I was so thrilled we were able to do a helicopter ride. My husband I last minute decided the night before our ride we should do a helicopter ride. It was our anniversary so we thought why not. I called around the day of and was able to snag a ride with Maverick Helicopter in the afternoon. They gave us clear direction of how to check in. We had a 2pm flight and we arrived a little bit before 1:15 to check in. We checked in and did our weigh in. We decided to bring my one year old daughter for the flight. We had headphones for her but they did have baby/toddler headphones if you don't have one. The pilot and crew was so kind! They gave us a concise but brief orientation of the flight and safety procedures. My daughter fell asleep the whole ride (for any parents thinking of bringing their littles). The pilot did an excellent job highlighting and just chatting with us during the ride. He gave us great facts about the areas. The views are indescribable and truly were breathtaking. This has been my favorite activity we have done in Hawaii. Thank you Maverick Helicopter for an unforgettable moment! read more

Easily my highlight on our trip to Kauai! You simply cannot miss out on an experience like this. This was my first time getting on a helicopter and boy was I thrilled like a 5-year old kid as we were about to take off. I'm glad that this was the island I decided to do an aerial tour of because so many parts are inaccessible. I'm talking about untouched beauty here, folks - all natural. Luck was on our side as we picked the most perfect day possible weather-wise. No rain, no winds, just a clear blue sky and the funniest pilot who gave us all the 411 as he flew us so smoothly. We even made it to the "Top of the World" which is said to be always hard to reach due to the island's weather. Spots like the Jurassic Falls, Waipo'o Falls, Waimea Canyon, Heart of the Island, Kauai Coffee Plantation, Hanalei Bay, and of course, my favorite - the stunning Napali Coast were the sights we got to marvel at. It's pretty much all of Kauai in 50 minutes. There's no beating that. Now, sadly, I wouldn't recommend this to those with bad motion sickness since there's no controlling the wind no matter how good your pilot is. You'll be moving your head a lot, too as you try to take in every scenery. I got a little nauseous which our pilot caught instantly so be sure to communicate because it doesn't need to get worse. If anything, puke bags are plentiful so hurl away if you need to. And no, that didn't happen to me. This was indeed one for the books and aside from the photos I took, I have a neat souvenir t-shirt, a gift from Maverick Helicopters to remind me of this exhilarating adventure. I need a 6th star here. read more

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Once in a lifetime experience! My husband and I went for a tour in November for our honeymoon and it was absolutely amazing! We had gone back and forth for a while figuring out if it was something we really wanted to spend our money on (it's not cheap). After several recommendations from family/friends and looking into a few options we decided to go with Maverick. Mainly we went with a recommendation from the concierge at our hotel, who raved about the experience she's had with them - she's done several tours with different companies and we went with her advice. First of all, I was very nervous to fly in a helicopter since I have never done anything like this and I'm mildly afraid of heights but the pilot was very calm and knowledgeable and gave us a thorough safety demo before even getting in the helicopter. Also, I have fairly severe motion sickness so we went with this company because of their nicer/roomier helicopter options which we were told helps with the bumpiness of the ride. Honestly, I still got a little queezy but the views and experience were well worth it! (maybe take some Dramamine if you get motion sickness) Regardless of how my stomach felt, the views were so incredible! The sheer beauty of the island, the incredible views (we were surrounded by waterfalls at one point), the aloha spirit which I definitely felt and the epic music our pilot played likely contributed to me bursting into tears at one point! Yes, it was that magical! I'm so happy we were able to go on this tour. If your budget allows and you're debating whether to do a tour - the answer is yes! and Maverick is a great tour company to fly with! read more

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Awesome freakin' experience. Looking at helicopter tours on the island of Kauai was daunting and we wanted to ensure that not only would we enjoy ourselves, but get the best rate possible. Maverick went above and beyond our expectations... Our pilot was awesome and was very informed! I have already recommended Maverick to friends who are traveling in January. Thank you for the amazing memories! read more

