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Path to Pali Passage - 30 Min Helicopter Tour - Doors Off or On

4.9 (106 reviews) 30 min Free cancellation
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Path to Pali Passage - 30 Min Helicopter Tour - Doors Off or On

About this activity

Waikiki's white-sand beaches are not Oahu's only amazing attractions. No trip is complete without seeing Oahu's iconic mountain peaks. This 30 minute helicopter tour offers views of Diamond Head, the three peaks of Mt. Olomana, and Nu'uanu Pali. Along the way, you will also see the emerald waters of Haunama Bay, the lighthouse at Makapu'u Point and Pearl Harbor.

Full-day Tours Private and Luxury Helicopter Tours Excellent Quality Low Supplier Cancellation Rate Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low

At a glance

Duration
30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Rainbow Helicopters

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Phone Strap
  • Included: Parking Fees

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Diamond Head State Monument

    Passing by

    Your helicopter sightseeing experience begins over the island’s South Shore so you can see the Honolulu skyline and Diamond Head crater in a way not possible from the beach.

  2. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

    Passing by

    Hanauma Bay’s sheltered waters and incredible coral reefs pass below you as you soar among the nearby cliffs and volcanic outcroppings – the remnants of the island’s volcanic birth.

  3. Makapu‘U Point

    Passing by

    Rounding Makapu’u Point, you follow the Windward Coast and its long stretches of white sand beaches and turquoise waters as they lead you towards the gorgeous mountains beyond.

  4. Olomana Three Peaks Trail

    Passing by

    Turning inward you pass the three sharp peaks of famous Mt. Olomana, characteristic of its English translation, “divided hill.”

  5. Nuuanu Valley Rain Forest

    Passing by

    The lush tropical vegetation of the Nu’uanu Valley masks a secret: Oahu was born from fire.

  6. Pearl Harbor National Memorial

    Passing by

    A breathtaking passage through the Nu’uanu Pali cliffs and the lush rainforests that lie within leads you back to the Leeward side of the island and Pearl Harbor.

  7. USS Arizona Memorial

    Passing by

    The flight ends with a pass over the USS Arizona Memorial and a new appreciation of Oahu's volcanic origins and its spectacular terrain.

  8. Waikiki Beach

    Passing by

    Get a bird's eye view of the famous Waikiki Beach shoreline.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We are located in the Caste and Cooke Aviation building. Please park in the lot to the left across the street.

End point

  • We are located in the Caste and Cooke Aviation building. Please park in the lot to the left across the street.

Using your ticket

You are required to arrive 60 minutes before your scheduled flight time or you may miss your scheduled departure.

We are located inside the Castle and Cooke Aviation Building off of Lagoon Drive. Free parking will be in the large parking lot on the left hand side of Kapalulu Pl.

If you did not provide the following information at check-out, please call Rainbow Helicopters at +1 808-492-8706:

  • All travelers full names and weights
  • Your contact number. An in-destination contact number is preferred.

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

You must present either an electronic or paper voucher at the time of the tour. 

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Safety of flight is our primary concern. The operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or appear to be intoxicated. Intoxicated passengers will not fly and they will be charged in full.

  • For doors off tours, jackets and/or sweatshirts, closed toe shoes, and hair ties are required. Long pants are recommended.

  • When booking the doors off experience, your seat may or may not be directly adjacent to an open door.

  • Only passengers weighing 80 lbs or more may fly with the door off in our Robinson R44 helicopter. Only passengers weighing 100 lbs or more may fly with the door off in our Airbus Astar helicopter.

  • All passengers 24 months and older must purchase a full fare seat.

  • For each guest weighing 250 pounds or more, a weight and balance fee is required to safely balance the aircraft. For guests weighing between 250-275 lbs, a fee in the amount of 50% of the seat price will be assessed after booking. For guests weighing 275 lbs or higher, an additional seat purchase will be assessed after booking.

Options

  • Doors OFF Tour

    Doors Off Helicopter

  • Doors ON Private Tour

    Private Tour: Make your tour private with just your party!

  • Doors OFF Private Tour

    Private Tour: Make your tour private with just your party!

  • Doors ON Tour

    Doors On Helicopter

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 106 reviews
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