Top 5 Best Helicopter Tours on Oahu
HONOLULU HELICOPTER TOURS • OAHU, HAWAII
The top 5 best Oahu helicopter tours according to Trip Advisor, Get Your Guide and Viator travelers.
Rainbow Helicopters is proud to be featured in many “Top 10” and “Best of Oahu” lists for our most popular Oahu helicopter tours across the web. It’s an honor to be recognized by guests of world-class travel experience vendors like Viator, Get Your Guide and Trip Advisor. We are thrilled to be featured among the Top 5 best helicopter tours on Oahu across all of these sites and are excited to be a part of these traveller-generated Top 5 lists:
Trip Advisor — Top 5 Best Helicopter Tours on Oahu (traveler favorites)
1. Royal Crown of Oahu – 60 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
2. Isle Sights Unseen – 45 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
3. Open-Door Helicopter Tour over Oahu (Magnum)
4. Private Helicopter Charter – Oahu “Magnum Experience” (50 Minute)
5. Path to Pali Passage – 30 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
Get Your Guide — Top 5 most Popular Air & Helicopter Tours on Oahu
1. (Royal Crown of Oahu) From Honolulu: Oahu Helicopter Tour with Doors On or Off
2. Oahu: Path to Pali 30-Minute Doors On or Off Helicopter Tour
3. Oahu: North Shore & Sacred Falls Waterfall Helicopter Tour (Paradise)
4. Oahu Doors Off Circle Island Helicopter Experience (Paradise)
5. Oahu: Exclusive Private Romantic Flight
Viator — Top 5 best Helicopter Tours on Oahu (according to Viator travelers)
1. Isle Sights Unseen – 45 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
2. Royal Crown of Oahu – 60 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
3. Open-Door Helicopter Tour over Oahu (Magnum)
4. Path to Pali Passage – 30 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
5. Private Helicopter Charter – Oahu “Magnum Experience” (50 Minute)
Viator — Top 5 Helicopter Tours on Oahu (1 hr. or less)
1. Isle Sights Unseen – 45 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
2. Royal Crown of Oahu – 60 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
3. Open-Door Helicopter Tour over Oahu (Magnum)
4. Path to Pali Passage – 30 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
5. Private Helicopter Charter – Oahu “Magnum Experience” (50 Minute)
Viator — Top 5 Helicopter Tours taking additional COVID-19 safety precautions
1. Isle Sights Unseen – 45 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
2. Royal Crown of Oahu – 60 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
3. Open-Door Helicopter Tour over Oahu (Magnum)
4. Path to Pali Passage – 30 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On
5. Private Helicopter Charter – Oahu “Magnum Experience” (50 Minute)
Why so many Rainbow Helicopter tours in the Top 5?
Rainbow Helicopter tours are featured prominently in the “Top 5” and “Best of Oahu” lists for many reasons. The views are spectacular, the pilots / tour guides are entertaining and informed, and the whole experience is just plain fun. When it comes to stunning aerial views and outstanding customer service, Rainbow Oahu Helicopter Tours offer the best helicopter tours experienced by tens of thousands of guests flying above Oahu for more than a decade. The Rainbow flight crew are passionate about taking care of their passengers and providing unmatched service.
You can fly with confidence knowing that Rainbow Helicopters is one of only a handful of companies with FAA Part 135 Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation (filed under Novictor Aviation). Rainbow Helicopters is highly recommended to anyone who enjoys sightseeing or even simply appreciates a breathtaking view. Take your pick (on select tours) of either an Airbus A-star (6 seat) or Robinson R-44 (4 seat) helicopter and take advantage of the opportunity to BOOK DIRECT today and fly Doors Off for free!
