Oahu helicopter tour guest giving thumbs up to pilot
Oahu helicopter tour guest giving thumbs up to pilot

Rainbow’s best helicopter pilots — reviews from our guests.

HONOLULU HELICOPTER TOURS  •  OAHU, HAWAII

Rainbow’s best helicopter pilots are well versed in Hawaiian culture, history and geography and deliver an unforgettable experience that customers love.

Rainbow Helicopters best helicopter pilots are exceptional professionals with years of flight experience, dedicated to providing a safe, informative and fun helicopter tour while viewing the natural beauty of the Hawaiian landscape. Rainbow’s helicopter pilots fly our colorful helicopters within viewing distance of the most iconic sights, like lush rainforests and majestic waterfalls. They are dedicated to sharing the natural beauty, culture and scenery while sharing personal insights into Hawaii’s diverse culture.

Come with us above the clouds and enjoy awe-inspiring views of the Oahu’s spectacular Hawaiian landscape. Experience a once in a lifetime helicopter tour of Oahu, narrated by a highly-trained pilot and guide that will show you the breathtaking views of world famous waterfalls, lush green valleys and so much more! Rainbow’s helicopter pilots are dedicated to giving you a comfortable and engaging experience while providing guests with an informative story of Hawaii’s rich history.

“Awesome experience doors off! Riley our pilot was fantastic!”

