OAHU · HAWAII
Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular helicopter tours on Oahu. What each one is really like on the day, what it costs and who runs it.
Open-door Hughes 500 helicopter over Oahu with live pilot commentary, doors-off photos, and big-name island sights in about 50 minutes.
Most Popular“What a great day!”
60-minute Oahu helicopter tour from Honolulu with doors on or off. Fly Diamond Head, Sacred Falls, Dole, and Pearl Harbor.
“I cannot emphasize how cool this experience was! The doors off is a must as you feel so free and get spectacular unobstructed views along the way. Julian is an amazing pilot and a great tour guide, thanks a lot man! Too bad there’s only 5 stars because this is the best experience money can…”
A 45-minute doors-on or doors-off helicopter loop over Oahu’s top sights, including Diamond Head and Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona.
“Awesome experience from start to finish, our pilot was great at her job, educated us about the island of Oahu. Super nice young lady. I would highly recommend.”
60 minutes of Oahu from the sky, with doors on or off. Fly Waikiki, Diamond Head, North Shore, and Pearl Harbor.
“I bought this for my friend birthday and she text me and said. “I can't express I had so much fun. The staff were so friendly. They were playing happy birthday by Stevie wonder in the go cart” Thank you Rainbow Helicopters for making my friend Birthday more special.”
Private, all-window helicopter over Oʻahu: Waikīkī, Diamond Head, Makapuʻu, Mokoliʻi, surf spots, plus USS Arizona views.
“Our pilot Jake was great and so personable! It was my first time in a helicopter, so I sat quietly in the back seat. He checked on me a few times to make sure I was good. Just as advertised, we flew over Waikiki Beach, Diamondhead, famous coves, mountains, valleys, windfarms, beautiful beaches, and Pearl…”
Oahu helicopter tour for $390 with 45-minute views from Honolulu Harbor to Pearl Harbor, plus doors-on or doors-off options.
“Once in a lifetime experience. Originally was scheduled for a 4pm flight, but due to the weather they recommended I reschedule in order to get the most of the experience. Unfortunately I was flying home the next day, so they worked to get me in for their first morning flight. Let me tell you, 100%…”
Doors-off helicopter over Oahu in a Magnum P.I. Hughes 500D. See Waikiki, Sacred Falls, Hanauma Bay, and Pearl Harbor from up high.
30-minute Oahu helicopter tour with live guide, door-on/off seats, flying Waikiki to Pali cliffs, ending at Pearl Harbor.
Fly Oahu’s South Shore to Nu’uanu Pali on a 30-minute helicopter tour. Choose doors on or off for big sky views and Pearl Harbor.
“Justin was absolutely incredible and extremely knowledgeable! I wasn’t able to get the staffs name that sent us off, but they were extremely accommodating to the fact that we didn’t want to take our original flight time/day in high winds. We were able to move from Saturday to Monday with no issues and the day…”
Private 60-minute helicopter tour over Honolulu. Full hour in the sky, just your group, plus landmark narration from pro pilots.
“The pilot was great. Thank you Stefan! It was so cool to see all the sights that we saw on land from the air.”
Fly Oahu to Hilo for Kilauea and Mauna Loa sights, steam vents, a lava tube, and a helicopter ride when weather allows.
“Great experience all around. Would have bought the video but for 150.00 it was too much. I think they would get more takers at a 80.00 mark, but what do I know. It didn’t help That and I was not visible in the video based on where I was sitting. That should have been part…”
Fly the full Oahu highlight reel by helicopter with two-way pilot headset comms, Pearl Harbor views, beaches, bays, and North Shore surf.
“Very good tour, Alex our Pilot did a great job of making it a smooth ride even for some first time helicopter riders. Left on time, lasted about an hour and arrived back on time”
A 60-minute shared helicopter flight over Oahu from HNL, with aerial views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, and Pearl Harbor.
“That is the best experience for the Hawaii trip. Trust me go for it .”
Small-group 1-hour Oahu helicopter loop over Pearl Harbor, Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the North Shore with live pilot narration.
“The front seat is the best. Take a fully charge battery for your phone. Sit back and relax enjoy the ride! This is one of the best.”
18-minute shared helicopter tour over Honolulu, Waikiki, and Diamond Head. Small group, headset included, doors-off option.
“Experience was amazing.. staff was very friendly and the views were beautiful. Took my wife for our 13th anniversary and will be an moment to remember”
Waikiki to the North Shore, and the whole loop in between.
