Kauai
This was the perfect fit for us and our 3 year old. The boat is kid friendly and the fern grotto is easily accessible with a short walk on a paved path. Great opportunity to see something up river for those with small children or any mobility limitations.
Our family of six had a great day on the paddle and hike to Secret Falls. Our guide was Harrison and he was amazing. Fun, helpful, and gave us all kinds of cool facts and stories about the flora and fauna and people of the area. He even got a bird to eat a worm out of my daughter’s hand! The falls were huge and beautiful. An absolutely great day!
Get Harrison as your guide!
Also, wear shoes that you don’t mind ruining- serious mud on the hike!
Aloha Great Family Adventure,
We are a family business catering to families, couples and singles.
All our guides not only keep you safe but are well versed in the cultural and natural history of the areas traversed.
We are waiting for Harrison to come out with the seminal book.
Thanks for sharing and keep having those fun family adventures and allowing us to make them possible.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
www.kayakkauai.com
Although somewhat costly, it was a very memorable experience. The ATV they use are very capable machines going through some rough at times terrain. Our guides were lovely and very knowledgeable. Very professional and safety first group. Good amount of time - 3 hours ride time.
Allot of fun!! Wonderful opportunity.
Thank you!!
Snorkeling among tropical fish and exploring sea caves was a highlight of our whole trip!
The views of the Na Pali Coast cliffs, waterfalls, and valleys were breathtaking and unlike anything else.
We’re thrilled to hear the Nā Pali Coast took your breath away—it truly is one of the most spectacular places on Earth. Seeing the towering cliffs, waterfalls, and deep valleys from the air offers a perspective that’s impossible to match from the ground. Thank you for choosing Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours; we’re honored to be part of such a memorable experience and hope to welcome you back again someday!
Snorkeling and exploring sea caves were the highlights of this amazing experience!
The stops at Waimea Canyon offered amazing panoramic views, and the nature walk in Kokee State Park allowed us to enjoy the scenery and learn about native plants.
A super fun, off-the-beaten-path way to see the island’s natural beauty. Highly recommend!!
The scenery was absolutely stunning with cliffs, sea caves, and vibrant colors as the sun set over the Pacific.
Our pilot was friendly, skilled, and knowledgeable, sharing details about Kauai’s landscapes, history, and hidden valleys throughout the flight!
Mahalo for taking the time to share your experience! 🌺
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your flight and that your pilot made it both informative and memorable. Our team loves sharing Kauai’s incredible landscapes, history, and hidden valleys from the air—it’s truly a special perspective. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the pilot. Thank you for choosing Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the skies!
The highlight was the show. You can truly feel the pride and heart the Smith family puts into this luau!
My first helicopter tour. I never imagined it would be this wonderful. It takes you to places that you can't reach by car or on foot in just one flight. I can't wait for the next opportunity.
初めてのヘリコプター遊覧。こんなに素晴らしいとは思っても見なかった。車でも徒歩でも行けない所もひとっ飛び。次の機会が楽しみ。
If you haven't ridden it before, I recommend boarding it first.
乗った事が無ければ、先ず搭乗をお勧めします。
Great experience! Enjoyed all aspects: the guides, the kayaking, hiking, the zip line & the ponds.
When you think of Kauai, you think of the Na Pali Coast. The Na Pali Coast is a breathtaking view that can only be seen by boat, air, or through strenuous trekking. I went trekking, but I wanted to see the whole thing from a boat or by air, so I did some research and ultimately decided that seeing it from above would be best.
Helicopter tours were about twice the price, and boat tours were over 30,000 yen, while this one was in the 20,000 yen range, so I chose this option. Honestly, I felt that 20,000 yen was a great deal for such an amazing experience! I made the right choice!
The stunning views were overwhelming. I was worried about turbulence, but it felt just like being on a regular airplane, and I wasn't scared at all (the pilot was very skilled). Although I'm not fluent in English, the pilot was considerate and chatted with us, guiding us by saying things like, "We're right above here," which made the experience very enjoyable.
We were told to leave our bags in the car, so we weighed ourselves with just our cameras and essentials. There were five of us in total. The other three were all larger individuals, weighing around 70 to 100 kg, and it seemed like the heavier people got the front seats. There were three single seats in a row, and the back had two connected seats, which is where we sat.
In the end, I think the size of the windows and the wide view we had, being away from the wings and wheels, gave us the best angles for photos.
I heard that the mountains look beautiful in the afternoon when the sun is up, so I booked a 2:00 PM flight. The Waimea side was a bit cloudy, but it was absolutely stunning! It was great to see the places I had walked a few days earlier, like the Kalalau Trail and the Kilauea Lighthouse, from above again. I recommend doing this activity later in your trip.
I stayed in Kauai for six days, but the memories from this activity left the strongest impression on me, and I'm really glad I did it. Honestly, if you do this, you might feel satisfied enough not to do anything else. It was truly amazing! I highly recommend it!
カウアイ島といえばナパリ―コースト。ナパリ―コーストは船か飛行か過酷トレッキングでしか見ることができない絶景。トレッキングには行ったけれど、船か飛行で全体を観たいと思い色々調べていて、やっぱり上空からが良さそうだなと思い飛行を選択。
ヘリだと倍ぐらいの料金だったし、船だと3万円以上でこちらは2万円台だったのでこちらにしました。正直2万円台じゃ安いと思うぐらい最高な体験でした!こっちで大正解!
