Oahu: 60 Min Royal Crown Helicopter Tour - Doors Off or On
Description
See every stunning sight on Oahu from the white sands of Waikiki to the epic big waves of Norh Shore on our incredible 60-minute circle island tour. Get spectacular views of Diamond Head, Haunama Bay, the Ko'olau Mountains, Ka'a'awa Valley, Sacred Falls, Dole Plantation, and the USS Arizona Memorial.
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Itinerary
You begin with the heights of the Waikiki skyline along the sultry sands of the most famous beach in the Pacific.
Oahu's crown, Diamond Head, pops into view presiding over the island known as The Gathering Place.
As you pass over the ridges of the Leeward coast, Hanauma Bay appears below and gentle beaches transform into rugged volcanic cliffs, carved over millennia by sun, surf, and rain.
You continue on this regal tour by flying over top of the charming Makapu’u lighthouse.
The island’s Windward Coast awaits where you will see the incredible Ko’olau mountains standing watch above Lanikai Beach – often called the most marvelous beach in the world – and the offshore sandbars and coral formations that make Kaneohe Bay one of the most picturesque places on Earth.
Fly past Mokoli'i Island, and view with awe the succulent Ka’a’awa Valley before you.
The pilot guides your helicopter into the pristine forest and jagged cliffs of the magnificent Ka'a'awa Valley. As the mountains approach, you fly in close to see the magnificent waters of Sacred Falls tumble over 1000 feet to the rainforest below.
Fly close to the dramatic cliffs of Sacred Falls, where water cascades over 1,000 feet into the rainforest below, revealing a hidden paradise carved by centuries of volcanic activity and tropical rains.
Check out the world famous North Shore where you can see the surfers challenge the waves at Banzai Pipeline and Waimea Bay.
You head back towards the airport with a passage over the mountains and the island's inland sea - Dole Plantation's "Pineapple Sea".
You complete the circle of Oahu by turning inland and passing over the beautiful pineapple maze at the Dole Plantation. This incredible tour doesn't end until you have completed a solemn pass over Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(801)
Unforgettable experience. Sarah, a young pilot with a soft touch showed us the island, describing every part and features with a taste of history in it. Fabulous and unforgettable experience.
Absolutely an amazing experience. First time on a helicopter and it won’t be my last. Such amazing staff.
Go doors off. Wear some warm clothes if you get cold easily. Take some videos. Check if you can book another ride the next day, if not the next day as soon as possible before you leave Honolulu
Amazing experience. Nice pilot and beautiful views. He explains everything about the areas we are passing
The helicopter ride was amazing! I did the "doors off" option and it was a thrill to feel the air blowing as the helicopter was moving. The pilot was very nice and accommodating. She was helpful with explaining all aspects of the ride and how to use the microphone. The pilot was pleasant to talk to and was great at giving information of where we were flying to.
This was an excellent tour to do. The pilot was very good at her job! Recommend do the tour with the doors off. Got a check mark off bucket list.
Go for it Seeing Oahu from the sky shows the beauty of the island Hannah the pilot was excellent great knowledge and inter actions
Extremely professional from check in to check out. Very Thorough briefing. Pilot was fantastic and sights were magnificent.
It was a great way to see the beautiful island! Kiana was our pilot and she made sure we were safe at all times, and saw as much of the island and its history!
Flying with Gavin at Rainbow was stellar. He gave us great information, made sure we could all see the sites, pointed out cool places, shared history, and was encouraging to the two young aviators in our family. He checked in on mama who was a little nervous when the other three daredevils were excited to do the steep turns. He balanced our needs and made a core memory for our family. Thank you!
