Oʻahu Private Helicopter Experience: All Window Seats
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Oahu, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Flight time: 55 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience Oahu’s natural beauty on a thrilling, private helicopter ride. Depart from Honolulu International Airport and see the sights from above as you listen to insightful commentary from your dedicated pilot. See the Waikiki shoreline, Makapu’u lighthouse, Kailua Beach, and Kaneohe Bay, and then fly above the Dole Pineapple Plantation and see the striking Pearl Harbor USS Arizona monument from the sky.
- See Oahu from the air on a private helicopter ride
- Take in gorgeous views and snap aerial photos of Oahu’s sights
- See the Pearl Harbor USS Arizona memorial from above
What's Included
- Private 55 Minute Helicopter Tour
- Fuel surcharge
- Landing and facility fees
- Airport/Departure Tax
- Live commentary
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 134 Nakolo Pl, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA
Please arrive 30-minutes prior to your set flight time. Please park in the parking lot on the corner of Lagoon Drive and Nakolo Place. Pick-up is not included.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Waikiki Beach (Pass By)
Diamond Head Crater (Pass By)
Makapu‘U Point (Pass By)
Kane'ohe Bay (Pass By)
Mokoli’i Island (Pass By)
North Shore (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Total weight per passenger: 125 kg
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Strictly Private Tours from Same Family or Group
- A minimum of 2 / Maximum 3 passengers per helicopter. Groups of 4+ taken in multiple helicopters. Depending on availability, may take off at the same time.
- Due to comfort and weight balance of the aircraft, passengers weights limit must not exceed 275lbs per person; 620lbs total. If weight restrictions are exceeded, we will cancel the tour and no refund will be given
- A minimum of 2 seats must be purchased even if only 1 passenger wishes to travel; this is a private tour, and passenger groups are not mixed
- Minimum age is 7 years, required to sit by a closed door. Ages 12 years and older may sit next to an open door.
- ALL tours are Doors-Off (Except for passengers 7-11 years old)
- Passengers must provide their own means of transportation to our office for check in.
- Check in is 40 minutes prior. Late check ins will be considered as a no show and subject to full price.
- Check-in at 134 Nakolo Place Honolulu, HI 96819
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
- Strict 24 hour cancellation policy strictly enforced
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
The helicopter tour was fun. We did the hour that goes along the entirety of the east coast of Oahu our helicopter pilot was knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this experience. The views were great.
Reviews
4.9
based on 255 reviews
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Our pilot Mike made the entire experience memorable and amazing. The doors off tour is the way to go, and we had such a smooth flight over the island.
Getting to see all the impressive scenery from the sky, really highlights the beauty of Hawaii.
100% recommend taking a tour, you won't forget it.
We highly recommend a doors off flight. There is so much to see. Our pilot, Arron was professional, informed us of Ohau's many interesting places. Even though I do not like heights, I always felt safe and relaxed. The most amazing adventure.
Aaron provided us with an exceptional helicopter tour. He pointed out all the highlights and so much more. It was a smooth ride all the way through even though he had to navigate a little turbulence for a brief rain shower. He made us feel comfortable and safe. What a kind soul. The entire process was super easy from booking to checking in until landing. I highly recommend this private helicopter tour around the island. 10 /10
Wow!! This was the most amazing experience! Our pilot, Jake, was so informative and amazing. We got to see Hawaii in a way that you can’t see from the ground. Everyone was very professional and friendly. I cannot recommend them enough!!
Everything about this tour of Oahu was exceptional. The people were friendly, professional and welcoming. Our pilot, Aaron, was outstanding, very personable, knowledgeable, and a great pilot. At no time did we feel unsafe with the doors off, the views of Oahu are spectacular, and we saw things we were unaware of before, but will explore now. I highly recommend this helicopter tour as something you will love and never forget.
It was amazing mind blowing best thing I’ve ever done. To experience that with my daughter indescribable. The pilot was capable, professional trustworthy, there are not enough words to describe it. I would do it again in a minute. The whole team is amazing super friendly staff. Highly recommend it to anybody. If you’re gonna take a tour, you should take this one. To be honest, I was a little scared, but they put all my fears to rest.
Awesome experience! Check in was smooth and all questions were answered. Was super friendly. Flight was phenomenal and the pilot was very knowledgeable and described every aspect along the way. If you're reading this all I have to say is "doors off." You won't regret it.