KABREN  •  DEC 2021

Amazing pilots
  1. "Rainbow Helo was super accommodating as we were a late add and ended up switching passengers shortly before the flight. Jojo our pilot was outstanding, cheerful and informative. Highly recommend!"
    Steve • Nov 2023
  2. "Fantastic trip! So pleased we did the full hour flight. Excellent and efficient service by Rainbow. The pilot gave informative commentary among the way. Well worth the money for such an amazing holiday experience."
    Melinda • Nov 2023
  3. "The pilot was awesome!! The ride was so incredible!! Thank you so much for the best experience ever!!"
    Laura Ryoo • Nov 2023
  4. "Our pilot was awesome and super knowledgeable! Believe it was the best part of our trip! Thank u"
    Tranae M • Nov 2023
  5. "Couldn't ask for a better way to see Oahu. Tony our pilot was awesome and full of knowledge, also if you're a nervous flyer he gave you a heads up when there would be turbulence."
    Mike • Nov 2023
  6. "We had such a wonderful experience on this helicopter ride that we are hooked! Our pilot was great and we felt completely safe the whole time, even with bo doors! I highly recommend this tour!"
    Tracy Johnson • Nov 2023
  7. "Excellent experience. Joel was a great pilot and tour guide. We went back and forth on "doors off or on?", in the end took doors off, great decision! Highly recommend this tour."
    Philip Bell • Nov 2023
  8. "Amazing experience! I feel like I know the whole island now! It's great to be able to drive around and say you have seen everything from above! Very knowledgeable and friendly pilot and great ground crew. 10s across the board! Will definitely recommend."
    Kyle K Fischer • Oct 2023
  9. "Super friendly personnel and great pilots! Great tour with knowledgeable and educated pilots! Will do it again on my next trip to Hawaii. Also, $160 cheaper than some of the other competition."
    John R. • Oct 2023
  10. "This was an incredible experience. We were able to see the entire island, and it is spectacular. The pilot was extremely good and I would recommend this experience."
    Terrance Smith • Oct 2023
  11. "What a fantastic way to see Honolulu! We had never been in a helicopter and opted for the doors off. It was breathtaking and fun! I never felt concerned regarding safety as you are briefed on everything and buckled in by staff. Our pilot Mike had been flying for many years and had a very calm demeanor that made us all feel we were in excellent hands. He gave a great tour with lots of information about all we were looking at. Worth the money. Highly recommend."
    Jennifer OConnor • Oct 2023
  12. "Amazing experience! Super friendly staff that was very welcoming, and a pilot that was knowledgeable, funny, and professional! So great, I'm doing it again in a couple of days! Highly recommend!"
    John R. • Oct 2023
  13. "Absolutely incredible! My favorite experience of our Hawaiian adventure. The 60 minute tour was everything we hoped it would be. Doors off is the way to go if you want an adventure in the sky. Everything we saw plus the knowledgeable pilot, it was amazing."
    Naomi Gerace • Sep 2023
  14. "We had an amazing tour! Our pilot, Kyle was incredible. Very knowledgeable, fun and interacted well with everyone. The views from above were even better than we expected. And we were so glad we did the tour with the doors off."
    Christine Richards • Sep 2023
  15. "Everything was more than my granddaughter and I imagined. She was so excited for the doors off and I was for the co-pilot seat with doors on. The pilot gave us a lot of information and made it very entertaining."
    Judi • Sep 2023
  16. "Our pilot Tony was very knowledgeable and the tour was relaxing and scenery breathtaking. The flight was calm and well narrated."
    James Crafts • Sep 2023
  17. "I would recommend to all. Great customer service, awesome pilot with great knowledge of the island and overall an excellent tour. Thank you Pilot Joel. You did a great job!!!"
    Shaun • Sep 2023
  18. "One of the best hours spent in Oahu. Our pilot was very skilled & made us feel comfortable & at ease with the flying process. He was full of interesting info & history related to Oahu. Paradise helicopters were professional & friendly, this is a must do & is highly recommended . Great way to see the island , quite beautiful on a good day. If you can …go doors off Loved it :-)"
    Kati • Sep 2023
  19. "Incredible experience. Pilots are knowledgeable of the island and entertaining (not to mention, safe!)."
    Michael • Sep 2023
  20. "Best family adventure ever! Tobias was our pilot and he was so knowledgeable about the island. Do it when you first arrive on the island so you can see everything without having to drive, then you can decide where you want to spend more time…we did our tour with the doors off and all 4 of us enjoyed it. Would definitely do it again and I highly recommend them!"
    Rose Tigner • Sep 2023
Smooth helicopter rides
  1. "I recently had the opportunity to take a helicopter ride in Oahu, Hawaii, and it was an absolutely breathtaking experience. From the moment we took off, the panoramic views of the island's lush green mountains, cascading waterfalls, and stunning coastline left me in awe. The pilot, Kyle, was knowledgeable and provided interesting commentary throughout the flight, enhancing the overall experience. The smooth and comfortable ride, coupled with the unparalleled beauty of Oahu from above, made this helicopter adventure a definite highlight of my trip. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a unique and unforgettable way to explore the island."
    Arturo Andaya • Jul 2023
  2. "Incredible, incredible tour! Tobias was a great pilot, it was a smooth ride and fantastic views! This was definitely a "bucket list" must! This was an unforgettable experience for my guests from Okinawa, Japan. Highly recommend this tour!"
    Laverne Higa • Jun 2023
