Oahu Helicopter Tour: 60-Minute Circle Island Adventure with Stunning Scenery

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
4.8
(618 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Loraine_e
Jul 29, 2024
Helicopter tour - Emma was great. Very knowledgeable. Great experience. Would definitely recommend to family or friends.
Review provided by Viator
Dmytro_k
Jul 27, 2024
Amazing views - Amazing trip, breathtaking views, very friendly and knowledgeable pilot. We flew right through the rainbow. There was no pot of gold there ;(
Review provided by Viator
April_e
Jul 27, 2024
Best view of the island - Our pilot Ida was great. They prioritize safety and comfort and gave an informative tour of the island. I really appreciated that it was conversational and never felt from a script. She also gave us so great pointers for the rest of our vacation. We went doors off. I was a bit nervous but felt brave by the end of it. The only downside was the wait. They were very adamant to be an hour early. Our check in was only a few minutes then then we sat for over an hour. They were ready for us about 15 minutes late. It didn’t cut into our flight time and was quickly forgiven once we were in the air.
Review provided by Viator
Lead_t
Jul 25, 2024
Waterfalls and Rainbows - It was a beautiful day made all the better by the scenery my girl wanted to sit by the open door and clutched ever so tightly upon every turn… purely delightful
Review provided by Viator
Salma_m
Jul 24, 2024
Memorable - Memorable experience and very professional service. I felt safe throughout. Our pilot was very capable and pointed out all the big sites
Review provided by Viator
573davex
Jul 21, 2024
Unforgettable Helicopter Adventure Over Oahu - This was my first time on a helicopter, and it was an unforgettable experience! The captain was incredibly kind and friendly, giving us a detailed tour of every nook and cranny of Oahu while in the air. The entire flight was extremely smooth and not scary at all. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking! This will be a beautiful memory I will absolutely cherish it for a lifetime!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Teresa_b
Jul 15, 2024
Amazing views and great trip! - The views were amazing. Our pilot, Joey, was knowledgeable about the island. He angled the helicopter so we could get views from both sides. Great experience!
Review provided by Viator
Edward_o
Jul 14, 2024
Fun - It was a good experience, until my wife got sick lol! Overall pilot was very good and informative about the island. Bring a jacket does get really cold!
Review provided by Viator
Roman_s
Jul 12, 2024
Amazing - The best experience! The staff were so friendly and so accommodating. Wouldn’t book with anyone else!
Review provided by Viator
Jdoddridge
Jul 10, 2024
Most amazing 60 minutes - Booked a private 60 minute tour with the doors off and wasn’t disappointed. It was a windy day so quite blustery in the cabin but we were warned about that and given the choice to put one or more of the doors back on before take off. The pilot was brilliant and explained the different places we flew over. We managed to cover the whole island including a loop around the waterfalls and a fly through a jurassic valley. Totally worth the time and money, the whole team were excellent from start to finish. Would definitely recommend this experience if you are visiting Oahu
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
September 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today