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My husband and I had an awesome time on the 30 minute helicopter tour with Maverick! Our pilot, Chase, was knowledgeable about the area and a lot of fun to be with during the flight. We were a pretty quiet crew, mostly because it's hard to find words when you encounter such beauty. I'd recommend taking a non-drowsy medicine for motion sickness, even if you aren't the motion sickness type. You may encounter some dips and shakes that you're not used to experiencing :) The tour will also take you close to the highest point in Kauai, which apparently other helicopter tours won't go. The scenery was so lush and green and you will lose count of all the waterfalls! We were lucky to go the few days after a huge storm, which I'm sure helped too. This was by far the best use of our money for anything we could've done on the island. Seriously, just do it. read more

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Today was one of the greatest experiences we have ever had! The scenery was unbelievable and the service was some of the best we've encountered on the Island. Tone was our pilot and we have not stopped talking about him since returning from our flight (1 hour ago.) Not only was Tone thorough in his safety briefing and knowledge of the aircraft he far exceeded our expectations for information throughout the flight with the area. He is an absolute asset to your team and we will give 5 stars over and over for todays flight along the Na Pali coast. read more

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This was my third tour with Maverick and once again they did not disappoint. Our pilot, Aaron Hamm, was a great pilot and had endless amounts of dad jokes. The views were incredible and the island knowledge that Aaron possesses is great for tourists. I first started using Maverick due to their great safety record. You hear lots of bad things about helicopter tour companies and if you do your research you will find that not all are the same. After all the research I did, they are the only company I will fly with. Taking helicopter tours is not cheap. Cost aside, it will be one of the most amazing things you'll ever do in life. Looking back to my first tour in Maui, over a decade ago, cost is never part of my memories. The amazing sites and views will always bring a smile to my face and I'm so thankful I chose to take the tour. read more

If you can cough up the big bucks, a tour of Kauai from above is highly recommended. If it wasn't expensive (regardless of the company), I find it hard to imagine that it wouldn't be a 5-star experience for everyone. I'm guessing you're not going to do this often (likely, not more than once), and it'll be something you remember for a long time. The Napali coastline is one of the most beautiful pieces of nature I've ever seen. We weren't willing to pass 5-6 hours on a choppy boat to see it, and the lookout at the end of our hike of the Awa'awapuhi trail didn't scratch the itch, it just made us hungry for more. If you're nervous, don't be. Even for a scaredy cat like me, it's a very calm flight and had none of the choppiness I hated in the 3-passenger plane ride I did once and will never again. We didn't circle the entire island, and I think this ended up being a good thing: it takes time to get over to the East side and back and you'll see so many countless waterfalls along the way that I promise you won't miss one more. Our flight left out of Hanapepe at a small airstrip that shares space with skydivers. After watching the obligatory safety video and a chance to use the restroom (note: it's only porta potties!), we were off. Our pilot was very friendly and I enjoyed his narration throughout the tour, which really brought what we were seeing to life. He was knowledgeable about the island and able to answer everyone's questions. He had a soundtrack playing along (queue the Jurassic Park theme), but his constant fiddling with this iPhone to play the next track was the only part of the tour I didn't enjoy. If you shouldn't drive and use your phone, I imagine you shouldn't fly and do it either - can't the tracks be stitched and timed? I think most would agree that the Napali coast is the highlight of the tour. While you probably won't get to choose where to sit because of weight balancing, the right side of the heli (especially front, but also back) is optimal for viewing. Our heli had two passengers in the front and four in the back. Our pilot did a good job of looping around on each side of attractions like waterfalls, but for some reason it didn't seem like this happened as much on the coast so I feel like the right side passengers got to see more of the best views. I diligently wore dark colors as to not reflect off the glass, although the irony was that our pilot in front of me of course had a white shirt on. Also, it wasn't cold at all; if anything, it was warm, so my long pants were unnecessary. If you're not there to just live in the moment and are really all about pics, then you may need to either purchase their video or choose a no doors helicopter to really avoid the glare. read more

