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From Honolulu: Oahu Helicopter Tour with Doors On or Off

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    From Honolulu: Oahu Helicopter Tour with Doors On or Off

    4.9

    57 reviews

    From US$ 375 per person

    Soar above Hawaii's iconic attractions on a helicopter tour from Honolulu. Admire the views over Oahu with your choice of doors on or off.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
    Mobile ticketing
    Use your phone or print your voucher
    Duration 1 hour
    Check availability to see starting times.
    Instant confirmation
    Live tour guide
    English
    Wheelchair accessible
    Private group available

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Enjoy your helicopter tour around Oahu with doors on or off
    • See spectacular island sights like North Shore's Banzai Pipeline, the Chinaman’s Hat, Makapu’u Lighthouse, the Sacred Falls, and Kaneohe Bay
    • Fly over the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor
    • Experience dazzling panoramas of Waikiki Beach & Diamond Head
    Full description

    Hop aboard a helicopter and admire Oahu’s landmarks on a guided flight tour from Honolulu. See the Waikiki skyline from above, fly past Diamond Head, and round the volcanic cliffs to Makapu’u Lighthouse. Choose a private or shared tour, with your choice of an on-or-off door experience.

    Make your way to the local partner’s helipad to begin your experience. Ascend above the city and follow the Windward Coast, with breathtaking views of the Ko’olau Mountains in the distance. Listen to your guide's live tour commentary.

    Pass Lanikai Beach and see its gorgeous coral formations. Cruise over Kaneohe Bay and discover why this place is regarded as one of the most scenic locations on Earth.

    Glide past the “Chinaman’s Hat” off the east coast of Oahu. See the Ka’a’awa Valley—the historic home of the island’s kings. Plus, take in views of the lush rainforest surrounding the Sacred Falls.

    Continue onto the North Shore to spot surfers at the Banzai Pipeline and Waimea Bay. Loop back to Honolulu and get a glimpse of the pineapple-tastic Dole Plantation.

    Finally, pass over the iconic Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, before returning to the helipad.

    Includes
    • Helicopter tour around Oahu
    • Choice of doors on or off
    • Live guided tour commentary
    • Straps and cases provided for cell phones at base
    • Gratuities (optional)
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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    Meeting point

    • Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your scheduled flight for check-in • Look for the Castle & Cooke Aviation building at Honolulu International Airport • If you are driving yourself there, park in the left-hand side parking lot, enter through the large glass doors at the main entrance, and head down to the end of the hall

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Jacket
    • Long pants
    • Hair tie
    • Closed-toe shoes

    Not allowed

    • Intoxication

    Know before you go

    • The operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or appear to be intoxicated, and they'll be charged in full
    • When booking the doors off experience, your seat may or may not be directly adjacent to an open door
    • Only passengers weighing 80 lbs (36 kg) or more may fly with the door off in the Robinson R44 helicopter
    • Only passengers weighing 100 lbs (45 kg) or more may fly with the door off in the Airbus Astar helicopter
    • For each guest weighing 260 pounds (118 kg) or more, a weight and balance fee is required to safely balance the aircraft. For guests weighing between 260-279 lbs (118-126.5 kg), a fee in the amount of 50% of the seat price will be assessed after booking. For guests weighing 280 lbs (127 kg) or higher, an additional seat purchase will be assessed after booking
    • A full-fare seat is required for children aged 2 years and over
    • If you plan to scuba dive within 24 hours of the flight time, you may not take part
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 57 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.8/5
    • Transportation
      4.7/5
    • Value for money
      4.5/5
    • Safety
      4.9/5

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    Fantastic! These folks have the process down like a finely tuned watch. Great organization, safety’s, and informative. Not to mention the excitement of seeing so many beautiful sights from the air. We did it on our first day and it really helped us plan our activities too. Thank you ladies!

    July 18, 2021

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    Anonymous – United States Verified GetYourGuide customer

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    Open door helicopter was awesome. Felt extremely safe and secure. We were super packed in there with 4 in the back and felt like I couldn’t see much out other side because people had phones in the way the whole time. so if you want to be comfortable maybe splurge on the private ride.

    July 15, 2021

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    Quest – United States Verified GetYourGuide customer

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    It was a very nice flight. We made the flight almost at the end of our trip so that we could see what we still had to do. The view was incredible and recommended to everyone. Everything was very well organized, from the pick-up, over the flight, to the return transfer.

    September 23, 2019

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    Jannek – Germany Verified GetYourGuide customer

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    Rainbow Helicopters

    Product ID: 163488