What to do and see in Hawaii, United States: The Best Air Tours

For over 30 years Safari has been taking people on helicopter tours to the inaccessible wonders of Kauai. Guest safety and satisfaction are Safari Helicopters top priority. Take an air tour with Safari Helicopters to find out why we are the best in the business.

Climb aboard our new Australian made G8 AirVan for your personalized Grand Deluxe Tour of the most beautiful landscape in the world! Soar through the Waimea Canyon, then catch your breath as the majestic cathedral spires of the Na Pali are suddenly beneath you. Fly alongside the ridgeline behind the lovely Hanalei Bay, and travel south to see the numerous waterfalls of Hanalei Valley as well as the crater below Kauai’s Mt. Wai`ale`ale (weather permitting). In winter months whale watching may be feasible. Our experienced pilots will share with you the rich history and mythical lore of Kauai; you can ask numerable questions using our two-way intercom system and enjoy the feeling of good old fashioned hospitality. Only Wings Over Kauai features an expert agricultural narrative (created by our owner and chief operating pilot, the research scientist, Dr. Bruce Coulombe). At approximately 60-65 minutes, this safe and thrilling experience is the ultimate air tour of the Garden Island.

Fly with the only Powered Hang-Gliding Company here on O'ahu! Established in 2003. Imagine flying with the birds in your own open cockpit aircraft. With an instructor along, you can take the controls and soar the North Shore's white sandy beaches, blue waters, pineapple fields & majestic mountains. Our fleet of THREE Australian built AirBorne Trikes means friends and families can fly all at the same time! Our trikes are hands-down the most rugged, modern & comfortable flying motorcycles in the Pacific. Our aircraft can glide and land just about anywhere with or without an engine and each has a rocket-propelled emergency parachute for unparalleled safety. Our team of four pilots have the highest ratings available from the FAA, Certified Flight Instructors. We have been in operation since 2003, taken over 20,000 people flying - all with a perfect safety record. Trip Advisor put us this year in the Top 10% of All Activities in the World. Their Traveler's Choice Award & Hall of Fame!

Kauai's premier Air Tour company. Offering affordable 1hr Air Tours encompassing the entire Island at 1/2 the cost of a Helicopter, ONLY 109.00.

Maverick Helicopters offers VIP-level service from the Kahului Heliport. Whether it is the Haleakala Crater, Iao State Park or Moloka'i, you are sure to experience a breathtaking tour of the most beautiful scenery in Hawaii.

Experience a 60 minute air tour of some of the most spectacularly beautiful scenery you will ever see. Air Ventures Hawaii offers 3 unique options for flight travel around the beautiful island of Kauai. Board our 6 passenger G-8 Airvan for breathtaking views of our diversely landscaped Island of Kauaii. During your 60-minute flight, you will view, from your large bubble window, the lush valleys, picturesque Waimea Canyon, cascading waterfalls, miles of Kauai's scenic beaches, as well as the magnificent Kalalau cathedrals of the NaPali Coast. For a more private air tour we offer a Cessna 182 affording the same awe inspiring views, but with only two or three passengers per flight on your 60-minute tour. Air Ventures Hawaii also offers you the ride of a lifetime in our 60-minute air tour in Kauai's only open cockpit bi-plane, our YMF-5 Classic Aircraft. While the pilot operates the controls from the rear, our passengers sit side-by-side in the comfortable OPEN cockpit. Each passenger has the option of wearing a nostalgic cloth helmet and goggles, together with a modern headset providing continuous two-way communication with the pilot.

Proflyght Paragliding offers tandem and solo instruction. Each participant will fly with a certified instructor, no experience is necessary. After running six to eight seconds, the guest will find themselves soaring high above Maui. After an amazing experience, the guest and instructor land in a grassy field next to the "Alii Lavender Farm." Proflyght Paragliding has been in continuous operation for over eighteen years, seven days a week, year-round and has an impeccable safety record.

Paradise Helicopters - Hawaii's Most Unique Helicopter Experience! Enjoy the Hawaii few people ever witness on our one-of-a-kind air adventures departing out of Kona & Hilo on Hawaii Island, Lanai and Oahu. Whether flying Doors-Off over the volcano to feel the heat of the lava, hovering beside a 2000 foot waterfall, landing for stunning views on an epic ridge top, or photographing the remote beauty of Hawaii’s rare rain forest valleys, black and GREEN sand beaches – our Hawaiian helicopter tours offer a diverse set of adventure options to suit every need! This is one flight you will be sure to remember for a lifetime. Please visit our Paradise Helicopters - KONA, Paradise Helicopters - HILO and Paradise Helicopters - LANAI pages for more information on tours departing across the islands.

We rank Top 1% Worldwide! You’ll be piloting in ultimate comfort and safety. Guided by your Certified Flight Instructor, you’ll take the controls of a technologically advanced air conditioned (known as the plane with the parachute system built in for the ultimate in safety) used by the Air Force and major airlines to train their pilots. With options to fly to Lanai, Molokai and the Big Island Volcano there is plenty to choose from. On this introductory flight, you will appreciate the ease of flying as your breath is taken away by the beauty that surrounds you. Chief Flight Instructor Laurence Balter has over 34 years experience and over 11,000 landings instructed. He is recognized globally in the pilot community with his YouTube channel and is a frequent guest speaker at FAA safety conferences around the nation. Book early as we tend to sell out !

Soar over the beautiful island of Oahu in style in our top-notch Cessna 182S and Robinson R-44 Helicopter. Enjoy an adventurous flight tour with our experienced tour guide pilots. With tours starting at $99 per person, we guarantee an experience that you will never forget.