Most-reviewed trip
Na Pali Coast Airplane Tour
Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats runs through Air Ventures Hawaii. Rated 4.8 across 2,105 reviews. Runs 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.). From $159.
Kauai Tours From Lihue
Lihue works well as a base because a surprising share of Kauai's activities gather right here. Helicopter and airplane operators such as Blue Hawaiian Helicopters and Safari Helicopters run their flights from this side of the island, while Kauai Beach Boys run surf and SUP sessions and sunset cruises out of Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor. Zipline courses, guided hikes, luaus, and food and farm experiences also meet in or near town. None of these tours offer hotel pickup, so plan to make your own way to the meeting point. Every listing spells out the exact address and the dates each tour runs.
Kauai Tours Leaving From Lihue
Every tour below meets in or near Lihue, sorted by review count so the most-booked options sit at the top. Open a listing to see the exact meeting point and the dates on offer.
Eco Adventure Helicopter
50 minutes (approx.) · Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - Kauai
from $489per personKauai Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour runs through Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - Kauai. Rated 4.8 across 2,065 reviews. Runs 50 minutes (approx.). From $489.
Check availability →
Private Doors-Off Waterfall Flight
1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · Ali'i Kauai Air Tours & Charters
from $425per personKauai Private Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Waterfalls runs through Ali'i Kauai Air Tours & Charters. Rated 5.0 across 1,794 reviews. Runs 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.). From $425.
Check availability →
Wings Over Kauai Air Tour
65 minutes · Wings Over Kauai
from $155per personKauai: Air Tour of Na Pali Coast, Entire Island of Kauai runs through Wings Over Kauai. Rated 4.9 across 1,123 reviews. Runs 65 minutes. From $155.
Check availability →
Waterfall Safari Helicopter
55 minutes (approx.) · Safari Helicopters
from $335.70per personKauai Deluxe Waterfall Safari: Helicopter Tour runs through Safari Helicopters. Rated 4.8 across 963 reviews. Runs 55 minutes (approx.). From $335.7.
Check availability →
Island Flight with Window Seats
65 minutes · Air Ventures Hawaii
from $159per personKauai: Entire Kauai Air Tour with Window Seats runs through Air Ventures Hawaii. Rated 4.8 across 658 reviews. Runs 65 minutes. From $159.
Check availability →
Air Kauai Doors-Off Flight
50 minutes (approx.) · Air Kauai Helicopters
from $402.09per personAir Kauai: DOORS-OFF Helicopter Adventure runs through Air Kauai Helicopters. Rated 4.8 across 545 reviews. Runs 50 minutes (approx.). From $402.09.
Check availability →
Private Doors-Off, Window Seats
55 minutes (approx.) · Mauna Loa Helicopters Kauai
from $384per personPrivate Kauaʻi Helicopter Experience: Doors-Off ALL WINDOW SEATS runs through Mauna Loa Helicopters Kauai. Rated 4.8 across 522 reviews. Runs 55 minutes (approx.). From $384.
Check availability →
Kalapaki Kai Sunset Cruise
2 hours (approx.) · Kauai Beach Boys
from $114.14per personKalapaki Kai Sunset Catamaran Cruise runs through Kauai Beach Boys. Rated 4.9 across 486 reviews. Runs 2 hours (approx.). From $114.14.
Check availability →
Helicopter with Canyon Landing
1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · Safari Helicopters
from $395.70per personKauai' Exclusive Helicopter Tour: JURASSIC CANYON LANDING runs through Safari Helicopters. Rated 4.8 across 392 reviews. Runs 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.). From $395.7.
Check availability →
Helicopter over Canyon and Falls
1.5 hours · Safari Helicopters
from $369per personFrom Lihue: Kauai Sightseeing Helicopter Flight runs through Safari Helicopters. Rated 4.8 across 326 reviews. Runs 1.5 hours. From $369.
Check availability →
Doors-On Ohana Helicopter
45 minutes (approx.) · Air Kauai Helicopters
from $348.62per personAir Kauai: Ohana (doors-ON) Helicopter Tour runs through Air Kauai Helicopters. Rated 4.8 across 212 reviews. Runs 45 minutes (approx.). From $348.62.
Check availability →
Small-Group Waterfall Rappel
4 hours (approx.) · Da Life Outdoors
from $259per personSmall Group Waterfall Rappel in Lihue, Kauai runs through Da Life Outdoors. Rated 5.0 across 211 reviews. Runs 4 hours (approx.). From $259.