I had no plans of taking a helicopter tour of Kauai. I don't like to fly, and helicopters kinda scare me. So, when I won a buy one trip, get one free at our resort, I was nervous. I kinda wished I had won the luau gig, lol, My husband was super excited though, and I almost sent my father in my place. (He had already taken the tour years ago.) But, I got over my fears and decided to go. First off, be honest about your weight. (I was,) It's for safety reasons and they will weigh you discreetly when you check in. Second, DO NOT CANCEL FOR RAIN. We were driving in and it was pouring, but we kept on. We saw so many beautiful waterfalls. Even our pilot was amazed with the beauty. We left out of Port Allen. Our pilot, Adam, was amazing. So comforting and reassuring. I mentioning I get seasick (though I took medication before the trip) and Adam checked on me multiple time during the trip. (I had no issues.) This was, BY FAR, the best thing we did in Hawaii. We also spent a week on Maui. We also kayaked in Kauai, which was a close second! We took a catamaran to the Napali Coast, which was expensive and I (along with three others) got seasick even though we all took medication prior. I would recommend a helicopter tour with Maverick 100 times over before going on a boat tour of the Napali Coast. My husband, who does not get seasick, agreed. I can't recommend this company enough. The morning we took off, the staff commented on how they were surprised the skydivers were going out considering the weather. And even our pilot mentioned that we might be able to see everything as planned because of the weather. They are sincerely committed to safety, and I am so grateful that I was able to take this excursion. I recommend this company wholeheartedly. Thank you for an incredible time!!!!! read more

This was... by far... one of THE BEST rides I've ever taken. The pilot was super knowledgeable, friendly and flew very well. I've been with a few other companies but Maverick was the bomb. I'd definitely recommend them over and over read more

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Decided to spontaneously book a ride during my family's last day on the island and wow it did NOT disappoint! At first I was unsure how my family would respond to the idea being 4000 ft in the air, but Adam (the pilot) did such an amazing job making our ride smooth that it was the last of their worries. The views were absolutely breathtaking!! So much untouched land can only be seen from above, so booking a helicopter ride was and is the best way to see the beauty of Kaua'i. Registration was a piece of cake. Ashley (front desk) was such a sweetheart with helping us get checked in. Adam was a total rockstar. Along with his corny yet amusing dad jokes, the soundtrack he had for the ride was suitable and enjoyable for the various mountainous and oceanic views. 10/10 recommend! read more

Costco deal was worth every penny! We were able to schedule same day no problem before the tropical storm came in. Helicopter pilot was very informative & the views are unlike any you can see ever on your own. Even the Napali coast Mountain View from the sky was amazing. Waterfalls galore, beautiful colors & a roller coaster ride at times made it for a once in a lifetime experience! Mahalo read more

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There is no better way to see the island than by helicopter. Aaron was our pilot. He was fantastic. He was knowledgeable about the area and really paid attention to his passengers. One of the passengers was not feeling well. Aaron did a nice job accommodating her yet continued to create an amazing experience for everyone else. I would highly recommend using Maverick in Kauai. read more

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We recently flew with Adam Chase and had an incredible experience. They have a very top of the line chopper. Very roomy and great views and I sat in the back. The temperature was warm starting off but it cooled down with A/C. Their check in process was fantastic, and simple. Very professional company and made our group feel very safe. The weather was a bit cloudy over the center of the island but the views over Waimea and na'pali coadt were breathtaking. We also hit the Hanalei bay and the Crater(wettest place on earth). Worth every penny we paid but it isn't the cheapest on the island. read more

We had an awesome time with Adam Chase as our pilot. Smooth ride, he was very informative and gave us great ideas on how to spend the rest of our trip. Breathtaking views and you get to see parts of the island you would otherwise never get to by foot. Nobody got sick on our copter, which is a very good thing. read more

