Isle Sights Unseen
$325.00
45 minutes. A unique side of the island awaits when you take to the sky in this unforgettable Oahu helicopter tour. Fly above Diamond Head, the Ka’a’awa Valley, Sacred Falls, Maunalua Bay, Lanikai Beach, Makapu’u and more in this remarkable helicopter tour of the islands best unseen sights.
Description
*required Weight and Balance (WB) fee when
guest is over 260 lb./118 kg
*required Weight and Balance (WB) fee for each
guest over 260 lb./118 kg
Isle Sights Unseen
A unique side of Oahu awaits when you take to the sky to discover the sights you have yet to see.
Your helicopter tour begins as you fly over Honolulu’s famous harbor where the Aloha Tower welcomes arriving ships into the port – just as it has done for nearly 100 years. Heading further down the coast, you pass the beaches of Waikiki and do a slow loop around majestic Diamond Head, peaking into the center of what is arguably the most famous landmark in all of Hawaii. Then, with wide open Maunalua Bay passing beneath you, you reach the island’s rugged eastern shores and Hanauma Bay’s well-known reefs. Following the rocky coast, you see the little lighthouse sitting atop the cliffs of Makapu’u and pass the longest stretch of beach on the entire island of Oahu. Keep an eye out for rainbows!
You then travel up the Windward Coast, to visit world-renowned Lanikai Beach and the aptly-named Chinaman’s Hat. Your helicopter allows you to explore the lush forests and emerald cliffs of the awe-inspiring Ka’a’awa Valley and fly in close for a view of Oahu’s highest waterfall, Sacred Falls. The tour ends with a visit to the Dole Pineapple Plantation and low-altitude views of Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. A side of Oahu many do not know will reveal itself with a tour of these sights unseen.
Departures
This tour is available for daytime departures from Honolulu International Airport
Sights
Honolulu Harbor
Aloha Tower
Waikiki Beaches
Diamond Head
Hanauma Bay
Makapu’u Lighthouse
Windward Coast
Lanikai Beach
Chinaman’s Hat
Ka’a’awa Valley
Sacred Falls
Dole Pineapple Plantation
Pearl Harbor
USS Arizona Memorial
Tour Notes
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Add epic add-ons to your tour at checkout.
+ Private Tour
Book the entire aircraft for your group. Perfect for special occasions and celebrations.
+ In-flight Photographer
Bring aboard a world class photographer to capture every magical detail of your adventure from start to finish.
+ Doors Off Helicopter
Experience the sights with an open cabin and enjoy amazing unobstructed views. Makes for great pictures!
+ Flight Video
Get a shareable digital video of your in-flight experience, available in multiple formats. Customize at checkout.
+ Booking Protection
Protect your experience of a lifetime helicopter booking with our Booking Protection Plan. Passengers may cancel or reschedule their flight for ANY REASON up to 24 hours prior to their scheduled flight and receive a full refund or no reschedule fees. No documentation needed, just contact our reservations center at (808) 492-8706 to request the change. Coverage excludes Booking Protection Plan Fee. Reschedule and / or canceling one time only. Standard Policies apply to additional rescheduling / cancelations.
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“Fantastic! Pilot Kyle was great and knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyable tour.”
Fantastic! Pilot Kyle was great and knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyable tour.
Cory (Pilot) was great! Engaging and answered all questions. Awesome views!
Office crew was friendly, responsive to our needs and very helpful.
We had an amazing experience! In fact, we’re totally doing it again whenever we get free time. Shout out to our pilot Kyle, who did a tremendous job throughout our flight!! Rainbow helicopters got a great system going: parking, checkin, boarding process and very friendly staff!! We 100 percent recommend Rainbow Helicopters!!
Oliver and Kau were fantastic.
The staff who worked with us pre flight were also fantastic.
Only wish we had flown much closer to the waterfall.
We had a great time. Matt was so informative with pointing everything out and answered all of our questions.
tour was great. harley did a great job explaining the sites we were seeing. the ride was smooth and fun.
A must do event and this made our visit to Oahu the best ever!! The entire staff and crew were amazing and professional from beginning to end. The pilots are seasoned professionals and this is the most experienced team on the islands. First rate and wait till you see the views. Gets no better if you want to make your island visit a memorable experience.
Oliver was great! We loved our flight around the island and seeing some of the sites we had only seen from land. Would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the island!
An absolutely incredible experience! We did the doors off tour and was a bit nervous at first but it was so worth it!
