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Isle Sights Unseen: 45 Min Helicopter Tour Over Honolulu's Treasures
4.8
404 Ratings
Honolulu
Experience Oahu’s most cherished landmarks from an aerial view on our 45-minute helicopter ride. Your seat by the window brings you intimately close to the magnificent Sacred Falls while offering stunning views of Diamond Head, Maunalua Bay, and the steep cliffs of the Ko’olau Mountains.
Duration:
45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Diamond Head State Monument - A slow loop above mighty Diamond Head lets you peer directly into one of Oahu’s most famous landmarks.
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - You continue over crystal clear Maunalua Bay and head towards the island’s rugged eastern shores and Hanauma Bay’s spectacular reefs.
- Lanikai Beach - You spy the little lighthouse perched above the cliffs of Makapu’u as you round the Eastern Shore and over the longest stretch of beach on the entire island of Oahu. Follow the Ko’olau Mountains up the Windward Coast to world-renowned Lanikai Beach and the aptly-named Chinaman’s Hat resting on the water.
- Kaaawa - The pilot guides your helicopter into the pristine forest and jagged cliffs of the magnificent Ka’a’awa Valley. Hold on tight as you fly deep into the mountains for a panoramic view of Oahu’s highest waterfall, Sacred Falls.
- Dole Plantation - You head back towards the airport with a passage over the mountains and the island’s inland sea - Dole Plantation’s “Pineapple Sea”.
- USS Arizona Memorial - This incredible tour doesn’t end until you have completed a solemn pass by Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial.
What's Included
- Phone Strap
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Safety of flight is our primary concern. The operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or appear to be intoxicated. Intoxicated passengers will not fly and they will be charged in full.
- For doors off tours, jackets and/or sweatshirts, closed toe shoes, and hair ties are required. Long pants are recommended.
- When booking the doors off experience, your seat may or may not be directly adjacent to an open door.
- Only passengers weighing 80 lbs or more may fly with the door off in our Robinson R44 helicopter. Only passengers weighing 100 lbs or more may fly with the door off in our Airbus Astar helicopter.
- All passengers 24 months and older must purchase a full fare seat.
- For each guest weighing 260 pounds or more, a weight and balance fee is required to safely balance the aircraft. For guests weighing between 260-279 lbs, a fee in the amount of 50% of the seat price will be assessed after booking. For guests weighing 280 lbs or higher, an additional seat purchase will be assessed after booking.
Location
Rainbow Oahu Helicopter Tours
Kapalulu Place
We are located in the Caste and Cooke Aviation building. Please park in the lot to the left across the street. 155 Kapalulu Pl, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(404 Ratings)
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514crystalb
Jun 7, 2024
Best Flight Great Pilot - The best by far on the island to do! Our pilot Turner was very informative and communicated the entire time with us about different things on the island. Couldn’t have picked a better experience!
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Carla_m
May 7, 2024
Experience Oahu - Loved getting to see the whole island from the air! All the beautiful places, main attractions and private, hidden gems. Where else can you experience this all in one spot. Our pilot, Ryan, was great! He knew the history of the island and was awesome at telling us about it, was very friendly and an excellent navigator of the helicopter. Highly recommend this adventure!
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Patricia_m
May 6, 2024
First time helicopter ride! - Staff was helpful & friendly & Michael our pilot was amazing! Enjoyable experience!
Give them a try! Safety is first w/ Viator!
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Robert_d
Apr 17, 2024
Awesome - All was good. Sights from a helicopter is just so different and beautiful than from the ground. Water falls was a hidden treasure
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Tonya_t
Apr 7, 2024
Fun & Informative - We did the doors off tour and had a great time. The pilot pointed out a ton of sights and giving history and background on the sights we were seeing as we went. He would do a small circle at many of them so everyone would have a good view.
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Melissa_g
Apr 3, 2024
Wow - Highly recommend. One of the best experiences of my life.
Frankie was a great pilot and gave a lot of information.
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Andrealf5833xp
Apr 1, 2024
Worth the cost! - We had a great time. Emma was our pilot and she was very knowledgeable. We had the doors off experience, you will need a jacket if you plan to have the doors off. Everything was easy and organized.
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Fakhteh_s
Mar 25, 2024
For Adventure Seekers - Great way to get a bird’s eye view of the island and learn about the island in a quick glance!
Great views!
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Leigh_c
Apr 22, 2024
Fun! - Sitting up front is the way to go next to the pilot for a panoramic view or a door seat in the back.
Do this early in your trip to get your bearings.
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Susan_n
May 31, 2024
View Beautiful - Flight comfort not so good - The only reason I am giving two stars is because they squished four large adults in the back seat. I was on the edge and felt like I was going to fall out. I also could not hear the pilot speaking for about half of the 45 minute flight. The views are absolutely gorgeous. If you get stuck in the middle, I am not sure how much you actually see.
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