Oahu Helicopter Tour: 60-Minute Circle Island Adventure with Stunning Scenery
4.8
572 Ratings
Honolulu
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Oahu on a 60-minute helicopter tour. See iconic landmarks like Diamond Head and the USS Arizona Memorial from a guaranteed window seat. Don't miss this stunning circle island adventure!
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Waikiki Beach - You begin with the heights of the Waikiki skyline along the sultry sands of the most famous beach in the Pacific.
  • Diamond Head State Monument - Oahu’s crown, Diamond Head, pops into view presiding over the island known as The Gathering Place.
  • Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - As you pass over the ridges of the Leeward coast, Hanauma Bay appears below and gentle beaches transform into rugged volcanic cliffs, carved over millennia by sun, surf, and rain.
  • Makapuu Lighthouse - You continue on this regal tour by flying over top of the charming Makapu’u lighthouse.
  • Lanikai Beach - The island’s Windward Coast awaits where you will see the incredible Ko’olau mountains standing watch above Lanikai Beach - often called the most marvelous beach in the world - and the offshore sandbars and coral formations that make Kaneohe Bay one of the most picturesque places on Earth.
  • Mokoli’i Island - Fly past Mokoli’i Island, and view with awe the succulent Ka’a’awa Valley before you.
  • Kaaawa - The pilot guides your helicopter into the pristine forest and jagged cliffs of the magnificent Ka’a’awa Valley. As the mountains approach, you fly in close to see the magnificent waters of Sacred Falls tumble over 1000 feet to the rainforest below.
  • North Shore - Check out the world famous North Shore where you can see the surfers challenge the waves at Banzai Pipeline and Waimea Bay.
  • 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 - You complete the circle of Oahu by turning inland and passing over the beautiful pineapple maze at the Dole Plantation. This incredible tour doesn’t end until you have completed a solemn pass over Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial.
What's Included
  • Phone Strap
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Examine all the breathtaking vistas of Oahu, ranging from the pristine beaches of Waikiki to the awe-inspiring large waves of North Shore, during our outstanding 60-minute tour around the island. Enjoy astonishing views from an assured window seat, featuring Diamond Head, Haunama Bay, the Ko’olau Mountains, Ka’a’awa Valley, Sacred Falls, Dole Plantation, and the USS Arizona Memorial.

  • 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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Javier_v
Mar 29, 2024
Absolutely an amazing... - Absolutely an amazing experience, thank you Joel for a top tier never forget experience. Much appreciated
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Beeonca_b
Mar 29, 2024
A sight to see but bundle up! - The pilot was very informative and showed us a great time on our ride! The island of Oahu was absolutely beautiful and I loved flying over Pearl Harbor and getting a close up of a waterfall! WARNING!!! It’s really windy so please make sure you bundle up. In addition, ladies tie your hair up tight and maybe even wear a scarf to hold it down. My lose strands were smacking me in the face and it made it hard to see. However, I loved this experience!
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Ashley_l
Mar 27, 2024
Amazing experience - This is definitely something you want to do! Joel, our pilot was very knowledgeable about the island.
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Monica_s
Mar 27, 2024
Glad I went!! - Im afraid of heights so I weary and I have to say I had zero fear. Our pilot was amazing and it was a smooth ride around the island…. Highly recommended!!
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Mark
Mar 25, 2024
Best hour of our Hawaii vacation - Best hour of our 2 week Hawaiian vacation. If you have never been on a helicopter tour this is the one to choose. If you have been in a helicopter before over the mainland (as we have) this most likely will become your favorite. I think Oahu is more beautiful from the sky and you see just how diverse the geography and climate can be on this tour. Pilot was fantastic. I suggest doors off … it sounds kinda scary but it is so much easier to see everything. My wife is actually afraid of heights and she felt safe and enjoyed the thrill of this experience.
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Denniswk
Mar 24, 2024
Really great way of seeing much of Oahu - My wife and I shared the flight with another couple. Having arrived at HNL my wife and I were weighed and given information regarding ditching, information regarding use of the radio and rules regarding use of cameras etc and keeping equipment within the helicopter body. Our flight commenced with flying along Waikiki Beach and then up and over Diamond Head and along the coast viewing some of the smaller outlying islands. We then flew inland over forest, hills and viewed waterfalls, the area used for films such as Jurassic Park and finally over Pearl Harbor. The pilot pointed out the important features and kept us amused with anecdotes and information.
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Ruth_s
Mar 22, 2024
Amazing! - The helicopter ride around Oahu early in my vacation was the best way to view the landscape of the island! It gave me a great perspective of how Pearl Harbor was attacked prior to visiting the naval base. The pilot, Emma, provided lots of information and pointed out significant areas in Oahu. Excellent trip!
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Kelis
Mar 22, 2024
Great Experience!!!! - We had a great experience with Derrell. I took my daughter for her 16th birthday and she enjoyed herself we were able to great pics and learned alot about the island and got ideas and suggestions to do. I highly recommend this tour.
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Rebecca_s
Mar 18, 2024
Tight seating - Seating is very cramped. I literally had to sit sideways as the other party were a bigger couple. Pilot was great and informative. I never got cold as I was well insulated
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Mary_c
Mar 29, 2024
Disappointed - The sites were beautiful! And the staff were friendly and helpful couldn’t have asked for better. But our pilot gave the impression he didn’t want to be at work that day.
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