Booking choice: The Deluxe Waterfall Safari, from $336 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
Safari Helicopters sells the Deluxe Waterfall Safari on its own website and through booking platforms such as Viator. The aircraft, the pilots and the route are identical; what changes is the price, the fees shown up front and the cancellation terms.
Prices below were checked on Safari's site and the live Viator listing in October 2026. They move, so the checkout price is the one that counts.
The quick answer
Safari lists the Deluxe Waterfall Safari at $309 per person and takes $30 off with its own online code, so $279 booked direct. Viator sells it from $336 with taxes, fees and the fuel surcharge included and free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Hotel pickup is not included either way.
How much is the Deluxe Waterfall Safari in 2026?
The regular direct price is $309 per person, $279 with Safari's online code, and from $336 on Viator.
Everyone aged two and over pays a seat. Lap infants under 24 months and under 25 lb fly free on an adult's lap.
| Safari tour | Length | Direct | With code | Viator from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Waterfall | 45 min | $244 | n/a | n/a |
| Deluxe Waterfall Safari | 55 min | $309 | $279 | $336 |
| Canyon landing tour | 90 min | $369 | $339 | $396 |
| Private charter (Deluxe) | 55 min | $1,500 | n/a | n/a |
Have a date in mind? The Viator booking includes all fees and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Check dates for the Deluxe Waterfall SafariWhy is the Viator price higher?
Viator's from-price includes taxes, fees and Safari's fuel surcharge, and adds free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
The Viator listing says a $26.70 fuel surcharge is already in its price. Cancellation terms are the other difference: some resellers of the same flight ask for 48 hours' notice, while Viator refunds in full up to 24 hours before. On an island where cloud cancels flights, that flexibility has real value.
Is it cheaper to book direct?
Yes, by about $57 per person if you use Safari's own code, which adds up for a family.
Book direct if your dates are fixed and you are happy with the operator's own terms. Book on Viator if you want one place for all your Kauai activities, the 24-hour free cancellation, and the reviews in one place. Either way, give accurate body weights when you book.
What is included in the price?
The 55-minute flight with pilot narration, all fees and taxes, and the use of lockers at check-in.
Hotel pickup and snacks are not included, and neither is a landing: this is a sightseeing flight. Seats cannot be chosen; the pilot assigns them by weight and balance.
What do heavier passengers pay?
Passengers over 250 lb, or two people over 420 lb combined, must buy an extra seat.
Safari calls it a comfort seat. Be honest about weights at booking: the operator weighs everyone at check-in and says there is no refund when wrong weights mean you cannot fly.
Want room for everyone? The private tour has no middle seats and takes up to 275 lb per passenger.
Explore the private no-middle-seat tourIs the canyon landing tour worth the extra?
If you want to step out on Kauai's back-country, yes: about $60 more buys a 30 to 35 minute stop on a private canyon rim.
The landing is at a conservation preserve overlooking Olokele Canyon, not at the Jurassic Park falls. See where the Jurassic falls really are.
Fancy a landing? Check dates for the 90-minute canyon tour.
Check dates for Safari's canyon landing tourIs there a cheaper way to see Kauai from the air?
Yes: a small sightseeing plane circles the island for about $159, with a window seat for everyone.
Planes cannot hover or turn into the Waialeale crater the way a helicopter does, but reviewers love the value. Compare all the options in Kauai helicopter tours compared.
How far ahead should you book?
A week or two ahead in busy seasons, and always for early in your stay so a weather cancellation can be rebooked.
Flight times are limited while Kauai recovers from Hurricane Lowell, so the morning slots go first. Because the Viator booking cancels free up to 24 hours before, booking early costs nothing if your plans change.
Ready to pick a morning slot? Check availability for the Deluxe Waterfall Safari.
Check dates for the Deluxe Waterfall SafariFrequently asked questions
Does the Deluxe Waterfall Safari price include tax?
Viator's price includes taxes, fees and the fuel surcharge. Check whether a direct quote adds tax at checkout.
Do children pay full price?
Children aged two and over need their own seat at the full price. Lap infants under 24 months and 25 lb fly free.
Do I tip the pilot?
Tips are not included and not required; many guests tip the pilot if they enjoyed the flight.
Can I book the whole helicopter?
Yes. Safari lists a private charter of the Deluxe Waterfall Safari at about $1,500 for the aircraft.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Deluxe Waterfall Safari: 55-Minute Helicopter Tour
- 55-minute A-Star helicopter flight from Lihue with pilot narration
- Waimea Canyon, Na Pali Coast and the Mount Waialeale crater, weather permitting
- Six passengers: two beside the pilot, four in the rear
Safari's Olokele Canyon Tour with Landing
- About 55 minutes of flying plus a ground stop of about 30 to 35 minutes
- Landing at a private conservation preserve overlooking Olokele Canyon
- Na Pali, Waimea Canyon and Mount Waialeale views
Wings Over Kauai: Small-Plane Island Flight
- 65-minute narrated scenic flight around Kauai
- Guaranteed window seat with large bubble windows
- Landing fee, fuel surcharge and local taxes