Check availability →
AdrenaLine Zipline with WaterZip
3 hours (approx.) · Outfitters Kauai
from $182.76per personAdrenaLine Zipline Tour with WaterZip & Hawaii's LONGEST Zipline runs through Outfitters Kauai. Rated 4.9 across 203 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $182.76.
Check availability →
Local Tastes Food Tour
3 hours
from $120.68per personKauai: Local Tastes Small Group Food Tour. Rated 4.3 across 138 reviews. Runs 3 hours. From $120.68.
Check availability →
Private Cessna Air Tour
1 hour 5 minutes (approx.) · Wings Over Kauai LLC
from $189per personKauai Cessna Private Air Tour runs through Wings Over Kauai LLC. Rated 4.9 across 133 reviews. Runs 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.). From $189.
Check availability →
Private Waterfall Hike and Swim
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · Da Life Outdoors
from $93.19per personPrivate Waterfalls Hike and Swim in Lihue runs through Da Life Outdoors. Rated 4.9 across 121 reviews. Runs 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.). From $93.19.
Check availability →
VIP Manor House Dinner Show
4 hours · Luau Kalamaku
from $236.65per personKauai: VIP Manor House Dinner & Luau Kalamaku Show runs through Luau Kalamaku. Rated 4.7 across 90 reviews. Runs 4 hours. From $236.65.
Check availability →
Outrigger Canoe Surfing
1 hour (approx.) · Kauai Beach Boys
from $72.25per personOutrigger Canoe Surfing at Kalapaki Beach runs through Kauai Beach Boys. Rated 4.9 across 87 reviews. Runs 1 hour (approx.). From $72.25.
Check availability →
Guided Hike, Waterfall Swim
2 hours · True Blue Inc. dba Kauai Beach Boys
from $93.19per personKauai: Guided Hike and Waterfall Swim runs through True Blue Inc. dba Kauai Beach Boys. Rated 4.8 across 79 reviews. Runs 2 hours. From $93.19.
Check availability →
Kalapaki Beach Surf Lesson
1.5 hours
from $103.66per personKalapaki Beach: Surfing Lesson with Kauai Beach Boys. Rated 4.8 across 36 reviews. Runs 1.5 hours. From $103.66.
Check availability →
Nui Zipline, Longest Line
3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · Outfitters Kauai
from $182.76per personNui Kauai Zipline with Hawaii's LONGEST Line runs through Outfitters Kauai. Rated 5.0 across 24 reviews. Runs 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.). From $182.76.
Check availability →
Kalamaku Premium Dinner Show
3.5 hours · Luau Kalamaku
from $207.33per personKauai: Luau Kalamaku – Premium Seating, Dinner & Show runs through Luau Kalamaku. Rated 4.4 across 22 reviews. Runs 3.5 hours. From $207.33.
Check availability →
Live Music Sunset Cruise
2 hours (approx.) · Kauai Beach Boys
from $135.08per personKalapaki Kai Live Music Sunset Cruise runs through Kauai Beach Boys. Rated 5.0 across 3 reviews. Runs 2 hours (approx.). From $135.08.
Check availability →Kauai Tours From Lihue Compared Side By Side
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Format | Pickup Or Meeting Point | Meal Or Snacks | Free Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Na Pali Coast Airplane Tour | 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.) | $159 per person | 4.8 (2,105) | Airplane | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Eco Adventure Helicopter | 50 minutes (approx.) | $489 per person | 4.8 (2,065) | Helicopter | Blue Hawaiian Helicopters | Not stated | Yes |
| Private Doors-Off Waterfall Flight | 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) | $425 per person | 5.0 (1,794) | Helicopter, doors off, private | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Wings Over Kauai Air Tour | 65 minutes | $155 per person | 4.9 (1,123) | Airplane | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Waterfall Safari Helicopter | 55 minutes (approx.) | $335.70 per person | 4.8 (963) | Helicopter | Safari Helicopters | Not stated | Yes |
| Island Flight with Window Seats | 65 minutes | $159 per person | 4.8 (658) | Airplane | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Air Kauai Doors-Off Flight | 50 minutes (approx.) | $402.09 per person | 4.8 (545) | Helicopter, doors off | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Private Doors-Off, Window Seats | 55 minutes (approx.) | $384 per person | 4.8 (522) | Helicopter, doors off, private | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Kalapaki Kai Sunset Cruise | 2 hours (approx.) | $114.14 per person | 4.9 (486) | Catamaran | Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor | Not stated | Yes |