The staff was very professional and committed to safety. Truly unlike any other experience and such an amazing way to see the island! Would HIGHLY recommend!
Shout out to Josh for the ride, man he’s good at his job!
It was amazing! Harley was great. Well worth it. The only way to see the island is with Rainbow Helicopters.
Our helicopter ride with Josh was wonderful and after a week in Hawaii having done snorkeling, shark dives, and parasailing, my boys say that the Helicopter ride with the doors off was top of their experiences.
The one bummer was how long it took to get our ride started. Our tour was scheduled for 4 PM and so we arrived an hour early as instructed. After waiting until 4:15 we proactively went to ask the staff at the desk what the delay was and were told it was because the helicopters had to be refueled. After seeing tour groups go to their flights who had arrived after us, at 4:30 pm when nobody had gone to get us, I approached the counter again where I found both your staff on their cell phones. When I asked them when our tour would start they asked me our name and looked at the computer and then radioed out to the field. I really think they forgot about us and had I trusted that they would "come get us when the helicopters had refueled" we would have delayed even longer. We received the full tour which was awesome but it caused me to cancel evening activities I had scheduled and paid for.
Overall, I would suggest this tour to anyone but I was disappointed with the experience prior to.
We really enjoyed the experience! Riley is a great pilot! My dad who usually has motion sickness didn’t have any trouble during the flight.
This helicopter tour was an amazing experience. You will get to see parts of the island you are unable to see driving around the island. My pilot Riley was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made us feel safe and was a great pilot. Highly recommend doing the tour. Worth the money.
Great way to see the Island and a trip we will remember for sure! Our pilot, Josh, was very friendly and happy to point out all the highlights for us. If you really want to appreciate this paradise - this is he way to do it!!
Excellent! The 45 minute tour was very exciting and informative and the views were amazing! We even saw a whale!
Absolutely incredible! had to wait a little bit due to the weather, which is expected being on an island. The views were magnificent and the pilot "Carson" was excellent we had open door, what I would fully recommend if you're not scared of heights. service was great and well worth the money, we did the 45-minute tour, which was plenty of time. Mahalo!!!
First class tour by first class operators. Our welcome staff and pilot (Kyle) were awesome. Oahu needs to be seen from the air to completely see it. Beautiful island made even better.
Wonderful time! It was definitely worth the money. Getting to see the island in a way like no other. I would highly recommend taking the time to do this if you get the chance! The staff was also amazing!
Absolutely fantastic!!! Such an amazing experience!! Worth every penny! The staff is so sweet and the ride so gentle! Thank you!
The most amazing part of our whole trip! Josh was awesome and we had a blast.
I was excited and scared at the same time . But after the landing I was amazed. Cory our captain was great at his job. Such a great experience. Planning on doing it again .
Riley was exceptional, not only as a pilot but a tour guide. Still amazed at how pristine and under developed Oahu is, and the beauty of the entire island is breathtaking.
We had an amazing time
Definitely have the doors off!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND RAINBOW HELICOPTER TOUR DURING YOUR STAY! Ahola!!
Definitely a top 5 thing to do on Oahu.
Great time and the pilot did a great job of keeping the helicopter ride smooth. Would highly recommend.
Excellent service, trip and pilot! We all enjoyed it very much!
Bucket list ✔️
I had Corey as my pilot! Very knowledgeable about the sights and was constantly checking on us the entire flight! I had such a fantastic time and I am so glad I chose this tour! Incredible!!
The sights were unbelievable; definitely, the best way to experience Honolulu. Be sure to select doors off!
The main reason we booked was to see sacred falls. Unfortunately it was not seen . Not sure why. It was a great tour nonetheless.
If you havent done it, it’s worth the money! Absolutely breathtaking sights and the best way to get familiar with the island
Great Trip should of done this at the beginning of our trip so we could see where all we wanted to go on the ground.
Loved it!
Awesome. You gotta go do. 45 min trip is well worth it.
This was an amazing trip and one of our favorite activities. Breathtaking, educational, relaxed and all around wonderful. Sarah was amazing with information and making us comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful
Our first helicopter tour and we had a great time! Excellent way to see the island. Cat our pilot did a great job giving us amazing views and information.
The Rainbow Helicopter tour was awesome! We had a great time. The view from the helicopter was beautiful!!! We had a great time.