Amazing experience! These guys are professional, safe, and knowledgeable about the entire island! Our captain Aaron was awesome, perfectly cheesy (Jurassic park theme music as we flew over the falls) and was an A+++ pilot. Even with some awesome turns that make most people sick, I felt nothing but exhilaration! The map is different from most tours that just do a lap around the island (definitely invest in the longer one) as they head straight into the canyon and waterfalls, up to the Na Pali coast line and even in and out of the volcano that formed the island in the first place 5 mil years ago. Spectacular views that you simply cannot imagine, the only way to see this island is from this helicopter! You really get a sense of the place. Amazing, incredible experience. Thanks Maverick! Would 100% do it again! read more

Absolutely one of the highlights of our vacation experience! Highly recommend Adam Chase as a pilot! Super guide and excellent pilot! Very knowledgeable and interactive! read more

Wow! What a ride! Thanks Chase for the tour. We got to see everything. Whales, dolphins, turtles, oh ya and the volcano and valleys. (So many Hawaiian names I couldn't remember). The ride was smooth as we flew so close to the valley walls we could almost touch them. We thought all the rain was going to spoil the view but instead it made all the hundreds of waterfalls flow for our full view. Chase made sure each side of the helicopter got a great view. I would recommend this flight(the long one) to anyone. Mahalo! read more

This was an amazing experience!!! After coming to the islands for decades, I finally tried a helicopter ride on Kauai. Absolutely the best way to see the island, especially Kauai since there are parts of the island that are hard or impossible to see otherwise. The staff was super friendly and professional. My boyfriend surprised me and my nephew with this trip for our birthdays and this wthe most memorable and amazing birthday experience! read more

Took the fifty minute helicopter tour. Barefoot John was our pilot. He did a great job of making us feel safe and took us over some of the most beautiful scenery we have ever seen. We got great pictures. Breathtaking views. The entire staff was friendly and professional and they took a great souvenir picture of us. You will not be disappointed with this tour. Incredible people and a great excursion. read more

Maverick Helicopters - Tours Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

I recently went on Maverick Helicopters with my family and absolutely loved it. Our pilot Adam Chase was extremely knowledgeable, funny, charismatic, safe and friendly. I myself am not a good flier and struggle with motion sickness and anxiety. Adam Chase made it a very easy ride and his humor helped me take my mind off the fear of flying. I was so happy I went and would highly recommend using this company for helicopter tours. and if you can, request Adam Chase, he was phenomenal. read more

We were able to see almost the entire island. So many amazing waterfalls and cliffs only able to be accessed by helicopter. Very helpful staff and most importantly very smooth ride, didn't get queezy at al read more

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Best Day Ever !! My daughter surprised me with the hour tour of Kauai! Everyone from Maverick were exceptional ! Our pilot, Toon, terrific and did a great job of prepping everyone on safety, but more important, tips to enjoying my first ever helicopter ride and how to avoid motion sickness!! Kauai is truly a gorgeous island but this gave us a chance to see areas of the island you could only see from the air. We all hated to see the trip end, but I would love to do this again. Thank you Maverick for a true bucket list experience. read more

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Our pilot Adam Chase took us on the best helicopter ride we have ever been on. My wife and I have gone with other companies several times but Maverick's experience blows them all away. The location is easy to get to. All of the staff very friendly. Our pilot had impeccable knowledge of Kauai as well as the skills to handle his aircraft in ways that made the trip incredible. Do not settle for less. If you're not flying with Maverick you're not getting the best tour of Kauai. read more

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5/5 easily. Well worth the price. Definitely get the 50min tour because the time is going to fly by. Our pilot Aaron was very knowledgeable about the island and answered our dozens of questions. Very comfortable ride with plenty of thrills. Can't believe how much of the island we got to see. Definitely make this a part of your vacation itinerary! read more

This has been an amazing experience! We got to see Hawaii from above with an amazing tour that showed us all the beautiful hotspots. Would definitely recommend! read more