もう感動の絶景の嵐でした。揺れるかなと心配でしたが、普通の飛行機に乗ってるようなレベルでまったく怖くなかったです。(パイロットの運転がうまかった)
英語が堪能ではありませんが、パイロットが気遣って話しかけてくれたり、今ここの上空ですよ~とガイドしてくれたりしてすごく楽しめました。
カメラ以外の荷物は車に置いてね、ということで荷物は車に置いてカメラなど持って行くものを持った状態で体重測定。私の時は全部で5人。私達以外の3人はみんな大きい人で70~100kgぐらいありそうでしたが、体重が重い人ほど前の席という感じでした…1人席が3列あって後ろの席が2席繋がってる感じで私たちはそこでした。
でも結果的に窓の大きさと見える範囲の広さ、翼や車輪から離れているので撮れる画角は一番良かったのではないかと思います。
ナパリ―コーストは太陽が昇っている午後の方が山々の筋が綺麗に見れると聞いて14:00のフライトを予約しました。ワイメア側は少し曇っていたけれどとにかく絶景でした!数日前に歩いたカララウトレイルの場所やキラウエア灯台など、先に行った場所をもう一度上空から見れたのでよかった。旅行後半に行くのをおすすめします。
カウアイ島には6日間滞在しましたが、このアクティビティの思い出の印象が最も強く、本当にやってよかったです。なんならこれさえ押さえれば他いかなくてもいいぐらい満足できます。本当に最高でした!超おすすめします!
I recommend wearing black clothing because shadows will be reflected on the window glass.
窓ガラスに反射して人影が写ってしまうので黒い服を着ていくことをおすすめします。
This kayak/hike was so fun. It took 4 hours and the experience was worth the trip
Definitely going the morning
Aloha WC,
Procrastination the thief of time. Took a new year to get back to you to thank you for taking the time to share and to give us 5 stars.
Come back next time and snorkel with us in Hanalei.
Anyway, apologize for getting back to you with less than alacrity.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
www.kayakkauai.com
We enjoyed our experience very much! Easy day and easy walk to the grotto.
We had a great time! Enjoyed the fabulous entertainment and the fern grotto. I felt like it was money well spent!
Been to two other luaus. This was by far the best. It’s a full experience not just good and dance. Beautiful grounds. Awesome staff. Amazing entertainment. Lots of delicious food and drink. We loved it.
Get there early to have time to enjoy the grounds.
Due to weather conditions, we had to re-schedule 3 times, but we were so glad we finally got to go up. Marcus was our pilot and he was fabulous. He was very friendly and so informative on our flight. We ended up going on our last day in Kauai, but it was the best ending ever. I highly recommend Wings over Kauai….it allowed us a chance to see parts of the island (oh so many waterfalls and rocky cliffs) that you can’t see from the ground. We also felt the price was quite reasonable for this experience. We definitely recommend this experience!! A great way to spend our 30th anniversary!
Teresa and Tom C.
Ginger ale and water was provided just in case a passenger has a sensitive stomach.
Doug and Josh are very detailed about all aspects which puts all at ease and Doug’s knowledge and way of speaking is engaging and adds to the experience!
True professionals!
Well organized, the guides were great, kind, and fun! It's ok to take your personal stuff, they put everything in a plastic tub and it's in employee hands at all times. Gloves and helmets were clean and in good condition. Bathrooms and changing rooms at the warehouse and porta available at the picnic spot, they offer sanitizer.
Wear a rash guard top and sturdy water shoes.
My family loved the show learned much about Havaii lol and still talking and asking about what they saw days later. Thank you
Buy early
Host was great for all to feel welcomed and gave lots of amazing facts about the Lua. The food was delicious and plentiful.
It was great! So pretty and fun, and great to see the beautiful river and grotto.
The trip was a great experience. The boat ride was enjoyable. We sat on the upper deck and got wet which was great for us. The sights were amazing. The food and drink were fantastic. I would recommend this trip and would take it again. The captain and crew were friendly and helpful.
Doug was an absolutely amazing guide! I ended up being the only person who could make it to the tour due to traffic for the others, and Doug made sure to make me feel both comfortable and prepared for the experience. It was my first time doing anything other than some light snorkeling and he did a wonderful job briefing me and making sure I was all set and knew what to do and expect. He was also very friendly and welcoming and by the end we knew a fair amount about each other which almost made it feel like diving with a knowledgeable buddy.
Once we got in the water I was blown away by the amount and variety of fish instantly visible, and the whole tour seemed to have something new and interesting to see every time I turned around. Doug did a great job of pointing things out and getting tons of amazing pictures. Being the only one to make it to the tour that day worked in my favor as we were able to stay out longer and Doug took the opportunity to show me as much as he could.
This was an absolutely amazing experience, and the highlight of an already great trip! I highly recommend it to anyone, whether you're an experienced diver or a complete novice like me!
Super fun for all ages! Our guide, Noah, was great and entertaining the whole trip.
The red dirt will stain so dress accordingly
Riding the tubes down the canal was fantastic. The guides made the trip much more fun and enjoyable.
We had a great time with Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure. Brice, our main guide, was very experienced, safety conscious and fun. He was born and raised on Kauai so get his recommendations on things to do on the island.
The tubing in the canal and tunnels was great and another guide, Cameron, made it fun, too.
There was a wonderful lunch provided after the tubing. I highly recommend this excursion.