Our Top 15 Waterfall Helicopter Tours in the USA

1.Kauai Private Doors-Off Helicopter: Ultimate Waterfalls & Canyons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,510 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $415Our pick

Fly privately over Kauai with a guaranteed window seat and no doors blocking your view. In about 75 minutes, your pilot may show you Manawaiopuna Falls, Waimea Canyon, Olokele Canyon, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Valley, and Waiʻaleʻale Crater. Pilots including Ross, Travis, Taylor, Clay, Aiden, and Stuart provide narration in English.

“The only way to observe the absolute beauty of Kauai, the Garden Isle, is from a helicopter tour. Our pilot, Ross, was personable, professional and informative. Safety items were thoroughly addressed in pre-boarding and also with our pilot. BTW...Doors off is the only way to go. For a note, you do indeed need to wear a jacket/sweatshirt and securely tie your hair back since it is windy inside of the helicopter. The photo ops are truly amazing. This was not our first air tour in Kauai or the Islands...it was however one of our best! The private tour option is definitely a bonus.”

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2.Kauai Deluxe Waterfall Safari: Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 900 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $309

Fly above Kauai with Safari Helicopters on a small-group tour of up to six people. In about 55 minutes, you may see Waimea Canyon, Na Pali Coast cliffs, waterfalls such as Jurassic Falls, beaches, and remote mountain valleys. Pilots such as Dali add commentary and humor, while the helicopter’s broad windows give you strong photo views.

“Please wear dark clothes light clothes hinder others photos. You won’t be able to take purses or bags.”

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3.Lihue: Deluxe Waterfall Safari Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 422 reviews · 1 hour · from $309

Fly with Safari Helicopters for a one-hour, six-person tour over Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Waialeale Crater, and Jurassic Falls. Your English-speaking pilot narrates the flight, points out hidden waterfalls, and may add the Jurassic Park soundtrack near the famous falls. Expect spectacular views, tight seating, and possible window reflections in photos.

“Great memories ! the best way to admire the Napali Coast will come back for sure”

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4.Maui: Road to Hana Helicopter & Waterfall Tour with Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 277 reviews · 1h 15m · from $329

Fly from Kahului over Paia, Hookipa, Haiku, Jaws, the Road to Hana, and Hana’s sea cliffs. Then land in Wailua Valley for about 35 minutes among banana and coconut palms. English-speaking pilots such as Nick, John, and Ethan provide commentary. The small helicopter carries up to six people.

“The helicopter tour was amazing! I had a fantastic time.”

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5.Niagara Falls, USA: Scenic Helicopter Flight over the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 7 days · from $186

Fly from Rainbow Air’s Tourism Center near Niagara Falls State Park in a quiet Airbus H130. Your 8 to 10 minute flight gives you broad views of the American Falls, Canadian Falls, Niagara River, and surrounding area. Headsets, parking, and a downtown shuttle are included. Niagara Virtual VR is available for an extra fee.

“It's really good you should try it! Is so much fun”

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6.Tahoe Helicopter Tour: Lakes and Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $35Best value

Take a private 30-minute helicopter flight from South Lake Tahoe Airport over Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake, Desolation Wilderness, Lake Aloha, Horsetail Falls, and Echo Summit. Your pilot provides live commentary through noise-reducing headsets. Pilots including Levi, Matt, Bryce, and others are praised for clear narration and a calm, friendly approach.

“This was a bit of a disappointment as our much anticipated 30min Helicopter 🚁 Tour was cancelled due to mechanical repairs…we totally understood that was a necessary adjustment however they didn’t offer to place us on a different tour that day (I believe there were 3 diff tours offered by this company) and they were super casual about the cancellation…wish we could have been placed on any other helicopter tour.”

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7.Niagara Falls USA Premium Tour: Helicopter & Maid of the Mist

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $299

Start with Cave of the Winds and the Maid of the Mist, then rise above Niagara Falls by helicopter. Guides such as Jimmy, Saied, Mark, and Erik lead small groups of up to seven from downtown Niagara Falls, New York. The $299 price includes pickup, a Mercedes van, attraction tickets, and the helicopter ride.

“Jimmy was a fantastic host! Great sense of humor and good stories. Kind and patient- suggest this tour to knock out a lot in one day!”

