HAWAII HELICOPTER TOURS

Helicopter tours are one of the most popular things to do in Hawaii. There are plenty of helicopter tour companies on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island to choose from.

Expensive, but unforgettable adventure

Helicopter tours are one of the most expensive things to do in Hawaii and there’s a reason for that. First of all, from a helicopter you can enjoy unique aerial views you are unable to see from the ground. Second, the helicopters’ constant professional maintenance is an expensive service and it is necessary to ensure the safety of every flight. And the third reason is – helicopter fuel is pricey and every passenger has to pay a fuel surcharge.

The average price of a-30 minute flight is about or more than $100.00. For longer two- to three-hour flight adventures, you will be asked to pay about $500.00.

Fly above Oahu

If you are on Oahu, some of the sights you may explore from the air are the famous Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, Honolulu’s highlights, surfing beaches on the North Shore, Kaaawa Valley, Sacred Falls (which is not accessible by land anymore), the Dole Plantation and many more. For those of you who want to emphasize on the historical sights of Oahu, there’s a tour that takes you above Pearl Harbor, Battleship Row, the Punchbowl National Cemetery and the USS Arizona Memorial. What a better opportunity for taking photos of those historical sights than on a helicopter tour!

If you want to see it all on Oahu, then just book one of the Grand Circle Island flights. In the evening hours, you can enjoy a breathtaking sunset and city highlights flight. Combo packages are also available. They are offered in combination with another activity, such as a submarine tour or a night show.

Fly above Maui

The island of Maui is home to unique natural surroundings and a great way to explore and see it all is by helicopter. You can fly above the spectacular Haleakala Crater, above tropical rainforests, cascading waterfalls and the Hana Coast. And there are even flights that take you all the way across the channel over to the neighboring island of Molokai to see its stunning sea cliffs, which are the highest in the world.

Fly above Kauai

Many people consider Kauai to be the most beautiful of Hawaii’s islands. If you want to check out if this is true or not, the best way to do so is to see the island from a bird’s eye view. Some of the highlights you can fly above are Waimea Canyon, described by Mark Twain as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Mount Waialeale – the wettest spot in the world, the Na Pali Coast with its unique steep and sharp cliffs, the breathtaking Wailua Falls, Wailua River, Hanalei Valley and much more.

Fly above the Big Island

Never flown above a real active volcano? Now here is your chance! Simply book a volcano helicopter flight on the Big Island. Local helicopter companies will be more than happy to take you on such a hot adventure above an active volcano to see the lava flow. Besides volcanoes, you can fly above other attractions, such as tropical rainforests, spectacular waterfalls, Waipio Valley and much more.

Helicopter Flight Alternative

Very adventurous and less pricey than helicopter flights are glider tours. Some of the local glider tour companies offer the same sightseeing as helicopter tours do, plus adventurous and exhilarating acrobatic rides. You might be able to take a flight lesson, too.

Weight Restriction

If you want to go on a helicopter tour while you are in Hawaii, please note that there are passenger weight restrictions. The limit can be different for each company, but the average weight limit is 250 pounds (113.4 kg). If a passenger above this weight limit wants to go on a flight, he or she needs to book an additional seat. The weight restriction is very strict and some of the helicopter tours companies weigh the passengers before a flight.