Best Oahu helicopter tours
Top picks across Top 5 lists
Royal Crown of Oahu
60 minute Oahu helicopter tour from Honolulu. Experience Oahu’s most picturesque sights as your Rainbow Helicopter soars above the South Shore, North Shore, Windward Coast, Ko’olau Mountains, Sacred Falls, Pearl Harbor 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
- "From start to finish, this helicopter tour was nothing short of incredible. My tour guide and pilot, Connor, made the entire experience unforgettable. He was special in every sense—courteous, highly knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. You can tell he truly cares about both the experience and the people he’s sharing it with. Connor went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable and informed, pointing out details you’d never catch on your own and sharing insights that made the views even more meaningful. Above all else, he was an absolute pleasure to ride with—calm, professional, and easy to connect with, which made the whole experience feel both exciting and relaxed at the same time. If you’re considering a helicopter tour, do yourself a favor and hope you get Connor. He’s a huge part of what made this experience so memorable.""What an amazing flight! Conor was an excellent pilot and narrator. Great personality. This is the way to see Oahu! We can’t recommend this open door helicopter ride enough."
Isle Sights Unseen
45 minute Oahu helicopter tour from Honolulu. Fly the windward side of Oahu most visitors never see. Experience Sacred Falls, Lanikai Beach, Kaʻaʻawa Valley, and Makapuʻu’s dramatic coastline from above. One of the most requested open-air doors-off helicopter tours on Oahu.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
- "Captain Sarah gave us everything anybody might want to know about hot surfing, fishing, military facilities, Oahu history, where the best places are to buy a $65 million dollar house - and so much more. Definitely doors off - it's the most fun. We're very happy that we chose Rainbow helicopter tours.""Captain Sarah gave us everything anybody might want to know about hot surfing, fishing, military facilities, Oahu history, where the best places are to buy a $65 million dollar house - and so much more. Definitely doors off - it's the most fun. We had a very fun flight."
Honolulu helicopter tours
A Honolulu helicopter tour can be an excellent way to kick off an unforgettable Oahu adventure. A helicopter tour is just right for guests who are looking for a little adventure when it comes to their Oahu vacation activities. A heli ride around Oahu makes for an amazing half day trip that will leave your party with unforgettable memories of a unique Oahu vacation. Departing from Honolulu, you’ll see many different sides of the island, and you’ll get to experience iconic Oahu sites like Waikiki’s famed beaches, Diamond Head, Makapuu Point Lighthouse, Sacred Falls and more. Learn more about Waikiki helicopter tours.
Oahu has many incredible sights to offer, but a helicopter tour allows you to see the island from a new perspective and access places only a helicopter can reach. With a helicopter departing from Honolulu, you can experience the best of Oahu from above – just grab your seatbelt, buckle up and enjoy the helicopter ride! There’s nothing quite like looking down on Oahu from high in the air and taking in the sights with the doors off.
Rainbow — Top 5 Oahu helicopter tours & private charters
Royal Crown of Oahu
60 minute Oahu helicopter tour from Honolulu. Experience Oahu’s most picturesque sights as your Rainbow Helicopter soars above the South Shore, North Shore, Windward Coast, Ko’olau Mountains, Sacred Falls, Pearl Harbor 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 from Honolulu. Fly the windward side of Oahu most visitors never see. Experience Sacred Falls, Lanikai Beach, Kaʻaʻawa Valley, and Makapuʻu’s dramatic coastline from above. One of the most requested open-air doors-off helicopter tours on Oahu.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Path to Pali Passage
30 minute Oahu helicopter tour from Honolulu. Fly over Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, and deep into the Nu'uanu Pali cliffs. A dramatic Honolulu helicopter tour with inland route through Oahu's lush Ko'olau Mountains.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Proposal Flight – Romantic Landing
60 minute Oahu private helicopter charter. Wow your significant other with an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind romantic Oahu helicopter adventure. Experience an exclusive landing with ocean views and complimentary chocolates, champagne and flowers.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Luxury Picnic at Scenic Landing
2 hour Oahu private helicopter charter. Choose your helicopter for up to 6 guests. See the island 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
