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Kauai Deluxe Sightseeing Flight

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Kauai, USA
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Felice_R ·
Mar 2026
What an amazing experience. The only way to explore Kauai. We thought about doing a helicopter but were so pleased to do a small plane tour instead. The beauty and picturesque scenery was inexplicable. Our pilot, Marcus, was great. I felt safe, great pics and good info about the island. Highly recommend.
· Darline_K ·
Apr 2026
This was a great experience! Our pilot, Travis, was a really cool guy! The airplane ride was the smoothest ride we have ever been on! And Travis’s knowledge of the island was fantastic! The views from the plane were AMAZING! This is a ‘must do’ if you come to Kauai!

Overview

Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Kauai’s unique scenery and see a side of the island most tourists miss out on. Tick natural wonders like the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Hanalei Bay, and tropical waterfalls off your sightseeing bucket list as you and a small group soar over the "Garden Island" in an aircraft specially designed for sightseeing. Your pilot provides narration through high-tech headsets during the flight, so you can enjoy their local insights.
  • Guaranteed window seat with huge bubble windows for excellent views
  • Slow flying for optimal picture-taking opportunities over Kauai
  • Expert agricultural narration from a research scientist
  • Two-way intercom system with state-of-the-art Bose noise-canceling headsets

What's Included

  • 65-minute scenic flight and tour narration
  • Landing fee and fuel surcharge
  • Local taxes
  • Declare and select in pounds and not in kilograms at checkout and must be accurate as required
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 3745 Ahukini Rd, Lihue, HI 96766, USA

    Directions: Please check in 30 minutes prior to flight time. Wings Over Kauai is located in the Commuter Terminal at the Lihue Airport, 3745 Ahukini Road, Lihue, HI 96766. Proceed toward the airport on Ahukini Road and bear left at the 3 flag poles.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

From the red lava rock landscape of Waimea Canyon to the towering sea cliffs of the Na Pali Coast, Kauai has some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth. Begin your aerial tour at the Lihue Airport Commuter Terminal.

Meet your experienced pilot-guide and climb aboard the GA8 Airvan, a small plane specially designed for observation with large bubble windows, high wings, and slower cruising speed. The aircraft seats up to six passengers for an intimate, small-group experience. Put on a pair of noise-canceling headphones with a 2-way intercom so you can communicate with the pilot and hear narration about the sights below.

Soar over Kauai’s diverse landscapes for unmatched aerial views of highlights like Waimea Canyon, Mt. Waialeale, the golden beaches of Poipu, tropical cascades, Hanalei Bay, and the towering spires of the Na Pali Coast. Ask questions as much as you like and customize your experience with requests to revisit certain sights or linger a bit longer over your favorite parts of the island. 

Touch down back at the Lihue airstrip.
1

Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Kipu Kai

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Waimea Canyon State Park

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Manawaiopuna Falls (Jurassic Park Falls) (Pass By)

4

Mt. Waialeale

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Hanalei Bay

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your flight time
  • Maximum individual body weight 275 pounds
  • Maximum weight for party of 4, 5 or 6 is 1100 pounds
  • Individual Body Weights must be advised at time of booking
  • At Check In if individual weight is 10 pounds greater than previously stated person may not be able to fly and will not be refunded
  • Children under 24 months are free and must sit on a lap
  • Declare and select in pounds and not in kilograms at checkout and must be accurate, tour operator requires it.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

marksranch
I was tentative because I’m afraid of heights. Almost chickened out, but thank goodness I didn’t. It was the most amazing experience I’ve ever had. It was smooth and easy. Marcus was an excellent pilot and guide, the views were stunning. I will cherish this experience always.

Reviews

4.9
based on 2,230 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour, smooth & saw places you don’t see with most helicopter tours

JoseC_R, Apr 2026
Good tour. I thought that being in an airplane the sights would pass by quickly (compared to a helicopter). The flight was smooth & went to places that most helicopters tours don’t go. Marcus’ piloting & narratives were perfect.

Unforgettable Views Over Kauai

Lori_W, Apr 2026
Unforgettable Views Over Kauai! Taking the “Wings Over Kauai” airplane tour was easily one of the most memorable parts of our trip. Seeing the island from that vantage point was absolutely breathtaking—there’s something truly special about experiencing such beauty from above. The views were stunning in every direction, and it gave us a whole new appreciation for the island. The flight itself was smooth and enjoyable, and our pilot Marcus was excellent. It was a peaceful, almost surreal experience taking in the scenery from the sky. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kauai—it’s an unforgettable way to see the island.

Excellent Island Viewing Experience

Jeff_V, Apr 2026
Kade, our pilot was excellent. A native of the island, he was full of knowledge and history of Kauai. He ensured we were all comfortable and entertained. The route we took covered most of all one would want to see on the island. Seeing it from ~3,000 ft up was awesome. You get to take in vast scenery but you're close enough to see detail. I highly recommend seeing the island this way.

This was an awesome way...

Jenny_M, Apr 2026
This was an awesome way to see the island. Checking in for the flight was easy and the trip combined beautiful scenery and history about the island. I highly recommend this trip.

Kauai airplane tour

Myles_B, Apr 2026
It was ok experience plane is in bad shape. Seat belt torn so bad felt like it was going to rip off. Seats really uncomfortable and no room I’m 6 feet tall was hitting my head on ceiling. Plane looked like it was older then me very bumpy ride but besides all of that the pilot was ok and was way to see the island of Kauai.

