Oʻahu Private Helicopter Experience: All Window Seats
Description
Experience Oahu on a strictly private 1-hour helicopter adventure, reserved exclusively for your family or group. Tailor your flight with your choice of a thrilling doors-off experience or a comfortable doors-on journey—available at no additional cost.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Aerial view of the Waikiki Coastline
View Diamond Head Crater ʻLeʻāhiʻ from the air
Fly by the Makapuʻu hiking trail and light house.
Witness spectacular coral reefs and pristine ocean waters
Mokoliʻi Island, aka Chinamanʻs Hat, is located at Kualoa Beach Park across from world famous Kualoa Ranch.
See the famous surf spots of Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach, and Waimea Bay, home to big wave surf.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Strictly Private Tours from Same Family or Group
- A minimum of 2 / Maximum 3 passengers per helicopter. Groups of 4+ taken in multiple helicopters. Depending on availability, may take off at the same time.
- Due to comfort and weight balance of the aircraft, passengers weights limit must not exceed 275lbs per person; 620lbs total. If weight restrictions are exceeded, we will cancel the tour and no refund will be given
- A minimum of 2 seats must be purchased even if only 1 passenger wishes to travel; this is a private tour, and passenger groups are not mixed
- Minimum age is 7 years, required to sit by a closed door. Ages 12 years and older may sit next to an open door.
- ALL tours are Doors-Off (Except for passengers 7-11 years old)
- Passengers must provide their own means of transportation to our office for check in.
- Check in is 40 minutes prior. Late check ins will be considered as a no show and subject to full price.
- Check-in at 134 Nakolo Place Honolulu, HI 96819
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
- Strict 24 hour cancellation policy strictly enforced
Reviews(239)
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Oʻahu! We booked the Oʻahu Private Helicopter Experience with Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours, and the experience was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The best part was that we flew without doors, which made the experience feel completely different from a regular helicopter tour. It was thrilling, but at the same time, we always felt safe and comfortable. Having unobstructed views made it possible to really appreciate the incredible scenery of Oʻahu from above. Our pilot was excellent — very professional, attentive, and clearly experienced. He made us feel comfortable throughout the flight and did a great job pointing out different places and explaining what we were seeing. You could tell that safety was a priority, while still allowing us to enjoy the experience to the fullest. The views were simply spectacular. Seeing Oʻahu’s coastline, mountains, valleys, beaches, and the incredible colors of the island from the air was something we’ll remember for a long time. The all-window-seat setup was also a big advantage because everyone had a great view and nobody felt like they were stuck in an inferior seat. If you’re visiting Oʻahu and looking for something special rather than just another sightseeing activity, I highly recommend this experience. Flying without doors was an unforgettable experience, the pilot was fantastic, and the views were breathtaking. Definitely one of the experiences I’d do again!
Spectacular and breathtaking. You have to try without the doors on it's the closest thing to flying like a bird, you will get. Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!!
It is a must do in Oahu. Panoramic views of everything important on the island. Pearl Harbor, Diamond head, downtown Honolulu, the north shore. All of it looks awesome from the air.
Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. We felt at ease the entire experience. The office location was easy to find with good signage. The tour was amazing!
My husband and I took the tour with doors off and I loved it! It was cloudy and a bit rainy so we did have to deviate slightly from the usual route, but it was absolutely gorgeous and we didn't feel at all short-changed. Our pilot was Lorenzo (I think... I'm so bad with names) and we felt incredibly safe the whole time.
Wonderful time over Oahu. Friendly pilot, very patient.
It was the Best-friendly, professional staff. Great pilot and gave great facts about the area, Fly with sides off-totally worth it!!
We booked a helicopter tour with this company on May 10, 2026, for May 23, 2026. When I made the reservation, I carefully ensured there was room for three people on the helicopter and that each passenger's weight was within the limits. When I booked the reservation, I had to give each passenger's name and weight. I did not hear back from the company; I assumed all was OK. The day before the excursion, the company called me and said they could not accommodate the weight limit, and either one person could not go or we could wait for a larger helicopter. We were leaving in two days, and there was no window for additional reservations. One person did sit out, which was very disappointing. You don't take a trip to Hawaii every day, and they had the weight information way before the flight. They could have advised that they could not accommodate three people, and I would have made other arrangements. Not wait until the day before the flight. In addition, it is taking forever to get a credit back for the person who was left behind. If you have more than two people, I would be cautious using this company. Very disappointing for the person left behind.
Amazing experience. Loved everything
Incredible flight. Lauren was a fun greeter and Jake was a very informative and safe pilot. He made the trip fun. Definitely book this trip
