Definitely a top highlight of our trip. Preston, our awesome pilot, was warm, friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and made us feel super safe. He even let us start with a quick prayer over the mics as we were lifting off. We flew with a group of four plus Preston. I sat in the front middle and was plenty warm in pants and a jacket. My friend was in the back with her husband and she was freezing in pants and a jacket, so wear layers in the winter - especially if you run cold. Despite the wind and light rain, Preston kept us steady and comfortable the entire flight and went out of his way to show us places we had hiked or planned to visit during our stay on the island. Doors-off was definitely the way to see all of God's beautiful creation without limits. Seriously, the parts of the island we couldn't have seen any other way were such a gift to see 360° from the air. Magnificent doesn't even begin to describe it. If you do one tour/tourist thing on Kauai, make it be this. You won't regret it. Thanks, Preston, for making our friend's 40th birthday unforgettable!

This helicopter tour was truly a breathtaking experience and hands down the highlight of our trip…read more From start to finish, everything was handled with the utmost professionalism--from checking in to the ride out to the helicopter. The entire process felt smooth, organized, and reassuring. Our pilot, Chrissy, was absolutely incredible. She was extremely knowledgeable and shared so much insight throughout the flight, pointing out special moments and landmarks that made the experience unforgettable. Seeing a rainbow from the air and even spotting dolphins was beyond magical. Her skill, calm presence, and passion for what she does made us feel completely at ease and added so much to the experience. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will never forget. If you're considering a helicopter tour in Kauai, do not hesitate--this is an absolute must.

We had seen Waimea canyon from water (catamaran) and from driving in and hiking but the views from…read moreabove of Kauai were out of this world. It was one of my favorite activities on the trip. I recommend it!! I was worried about motion sickness given the small plane but the flight itself was so smooth. Everything was wonderful!

Had the most amazing ride with Air Ventures Hawaii on Kauai…read more We got lucky to have the best weather for our flight. I would recommend this trip while on Kauai. Great way to see the island and its rich history.

This was such an amazing experience! The views were beautiful and our pilot was very engaging. He…read morewent over the history of the island, gave great recommendations, answered all our questions, and had a great playlist of music while we flew. I highly recommend booking!

Our doors-off helicopter tour in Kauai was hands down the highlight of our entire trip. From the…read moremoment we lifted off, it felt like we were in a movie. Flying over the Nā Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and waterfalls you can't even hike to was unreal, but having the doors off made it a completely different experience. The wind, the views, the adrenaline... it was next level. Our pilot was incredible, super knowledgeable, made us feel safe the whole time, and pointed out so many hidden spots we would've never noticed. If you're even thinking about doing this, DO IT. It's worth every single penny.

Excellent pro-active staff, quickly respond, pleasant to deal with. The pilot was attentive and…read moreinformative. Just the right amount of narrative. Nice quality helicopter, roomy, with clean windows. They take care of you, safety, seating, strapping in, they cover it. We did the Grand Skies Island Tour. I liked how we dealt directly with the company and received a superior tour. It lasted about an hour. Don't forget to tip your pilot. Considering the prices of other tours, this is a better value and the pilot deserves it.

Island Helicopters was hands down worth every single penny! This tour is absolutely…read morebreathtaking--one of those rare experiences that actually brings tears to your eyes because of how magical Kauai truly is. You get up close, personal, and immersed in scenery you could never imagine. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the most fabulous team. We had a slight delay due to a minor maintenance issue on one of the helicopters, but Aaron from the ground crew kept us constantly updated and even helped coordinate a plan to make sure we'd still make a reservation we had later that afternoon. Pua jumped in as well, working with Aaron and our pilot to ensure everything stayed on track. These two made the wait feel like no wait at all--true pros who kept us totally at ease. Huge kudos to both of them! Once we were in the air, our pilot Steven was incredible. He's extremely knowledgeable about the island, and his playlist made the flight feel like a scene straight out of a movie. He's an outstanding pilot, and if we had more time, we'd go back for round two in a heartbeat. Pua Aaron Steven You guys are perfect!!!!

I would give this more than 5 stars if I could! What an absolutely amazing experience from start to…read morefinish. The check in process was well organized, and we got a clear and easy to understand safety briefing. The boarding procedure, based on where we sat, was also well organized. The ride itself was phenomenal. Our pilot, Robby, was very informative about Kauai, its landscapes, and its history. We saw many places that are only visible from air, such as the waterfalls used in Jurassic Park, Mount Waialele's crater, and some lush valleys. The experience of flying through Waimea Canyon was indescribable, as was flying along the Na Pali Coast. The views of both were absolutely priceless, and we got new angles and hidden areas that could never have been possible on the road or from the water. The soundtrack during the ride was also great. Overall, a highly recommended tour if you are in Kauai, especially as the majority of the island can only be viewed by air.

Our group absolutely LOVED our first-ever helicopter ride, and Kauai was the perfect location to…read moreexperience it! We have perfect views of Hanalei Bay, Poipu, Waimea Canyon, and the Napali Coast. The entire team at Blue Hawaiian, from check-in, safety briefing, and the flight itself were great. The process moved quickly but efficiently, and we felt safe the whole time. Highly, highly recommend, especially if you only have a short time to spend in Hawaii.

I am my wife took the tour in December. Had a great time. I did wear a bright T-shirt. I do regret…read morethat , some of my pictures have my reflection glare my fault sorry I should've known better but other than that, the helicopter was smooth and stable the pilot ( James ) was very knowledgeable and gave good commentary throughout the tour. A big shout out to the staff at Safari took very good care of us and had a great time.