It was really fun, would do it again. Beautiful views of the island. The pilot Bastian was very knowledgeable on the whole island.
Awesome! The staff was great from start to finish. Our pilot Sarah was awesome and had some great beats sync with our trip. This is a definite MUST for anyone that truly wants to see O’ahu. A great experience to share with my family.
Gorgeous! Easygoing pilot made me feel very comfortable. Kids (5 & 8) loved it, too. I'd say this is a must-do!
Absolutely AMAZING! Worth every penny! We had the best time with Bastian! He was informative, fun and a great pilot. The views are indescribable and we will have lifelong memories! You have to experience this yourself!!!
All of the staff was amazing. They went out of their way to make us have the most amazing experience ever. Sarah our pilot was the best!! She made sure we had the best views ever!! This was definitely an experience of a lifetime. Amazing family memories we will always have!! Thank you from the Geer Family ❤️❤️❤️
Once and a lifetime experience! Totally recommend anyone to book a tour with Rainbow Helicopter Tours! Great views!
Fantastic experience!!!!
It was an amazing way to see Hawaii. I recommend it to anyone. My wife is afraid of heights and I get motion sickness. We felt safe and comfortable. It was worth it very penny
Amazing! Beautiful scenery, excellent pilot and staff!
Excellent! The staff is friendly and professional. The process from check in to boarding and getting off the helicopter was seamless. They’re patient and answer all your questions/concerns. Service was delivered with a smile from all staff members. Our pilot, Bastian, was the best. He checked in on us while in flight. He guided the tour in a manner that allowed time for the best photos. When turbulence was expected, he informed us beforehand. This tour isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you dare go on the doors off tour, be prepared for an amazing ride with the most magnificent views of the island. You won’t regret it. I highly recommend. This was my first time on a helicopter and I won’t hesitate to get on one again!
Very courteous and accommodating staff. First helicopter ride ever and was very informative with unique views. My grands loved it very much.
Amazing! We booked the Crown of Oahu tour, doors off. Geoff was our pilot. The welcome was awesome by the entire Rainbow staff. Quick, professional, courteous and knowledgeable. We had the best tour, clear skies, beautiful scenery, it was truly wonderful. The staff were dynamic, thanks to all of them! We've visited Hawaii many many times and to see Oahu from the air was such a beautiful and different way to see all the areas we've stayed from above. Highly recommended, best ever!
This is a most do’. To see the island from the sky is absolutely amazing and worth every penny spent. I highly recommend you doing it
Geoff was very knowledgeable about the area and a very skilled pilot. The views were amazing. A great way to see the island.
This was absolutely beautiful! Joey our guide was amazing. Such a cool view. I thought I was gonna get sick, but it was actually smooth. Well worth it.
When you’re on Oahu you must MUST experience this doors off thrill with Rainbow Helicopters. Bastian was our pilot. Steady hands, informative, and caring. Staff was efficient and friendly. Overall you will NOT be disappointed.
Excellent!!!! Awesome!!! Amazing!!!
This is a must if your coming to explore the island. Our pilot Sarah was the best! It was worth every penny!
Very comfortable, safe, skilled pilot, and they accommodated our changing plans :)
We had the most amazing pilot during our flight. Our pilot spent so much time sharing amazing details of the many wonderful sights around the island that can only be captured from the air! Shout out to you Joey, you made our experience just perfect ⭐️
The tour was incredible and staff were super friendly and made you feel very safe. We did have a 1.5 hr wait after we checked in which was annoying but forgot all about it once we were up in the air. Would recommend bringing a light jacket if you get cold easily.
Joel was amazing, staff was awesome had a good time.
I generally develop a feel for a company through my initial meeting with the staff. That being said the staff was courteous, knowledgeable and efficient. They made me feel welcome and that set the stage for a very thrilling helicopter ride. The doors off option is definitely a thrilling ride and not for those who may be afraid of heights. The pilot was very professional, knowledgeable and his flying skills are commendable. Highly recommended and I will probably do it again.
The helicopter tour was the highlight of our trip! Amazing views of the island, and our pilot Cat was super nice and helpful pointing out the sights.
Great trip with open doors. We will never forget the turquoise water in countless shades and flying over the beautiful mountains.
Our Pilot Bastian did a great job.
A must see when being in Hawaii
This is a must do if you are visiting Hawaii.