  3. "Beautiful view of the island. Staff was professional and helpful. Ride was smooth. Open doors is very windy… but great view!"
    Riley • Jun 2023
  4. "A big shout out and amazing job well done to the folks at Rainbow Helicopters! My fiancé and I have recently experienced a tour around Oahu with the Romantic Proposal landing. The staff went to great length to go along with the surprise proposal and helped ensure no hints or spoilers occurred. The collaboration and communication between the staff and I was excellent, as well as the amazing tour. My fiancé and I were able to see the various points of interests including the sacred falls, coastal shores and Mountain views. Our pilot and guide Kyle, did an excellent job and so did our photographer Mark. I highly recommend both of them as well as choosing Rainbow Helicopters for your Oahu tours. I experienced everything I expected, including the awesome landing at the private mountain side of Kuoala Ranch. It was such a smooth magnificent journey."
    Carlo Kimpo • May 2023
  5. "Alex was fantastic. Gave us great views of the North Shore, Diamond Head, and other sights. The ride was much smoother than expected. Would definitely do again."
    Tara • Apr 2023
  6. "Really Cool Tour. We saw loads of the island, the pilot was overly knowledgeable and it went really smooth. Would recommend"
    Rob • Apr 2023
  7. "Everything from the signage, facilities, crew and helicopter was great. The crew was welcoming and made the check-in process very easy, and along with their smiles made our first experience awesome. Our pilot Oliver was outstanding and interacted constantly with us, pointing key landmarks; the flught was smooth alll the way from beginning to end. Thabks for the amazing experience!!!"
    Luis Medina • Mar 2023
  8. "My wife and I really enjoyed the ride. Tobias our pilot was excellent and did a great job of pointing out most all of the top landmarks. The flight was smooth and comfortable all the way around the Island. The only downside was the time passed way too fast! Thank you Tobias for an experience of a lifetime."
    Tim Fleming • Mar 2023
  9. "Carson was an incredibly smooth pilot. Did an amazing job and was knowledgeable about the island. This tour was hands down the highlight of the week!"
    Mike • Jan 2023
  10. "An amazing experience!! Our pilot, Kyle, was awesome!! Our ride was very smooth and we saw some great views!"
    Lorran Morgan • Jan 2023
  11. "It was awesome!!!!!!! Such a smooth ride. Wonderful staff. Harley, our pilot, was great, answered questions and explained everything we were seeing. Even got little history lessons. The views are absolutely breathtaking. I would highly recommend it, worth every penny. Will definitely do it again"
    Maggie Rehm • Dec 2022
  12. "Great views of Oahu! My first time doing doors off and first time my husband went in a helicopter ride (doors off too) and we both had a blast. Josh was our pilot who has been flying at least 10 years. Fantastic pilot , very smooth ride. Would do this again!"
    Nancy • Sep 2022
  13. "Amazing tour! Highly recommend taking the “doors-off” option. Our pilot was professional and informative. Cory did an amazing job of ensuring a safe/smooth ride, while also pointing out the sights. Props to the ground crew as well. Best way to see Hawaii! Mahalo!"
    Terri & Jim • Sep 2022
  14. "Awesome ride. Harley kept the helicopter smooth. He provided great info, while still allowing us just to enjoy the ride. Truly amazing sights. Only complaint I have is that there was no confirmation/final invoice provided or sent following the trip."
    Julie Williams • Aug 2022
  15. "Organized, efficient, professional, and safe. I remarked to my wife as we drove away about how smooth the operation was."
    John • Jul 2022
  16. "Our pilot Harley was kick ass & the entire experience was smooth! Thank you so much!"
    Matt Jackson • Jun 2022
  17. "We had a great time. The weather was perfect and the flight was smooth. The only constructive criticism is to have more narration from the pilot on history and more details of key sites throughout the flight. The pilot did point out some locations but a little more insight and details would be have been helpful. There was lots to take in from a passenger's perspective, and the helicopter had a time schedule so going slower or hovering to create time to ask questions was not realistic. Overall, a great time and would recommend this trip to anyone who has not seen Oahu from the air."
    Gus • Jun 2022
  18. "Simply outstanding! The entire group had a ball and the pilot was as smooth as peanut butter on velvet. We’ll be talking about our tour for years to come. Thanks for an outstanding experience!"
    Elliott Stokes • Jun 2022
  19. "Fabulous! We had doors off. Rainbows followed us the whole way around. We got lucky and had a small helicopter so we were the only passengers, and I got to sit in the front! Smooth ride, partner gets motion sickness but wasn’t affected by it for this. I’m a nervous flyer and I was fine. Wore a long sleeve tee, it was only a little chilly up there, apparently about 5 degrees colder than on the ground (they said). Highly recommend."
    Jennifer Chapman • Jun 2022
  20. "tour was great. harley did a great job explaining the sites we were seeing. the ride was smooth and fun."
    heidi • Jun 2022
Knowledgable staff
  1. "Our pilot was awesome and super knowledgeable! Believe it was the best part of our trip! Thank u"
    Tranae M • Nov 2023
  2. "Amazing experience! I feel like I know the whole island now! It's great to be able to drive around and say you have seen everything from above! Very knowledgeable and friendly pilot and great ground crew. 10s across the board! Will definitely recommend."
    Kyle K Fischer • Oct 2023
  3. "Super friendly personnel and great pilots! Great tour with knowledgeable and educated pilots! Will do it again on my next trip to Hawaii. Also, $160 cheaper than some of the other competition."
    John R. • Oct 2023
