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Royal Crown of Oahu
60 minute Oahu helicopter tour. Experience Oahu’s most picturesque sights as your Rainbow Helicopter soars above the South Shore, North Shore, Windward Coast, Ko’olau Mountains, Sacred Falls, and more. This royal ring Oahu helicopter ride offers a front-row seat to iconic landmarks and attractions for an unforgettable Hawaii helicopter adventure.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Isle Sights Unseen
45 minute Oahu helicopter tour. A unique side of the island awaits when you take to the sky in this unforgettable helicopter tour Oahu visitors love. Fly above Diamond Head, the Ka’a’awa Valley, Sacred Falls, Maunalua Bay, Lanikai Beach, Makapu’u and more in this remarkable Honolulu helicopter tour of the islands best unseen sights. Get great photos with the doors-off, free.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Path to Pali Passage
30 minute Oahu helicopter tour. Experience breathtaking views of Oahu as your helicopter tours Waikiki and Diamond Head crater. See the best of the Windward Coast and explore the inland passages of the Nu’uanu Pali cliffs and rainforests. Experience Hawaii as you’ve never seen it before in this stunning aerial adventure. Get great photos with the doors-off, free.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
City by the Sea
20 minute Oahu helicopter tour. See the beautiful skylines of Honolulu and Waikiki as your Rainbow helicopter tours the pristine beaches of a tropical paradise above a world-class city. Discover Hawaii from above with the Island's best city sightseeing including the Waikiki shoreline, Diamond Head, Punchbowl Crater, Pearl Harbor and more. A fun helicopter tour Oahu visitors love and remember. Get great photographs and fly doors-off, free.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Waikiki Sunset
50 minute Oahu helicopter tour. Enjoy a world-class twilight flight as your helicopter tours over the Waikiki skyline, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor and more. Our renowned sunset helicopter tour gives you the best seat to see gorgeous hues of pink, orange, red, and yellow against the expansive skyline. Get great photos with the doors-off, free.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Experience our private Oahu helicopter charters.
Romantic Proposal Flight
30 to 60 minute private helicopter tour Oahu. Perfect for romantic or special occasions, this exclusive private helicopter adventure offers breathtaking views of Oahu’s South Shore, North Shore, and iconic landmarks. Say "I do" from the sky!
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Proposal Flight – Romantic Landing
60 minute private helicopter tour Oahu. Wow your significant other with an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind romantic Oahu helicopter charter. Experience an exclusive landing with ocean views and complimentary chocolates, champagne and flowers.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Luxury Picnic at Scenic Landing
2 hour private helicopter tour Oahu. Choose your helicopter for up to 6 guests. See Oahu in style and enjoy a world-class private helicopter tour of the island with an exclusive landing. Enjoy a luxury picnic along with champagne, local chocolates, leis and stunning views.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Oahu helicopter services & private custom flights.
Aerial Photo / Videography
Rainbow Helicopters offers aerial photography and videography for a variety of applications. We've helped provide amazing images for art, advertising, print, and television as well as aerial surveillance, architecture, real estate, and construction.
Private Custom Charters
Rainbow Helicopters offers customized private helicopter and charter flights. We offer inter-island travel, custom luxury experiences, proposal flights and on-demand services to meet your needs. We can get you wherever you want to go!
Flight Instruction
Rainbow Helicopters offers specialized flight instruction in our Robinson R44 helicopters. We also offer dual instruction for students and qualified pilots who want to experience flying helicopters in Hawaii.
“It was awesome! Staff was knowledgeable, we felt at ease from the time we arrived. It was an easy process and nothing felt rushed. Our pilot was knowledgeable and explained where we were showing highlight of the coast and answered all questions we had. It was an excellent way to end our vacation in Hawaii!”
ED & CAROL • 2025
Best Oahu Helicopter Tours (Honolulu & Waikiki) — see Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Sacred Falls & more (doors-off free).
Oahu helicopter tours prices:
Not sure which helicopter tours Oahu offers are right for you? Use the grid below to compare flights by duration and helicopter tour prices, then choose the experience that fits. Our Oahu helicopter tours range from quick scenic flights over Waikiki and Diamond Head to extended adventures along the Koʻolau Mountains, North Shore, and hidden waterfalls—each with optional doors-off thrills.
Helicopter Tours Oahu: The Perfect Way to See the Island
Explore breathtaking scenery with the best helicopter tours Oahu offers. Experience Hawaii’s most vibrant island from the ultimate vantage point with Rainbow Helicopters’ Oahu helicopter tours—the gold standard for helicopter tours Oahu visitors love. Our Honolulu helicopter tours lift off minutes from Waikiki, giving you a front-row seat to the glittering shoreline of Waikiki Beach, the emerald cliffs of the Koʻolau Mountains, and the world-famous Diamond Head crater. Circle the historic waters of Pearl Harbor and trace the island’s iconic North Shore, home to legendary surf breaks and hidden coves—exactly what savvy travelers look for in Waikiki helicopter tours.
Every route reveals a different side of Oahu. Fly over secluded Sacred Falls, glimpse jungle ridges near Kaʻala and Kaʻena Point, or photograph secret waterfalls deep in verdant valleys. Choose a doors-off Oahu helicopter tour for an unmatched photography experience, or design a custom itinerary with a private Oahu helicopter tour or charter that can include Hanauma Bay, Lanikai Beach, Kualoa/Kaʻaʻawa Valley, and the dramatic Makapuʻu coastline.