The OPEN DOOR option is a Thrilling ride! **NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART** there’s literally a seat belt holding you from falling of the A-Star Helicopter. I had to use one had to hold on to the top of the cabin and use my other one to record video from my iPhone. Got a bit tiresome. That being said it is as advertised, a thrill. The staff was very efficient and polite. Our pilot Sarah was informative and kept the helicopter at a smooth ride. The scenery is amazing up there. The turquoise water and the Jurassic mountains are worth the price. I recommend with and without doors.
Very courteous and professional team! Very helpful!
Unforgettable experience! We took photos that we will cherish forever. Great company, professional and knowledgeable staff. Smooth ride and breathtaking views! We even saw a full circle rainbow! Magical!
Very helpful, knowledgeable, and accommodating staff. Loved our guided flight! A very memorable moment, one more checked off of our list!!!
We had a wonderful experience! The sights were unbelievable and our pilot, Geoff was great company. He shared lots of information about the island and also gave us some food recommendations. The staff that greeted us and gave us our briefing was also awesome! They all had great attitudes and pumped us up before takeoff. What a great way to see Oahu!
Our pilot was Sarah, very kind and knowledgeable.
The tour was awesome. more than I expected it.
Another check on the bucket list.
We enjoyed our "doors off" helicopter tour very much. Paul was an excellent pilot. He was very friendly and great at pointing out the sights. This is the best way to see the island!
Our tour was fantastic! Our pilot was very friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone else who works there was also very professional and nice. Doors off helicopter was the way to go.
The views were AMAZING!!! Totally worth the $!!
This was a very nice experience! The ride was super smooth and it felt absolutely safe to do the doors off tour. We booked the 45 min tour that takes you around the coast and into the hidden places of the island of Oahu, only visible from up above! It was a total of 7 of us in the helicopter, including the pilot. Our pilot was sharing great insights about the different places / locations we flue by.
The only reason this is 4 star instead of 5, is because we sat on the right and at the beginning, missed out on some of the cool views on the left almost entirely... It would have been so great if the helicopter turned for a few moments to show people sitting on the right the full views on the left and vice versa. All in all we enjoyed it very much! This is definitely something that will show you the island from a unique and even more beautiful perspective!
Our pilot Paul was awesome! We were very safely given a tour of Hawaii from the air. Excellent adventure!
We had Paul as our tour guide and Helicopter pilot. He was amazing and provided us with a lot of fun trivia and tips to maximize our vacation. This experience was by far an experience of a lifetime. The views were majestic. Our highlights were the waterfalls and the views of Diamond head. Definitely worth it.
When we found out we were going to Hawaii, one of the first things we did was book a helicopter tour. When our tour day finally arrived, we ended up rescheduling (on our own choice), Novictor was very understanding and helpful with rescheduling to hopefully a better day weather wise. Just a couple days later, that day arrived. We were SO EXCITED that we switched our day and ended up having the best weather Oahu has had in a couple weeks. Sarah, our pilot, was so knowledgable with the island and flying. We felt incredibly safe, and had such a wonderful time. We were in shock of the beauty of the island and seeing it the way Sarah showed us. We will definitely do it again when we come back to Oahu. Thank you to all at Novictor, and especially a huge shout out to Sarah! Would highly recommend to everyone.
Absolutely recommend! Awesome view at sunset! Our pilot Geoff handled the windy conditions with excellence! The staff was friendly and very professional! Best view to see the mountains and waterfalls!
The helicopter ride was especially delightful and exciting. Easy going pilot was informative and calming. Loved the trip up and wanted to do it again right after we got back.
The pilot did an amazing job of flying the aircraft during the windy day that we had. He was also very knowledgeable about the island and the areas in which we flew over and near. Definitely recommend flying with the doors off as I was really able to see the amazing views without any instructions.
The helicopter flight was easily the best thing we did while in Hawaii. Ended up being a last minute thing, and easily booked our trip online. They picked us up from our hotel and then dropped us back off afterwards. Sarah was a fantastic pilot and guided us around the most amazing views. You really haven’t seen how beautiful Hawaii is unless you see it from the air. Everyone at Novictor was very friendly and helpful. Made you feel comfortable the entire time. Highly recommend Novictor and the trip.
Best event of the vacation, got to see the entire island ! , definitely worth it.
What a great tour. Even though I'm not great with heights, I am glad we decided to take the doors off for an enhanced experience. The pilot was awesome and narrated very well. Highly recommended.
