Top Hawaii Helicopter Tours

Soar above two scenic Hawaiian Islands on a helicopter tour of Maui and Molokai from Kahalui. Watch surfers riding Maui’s breaking waves as you fly towards Molokai’s sheer coastal cliffs, capture aerial images of Kahiwa Falls and the isolated North Shore, then turn towards the emerald green Halawa Valley. Watch for whales and dolphins as you cross Pailolo channel, swoop over Maui’s lush rainforest canopy and explore Iao Valley State Park, then enjoy views of Honokohau Falls and Haleakala volcano on your return flight to Kahalui.

Drink in the lush beauty of Maui’s Hana Rainforest and northern shores from the air on a scenic helicopter flight, including a stop at the Wailua Valley. Glide over the jungle-clad north coast, passing beauty spots like the ‘Jaws’ surf break beach and Jurassic Rock. Then, land in an untouched spot in the verdant Wailua Valley, stepping out to explore the tropical vegetation and admire views over waterfalls and canyons before your return flight.

Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours provide "PRIVATE" tours keeping it just your party and the pilot. Each tour can hold 2-3 passengers who are also guaranteed window seating. Our tours are also conducted with the doors off allowing an adventurous tour and no obstructive views for photos.

Enjoy VIP luxury on a helicopter tour of Oahu with a maximum of four people. Experience the island from a birds-eye view and get unparalleled views of the azure waters, lush greenery and cascading falls. See the most beautiful natural landmarks with a complete circle island tour starting over the white sands of Waikiki and ending with a flyover of Pearl Harbor. A wonderful way to get your bearings if you’ve just arrived, or a grand finale to your Hawaii vacation.

Experience Oahu’s natural beauty on a thrilling, private helicopter ride. Depart from Honolulu International Airport and see the sights from above as you listen to insightful commentary from your dedicated pilot. See the Waikiki shoreline, Makapu’u lighthouse, Kailua Beach, and Kaneohe Bay, and then fly above the Dole Pineapple Plantation and see the striking Pearl Harbor USS Arizona monument from the sky.

Travel the famous Road to Hana in style, enjoying a luxurious small-group sightseeing roadtrip by limo-van and a stunning helicopter flight back, during this 6-hour adventure. Sit back and relax inside your plush limo-van on the way to Hana, stopping at Hana Tropical Gardens, the Hawaiian hamlet of Ke-anae and at a gorgeous waterfall, where you’ll have time to swim. You’ll also enjoy a beachside lunch before eventually boarding a helicopter for an incredible 36-minute flight above Haleakala Crater and the island’s rugged coast. This luxurious small-group trip to Hana also includes a professional guide.

Hop into a state-of-the-art helicopter for an aerial excursion over Oahu's North Shore. Your scenic tour of premier coastline and waterfalls takes off from Turtle Bay in the morning or afternoon. Hover above Kahana Bay and Waimea Bay, and see the surfer paradise of Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach. A certified pilot points out sights like Sacred Falls and the Ko‘olau Mountains. 

Soar over the rugged coastline, active volcanoes and cascading waterfalls of the Big Island on this unforgettable helicopter tour. Listen to expert narration from your pilot while soaking up incredible aerial views of smoking Kilauea Volcano and the magnificent mountains and sea cliffs of the Kohala Coast. Touch down on a lush and remote part of the island that most visitors never get to see, and enjoy your own private slice of paradise before taking to the skies again.

A must-do for adrenaline junkies, this aerial adventure takes you over the island’s volcanic landscape, so you can peer into craters and spot lava. Plus enjoy views of waterfalls and other natural features of the Big Island while aboard.

If ever there were a place to see by helicopter it’s the spectacular Big Island of Hawaii. Here on America’s largest island, the landscape ranges from snowcapped summits to crashing waves on the coast, and thundering falls through rich green rainforests to black-sand beaches and lava. On this VIP Big Island helicopter tour, which can only be booked on Viator, experience jaw-dropping aerial views and sip Champagne before soaring over the Big Island shoreline until sunset.