| Helicopter with Canyon Landing | 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) | $395.70 per person | 4.8 (392) | Helicopter | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Helicopter over Canyon and Falls | 1.5 hours | $369 per person | 4.8 (326) | Helicopter | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Doors-On Ohana Helicopter | 45 minutes (approx.) | $348.62 per person | 4.8 (212) | Helicopter, doors on | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
Show The Other 12 Listings
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Format | Pickup Or Meeting Point | Meal Or Snacks | Free Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small-Group Waterfall Rappel | 4 hours (approx.) | $259 per person | 5.0 (211) | Private | Not stated | Snacks | Yes |
| AdrenaLine Zipline with WaterZip | 3 hours (approx.) | $182.76 per person | 4.9 (203) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Local Tastes Food Tour | 3 hours | $120.68 per person | 4.3 (138) | Small group | Not stated | Included | Yes |
| Private Cessna Air Tour | 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.) | $189 per person | 4.9 (133) | Airplane, private | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Private Waterfall Hike and Swim | 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) | $93.19 per person | 4.9 (121) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| VIP Manor House Dinner Show | 4 hours | $236.65 per person | 4.7 (90) | Not stated | Not stated | Included | Yes |
| Outrigger Canoe Surfing | 1 hour (approx.) | $72.25 per person | 4.9 (87) | Not stated | Kauai Beach Boys | Not stated | Yes |
| Guided Hike, Waterfall Swim | 2 hours | $93.19 per person | 4.8 (79) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Kalapaki Beach Surf Lesson | 1.5 hours | $103.66 per person | 4.8 (36) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Nui Zipline, Longest Line | 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) | $182.76 per person | 5.0 (24) | Not stated | Not stated | Snacks | Yes |
| Kalamaku Premium Dinner Show | 3.5 hours | $207.33 per person | 4.4 (22) | Not stated | Not stated | Included | Yes |
| Live Music Sunset Cruise | 2 hours (approx.) | $135.08 per person | 5.0 (3) | Boat | Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor | Not stated | Yes |
Types Of Kauai Tours From Lihue
Kauai Airplane Tours
Four listings make up the Kauai Airplane Tours group on this page. Air Ventures Hawaii runs the Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats at 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.), from $159 per person, while Wings Over Kauai offers the Kauai: Air Tour of Na Pali Coast, Entire Island of Kauai, 65 minutes, from $155 per person. Fees and taxes are included in several of these listings, and headsets appear in several as well.
Matching listings: Na Pali Coast Airplane Tour, Wings Over Kauai Air Tour, Island Flight with Window Seats.
Kauai Helicopter Tours
Eight listings belong to the Kauai Helicopter Tours group. The Eco Adventure Helicopter by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - Kauai runs 50 minutes (approx.) from $489 per person, and the Private Doors-Off Waterfall Flight by Ali'i Kauai Air Tours & Charters runs 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) from $425 per person, doors off and private, both showing free cancellation. Several of these listings include fees and taxes, and headsets.
Matching listings: Eco Adventure Helicopter, Private Doors-Off Waterfall Flight, Waterfall Safari Helicopter.
Catamaran And Sunset Cruises
Two listings form the Catamaran And Sunset Cruises group. The Kalapaki Kai Sunset Cruise by Kauai Beach Boys runs 2 hours (approx.) from $114.14 per person by catamaran, and the Live Music Sunset Cruise, also by Kauai Beach Boys, runs 2 hours (approx.) from $135.08 per person by boat. Both show free cancellation. Drinks such as water, soda or juice, snacks or a meal, and an open bar or a toast are included on several of these listings.
Matching listings: Kalapaki Kai Sunset Cruise, Live Music Sunset Cruise.
Kauai Zipline Tours
Three listings sit in the Kauai Zipline Tours group. The Small-Group Waterfall Rappel by Da Life Outdoors runs 4 hours (approx.) from $259 per person as a private outing with snacks included, and the AdrenaLine Zipline with WaterZip by Outfitters Kauai runs 3 hours (approx.) from $182.76 per person. All three show free cancellation. Several of these listings include drinks such as water, soda or juice, snacks or a meal, and a safety briefing or instruction.
Matching listings: Small-Group Waterfall Rappel, AdrenaLine Zipline with WaterZip, Nui Zipline, Longest Line.