Wonderfull tour. Everything from pick up at the cruise terminal to our return was handled efficiently. Once at the heliport we received a briefing and had a choice of doors on or off the helicopter. The Pilot was friendly and knowledgable and we felt in safe hands. We will be booking again for next March !!
If you want breathtaking views of Oahu's lesser known sights, this helicopter ride is the way to go. Since I'm a resident of Oahu and have seen the majority of what it offers on the ground, I finally decided to tour it from the air. This awesome tour gave me a whole new perspective - highly recommended!
- "Cory (Pilot) was great! Engaging and answered all questions. Awesome views! Office crew was friendly, responsive to our needs and very helpful."
- "We had an amazing experience! In fact, we’re totally doing it again whenever we get free time. Shout out to our pilot Kyle, who did a tremendous job throughout our flight!! Rainbow helicopters got a great system going: parking, checkin, boarding process and very friendly staff!! We 100 percent recommend Rainbow Helicopters!!"
- "Oliver and Kau were fantastic. The staff who worked with us pre flight were also fantastic. Only wish we had flown much closer to the waterfall."
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Peter –
If you want breathtaking views of Oahu’s lesser known sights, this helicopter ride is the way to go. Since I’m a resident of Oahu and have seen the majority of what it offers on the ground, I finally decided to tour it from the air. This awesome tour gave me a whole new perspective – highly recommended!
Sheila macro –
Wonderfull tour. Everything from pick up at the cruise terminal to our return was handled efficiently. Once at the heliport we received a briefing and had a choice of doors on or off the helicopter. The Pilot was friendly and knowledgable and we felt in safe hands. We will be booking again for next March !!
Jay –
What a great tour. Even though I’m not great with heights, I am glad we decided to take the doors off for an enhanced experience. The pilot was awesome and narrated very well. Highly recommended.
rhett bowman –
Best event of the vacation, got to see the entire island ! , definitely worth it.
Wesley –
The helicopter flight was easily the best thing we did while in Hawaii. Ended up being a last minute thing, and easily booked our trip online. They picked us up from our hotel and then dropped us back off afterwards. Sarah was a fantastic pilot and guided us around the most amazing views. You really haven’t seen how beautiful Hawaii is unless you see it from the air. Everyone at Novictor was very friendly and helpful. Made you feel comfortable the entire time. Highly recommend Novictor and the trip.
Ron –
The pilot did an amazing job of flying the aircraft during the windy day that we had. He was also very knowledgeable about the island and the areas in which we flew over and near. Definitely recommend flying with the doors off as I was really able to see the amazing views without any instructions.
Lawrence Caron –
The helicopter ride was especially delightful and exciting. Easy going pilot was informative and calming. Loved the trip up and wanted to do it again right after we got back.
Cheryl Martin –
Absolutely recommend! Awesome view at sunset! Our pilot Geoff handled the windy conditions with excellence! The staff was friendly and very professional! Best view to see the mountains and waterfalls!
Mikayla Anderson –
When we found out we were going to Hawaii, one of the first things we did was book a helicopter tour. When our tour day finally arrived, we ended up rescheduling (on our own choice), Novictor was very understanding and helpful with rescheduling to hopefully a better day weather wise. Just a couple days later, that day arrived. We were SO EXCITED that we switched our day and ended up having the best weather Oahu has had in a couple weeks. Sarah, our pilot, was so knowledgable with the island and flying. We felt incredibly safe, and had such a wonderful time. We were in shock of the beauty of the island and seeing it the way Sarah showed us. We will definitely do it again when we come back to Oahu. Thank you to all at Novictor, and especially a huge shout out to Sarah! Would highly recommend to everyone.
Angelica Jean Sanders –
We had Paul as our tour guide and Helicopter pilot. He was amazing and provided us with a lot of fun trivia and tips to maximize our vacation. This experience was by far an experience of a lifetime. The views were majestic. Our highlights were the waterfalls and the views of Diamond head. Definitely worth it.
Kim Moody –
Our pilot Paul was awesome! We were very safely given a tour of Hawaii from the air. Excellent adventure!
Katalin Janos –
This was a very nice experience! The ride was super smooth and it felt absolutely safe to do the doors off tour. We booked the 45 min tour that takes you around the coast and into the hidden places of the island of Oahu, only visible from up above! It was a total of 7 of us in the helicopter, including the pilot. Our pilot was sharing great insights about the different places / locations we flue by.