  4. "Amazing experience! Super friendly staff that was very welcoming, and a pilot that was knowledgeable, funny, and professional! So great, I'm doing it again in a couple of days! Highly recommend!"
    John R. • Oct 2023
  5. "Absolutely incredible! My favorite experience of our Hawaiian adventure. The 60 minute tour was everything we hoped it would be. Doors off is the way to go if you want an adventure in the sky. Everything we saw plus the knowledgeable pilot, it was amazing."
    Naomi Gerace • Sep 2023
  6. "We had an amazing tour! Our pilot, Kyle was incredible. Very knowledgeable, fun and interacted well with everyone. The views from above were even better than we expected. And we were so glad we did the tour with the doors off."
    Christine Richards • Sep 2023
  7. "Our pilot Tony was very knowledgeable and the tour was relaxing and scenery breathtaking. The flight was calm and well narrated."
    James Crafts • Sep 2023
  8. "Incredible experience. Pilots are knowledgeable of the island and entertaining (not to mention, safe!)."
    Michael • Sep 2023
  9. "Best family adventure ever! Tobias was our pilot and he was so knowledgeable about the island. Do it when you first arrive on the island so you can see everything without having to drive, then you can decide where you want to spend more time…we did our tour with the doors off and all 4 of us enjoyed it. Would definitely do it again and I highly recommend them!"
    Rose Tigner • Sep 2023
  10. "Rainbow Helicopters was very professional, friendly, competent, and made me feel safe. Joel was my pilot. He was very knowledgeable about the island and great at piloting the aircraft. I would fly with them again and highly recommend!!"
    Lisa M. • Sep 2023
  11. "Amazing experience. One cannot imagine the scale of the volcanic activity that once was. Kieran was pilot on my flight and he really was knowledgeable and engaging. I sat in front with doors on and the other passengers were in back with doors off. Thank you also to the lovely reception staff who were very professional and welcoming. Best regards and Mahalo. Leanda Bradshaw Tasmania Australia"
    Leanda Bradshaw • Jul 2023
  12. "Thoroughly enjoyed our one hour tour without doors. Staff was efficient and friendly before and after the ride. Our pilot, Kyle, was very personable and knowledgeable about the Island, but most importantly a great pilot."
    Patricia Kotila • Jul 2023
  13. "Tobias was the BEST!!! Knowledgeable and professional pilot, gave a great tour! We had an amazing time! This was an exhilarating and beautiful way to see the island!"
    Amy Kuehnel • Jul 2023
  14. "I recently had the opportunity to take a helicopter ride in Oahu, Hawaii, and it was an absolutely breathtaking experience. From the moment we took off, the panoramic views of the island's lush green mountains, cascading waterfalls, and stunning coastline left me in awe. The pilot, Kyle, was knowledgeable and provided interesting commentary throughout the flight, enhancing the overall experience. The smooth and comfortable ride, coupled with the unparalleled beauty of Oahu from above, made this helicopter adventure a definite highlight of my trip. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a unique and unforgettable way to explore the island."
    Arturo Andaya • Jul 2023
  15. "I highly recommend this tour. The ride was truly breathtaking. Our Pilot Kyle was amazing and was very knowledgeable of the island."
    Shay Steen • May 2023
  16. "We had the best time on this tour! Our pilot Kerry was very knowledgeable about the island and made us feel at ease! Highly recommend to anyone!"
    Jen Struebing • May 2023
  17. "We did a private, Royal Crown of Oahu, doors off tour. It was worth every penny. There are no words to describe this experience, JUST DO IT! It was by far the best excursion we've ever booked while on any vacation. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and efficient while prepping everyone to takeoff on time. Our pilot was Alex and he was amazing. He was very informative and knowledgeable of the entire island. He flew us over everything Oahu has to offer. To say the views are beautiful and breathtaking is an understatement. I literally cried... more than once. Lol. Simply gorgeous and incredible. We highly recommend doing a private doors off tour. One, you don't have to share the experience with anyone but your group and two, you get to sit next to the door with absolutely nothing blocking your view. Omg! I can go on and on. 100000% the best! We're in Oahu for a week. Flew in on a Friday afternoon and did this first thing Saturday morning. The best decision ever! We've been driving around visiting all the places we saw from the sky. We're actually considering doing it again before we leave. This time with no cameras or gopros so we can just sit back and enjoy the views. Definitely going to request Alex for our pilot if possible. You will not regret this experience, Rainbow Tours is the best!"
    Dominga & Art Monreal • Apr 2023
  18. "Really Cool Tour. We saw loads of the island, the pilot was overly knowledgeable and it went really smooth. Would recommend"
    Rob • Apr 2023
  19. "Fabulous! I was flown over place I had already seen and places I had not been able to visit yet! Pilot was well trained and knowledgeable and the ground crew were professional and very kind to my family who waited for me. Highly recommend!"
    Howard Kemper • Apr 2023
  20. "I can't recommend the private luxury picnic Rainbow Helicopter Tour of Oahu enough! The views from the helicopter were absolutely stunning, and the picnic was a delightful addition to the tour. The crew was extremely friendly and made sure we were comfortable throughout the entire experience. They were also very knowledgeable about the island and provided us with interesting facts and stories. This is a must-do experience for anyone visiting Oahu."
    Jenny J • Apr 2023

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