Oahu VIP Helicopter Tour
Tour Highlights
Take to the sky on a private, doors-on or off helicopter flight and see Oʻahu’s most iconic coastlines, craters, and valleys the way few ever do, from the best seat in the sky. With every landmark laid out beneath you and a personal pilot narrating the island’s stories, this is the most thrilling, cinematic way to experience Oʻahu in a single hour.
- Private helicopter for just 2–3 guests — a fully personalized, crowd-free experience.
- Doors on or off at no extra cost, giving you the most open, immersive aerial views on Oʻahu.
- Fly over Waikiki, Diamond Head, Windward Coast, North Shore, Pearl Harbor, etc in one sweeping route.
- Guaranteed window seats + noise-canceling headsets for crystal-clear views and narration.
- Expert FAA-certified pilot sharing live stories, history, and hidden island insights throughout the flight.
Quick Local Tip: As you fly over Kaneohe Bay, look for the reef halos, the pale rings surrounding patches of coral. From the air you can often see manta rays, turtles, and hammerhead sharks circling the coral heads in silhouette. They move in patterns you’d can't spot from sea level.
What to Expect
The flight begins at Honolulu International Airport, where you’ll be greeted by your private pilot and escorted to your helicopter. After a quick safety briefing, you’ll lift off and immediately be treated to panoramic views of Honolulu’s cityscape merging into the shimmering coastline of Waikiki. From above, you can clearly trace the gentle curve of the shoreline and spot surfers paddling out into the rolling Pacific.
Continuing east, you’ll fly past Diamond Head and Koko Head, two of Oʻahu’s most recognizable volcanic craters, their rugged forms standing in bold contrast to the turquoise waters below. The route then carries you over the cliffs of Makapuʻu Point and its iconic red-roofed lighthouse, offering sweeping views of the southeastern tip of the island.
As the helicopter veers north along the Windward Coast, look down at the powdery beaches of Kailua and Lanikai. The deep blues of the ocean here fade into the vibrant greens of coral reefs in Kaneohe Bay, with Mokoliʻi Island (also known as Chinaman’s Hat) rising from the sea like a sentinel.
Next, the tour takes you inland, across the dramatic cliffs and cinematic landscapes of Kaʻaʻawa Valley, known to many as “Jurassic Valley.” Hidden waterfalls such as Sacred Falls come into view, cascading down from the forested peaks.
Soon after, you’ll reach the legendary North Shore. From above, the breaks at Banzai Pipeline and Waimea Bay are clearly visible, especially during winter when monstrous swells roll in. This stretch of coastline is hallowed ground in the surfing world, and seeing it from above offers a whole new perspective.
The flight concludes with a poignant flyover of Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. From the air, the outline of the sunken battleship is visible in the water below. It's a powerful and humbling final sight before returning to the airport.
Throughout the tour, your pilot provides live narration, sharing insight into Oʻahu’s history, geology, and culture, making this more than just a sightseeing tour, it’s an unforgettable journey across the heart of Hawaiʻi.
Included
- Private helicopter tour for 2–3 passengers
- Guaranteed window seats
- Option for doors-on or doors-off at no extra cost
- Professional, FAA-certified pilot and guide
- Live in-flight commentary
- Noise-canceling headsets
- Safety briefing and gear
Requirements
- Ages: 7+ (minimum 30 lbs)
- Weight Limit: 285 lbs per seat
- Minimum of 2 passengers required to book
- Flight path subject to change due to weather or FAA restrictions
- All participants must attend pre-flight safety briefing
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Duration
60 minutesAddress
134 Nakolo Place – VIP Suite 203 Honolulu, HI 96819, USA
Cancellation Policy
Tours may be canceled or changed up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled flight time without incurring a fee. Tours cancelled after 24 hours prior to the flight, or passengers who fail to show up 30 minutes prior to flight time, will be billed the full price of the tour booked.
Passengers who cancel their flight with less than 24 hours notice, but re-book their tour for another day, will incur a service charge fee of $100. Passengers who miss their scheduled flight time due to a late check-in (Check in is 30 minutes prior to your scheduled flight time) will be charge a fee of $100 if they are able to reschedule.
If they are unable to reschedule their tour, the passenger will be charged a fee equal to the price of the tour booked.