The only reason this is 4 star instead of 5, is because we sat on the right and at the beginning, missed out on some of the cool views on the left almost entirely… It would have been so great if the helicopter turned for a few moments to show people sitting on the right the full views on the left and vice versa. All in all we enjoyed it very much! This is definitely something that will show you the island from a unique and even more beautiful perspective!
Natalie White-Williams –
The views were AMAZING!!! Totally worth the $!!
Carolyn –
Our tour was fantastic! Our pilot was very friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone else who works there was also very professional and nice. Doors off helicopter was the way to go.
Rita Lewis –
We enjoyed our “doors off” helicopter tour very much. Paul was an excellent pilot. He was very friendly and great at pointing out the sights. This is the best way to see the island!
Gus Sanchez –
Our pilot was Sarah, very kind and knowledgeable.
The tour was awesome. more than I expected it.
Another check on the bucket list.
Kristin Frught –
We had a wonderful experience! The sights were unbelievable and our pilot, Geoff was great company. He shared lots of information about the island and also gave us some food recommendations. The staff that greeted us and gave us our briefing was also awesome! They all had great attitudes and pumped us up before takeoff. What a great way to see Oahu!
Eddie Manuel Cuevas –
Very helpful, knowledgeable, and accommodating staff. Loved our guided flight! A very memorable moment, one more checked off of our list!!!
Amy –
Unforgettable experience! We took photos that we will cherish forever. Great company, professional and knowledgeable staff. Smooth ride and breathtaking views! We even saw a full circle rainbow! Magical!
Nanda –
Very courteous and professional team! Very helpful!
Danny G. –
The OPEN DOOR option is a Thrilling ride! **NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART** there’s literally a seat belt holding you from falling of the A-Star Helicopter. I had to use one had to hold on to the top of the cabin and use my other one to record video from my iPhone. Got a bit tiresome. That being said it is as advertised, a thrill. The staff was very efficient and polite. Our pilot Sarah was informative and kept the helicopter at a smooth ride. The scenery is amazing up there. The turquoise water and the Jurassic mountains are worth the price. I recommend with and without doors.
Virginia kilpatrick –
This is a must do if you are visiting Hawaii.
Carsten –
Great trip with open doors. We will never forget the turquoise water in countless shades and flying over the beautiful mountains.
Our Pilot Bastian did a great job.
A must see when being in Hawaii
Jim B –
The helicopter tour was the highlight of our trip! Amazing views of the island, and our pilot Cat was super nice and helpful pointing out the sights.
Michael Kenyon –
I generally develop a feel for a company through my initial meeting with the staff. That being said the staff was courteous, knowledgeable and efficient. They made me feel welcome and that set the stage for a very thrilling helicopter ride. The doors off option is definitely a thrilling ride and not for those who may be afraid of heights. The pilot was very professional, knowledgeable and his flying skills are commendable. Highly recommended and I will probably do it again.
Lakia –
Joel was amazing, staff was awesome had a good time.
Lauren –
The tour was incredible and staff were super friendly and made you feel very safe. We did have a 1.5 hr wait after we checked in which was annoying but forgot all about it once we were up in the air. Would recommend bringing a light jacket if you get cold easily.
Joy –
We had the most amazing pilot during our flight. Our pilot spent so much time sharing amazing details of the many wonderful sights around the island that can only be captured from the air! Shout out to you Joey, you made our experience just perfect ⭐️
Amy –
Very comfortable, safe, skilled pilot, and they accommodated our changing plans 🙂
Sylvia Magana –
This is a must if your coming to explore the island. Our pilot Sarah was the best! It was worth every penny!
Patria Davila –
Excellent!!!! Awesome!!! Amazing!!!
Gina Whiting –
When you’re on Oahu you must MUST experience this doors off thrill with Rainbow Helicopters. Bastian was our pilot. Steady hands, informative, and caring. Staff was efficient and friendly. Overall you will NOT be disappointed.
Shannan –
This was absolutely beautiful! Joey our guide was amazing. Such a cool view. I thought I was gonna get sick, but it was actually smooth. Well worth it.
Sean Giffin –
Geoff was very knowledgeable about the area and a very skilled pilot. The views were amazing. A great way to see the island.
