Kauai Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

The baby farm was so fun and so enjoyable. Everyone at the farm is very nice and knowledgeable! The baby animals are so fun and personable and come right up to you for pets and scratches

Wow What a great experience, We saw so much of this beautiful island and our guide gave us lots of information all the way.Thanks Nic for this beautiful and safe flight.

Very knowledgeable and cautious pilot who showed us the most he could given the weather forecast. We saw all 3 active volcanoes and their lava flows, as well as the beautiful beaches and other points of interest along the Kohala coast.

Really enjoyed our tour. Jess was great! Highly recommend! The property is amazing. Very educational. Lots of Chocalate.

Great flight, saw a lot and the pilot did his best to show interesting views to passengers on both sides of the plane. Thanks for a wonderful experience

I joined a group of local friends for complimentary tour for Kamaaina. It was on my bucket list for a while. It was the most enjoyable day. The three hours flew by. The farm was beautiful despite some hurricane damage. The chocolate tasting was amazing. I will only eat Lydgate Chocolate from now on. They spoiled me. Jasmine was a fantastic guide. She was fun and knowledgeable. I highly reccomend this tour to everyone.

Our private doors-off helicopter tour with Aliʻi Air Tours was easily one of the highlights of our time on Kauaʻi, and the entire experience was excellent from check-in through landing.Kendra handled our check-in, and everything was prompt, organized, and easy to understand. She gave us some great advice about what to wear for a doors-off flight and made sure we understood the safety requirements before heading out to the helicopter.Our pilot, Will, was outstanding. Before takeoff, he thoroughly walked us through the aircraft, safety procedures, what to expect once we were in the air, and the itinerary for the flight. In the air, he struck exactly the right balance—very professional and knowledgeable, but also relaxed and conversational. It never felt like he was simply reciting the standard tourist-guide script.Our visit came shortly after Hurricane Lowell, so some of the tour naturally included discussion of the storm damage and what Kauaʻi and its residents had been through. I especially appreciated the way Will handled that part of the flight. He discussed what we were seeing with genuine empathy and respect, rather than treating the damage as another sightseeing attraction.That attitude carried through the entire Aliʻi team. Everyone repeatedly thanked us for coming to Kauaʻi and supporting local businesses during the island's recovery. Considering everything they had recently experienced, their hospitality and enthusiasm were remarkable.And, of course, seeing Kauaʻi from a doors-off helicopter is spectacular. The scenery is incredible, but having a great crew makes the experience that much better.I couldn't recommend Aliʻi Air Tours more highly. Kendra and Will were fantastic, everything ran smoothly, and we would absolutely fly with them again on a future trip to Kauaʻi. 🚁🌺

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Ali’i Air Tours! We did the private doors-off helicopter tour over Kauai, and it was easily one of the highlights of our honeymoon in Hawaii.The views were breathtaking — seeing Kauai’s mountains, waterfalls, valleys, coastline, and the Nā Pali Coast from the air was unforgettable. The doors-off experience made it even more exciting and gave us incredible unobstructed views throughout the flight.Everything felt professional and well organized, and our pilot made us feel comfortable and safe from start to finish. It was such a special experience for us as a couple and something we will remember for a very long time.If you’re visiting Kauai, we definitely recommend doing a doors-off helicopter tour with Ali’i Air Tours. Worth every penny!

My wife and I had a blast! Private chopper flight in Kauai is the way to go. Our pilot, Matt, was a good young man, took us to sights we would not have been able to see on our own, and gave us good info as he circled/hovered around the interesting points. They also provided a phone holder for your phone during flight. We took some memorable photos and videos. It wasn’t cheap but soooo worth it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

The weather really impacts this experience. It was a rainy day, so we had a challenging paddle up stream, then had to turn around in the middle of the hike, and then a challenging paddle back with the wind. We were issued a partial refund, so that was great. While the hike was too dangerous to continue, I never felt like I was in an unsafe position. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. We loved her!

Fantastic sunset cruise with a wonderful captain and crew! The open bar and snacks were lovely, and we really enjoyed learning about the island’s history along the way. We would absolutely do this again!

Would not be disappointed! The thrill of having the doors off and the great views of the island where normally you can’t see make it worth it. Very fun and felt safe from start to finish. Chrissy was an amazing pilot. 10/10 excursion!

So amazing. Since we got there the crew was so nice and so kind. The flight with Wayne was great... The highlight from our trip to the Islands of Hawaii.

The Makana Charter Company is a class act - highly recommend. We took this half-day boat tour + snorkelling with our group of six, including four people ages 16 to 24. We felt welcomed and very taken care of by the friendly and knowledgeable captain and crew. It was a splurge cost-wise for us, but totally worth it. A highlight of our exceptional first visit to Kauai!

The coast is BEAUTIFUL. The staff was exceptional. The food and drinks were yummy. FYI make sure you have transportation figured out! We tried to get an UBER for an hour before we finally got someone to pick us up. No taxis and the little town closes down after dark. 😩

Excellent crew, informative, friendly, and fun. We had a great time! Would do it again!