Private Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & More

Mount Waiʻaleʻale /ˌwaɪˌɑːleɪˈɑːleɪ/ is a shield volcano and the second highest point on the island of Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian Islands. Its name literally means "rippling water" or "overflowing water".[1] The mountain, at an elevation of 5,148 feet, averages more than 373 inches of rain a year since 1912, with a record 683 inches in 1982; its summit is one of the rainiest spots on earth. Numerous waterfalls are visible by airplane.

Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park lies in the northwest of Kauai Island, Hawaii. It’s known for its towering pali, or sea cliffs, punctuated by narrow valleys, streams and cascading waterfalls. This is the crown jewel of Kauai.

Waimea Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, is a large canyon, approximately ten miles long and up to 3,000 feet deep, located on the western side of Kauaʻi. Waimea is Hawaiian for "reddish water", a reference to the erosion of the canyon's red soil.

Wailua Falls is a waterfall on the island of Kauai. The 173 foot falls are located on the South Fork Wailua River near Lihue. The waterfall is prominently featured on the opening credits of the television series Fantasy Island.

Hanalei Bay is the largest bay on the north shore of Kauaʻi island in Hawaii that consists of nearly 2 miles of beach, surrounded by mountains. This a magnificent view from an airplane.

Manawaiopuna Falls is a waterfall in the Hawaiian Islands, located in Hanapepe Valley on Kauai Island. It is 400 ft tall. It was featured in the background of several scenes in the 1993 Steven Spielberg film Jurassic Park.