John Lockwood –
This is a most do’. To see the island from the sky is absolutely amazing and worth every penny spent. I highly recommend you doing it
Robert Fritzler Jr –
Amazing! We booked the Crown of Oahu tour, doors off. Geoff was our pilot. The welcome was awesome by the entire Rainbow staff. Quick, professional, courteous and knowledgeable. We had the best tour, clear skies, beautiful scenery, it was truly wonderful. The staff were dynamic, thanks to all of them! We’ve visited Hawaii many many times and to see Oahu from the air was such a beautiful and different way to see all the areas we’ve stayed from above. Highly recommended, best ever!
Ronald Karroll –
Very courteous and accommodating staff. First helicopter ride ever and was very informative with unique views. My grands loved it very much.
Dominice Lemon –
Excellent! The staff is friendly and professional. The process from check in to boarding and getting off the helicopter was seamless. They’re patient and answer all your questions/concerns. Service was delivered with a smile from all staff members. Our pilot, Bastian, was the best. He checked in on us while in flight. He guided the tour in a manner that allowed time for the best photos. When turbulence was expected, he informed us beforehand. This tour isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you dare go on the doors off tour, be prepared for an amazing ride with the most magnificent views of the island. You won’t regret it. I highly recommend. This was my first time on a helicopter and I won’t hesitate to get on one again!
Macenna –
Amazing! Beautiful scenery, excellent pilot and staff!
John Lockwood –
Fantastic experience!!!!
It was an amazing way to see Hawaii. I recommend it to anyone. My wife is afraid of heights and I get motion sickness. We felt safe and comfortable. It was worth it very penny
Stephen Losco –
Once and a lifetime experience! Totally recommend anyone to book a tour with Rainbow Helicopter Tours! Great views!
Melissa Pisano –
All of the staff was amazing. They went out of their way to make us have the most amazing experience ever. Sarah our pilot was the best!! She made sure we had the best views ever!! This was definitely an experience of a lifetime. Amazing family memories we will always have!! Thank you from the Geer Family ❤️❤️❤️
Joyce Anderson –
Absolutely AMAZING! Worth every penny! We had the best time with Bastian! He was informative, fun and a great pilot. The views are indescribable and we will have lifelong memories! You have to experience this yourself!!!
Meredith Reed –
Gorgeous! Easygoing pilot made me feel very comfortable. Kids (5 & 8) loved it, too. I’d say this is a must-do!
Ray Ramirez –
Awesome! The staff was great from start to finish. Our pilot Sarah was awesome and had some great beats sync with our trip. This is a definite MUST for anyone that truly wants to see O’ahu. A great experience to share with my family.
Stephen Montoya –
It was really fun, would do it again. Beautiful views of the island. The pilot Bastian was very knowledgeable on the whole island.
Pat Daggs –
The Rainbow Helicopter tour was awesome! We had a great time. The view from the helicopter was beautiful!!! We had a great time.
Gina Stradling –
Our first helicopter tour and we had a great time! Excellent way to see the island. Cat our pilot did a great job giving us amazing views and information.
Troy and Donna –
This was an amazing trip and one of our favorite activities. Breathtaking, educational, relaxed and all around wonderful. Sarah was amazing with information and making us comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful
Greg Loukides –
Awesome. You gotta go do. 45 min trip is well worth it.
Brenda –
Loved it!
Russ Pitts –
Great Trip should of done this at the beginning of our trip so we could see where all we wanted to go on the ground.
Santiago –
If you havent done it, it’s worth the money! Absolutely breathtaking sights and the best way to get familiar with the island
James Whitehead –
The main reason we booked was to see sacred falls. Unfortunately it was not seen . Not sure why. It was a great tour nonetheless.
Whit DuBois –
The sights were unbelievable; definitely, the best way to experience Honolulu. Be sure to select doors off!
Jenna –
Bucket list ✔️
I had Corey as my pilot! Very knowledgeable about the sights and was constantly checking on us the entire flight! I had such a fantastic time and I am so glad I chose this tour! Incredible!!
Stacy Hancock –
Excellent service, trip and pilot! We all enjoyed it very much!
Scott Schumacher –
Great time and the pilot did a great job of keeping the helicopter ride smooth. Would highly recommend.
Greg Wilson –
Definitely a top 5 thing to do on Oahu.
Sandy and Jon Seager –
Riley was exceptional, not only as a pilot but a tour guide. Still amazed at how pristine and under developed Oahu is, and the beauty of the entire island is breathtaking.
We had an amazing time
Definitely have the doors off!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND RAINBOW HELICOPTER TOUR DURING YOUR STAY! Ahola!!