You won't regret this trip. Funnest thing I've ever done. Very amazing and funnest activity a person can do. Helped me realize that I need to step out in life and experience more things like this
Spectacular and breathtaking. You have to try without the doors on it's the closest thing to flying like a bird, you will get. Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!!
It is a must do in Oahu. Panoramic views of everything important on the island. Pearl Harbor, Diamond head, downtown Honolulu, the north shore. All of it looks awesome from the air.
Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. We felt at ease the entire experience. The office location was easy to find with good signage. The tour was amazing!
It was the Best-friendly, professional staff. Great pilot and gave great facts about the area, Fly with sides off-totally worth it!!
Incredible flight. Lauren was a fun greeter and Jake was a very informative and safe pilot. He made the trip fun. Definitely book this trip
Where do I even begin!! From beginning to end this was hands down my favorite experience on our week long trip!
One tip: be aware that the weather changes constantly here, the day we booked turned out to be a bad weather day so we were given the option to reschedule or take a different route. We decided on getting what we could get and STILL was so incredible. Our greeter, Malia, was so sweet and answered our million questions and set our minds at ease as we were a little nervous as first timers. Our pilot, Aaron was awesome, told us so much about the land and still gave us our hour time slot. The experience of seeing the land from above is like no other! Truly truly 1000/10. We will be adding helicopter rides to our trips from here on!
Great tour company, we were running a little late for check in and they reached out to us to ask if we were going to make it or if we would need to reschedule, staff at check in and the pilot were super friendly. Pilot took good care of us during the flight, gave great information of all the places we flew over and even took care of letting us know in advance of the places were we might get some more turbulence. We were provided with phone holders to safely make pictures and videos of the flight. 100% recommended tour to do, would definetely do it again!!
The helicopter tour was fun. We did the hour that goes along the entirety of the east coast of Oahu our helicopter pilot was knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this experience. The views were great.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Aloha & Mahalo Nui Loa for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased you loved your private doors off helicopter tour over Oahu.
Super cool experience! Mike was our pilot and he was very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing the breathtaking views.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Mahalo, Lenni, for this review. We are pleased Mike made your experience magical on your private helicopter tour over Oahu.
We enjoyed the helicopter tour with our pilot, Mike. He showed us a lot of the island we would have never seen without booking this tour. We got great photos and felt safe on the trip. So glad we booked with this company.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Mahalo Nui Loa for this review. We are truly happy that not only did you enjoy your private doors off tour with us, but that you felt safe the entire time.
Totally awesome! The manager at check in and pilot were very professional and experienced! So much information and beauty !
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Mahalo! Providing a professional check-in and a safe, experienced pilot is always our priority so guests can fully enjoy the beauty of Hawaiʻi from the air.
Safe and efficient
Trip cancelled due to dangerous conditions. They gave us plenty of notice and offered 10% off if we rescheduled
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Mahalo Nui Loa! Safety is always our top priority at Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours, and when conditions become unsafe, our pilots will make the call to cancel rather than risk a flight. We’re glad we were able to provide advance notice and offer a rescheduling option.
While the weather in Hawaiʻi can be unpredictable, our commitment to safe and efficient helicopter tours never changes. We truly appreciate your flexibility and hope to welcome you back soon for a safe and unforgettable helicopter adventure!
It was fabulous...pilot did a great job describing what we were seeing and safely flying us around Oahu.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Mahalo Nui Loa, Our pilots love sharing the history, landmarks, and hidden gems of the island while providing a safe and smooth flight experience.
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 Harbor. Jake pointed out all the landmarks along the way. It was a wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We’re so glad to hear Jake made your first helicopter flight comfortable and enjoyable. Taking that extra care to check in and make sure our guests feel at ease—especially first-time flyers—is something we truly value. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed seeing so many iconic sights, from Waikīkī Beach and Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor and the island’s hidden valleys, all while learning about the landmarks along the way.
Mike was our pilot and he was great. This tour was educational and we saw amazing views of the island. We were able to see and learn things we didn’t know existed. This was a great time I will be doing this again sometime soon.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We’re thrilled to hear Mike made your flight both educational and memorable. One of the best parts of a helicopter tour is discovering parts of the island most people never get to see or even realize exist, and we’re so glad that stood out to you. Thank you for choosing Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours—we’d love to welcome you back again soon for another unforgettable adventure in the skies!