Whether you’re visiting Honolulu for a day or planning a full island adventure, our Oahu helicopter rides deliver sweeping views cars and hiking trails can’t match. From sunrise flights over Waikiki to an unforgettable Oahu sunset helicopter tour, Rainbow Helicopters pairs expert pilots and luxury aircraft to deliver the best helicopter tours Oahu offers —with doors-off thrills, private charters, and scenic routes departing conveniently from Honolulu.
Popular Oahu sights:
From world-famous beaches to lush mountain valleys and cascading waterfalls, our helicopter tours Oahu visitors love reveal the island’s most breathtaking scenery. Fly doors-off for panoramic views of Waikiki and Diamond Head, soar along the Koʻolau Mountains, circle Pearl Harbor, and explore the North Shore’s hidden coves and jungle cliffs.
Ala Moana Center
Aloha Tower
Banzai Pipeline
Chinaman’s Hat
Diamond Head
Dole Plantation
Hanauma Bay
Honolulu Harbor
Honolulu Skyline
Ka‘a‘awa Valley
Kāne‘ohe Bay
Ke‘ehi Boat Harbor
Ko‘olau Mountains
Lanikai Beach
Magic Island
Makapu‘u Lighthouse
Maunalua Bay
North Shore
Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout
Pearl Harbor
Punchbowl Crater
Sacred Falls
Surf Beaches
Turtle Bay Resort
USS Arizona Memorial
Waikīkī Beaches
Waikīkī Skyline
Waimea Bay
What’s the best Oahu helicopter tour?
Royal Crown of Oahu is the best all-around helicopter tour visitors pick the most often —a 60-minute “royal ring” that sweeps Waikiki, Diamond Head, the Koʻolau ranges, Sacred Falls, and the North Shore, with optional doors-off and Honolulu departures. Book it here: Royal Crown of Oahu
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About Rainbow Helicopters Oahu — local expertise & award-winning tours
Rainbow Helicopters provides spectacular helicopter tours Oahu visitors love, along with private helicopter charters across Hawaii. From our base at Honolulu International Airport, you can choose from a variety of premium Oahu flight experiences—doors-off free or doors-on—aboard our colorful fleet of Robinson and Airbus Astar premium helicopters.
Every seat on our Robinson R-44 helicopters (3 passengers) is a window seat, perfect for panoramic photos of Waikīkī, Diamond Head, and the Koʻolau Mountains. Guests can enjoy helicopter tours Oahu with the door open for unbeatable photography or closed for a smooth, comfortable ride. Our spacious Airbus AStar helicopters (6 passengers) also feature excellent visibility, ideal for families and private Oahu helicopter charters.

↳ See Oahu like never before on the Isle Sights Unseen helicopter tour.

Rainbow Helicopters offers unforgettable helicopter tours Oahu visitors love, departing conveniently from Honolulu International Airport. Soar over Waikīkī Beach, Diamond Head crater, Pearl Harbor, the Koʻolau Mountains, Sacred Falls, and the legendary North Shore. Choose a private doors-off flight for panoramic photography or a sunset tour for golden light over the Pacific.
For travelers who want a fully custom journey, our private helicopter charters can be tailored to circle Oahu’s entire coastline or reach remote spots like Lanikai Beach and Makapuʻu Point. Whether you’re celebrating a proposal, creating content, or seeking the ultimate sightseeing adventure, helicopter tours Oahu delivers breathtaking views and lifetime memories.
Oahu helicopter tour FAQs
Planning an Oahu Helicopter Tour? Whether you’re flying doors-off over waterfalls or seeking the best helicopter ride in Hawaii, this guide answers common questions about tour safety, pricing, duration, and more. If you’re wondering which helicopter tours Oahu has that will fit your plans, this FAQ has the answers to the most frequent visitor questions.
On a Rainbow Oahu helicopter tour, you’ll see Waikīkī Beach, Diamond Head crater, Pearl Harbor, the Koʻolau Mountains, Sacred Falls, and the world-famous North Shore. Choose doors-off for open-air photography and panoramic island views.
Prices start from $305 for a 20 minute tour to $440 per person for full island tours. For an unforgettable adventure, book one of the popular helicopter tours Oahu offers for a unique view of paradise. Private charters and custom itineraries vary by flight time and route.
Morning flights often have the clearest skies and calmest air. Afternoon and sunset flights give warm light and dramatic coastal colors—perfect for photos.
Yes. Rainbow Helicopters is FAA-certified and operates modern, meticulously maintained aircraft flown by highly experienced pilots. Weather and wind are continually monitored for safety.
Yes. Most routes include Diamond Head crater and Waikīkī Beach, giving unmatched aerial perspectives of Honolulu’s coastline. Oahu helicopter tours flying over Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach come in 20 minute and 60 minute helicopter tours, depending on the package you choose.
Absolutely. Doors-off flights are designed for photography. Secure camera straps are provided, and pilots can position the helicopter for the best angles.
Children of all ages are welcome. Kids under two may ride on an adult’s lap; older children have their own seat and headset.
Dress comfortably and avoid loose hats. Dark clothing helps reduce window reflections for photos. Bring a light jacket for doors-off flights.
For safety and balance, individual passenger weight is limited to 275 lbs (125 kg) and combined seat weight to 620 lbs (281 kg). Please share accurate weights when booking.
Book at least a week ahead—longer in peak seasons—to secure your preferred time, aircraft, and doors-off option.
Flights may be rescheduled or refunded if conditions are unsafe. Rainbow Helicopters constantly monitors island weather for safe flying.
Yes. Private Oahu helicopter charters let you design a route that can include places like Hanauma Bay, Lanikai Beach, or Makapuʻu Point.