Recently Viewed
45 Minute Isle Sights Unseen Helicopter Tour - Doors Off or On
4.8
421 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
learn more
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
(421 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Andrew_r
Aug 20, 2024
Unforgettable experience. - Beautiful views. The ride was surprisingly stable. Must have been a good pilot. Stunning waterfalls Thanks.
Review provided by Viator
Larry_p
Aug 11, 2024
Unbelievable Sites - The beautiful ocean,the amazing waterfall. Emma the pilot telling us all about the things we were seeing. The smell of the air, the slight mist of rain. Way to many things to name them all. Definitely the best outing of our 8 days, hands down. If this is your first trip or it could be your last trip to this beautiful Hawaiian paradise, you have to take the Helicopter tour with the doors off.
Review provided by Viator
Catydeter69
Aug 4, 2024
Flight over Honolulu just superb - A perfect 45-minute flight to discover Honolulu from the sky.
The views of the lagoons are breathtaking and the mountain reefs seen from the sky just splendid.
The ground framing and just perfect.
Thank you all.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Lyutsiya_s
Aug 2, 2024
it was an incredible... - it was an incredible journey, but with the doors open it was scary because gusts of wind would come into the cabin and it seemed like it would blow you away, but the view from the helicopter is much larger and incredible
Review provided by Viator
Chris_e
Jul 25, 2024
Well run operation. We had a blast - My wife & I did this helicopter tour in July. It's a legit operation, clean and smooth. Our pilot was knowledgeable and friendly. I do recommend the doors off option but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous throughout the flight!
Review provided by Viator
Maria_c
Jul 19, 2024
Fly and see - The view from above was breathtaking. The staff was friendly and very careful about our safetyl. The pilot was wealth in knowledge and experience. I would do this again under the same company.
Review provided by Viator
289clancym
Jul 14, 2024
Oahu from the sky - The views of the island were insane! Flew over parts that I am not likely to get on my trip so it was fabulous to see them from the sky. Our pilot Kieran was very knowledgeable and was safe and kind.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Holly_k
Jul 14, 2024
Bucket List! - Incredible experience! Worth every penny! The customer service and instruction for safety was clear and concise. The pilot (Kieran) was very informative and pleasant. The helicopter seats 4 including a pilot so if you go as a couple, chances are you will get a private tour!
Review provided by Viator
Ilia_s
Jul 13, 2024
Great experience - Beautiful and great tour. We only didn’t get to see the waterfalls the weather wasn’t good so he had to turn around
Review provided by Viator
Joseph_d
Jul 13, 2024
Epic ride - First time in a helicopter. It was very cool and an awesome thing to do around Oahu. Unfortunately it was cloudy and rainy which disrupted the tour a little bit but the tour company can’t control that and did the best they could. I would definitely recommend.
Review provided by Viator
