Helicopter Tours in Oahu

Flying over Oahu by helicopter and getting a bird's eye view of the island is a wonderful experience you must have on your vacation, even if you have a bit of vertigo. Join this magnificent adventure and get ready to admire Hawaii's beautiful scenery from the sky - you've never seen anything like it!

Although Hawaii's main tourist attractions are accessible, the archipelago is made up of a series of remote islands that are difficult to reach. Many places can only be reached by air due to the geography of the place and considering that Hawaii's landscapes are enchanting, how can you miss the opportunity to visit them?

Hawaii is a spectacle in itself and even more if its beauty is appreciated from a helicopter flight. In addition, it is an exciting adventure because the fascinating views of Oahu is added to the adrenaline of flying at more than 200 kilometers per hour over the Pacific and feel the impact of the wind in your hair.

During your vacation you can choose between different lengths of helicopter tours in Oahu. Helicopter tours are usually flexible so, depending on availability on your selected dates, you can choose standard or premium options and schedules to tailor the experience to your tastes or needs.

How to choose between one or the other

Your budget will probably determine which flight you take, but trust me: even if you choose the shortest itinerary, the experience will be equally unforgettable and the pilot will make sure you don't miss the best of the island.

The truth is that the experience of flying in a helicopter itself is brutal and regardless of the time you choose, you will hallucinate with the unique sensation of flying in a helicopter and especially if you do it in Oahu, where the mountains overhang the sea and the turquoise blue of the ocean will give you spectacular scenery.

If in addition to wanting to get the most out of your helicopter trip, you are a photography enthusiast and you like strong emotions, I recommend that you choose the open-door helicopter tour.

The sensation of flying will be even more literal when you feel that there is no barrier between your body and the landscape and the pictures you will take will be dizzying (literally).

If you are concerned about safety, you should know that these flights are totally safe since you will be wearing an extra seat restraint, so don't worry about it. Of course, charge your camera or cell phone battery because you will be amazed during the trip.

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A helicopter tour on Oahu can cost between 250 and 300 euros per person approximately.

Everything will depend on the duration of the tour, the number of tourist attractions visited, whether it is a private tour or not, the type of aircraft or if it includes pick up and drop off from Waikiki hotels, among other factors.

Helicopter tours in Oahu last between 45 and 60 minutes approximately. The good thing about flying in a helicopter in Oahu is that as soon as you start to soar you will enjoy spectacular views, so no matter the duration of the flight, you will enjoy the main details of the island.

For example, the open-door helicopter tour lasts about 50 minutes, which will allow you to have general views of Oahu but also to get closer to specific areas to see them more closely. The great thing about booking online is that you can compare itineraries, prices and tour lengths before choosing one, so it will be hard to go wrong.

Of course, if you are one of those who think that this is a once in a lifetime experience, go for the longest one, because even then it will not taste like much. This is one of those experiences that you will never forget!

That's right! You may be a little apprehensive about flying in a helicopter without doors or with the doors open but there is nothing to fear. Specifically in Hellotickets is available the 50 minutes flight in a helicopter with open doors that will make you enjoy the most of the views of Oahu.

They are very safe because you will be fastened to your seat with harnesses and belts and, unlike those with closed doors, allow you to enjoy the beautiful views unobstructed during the tour in addition to taking fantastic pictures.

Depending on the established route, you will usually visit by helicopter the most emblematic places of the island as you have never seen them before while listening to the pilot narrate the visit.

Indeed, during the helicopter tour you will be able to see Diamond Head (a 232-meter volcanic crater southeast of Honolulu) and Hanauma Bay (the remains of a volcano crater that is now a popular marine sanctuary for snorkeling). Get your camera ready because Hawaii is a land of volcanoes!

Actually, there is no tour worse than another. The main difference between one and the other will be the duration or the fact that the doors are open or closed. I recommend you to book online to compare prices, routes and duration. In Hellotickets you can also have free cancellation in case you need it.

And one last recommendation: book the tour to enjoy it during your first days on the island to make sure that if one day it is windy or cloudy, you can change the date and enjoy a sunny day. Surely you will find the tour that best suits you!