with us?
- Flexible itineraries based on your interests
- Private adventures for every age & ability
- Professionally guided & fully permitted
Other Kauaʻi Adventure Options
Short & Sweet Kauaʻi Adventure
Our Short & Sweet Adventure is 1 – 3 hours long. In this short time we will focus on a quick driving tour of East Side waterfalls and/or hikes on trails easy – difficult in challenge level. If you are a speedy hiker, options include Nounou Mountain (a.k.a. Sleeping Giant), Kuilau Ridge with views of Mount Waiʻaleʻale, as well as a short coastal hike on the South Shore. You will have an opportunity to discuss your specific interests and ability level directly with your guide before the adventure.
Half-Day Kauaʻi Adventure
On this longer and equally sweet day (3 – 6 hours), we will maximize our time together. Options include: Checking out one of our favorite hiking and/or waterfall spots on the East Side of the island such as Nounou Mountain (a.k.a. Sleeping Giant), Kuilau Ridge with views of Mount Waiʻaleʻale, and more – the east side of the island has amazing waterfalls and lots of green luscious jungle scenery to adventure into. A coastal stroll along the South Shore or North Shore of Kauaʻi to check out crashing waves and/or native wildlife.
Full-Day Kauaʻi Adventure
Join us on our most popular tour duration! This is a custom tour – we can hike as little or as much as you would like. Options include a driving tour to check out some of the North Shores’ most famous waterfalls, beaches, and lookouts (with a stop at a favorite local spot for lunch and/or time for a couple short hikes).

Over-the-Top Kauaʻi Adventure
Push yourself to the limit with this challenging hiking adventure to remote and stunning locations on Kauaʻi. Use the extra duration to take your time checking out more overlooks in remote locations that can take a while to get to and hiking at a leisurely pace.
Multi-Day Hiking Excursions
Create the memories of a lifetime with a custom multi-day hiking and camping adventure on Kauaʻi, HI!

Private Scenic Helicopter Tour + Waimea Canyon Hike (Fly Both Ways)
Experience Kauaʻi’s most exclusive land-and-air adventure. This fully private tour combines two breathtaking helicopter flights with a customized day of hiking, sightseeing, and exploration in Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe State Park. Your journey begins with an 8:00 AM private helicopter departure from Princeville Airport (7:15 AM latest check-in). Soar above Hanalei Valley, Waiʻaleʻale Crater, “Jurassic Park Falls,” and the island’s interior before landing at a private West Side airstrip, where your expert hiking guide awaits. Spend approximately 7.5 hours exploring the dramatic landscapes of Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe. Choose how active you want the day to be: gentle forest walks, panoramic canyon rim lookouts, hidden viewpoints, or more adventurous ridge trails. An optional stop for lunch at the historic Kōkeʻe Lodge is available. Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe are home to some of Hawaiʻi’s most spectacular scenery—towering canyon walls, high-elevation forests, sweeping Nāpali Coast vistas, native plants, and rare endemic birds found nowhere else on Earth. Your private return flight in the afternoon provides a spectacular finale, tracing the canyon and coastline you explored on foot and offering a final aerial sweep of Kauaʻi’s wild beauty.