Sunshine Helicopters - Ultimate Kauai Adventure
This is a spectacular Kauai helicopter tour that takes you to all of the island’s top sights, including Waimea Canyon, the Na Pali Coast on the north shore, Wailua Falls and Mount Waialeale, one of the wettest places in the world, surrounded by numerous waterfalls.
The Na Pali Coast is a sight you’ll never forget. This gorgeous stretch of coastline features views of 3,000-foot cliffs, remote beaches and sea caves. Located nearby is Bali Hai, made famous in the movie South Pacific.
The helicopter tour includes a ground safety briefing, complimentary coffee or tea, pilot's personal narration and choreographed music recorded on live digital video. A DVD of your actual flight narrated and orchestrated by your pilot is available for purchase.
Tour Highlights:
- Na Pali Coast
- Wailua Falls
- Waimea Canyon
- Mount Waialeale
- Bali Hai
Open Seating: Industry standard four-passenger bench seat. Seat assignment is determined by weight and balance.
First Class Seating: Maximum of two seats per flight. Passengers enjoy First Class seating next to pilot, with extra arm and leg room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers is 400 lbs (181 kg).

Sunshine Helicopters Kauai

Kauai Helicopter Tour

Na Pali Coast Air Tour

Map of covered area - click to enlarge

FX Star Helicopter

Open Seating - click to enlarge

First Class Seating - click to enlarge
- Where and When:
- Morning, mid-day and afternoon departure times. The exact departure time for your preferred timeframe will be specified on your voucher.
Check in at at the heliport at Lihue Airport. Follow Ahu Kini Drive to the heliport.
3901 Mokulele Loop, Lihue, HI 96766 View Map
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- Weight Restrictions:
FX Star: Passengers over 240 lbs (108 kg) or a combined weight of over 400 lbs (181 kg) for 2 passengers may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
WhisperSTAR: First class guarantee of front seat is limited to 290 lbs (131 kg) or a combined weight of 490 lbs (222 kg) for 2 passengers. Open seating over 290 lbs (131 kg) may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
In General:
If a standard airline seat belt is too small for the guest, they may be required to purchase a comfort seat.
All passengers are weighed at check-in. If given weight is substantially lower than actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight, but still have to pay for the seat.
If requesting first class seating for a minor, one of the passengers in first class must be over 16 and traveling with the minor.
A valid government issued photo I.D. is required.
Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather conditions.
- Special Notes:
- Children 23 months or younger may fly at no charge and must sit on adult's lap. Please provide child's weight at time of booking.
ADA Accessibility: Only the WhisperStar helicopter has a wheelchair lift.
- Operation Days:
- Closed Sundays
- Duration:
- 45 minutes
- Vendor:
- Sunshine Helicopters
- Capacity:
- 6
- Equipment:
- The industry standard FX Star, known as "Black Beauty," has all forward facing customized bench style seats giving excellent visibility. Sunshine Helicopters has flown over 850,000 satisfied passengers in their "Black Beauties" since 1985. The ASTAR 350FX features Bose aviation headsets, an air-conditioned cabin and oversized panoramic windows.
The EC 130 B4 WhisperSTAR is the ultimate in sightseeing helicopters. More interior room, more visibility with added plexiglass and elevated rear seats. Sunshine Helicopters customizes the standard factory interior with business and first class seating to further enhance passenger comfort and visibility. Soar in the state-of-the-art WhisperSTAR and experience the quiet, ultra smooth and most advanced technological sightseeing helicopter ever.