Explore the islands of Lāna‘i, Kaho‘olawe, Maui, and Moloka‘i from above on the only helicopter tour of “Greater Maui”. Over one million years ago, Maui Nui (“Greater Maui”) was a single island forty percent larger than present day Hawai‘i Island. Over time, natural forces drew Maui Nui lower into the Pacific, forming separate islands.Touch down at our exclusive Molokai Lookout and slow down to "Molokai time". The expanse of the Kalaupapa Peninsula nestles 600 feet below at the foot of the cliffs. This is an opportunity to grasp how the unique history of Kalaupapa is tied to the isolation of its landscape. Kalaupapa is a monument to the strength of the human spirit illustrated by these brave souls and by the compassion of the people who were compelled to help them. After crossing by the historical town of Kalaupapa, you will view northern and eastern Lāna‘i - including Kānepu‘u dryland forest preserve, Keahiakawelo (the “Garden of the Gods”), Polihua, and long, sandy beaches.

Launching from Lāna‘i, view where millennia of exposure to the natural elements of wind, wave, and rain have sculpted the tallest sea cliffs in the world. Touch down at our exclusive Molokai Lookout and slow down to "Molokai time". The expanse of the Kalaupapa Peninsula nestles 600 feet below at the foot of the cliffs. This landing is a special opportunity to grasp how the unique history of Kalaupapa is intimately tied to the isolation of its landscape. It was on this remote finger that over 8,000 people were sentenced to live and die due to leprosy. Now a National Park, Kalaupapa is a monument to the strength of the human spirit illustrated time and again by these brave souls and by the immense compassion of the people who were compelled to help them. After crossing by the historical town of Kalaupapa, you will view northern and eastern Lāna‘i - including Kānepu‘u dryland forest preserve, Keahiakawelo (the “Garden of the Gods”), Polihua, and long, sandy beaches.

Launching from O'ahu, view highlights on your way over the 26-mile Moloka'i Channel wasting no time getting to the north side of Moloka‘i, where millennia of exposure to the natural elements of wind, wave, and rain have sculpted the tallest sea cliffs in the world. Touch down at our exclusive Molokai Lookout and slow down to "Molokai time". The expanse of the Kalaupapa Peninsula nestles 600 feet below at the foot of the cliffs. This landing is a special opportunity to grasp how the unique history of Kalaupapa is intimately tied to the isolation of its landscape. It was on this remote finger that over 8,000 people were sentenced to live and die due to leprosy. Now a National Park, Kalaupapa is a monument to the strength of the human spirit illustrated time and again by these brave souls and by the immense compassion of the people who were compelled to help them. After viewing the historical town, take to the air again and make your way back across the channel on your return to O'ahu.

Launching from Kapolei, venture through O'ahu on your way to the north side of Moloka‘i, where millennia of exposure to the natural elements of wind, wave, and rain have sculpted the tallest sea cliffs in the world. They are sure to take your breath away as you explore amidst the sheer waterfalls and drop offs decorated by lush tropical forests. View the historical town of Kalaupapa, as you make your way back to O'ahu to finish the circuit.

Explore the islands of Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i from above with Paradise Helicopters. Launching from Lāna‘i, there is no time to waste getting to the north side of Moloka‘i, where millennia of exposure to the natural elements of wind, wave, and rain have sculpted the tallest sea cliffs in the world. They are sure to take your breath away as you explore amidst the sheer waterfalls and drop offs decorated by lush tropical forests. After crossing by the historical town of Kalaupapa, you will view northern and eastern Lāna‘i - including Kānepu‘u dryland forest preserve, Keahiakawelo (the “Garden of the Gods”), Polihua, and long, sandy beaches - as you finish the circuit.

Explore the islands of Lāna‘i, Kaho‘olawe, Maui, and Moloka‘i from above on the only helicopter tour of “Greater Maui” with Paradise Helicopters. Over one million years ago, Maui Nui (“Greater Maui”) was a single island forty percent larger than present day Hawai‘i Island. Over time, natural forces drew Maui Nui lower into the Pacific, and its saddles fell below sea-level to form separate islands.