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8.Kohala Waterfalls & Valleys Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $460

Fly over the Kohala area from Blue Hawaiian’s Waikoloa heliport, with up to 45 minutes in the air, pilot narration, and Bose noise-canceling headsets. You’ll pass ranch country, enormous sea cliffs, lush valleys, and waterfalls. Pilots such as Matt, Greg, Hans, Ky, and Toshi have been praised for calm flying and engaging commentary, though assignments vary.

“Great 1st experience in a helicopter. The pilot was gentle with the controls and we felt very safe. Wonderful scenery and good commentary by the pilot.”

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9.Niagara Falls Canada: Helicopter + Boat + Lunch & more US Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $299

Cross from Niagara Falls, New York, into Canada for a full day of views and attractions. You’ll fly by helicopter, ride Voyage to the Falls, visit Journey Behind the Falls, enjoy lunch and maple tastings, and travel with a live guide such as Ross, Shelly, Kat, or Dan.

“The best tour guide ever! He is very knowledgeable and funny. We went on the Niagara Falls tour and in Canada side.”

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10.Niagara Falls USA: Boat Tour & Helicopter Ride with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 5 hours · from $299

Spend five hours exploring Niagara Falls, USA in a small group of up to seven. Your English-speaking guide handles downtown hotel transfers, Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, Goat Island, and a Rainbow Air helicopter ride. Guides such as Suzanne and Mark have added history, humor, and help with photos.

“Prima tour In afwachting op refund ivm helicopter vlucht die vanwege het weer niet door kon gaan.”

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11.Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours over Niagara Falls 2025

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 1 minute to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Take off from Niagara Falls International Airport with Rainbow Air for an aerial look at the American Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Bridge, and Canadian side. The private flight is designed to give every passenger a clear view. Allow up to 1 hour 30 minutes, with the actual flight time not specified.

“The staff was very helpful and friendly---The pilot was really cool as well. He showed me what to look at on the gauges before take off. Never seen anything like that. The ride was smooth and the view was just what I wanted to see. Amazing!!”

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12.Waterfalls of West Maui and Molokai Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $460

See West Maui and Molokai from a small six-person helicopter, with a Hawaii-certified pilot explaining valleys, peaks, sea cliffs, and waterfalls through Bose noise-canceling headsets. The 50-minute flight leaves from Kahului and includes two-way communication, an after-flight video preview, and return to the heliport.

“The helicopter ride was excellent. Incredible views of the islands that are better than plane or boat.”

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13.Kohala Waterfalls with Exclusive Landing Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $804

Join Blue Hawaiian Helicopters in Waikoloa for a 70-minute flight over Kohala ranch country, coastal beaches, and huge valleys. Your Hawaii-certified pilot provides live commentary, two-way headsets, and a 20 to 25-minute landing at Laupāhoehoe Nui beside a 1,200-foot waterfall. The aircraft carries no more than six passengers.

“Unforgettable moment flying above big island in Kohala coast! Amazing tour specially with first class seat 😍”

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14.Niagara Falls Small Group Tour w/Helicopter and Maid of the Mist

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $405

This five-hour Niagara Falls tour takes you from downtown hotel pickup to the Observation Tower, Maid of the Mist, Goat Island, Cave of the Winds, and an 8-minute Rainbow Air helicopter flight. Groups are capped at seven, with guides such as Saied, Jimmy, Gary, Dana, Erick, and Touseef praised for clear explanations and helpful timing tips. The helicopter is weather dependent.

“The whole tour was amazing! Our tour guide, Erick, was knowledgeable and such a great guy. The small group was appreciated and skipping lines and avoiding lines and fees for parking were great!”

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15.Kailua-Kona: Kohala, Volcanoes and Waterfall Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 8 reviews · 1h 30m · from $895

Fly from Kailua-Kona over Kailua Bay, Mauna Loa, Hualalai, Mauna Kea, Kohala, Waipio Valley, and Big Island waterfalls. Rainbow Helicopters offers a live English commentary, doors-on or doors-off seating, parking, and a private-group option. Arrive one hour early for check-in and the required safety briefing.

“Absolutely amazing with breath taking views. Jeff was very knowledgeable and had a calming demeanor, easy to talk to.. definitely will recommend”

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