KAUAI & NIIHAU
AIR TOUR

Many visitors to the Hawaiian islands mistakenly believe that Kauai is the smallest island within the island chain. They also may not know about not only the small islands that exist within the Maui County block of islands, let alone the hidden gem of Niihau.

Niihau is almost completely inaccessible to those looking to experience Kauai– that is unless they choose to book the adventure of a lifetime with a private airplane tour to both Kauai and Niihau.

At Ali’i Kauai Tours and Charters, we offer one better: A two-for-one air experience.

Kauai & Niihau Airplane Tours

Stretching only some 18 miles long and about six miles wide, the arid island is located approximately 17 miles off the west coast of Kaua’i. What makes Ni‘ihau so mystifying is that life here has remained mostly frozen in time.

Since it was purchased for $10,000 by the Sinclair family for ranching purposes in 1864, not much has changed. There are no paved roads, no commercial buildings, no hospitals, and few modern-day comforts. A small population of less than 200 live in a tiny village called Pu‘uwai on the westside of the island and still communicate in the native tongue. Hunting and gathering are how sustenance is accrued and monetary work is nearly nonexistent except for a few jobs and artisan trades like selling Ni’ihau Jewelery–treasures made exclusively from shells plucked from the island’s pristine beaches.

What is the difference between Kauai and Niihau?

Niihau is known as Kauai’s “Forbidden Island”. As mentioned, this island is privately owned and is home to only 170 residents– it’s an invite-only island within the Hawaiian chain. According to legend– Niihau’s modern-day owners are currently upholding a promise made to a Hawaiian king to protect the island from outsiders, preserving the history, natural beauty, and tradition of the area.

This extremely exclusive haven of the elusive Sinclair family legacy and those in their inner circle will remain closed off to 99% of the world, however, on our air tour you can experience the island closer than a great majority of than anyone else will ever be able to.

Our private air tour of Kauai and Niihau will take you past some of the island’s greatest and most secret areas. If you want to be a part of one of the most exclusive travel experiences then be sure to book your private air tour with us today!