Experience the entire island of Lāna‘i from the air on Paradise Helicopters’ Lāna‘i Circle Island Experience! This thirty-minute air tour is a great way to acquaint yourself with the island upon arrival, and gain a better understanding of its history, culture, and beauty. Your pilot will follow the perimeter of Lāna‘i’s singular volcano, Pālāwai, which is now extinct. By air, you will see the Mānele Bay on the southern shore, and as you turn north toward the home of the Kānepu‘u dryland forest preserve, view Keahiakawelo (the “Garden of the Gods”), and Polihua. Finish out your island orientation with East Lāna‘i - virtually one long, sandy beach.

Soar over Oahu’s northeastern coastline aboard a 4-passenger chopper. The 30-minute tour covers world renowned surf spots and a hidden waterfall. Adventure awaits with areal views of Kahana Bay, Waimea Bay, Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach, the Ko‘olau Mountains, Sacred Falls and Kāneʻohe Bay. And — if you’re feeling even more adventurous — upgrade to land on a mountain ridge for a scenic photo op.

Soar the skies of Oʻahu on a 60-minute helicopter tour in a replica of the chopper from ‘Magnum, P.I.’ Departing from Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore, this fully narrated tour covers island highlights like Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head and Sacred Falls. An expert pilot takes you on a thrilling, low-level flight just offshore from Waikiki that follows the same route seen in the opening sequence of the popular 1980s television series. No mustache or aloha shirt required! On your return to Turtle Bay, upgrade to touch down at our exclusive landing zone and take in the spectacular vistas.

The Kohala Landing Hike flight is the only tour that takes you deep into the heart of the spectacular Kohala valleys. There is no better way to experience and learn about the geography, history and incomparable lush beauty of Kohala, birthplace of King Kamehameha. Once there, your camera will be the only thing between you and the towering 2500’ waterfalls and sheer cliff faces. Your aircraft will then touch down at a remote location deep in Kohala Mountains to explore and enjoy a moderate 0.5 mile pilot-led hike through a Guava (waiwi) forest. The meandering trail immerses you in the flora and fauna of Kohala and surprises you with a dramatic coastline vista, offering views of the Mokupuku island formations and waves crashing along the rugged north shore of Hawaii Island. After your refreshing hike, take to the air again, to view the drastic landscape and see the world-famous white and black sand beaches and resorts of the Kohala Coast en route to back to Kona.

Fly with Paradise to the Kohala Valleys to hover amidst the breathtaking 2500’ waterfalls and sheer cliff faces. View lava fields from the 1801 Hualalai eruption and the 1859 Mauna Loa eruption, which traveled over 31 miles before reaching the now world-famous Kohala Coast. Mid-flight your aircraft will touch down at a remote location deep in Kohala Mountains to explore and enjoy a moderate 0.5 mile pilot-led hike through a Guava (waiwi) forest. The meandering trail immerses you in the flora and fauna of Kohala and surprises you with a dramatic coastline vista, offering views of the Mokupuku island formations and waves crashing along the rugged north shore of Hawaii Island. All the while you will learn about the culture and diverse natural habitat of this untouched serene location that most people never see. After your refreshing hike, take to the air again and view the world-famous white and black sand beaches and resorts of the Kohala Coast en route to back to Kona.

Ride deep into the heart of Kohala on this open-door Hawaii helicopter tour of the Big Island. There is hardly a better way to view the lush beauty of Kohala’s valleys and waterfalls than a doors-off helicopter flight, which brings you up close to sheer cliffs along the coast. Live commentary is provided via a two-way headset, ensuring you don’t miss a thing.

This helicopter flight takes you over central Oahu to the North Shore, offering a unique vantage point from the air. Listen to your pilot’s narration via audio headsets and get acquainted with Hawaiian mythology during the flight. Hear legends about deities like Pele and Maui as you view the fabled island from above. It’s an ideal flight for kids or anyone interested in retracing the cosmology of the islands.

Take flight over Oahu on a sunset helicopter tour around the island. Discover Pearl Harbor, Waikiki, and Diamond Head then soar above Hanauma Bay and beyond. Get a glimpse of serene coastal beaches and hidden gems. Watch the sun descend over the horizon as the Makaha Valley comes into view. Round-trip shared transfer is provided from the Ko Olina Resort area.