Stephen A Contreras –
I was excited and scared at the same time . But after the landing I was amazed. Cory our captain was great at his job. Such a great experience. Planning on doing it again .
Cheryle Forte –
The most amazing part of our whole trip! Josh was awesome and we had a blast.
Michaella Edwards –
Absolutely fantastic!!! Such an amazing experience!! Worth every penny! The staff is so sweet and the ride so gentle! Thank you!
Wyatt Mercer –
Wonderful time! It was definitely worth the money. Getting to see the island in a way like no other. I would highly recommend taking the time to do this if you get the chance! The staff was also amazing!
Zaki –
First class tour by first class operators. Our welcome staff and pilot (Kyle) were awesome. Oahu needs to be seen from the air to completely see it. Beautiful island made even better.
Dean pevey –
Absolutely incredible! had to wait a little bit due to the weather, which is expected being on an island. The views were magnificent and the pilot “Carson” was excellent we had open door, what I would fully recommend if you’re not scared of heights. service was great and well worth the money, we did the 45-minute tour, which was plenty of time. Mahalo!!!
PETER KIM –
Excellent! The 45 minute tour was very exciting and informative and the views were amazing! We even saw a whale!
David G. –
Great way to see the Island and a trip we will remember for sure! Our pilot, Josh, was very friendly and happy to point out all the highlights for us. If you really want to appreciate this paradise – this is he way to do it!!
Sarah Fahrney –
This helicopter tour was an amazing experience. You will get to see parts of the island you are unable to see driving around the island. My pilot Riley was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made us feel safe and was a great pilot. Highly recommend doing the tour. Worth the money.
Joice –
We really enjoyed the experience! Riley is a great pilot! My dad who usually has motion sickness didn’t have any trouble during the flight.
Dianne Rosario –
Our helicopter ride with Josh was wonderful and after a week in Hawaii having done snorkeling, shark dives, and parasailing, my boys say that the Helicopter ride with the doors off was top of their experiences.
The one bummer was how long it took to get our ride started. Our tour was scheduled for 4 PM and so we arrived an hour early as instructed. After waiting until 4:15 we proactively went to ask the staff at the desk what the delay was and were told it was because the helicopters had to be refueled. After seeing tour groups go to their flights who had arrived after us, at 4:30 pm when nobody had gone to get us, I approached the counter again where I found both your staff on their cell phones. When I asked them when our tour would start they asked me our name and looked at the computer and then radioed out to the field. I really think they forgot about us and had I trusted that they would “come get us when the helicopters had refueled” we would have delayed even longer. We received the full tour which was awesome but it caused me to cancel evening activities I had scheduled and paid for.
Overall, I would suggest this tour to anyone but I was disappointed with the experience prior to.
Matt –
It was amazing! Harley was great. Well worth it. The only way to see the island is with Rainbow Helicopters.
Kay H –
Shout out to Josh for the ride, man he’s good at his job!
Evelyn Wernig –
An absolutely incredible experience! We did the doors off tour and was a bit nervous at first but it was so worth it!
The staff was very professional and committed to safety. Truly unlike any other experience and such an amazing way to see the island! Would HIGHLY recommend!
Liz –
Oliver was great! We loved our flight around the island and seeing some of the sites we had only seen from land. Would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the island!
Jerry Barakos –
A must do event and this made our visit to Oahu the best ever!! The entire staff and crew were amazing and professional from beginning to end. The pilots are seasoned professionals and this is the most experienced team on the islands. First rate and wait till you see the views. Gets no better if you want to make your island visit a memorable experience.
heidi –
tour was great. harley did a great job explaining the sites we were seeing. the ride was smooth and fun.
Ellen Haberkorn –
We had a great time. Matt was so informative with pointing everything out and answered all of our questions.
Susan Slobard –
Oliver and Kau were fantastic.
The staff who worked with us pre flight were also fantastic.
Only wish we had flown much closer to the waterfall.
Chandradat Dhanraj –
We had an amazing experience! In fact, we’re totally doing it again whenever we get free time. Shout out to our pilot Kyle, who did a tremendous job throughout our flight!! Rainbow helicopters got a great system going: parking, checkin, boarding process and very friendly staff!! We 100 percent recommend Rainbow Helicopters!!
Rebecca Cull –
Cory (Pilot) was great! Engaging and answered all questions. Awesome views!
Office crew was friendly, responsive to our needs and very helpful.
Fran –
Fantastic! Pilot Kyle was great and knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyable tour.