Kauai Hiking Tours
Two listings make up the Kauai Hiking Tours group. The Private Waterfall Hike and Swim by Da Life Outdoors runs 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) from $93.19 per person, and the Guided Hike, Waterfall Swim by True Blue Inc. dba Kauai Beach Boys runs 2 hours at the same from price of $93.19 per person. Both show free cancellation. A guide is included on both of these listings.
Matching listings: Private Waterfall Hike and Swim, Guided Hike, Waterfall Swim.
Price Bands For Kauai Tours From Lihue
| Band | From | Priced | Tour | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest | $72.25 | per person | Outrigger Canoe Surfing | 1 hour (approx.) |
| Middle Listing | $182.76 | per person | Nui Zipline, Longest Line | 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) |
| Highest | $489 | per person | Eco Adventure Helicopter | 50 minutes (approx.) |
Among the per person listings, the lowest priced is Outrigger Canoe Surfing by Kauai Beach Boys, 1 hour (approx.) from $72.25 per person with free cancellation shown. In the middle sits the Nui Zipline, Longest Line by Outfitters Kauai, 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) from $182.76 per person, with snacks, drinks, and a safety briefing or instruction included. The highest is the Eco Adventure Helicopter by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - Kauai, 50 minutes (approx.) from $489 per person, including fees and taxes, headsets, and a guide.
Best Time Of Year For Kauai Tours From Lihue
Lihue average highs range from 78.1 F in February to 85.3 F in September. July is the driest month at 1.75 in of rain and March the wettest at 5.61 in, with Lihue sitting in the drier southeast while the north shore is much wetter. Site data marks the north shore sea as Calm from May through September and as Swell from January through April and October through December, so conditions should be checked.
All 24 listings on this page run in winter, 24 run in spring, 24 run in summer and 24 run in fall. Average highs at Lihue range from 78.1 F in February to 85.3 F in September, with July the driest month at 1.75 in of rain and March the wettest at 5.61 in. North shore seas are marked Swell in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, so check conditions; May through September are marked Calm.
Practical Details For Kauai Tours From Lihue
Meeting points named on listings include Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, Safari Helicopters, Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor and Kauai Beach Boys, with hotel pickup listed on 0 of 24 listings. Items included on several listings are fees and taxes (9 of 24), drinks such as water, soda or juice (7 of 24), snacks or a meal (7 of 24), a guide (6 of 24), headsets (4 of 24), an open bar or a toast (4 of 24) and a safety briefing or instruction (3 of 24); a passport or photo ID is asked for on 2 of 24. Free cancellation is shown on 24 of 24 listings. Read each listing before booking.
Where These Tours Meet
- Kauai Tours From Lihue: 24 listings, meeting at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, Safari Helicopters, Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor
What Several Listings Include
- Drinks such as water, soda or juice: 7 of 24 listings
- Snacks or a meal: 7 of 24 listings
- An open bar or a toast: 4 of 24 listings
- A safety briefing or instruction: 3 of 24 listings
- Fees and taxes: 9 of 24 listings
- Headsets: 4 of 24 listings
- A guide: 6 of 24 listings
What To Bring
- A passport or photo ID: asked on 2 of 24 listings
Cancellation
Every listing here shows free cancellation: 24 with a 24 hours window. Read the cancellation line on each listing before booking.
What Leaves From Lihue
The activity types starting from Lihue cover helicopters and airplanes with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters and Safari Helicopters, plus ziplines, guided hiking, and surf and SUP lessons with Kauai Beach Boys. Sunset cruises leave from Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor, and luaus along with food and farm tours round out the mix. There is no hotel pickup on any of them, so check the listing for the exact meeting point and dates, and check conditions before any time on the water.
Compare Lihue Tours By Activity
Questions About Tours From Lihue
Which kinds of tours can you join without leaving Lihue?
Lihue hosts helicopter and airplane tours, ziplines, guided hiking, surf and SUP lessons, luaus, sunset cruises, and food and farm experiences. Meeting points include the Blue Hawaiian Helicopters and Safari Helicopters bases, Kauai Beach Boys, and Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor, and each listing shows the dates on offer.
Do tours from Lihue include hotel pickup, and where do guests meet?
No, none of the Lihue tours include hotel pickup, so you arrange your own transport to the meeting point. The listing names the exact spot, whether that is a heliport, the Kauai Beach Boys location, or Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor, along with the dates each tour runs.
How do you check available dates and book a tour from Lihue?
Open the listing for any tour that interests you and it will show the dates it runs plus the exact meeting point. From there you can complete the booking on the live page and receive confirmation for your chosen day.