Do not use this company. Nor their Viator third party. Both companies overbook themselves. The sky…read moreis clear today, yesterday it was rainy and they decided to still confirm us and take our $1000. This morning although people are going to the beach, biking, and the sun is out ( sun is as out as any day in the winter can be in kauai) they chose another party and cancelled ours. Now we have $1000 in the air. Literally. They should have honestly and ethically not charge our reservation and cancel us yesterday. They overbook themselves. So be careful! They will come back with weather excuses but we are not buying it today. No winds, no rains. Clean skies. My sister is flying on another company right now!

My wife and I did a napali coast tour a few years ago on a bigger boat with a different company and…read morehuge crowd of passengers so my expectations were set at 7/10 Today blew the previous out of the water to a 10/10 via a few different factors but the team was def the best part -- had a crew of 3 with Capt Dom, RJ, Jake & these guys were great. Banter among them kept it light but they remained professional all while providing the best service and including all guests in convo. To top it off their "tour guiding" / related facts about the coast were great Aside from the team -- loved the smaller boat that could go into the caves, which also made the guest pool smaller around 15. Highly recommend this experience and if we decide to do it again wed only go with this company

This was by far the best tour experience I have ever had. Captain Manu and Rocky were amazing…read moreguides and were very hospitable. My mom had the hots for Captain Manu lol. Back to the tour. It had a bit of everything snorkeling, snacks, excitement, beautiful scenery and history about this part of the island. If you're in Kauai do yourself a favor and book a tour with Na Pali Experience but hands off Captain Manu, my mom calls dibs P.S. Hit me up Captain Manu if you want my mom's digits

This was a very neat experience. from the time we checked in til the time we left everyone was…read morefriendly, funny and helpful. the ride itself was magnificent. at times I thought he was going to go right into the mountain, he got so close and tilted perfectly for both sides to see what he was showing us. It was wild all the things we saw. The ride was smooth and I thought with the doors off it might be a little scary but it wasn't at all. Over all every little bit of the experience was amazing. I recommend this to anyone who wants to see the island. I wanted to go up the next day just for the fun but let me tell you when they say you are going to see some things you are going to see some amazing things. But do dress warm as the wind chill factor was a little much for me but my husband was in the back in shorts and light jacket. I had pants and a fairly heavy windbreaker and was chilly. I wouldn't hesitate to do again and again.

They say, if you decide to do a helicopter tour around Hawaii, or in this case Kauai, then take an…read more"open-door" ride. That's right, "doors off"!!! Prior to coming here, I had booked online about ten days in advance. The next day, I received a call to confirm the date and our weight. By the way, they also say, if you plan to a heli-ride then schedule it at the beginning of your trip. This is due to the unpredictable weather, and flights can be cancelled at any time. It's apparently common that flights get rebooked. I had originally booked a Tuesday, but due to weight balancing with another couple, the guy who called to confirm mentioned we need to fly on Wednesday. Rescheduled, and no problem, and totally understandable. We were here at the end of March, and I received a text from Tracy, who again confirmed our flight time. Excellent communication. The helicopter hanger was easy to find as well, as it's near Lihue Airport. And it's a white dome shaped hanger that you cannot miss. When we entered, we were entertained by Freddy who later helped us get secure into the helicopter. Before flying, Shea gave us a briefing on the safety rules. She even showed us a live map of the current crew that's on tour flying around. Thank you Tracy, Freddy, and Shea for helping us from start to finish. Other details for other to know, they have small storage lockers. They rent cell phone harnesses for $5. And they do not have restrooms, but have outside porta-potties. Bring a jacket too, because you never know. No sandals allowed. Ready to take-off, Max was our pilot, and he did one hell of a flight! I questioned the weather, questioned the clouds, questioned my seat belts, and even questioned our pilot. But then realized, ummm, I'm in the air already OH WELL!!! Gotta trust the pilot, gotta trust your seat belt, and just start taking pictures. For some reason, I wanted to sit in the two backseats versus the front, and we did. My photos still came out amazing! Everything was simply memorable, thank you Max!

My 11 year old son and I took the 830am zip line trip with Ryker and Eli. They were both so…read morehelpful through all the logistics. They supported us through any nervousness. They shared facts about the ranch property. Both were absolutely lovely. We had a terrific time with them.

My wife and I took our two teenage daughters on the 3-hour zipline tour with Outfitters Kauai, and…read moreit was hands-down one of the best and safest family adventure experiences we've ever had. We'd never done anything like this before, but from the moment we arrived, the team made us feel completely at ease. During our tour, the guides mentioned that the same company that designs ski lifts across the country engineered their zip lines -- that alone boosted our confidence in the safety and professionalism of the entire setup. You can tell they take their safety protocols seriously, without sacrificing any of the fun. The tour includes five incredible zip lines with breathtaking views -- you're literally flying across the same backdrops used in movies like Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones. It's unreal. One of the highlights was the 25-foot-deep swimming hole, complete with a mini zip line that lets you zip and splash right into the water. Our daughters loved it, and honestly, so did we! A massive shoutout to our guides -- Julia, Zeek, and Ryker. They were fun, knowledgeable, and created a super positive, relaxed environment that made the entire experience unforgettable. If you're visiting Kauai and want something adventurous, beautiful, safe, and genuinely memorable, I highly recommend Outfitters Kauai. We'll be talking about this day for years.

Amazing experience. Our guide was very compassionate, patient, accommodating, and clear loved his…read morejob. We had a blast! Saw 3 sweet sea turtles, held an ocean cucumber and some varieties of urchins. Just go! Great company.

Owner is the nicest guy you can meet and has great prices. Rents not only snorkeling gear but golf…read moreeverything too. I highly recommend this place.