Tour review
Is This Oahu Helicopter Tour Right for You?
Choose this when 18 minutes feels too short but a 45 to 60-minute flight exceeds the budget. Its inland Pali section makes it more geographically varied than a city-only loop.
Experience overview
Oahu Helicopter Tour Highlights
30-minute published flight
Doors-on or doors-off choice
Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Makapuu, Mount Olomana, Nuuanu Pali, and Pearl Harbor
Private-flight upgrade may be available
Sightseeing route
Oahu Helicopter Flight Route
- 1
Depart near Honolulu airport and view the city skyline
- 2
Pass Waikiki, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, and Makapuu
- 3
Turn inland past Mount Olomana and the Nuuanu Pali cliffs
- 4
Return over Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial
Flight routes and departure times can change with weather, air traffic, visibility, and operating conditions.
Booking details
What Is Included in the Tour?
✓ Included
- 30-minute helicopter flight
- Parking fees
- Phone strap
× Not included
- Gratuities
- Guaranteed open-side seat
Getting there
Meeting Point and Check-In
Terminal
Rainbow Helicopters, 155 Kapalulu Pl #197, Honolulu, HI 96819.
Arrival plan
Arrive at the time shown on the voucher with closed-toe shoes and secure clothing if the doors-off option is selected.
Before you book
Passenger Rules and Requirements
01Doors-off passengers must meet the minimum weight for the assigned aircraft
Doors-off passengers must meet the minimum weight for the assigned aircraft.
02Seats are determined by weight and balance
Seats are determined by weight and balance.
03Guests at or above 250 lb can face an additional balance charge
Guests at or above 250 lb can face an additional balance charge.
04All passengers 24 months and older need a paid seat
All passengers 24 months and older need a paid seat.