Wow!! This was the best experience you could ask for, definitely well worth the money. Our pilot was Jake, he was awesome, friendly, fun and very informative.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Wow indeed—mahalo for the amazing review! 🌺
We’re so happy to hear your flight was the best experience you could ask for and that it felt well worth it. Jake will be thrilled to know his friendly, fun, and informative style made your tour even more memorable. Providing unforgettable views, great value, and an enjoyable atmosphere is exactly what we strive for. Thank you for choosing Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours—we hope to fly with you again soon!
Could not have asked for a better experience. Mike(pilot) was awesome. Very informative on what we were looking at, gave lots of history facts. Gave a heads up on when it was gonna be a little bumpy due to the mountains. His music Playlist was 2nd to none. If your looking for a great flight, use these guys! You will not be disappointed. BTW, we took the private flight with out the doors! I knew what I was getting with the doors off, wife was not so sure. But she loved it for her first ever helicopter ride.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Mahalo for such a fantastic review! 🌺
We’re so glad to hear your flight with Mike exceeded expectations. His ability to share history and details about the island, communicate clearly about changing conditions, and keep the experience fun (that playlist really is hard to beat!) is exactly what we aim for. Giving guests a heads-up about turbulence—especially around the mountains—is an important part of making everyone feel comfortable and confident in the air.
We also love hearing that the private flight was the perfect choice and that your wife ended up loving her very first helicopter ride. Whether it’s doors-on or doors-off, we want every guest to feel safe, relaxed, and amazed by the views. Thank you for choosing Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours—we truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to fly with you again!
The best thing we have done by far, we recommend doing a helicopter tour early on in your trip. So you may plan other experiences based on what you see.
Our pilot Jake was very informative about the island and gave us some great information during our flight.
We will always remember this trip celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary, thank you!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Mahalo for sharing such a meaningful review with us! 🌺
We’re honored to know your helicopter tour was the highlight of your trip and part of celebrating such a special milestone—congratulations on your 30th wedding anniversary! Doing a flight early on is wonderful advice, as it truly gives a unique perspective of the island and helps inspire the rest of the journey. We’re glad Jake was able to share helpful insights and information throughout your flight to make the experience even more memorable.
Thank you for choosing Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours to be part of such an important celebration. We wish you many more adventures together and hope to welcome you back again someday!
Enjoyed the pilot’s (Lorenzo) commentary on the flight. The scenery was so beautiful. Glad we went on the flight.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We’re happy to hear you enjoyed Lorenzo’s commentary and had the chance to take in the island’s beautiful scenery from the air. A helicopter flight offers such a unique perspective, and we’re glad you decided to experience it with us
Our pilot was Lorenzo, and our experience was amazing. The sights were everything we hoped for, our comfort level was immediate, and Lorenzo provided enough narrative to be completely informative without being overbearing. Spend the money! Do this!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
🌺 Mahalo for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled that your helicopter tour in Hawaii with Lorenzo was everything you hoped for. 🚁✨ It’s wonderful to hear you felt comfortable and enjoyed his perfect balance of informative narration and relaxed flying. 🌴🌊
We couldn’t agree more—doors-off helicopter tours with Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours are truly worth it for the unforgettable views and experiences above paradise. 🌈📸 Thank you for choosing us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing adventure!
Such a beautiful way to see the island! I was a bit nervous at first because the helicopter was smaller than I thought it would be, and we had the doors off. But the view was amazing!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
🌺 Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s totally normal to feel a little nervous at first — especially with the doors off — but we’re so glad those incredible island views made it all worthwhile 🚁✨. The beauty of Oahu really does shine from above, and we’re thrilled you got to enjoy it with us!
Great experience. The pilot ( Lorenzo) was very nice and knowledgeable about the area. We felt very safe and enjoyed the trip! He was very attentive and patient as well with our 13 yr old.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for flying with us! We’re so glad you had such a great experience with Lorenzo — he’ll be thrilled to know his knowledge, patience, and care helped make your trip safe and enjoyable 🚁✨. We love hearing that your whole family (including your 13-year-old!) felt comfortable and had fun. Mahalo for your kind words and recommendation!
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