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Nā Pali Coast Doors-Off Helicopter Tour

Soar over Kauai's untouchable Nā Pali Coast with the doors removed for unobstructed views of 4,000-ft sea cliffs, hidden valleys, and cascading waterfalls. A true bucket-list aerial perspective impossible to reach any other way.

What to expect

Your pilot lifts off from Lihue Airport (minutes from Nawiliwili Harbor) and banks over Waimea Canyon — the 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific' — before threading through emerald Nā Pali valleys that are inaccessible by road or trail. Waterfalls thunder below you at eye level, and the turquoise Na Pali cliffs drop straight into the Pacific. With doors removed on select seats, every shot is frame-worthy and the warm island air rushes through the cabin.

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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
USD 309 per adult (Deluxe Waterfall Safari, ~55 min)
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Good to know

Lihue Airport is 10 minutes from Nawiliwili Harbor by taxi. Tours run ~55 minutes; allow 90 minutes total with check-in. Book the earliest morning slot to beat coastal clouds and ensure you're back well before all-aboard. Pre-book directly — this is the island's most sold-out experience.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Nawiliwili — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Riviera
16 nights · calls at Nawiliwili
from $3,750
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Azamara · Azamara Quest
18 nights · calls at Nawiliwili
from $4,809
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Oceania · Oceania Vista
18 nights · calls at Nawiliwili
from $7,499
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Regent · Seven Seas Splendor
17 nights · calls at Nawiliwili
from $16,399
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