This was the highlight of my trip to Hawaii BY FAR. I highly recommend the 1hr tour, and Adam Chase was an amazing pilot/guide. There are parts of Kaua'i you cannot get to (Jurassic Falls and the Napali Coast), and this provided an intimate and close up view of each. Definitely worth the cost, and the 3:30pm time slot was great for us because no one else signed up and it was private. Take some Gravol in advance because can definitely cause nausea! read more

Booked this flight for my wife's 50 and our 25th wedding anniversary in January. I just received a call that they have been closed since the pandemic and "hoped" to have opened by now. They could not refer me to another company and the 3 people I spoke with in their call canter located in Las Vegas have never even been to Hawaii. They obviously could have informed us a long time ago.... poor service and I'll get my money back in 5-10 days! read more

I've taken other helicopter tours and these guys are amazing! Our pilot Adam was super smooooth, his air-hours were obviously extensive. And the office staff exude Aloha from the moment you walk in. I'm recommending Maverick to all my ohana and friends who want an epic aerial adventure. Much mahalo to Liane and the folks at Maverick Kauai at Port Allen. read more

Absolutely amazing experience! Maybe the best of my entire life! Pilot Adam Chase was an excellent tour guide and narrator of the flight. I would 100% recommend this to anyone and everyone! read more

We had an awesome experience with Maverick Helicopters! The ride was smooth and the weather was great! Our pilot Adam was very knowledgeable about the island and kept us chatting and comfortable! Highly recommend!! read more

Maverick Helicopters - Tours Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

Flew with them this morning in wind and rain. Our tour guide, Tone, was incredibly professional, informative and entertaining and we hit some amazing spots. I highly recommend! read more

Best ride ever!!! Adam was phenomenal!! Loved every minute of the tour; my 3 year old loved it too!! He made her birthday soooo special and let us search for dinosaurs on the tour! Played great music as well:) read more

This was by far the best thing we have done on Kauai so far. I was a little scared at first but once we had the safety briefing and got onto the helicopter I felt so safe. Our pilot was Aaron and he is so awesome. He flys the helicopter with little motion movement so you don't feel the chop in the air at all. He also gives you many facts and stories about the island. From the moment we arrived at the facility until we left we felt the experience was top notch and worth all the money spent. After doing my thorough research about helicopter tours on Kauai I am so so happy and impressed with this company and it's helicopters. I would highly recommend taking this tour. read more

What an outstanding experience! Maverick offers a safe, thoroughly enjoyable way to view some of the most beautiful scenery on Kaua'i. Liane gave us a warm welcome and our pilot, Aaron, offered us fascinating facts about the island, laced with lots of humor. Try it for a most memorable experience! read more

We had an absolutely awesome flight today with Maverick and helicopter tours Adam was our pilot and our tour guide guide he was really great he knew a lot of information he could answer every single question we had. The service women at the front desk were absolutely excellent. Safety features were great and the flight again was memorable and highly recommend it. read more

One of the most magical experiences of our lives! You haven't seen Kauai until you've seen it from the air. Our Pilot Adam was great and you quickly forget your in a helicopter... Top notch operation... all the companies in Lihue were grounded due to weather, but Maverick is on the Other side of the island so we flew read more

This was a once in a lifetime experience! Our Pilot Tone was very knowledgeable about the island and we felt very safe in his hands. Highly recommended, request Pilot Tone! read more

The entire staff of Maverick Helicopters Hanapepe is professional, welcoming, and well trained. The desk girl was polite and patient, the pilot was knowledgeable and humorous, the ground crew was organized and prepared. All in all an excellent experience and the condition of the aircraft instills confidence in an aircraft mechanic. Speaking from experience. The tour is necessary if you truly want to experience what Kauai has to offer visually. All the photos and videos are available before you walk in the door from the tour. Highly recommend. read more

The tour was amazing! Our pilot Chase did a great job and is very experienced. It was my first time in a helicopter and was phenomenal. The trip is a must since you can't see these views from land. 5 stars! read more