Stunning Views, and Knowledgeable Guide!

Michael_W, Apr 2026
An amazing adventure with a wonderful, knowledgeable guide. The flight was simply wonderful, and the expertise of the guide and his knowledge of the areas we flew over was quite extensive. Highly recommend!

Smooth flight!

Julie_H, Apr 2026
Great flight! Beautiful views, knowledgeable pilot. I had a lot of fun!! I highly recommend this tour company!

Worth the trip!

Maia_W, Apr 2026
Amazing! Did it as a bucket list and was best option with my toddler and parents. Koa was amazing pilot and guide! High recommend!

Excellent way to see Kaui

Sandra_H, Apr 2026
It was amazing. Pilot was excellent in showing us the island from an aerial view and explaining what we were seeing.

Most beautiful island I’d do it again

Garth_R, Apr 2026
Includes all the great views of the island Koah had a great knowledge of the island as he is a native and knew all the perfect spots

Absolutely amazing!...

Rakesh_P, Apr 2026
Absolutely amazing! Marcus is very experienced and he made our trip very enjoyable and comfortable!! Definitely recommend it!

Beautiful island

Nikkie_P, Apr 2026
Awesome experience would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to truly see the island so much beauty

Kauai from the air!

Darline_K, Apr 2026
This was a great experience! Our pilot, Travis, was a really cool guy! The airplane ride was the smoothest ride we have ever been on! And Travis’s knowledge of the island was fantastic! The views from the plane were AMAZING! This is a ‘must do’ if you come to Kauai!

Best excursion we have...

Rhonda_T, Apr 2026
Best excursion we have done in years. Travis was our pilot, he was awesome. Very smooth flight, was a great tour of the entire island. Would love to do it again.

Definitely do this tour...

Ted_F, Apr 2026
Definitely do this tour in Kauai! You will see terrain and massive waterfalls that you otherwise would never see.

Such a wonderful...

Jonathan_P, Apr 2026
Such a wonderful experience! Marcus was very knowledgeable and did a great job narrating while showing us great views from the air.

Pilot was fantastic

Justin_K, Apr 2026
Great experience, can't say enough good things about our pilot. Strong recommend. Better than the helicopter tour. Seen more of the island

Koa was a great pilot and...

Paul_M, Apr 2026
Koa was a great pilot and guide around Kauai. Would recommend to anyone looking for a top down view of this beautiful island.

Amazing plane tour of Kauai

Felice_R, Mar 2026
What an amazing experience. The only way to explore Kauai. We thought about doing a helicopter but were so pleased to do a small plane tour instead. The beauty and picturesque scenery was inexplicable. Our pilot, Marcus, was great. I felt safe, great pics and good info about the island. Highly recommend.

Couples flight

Gerardo_M, Mar 2026
The experience was unbelievable. Travis was our pilot and was perfect in the fact that he was very reassuring of the flight and very knowledgeable in the area. I would highly recommend.

Experience Kaua’i from the sky!

Laura_S, Mar 2026
A unique way to see the island and learn some of its history. Kamaka was a cool calm and knowledgable pilot. Awesome family activity. Added bonus seeing a couple humpbacks from above having a great old time breaching and splashing around! Rainbows everywhere 🌈

It was a great...

Carolina_H, Mar 2026
It was a great experience with our check in lady to our pilot who I believe his name is Kade. He was very helpful with sharing his knowledge of the island. Our family has a great time and would recommend this experience!

Amazing tour of Kauai!

Kevin_S, Mar 2026
This tour was awesome and made especially so by our pilot Cade! As a life-long native of Kauai, Cade had tremendous knowledge of the island and was glad to share it with the passengers on board. I would 100% recommend this tour, especially if you can get Cade as your pilot (and we heard he’s far better than Marcus 😀)!

Great tour

Kathy_S, Mar 2026
Kamaka was a wonderful pilot and narrator. It was a beautiful way to see the island. We enjoyed it very much.

Delightful flight over Kauai

Leonard_E, Mar 2026
It was an extraordinary experience. Koa , our pilot, was very friendly and shared his knowledge about the island. The views were spectacular. Call the day before to make sure your flight hasn't been changed.

Amazing Views!

Debra_B, Mar 2026
This was our third visit to Kauai and taking this plane tour above and around the island made it the best so far! The only thing that could have made it better would have been the cooperation of the weather. Our pilot was a local full of knowledge of the island’s history and love for his people. Thanks!

You ahould do it!

Antonia_M, Mar 2026
Incredible experience. Highly recommended. The pilot was really friendly and awesome. We had a great time!

Bird’s eye view of Kauai!!

Shelley_N, Mar 2026
Absolutely amazing way to see the whole island from the air. Pilot gave commentary and made sure we had ample time at the Na Pali coast. Highly recommend!!

Tour and Kamaka were...

megan_h, Mar 2026
Tour and Kamaka were great! Highly recommend! Best way to see the full island in a short amount of time.

Koa was amazing and very...

Daron_C, Mar 2026
Koa was amazing and very informative . Highly recommend, he checked in with all of the passengers to see if we were ok , felt sick etc. he even went above and beyond with the tour

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