Explore The Big Island’s best helicopter tour companies: customer reviews, ratings and locations.
Soaring above Oahu in a helicopter is a once in a lifetime experience, and not all tours and helicopter companies are the same. So which one should you go with? Each one has different helicopters, departure locations, tours, add-on options and price points. The most popular operators offer doors-off options for free. To get the most out of your experience, you’ll want to check out customer reviews and ratings for the different helicopter companies.
With so many different options available, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the best and highest rated helicopter operators on Oahu and put them all in one page below:
01. Rainbow Helicopters — (8 tours from Kona Intl. Airport)
02. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters — (3 tours from Kona Intl. Airport)
03. Mauna Loa Helicopters — (4 tours from Kona Intl. Airport)
Rainbow Helicopter tours flying Airbus Astar above Oahu’s iconic coastlines
01. — Rainbow Helicopters
Departure Location: Kona International Airport | Driving Directions
Helicopters: Airbus Astar, Robinson R44
Website: rainbowhelicopters.com
Rainbow offers the islands most popular daytime helicopter tour, as well as the Oahu’s legendary romantic flights and premium luxury picnic helicopter experiences.
Outstanding personalized service. The diverse and friendly multicultural staff take the Aloha to the next level and ensure that every aspect of your trip is amazing. Entire operation runs smoothly and efficiently.
In the Robinson R-44 helicopters (3 passengers), every guest has a window seat. The spacious Airbus Astar helicopters (6 passengers) are known for their luxurious, comfortable cabins as well as for the excellent panoramic views they provide from all seats.
Pssst! Sales are available often
Reviews: latest customer reviews.
Blue Hawaiian Helicopter above Kualoa Ranch
02. — Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Departure Location: Kona International Airport | Driving Directions
Helicopters: Airbus EC130
Website: bluehawaiian.com
Experience the magic of Kona’s most historical sights and breathtaking views on a guided aerial tour with this Hawaii helicopter tour company.
Spacious Airbus EC130 “Eco-Star” and Airbus AS350 Astar helicopters offering excellent panoramic views and comfort.
- Tour narration by pilots who are State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides.
- Air-conditioned cabin
- Noise cancelling headsets
- Two-way communication allowing for conversation between passengers and the pilot
Reviews: latest customer reviews.
Mauna Loa top helicopter tour flying above Oahu with the doors-off
03. — Mauna Loa Helicopters
Departure Location: Kona International Airport | Driving Directions
Helicopters: Robinson R44
Website: maunaloahelicoptertours.com
Experience Kona’s ultimate helicopter tour in VIP luxury. Make sure you look for promotion codes – Plus Free Pickup from Waikiki & Surrounding areas 🙂
- Guaranteed window seats and your very own private pilot
- Doors-on or doors-off option (at no extra cost)
- Noise cancelling headsets
- Two-way communication allowing for conversation between passengers and the pilot
Reviews: latest customer reviews.
What kind of tour should I choose?
Go for a doors off helicopter tour if you have a sense of adventure and want to get the best unobstructed views. Soaring above Oahu in a helicopter is a once in a lifetime experience, and not all tours and helicopter operations are the same. Each operator has different tours, options and add-ons, so you’ll also want to check what kind of upgrades you can get for your flight. The most popular operators offer doors-off options for free.
Having all the heli tour operators in a list is really helpful – I chose Magnum because my son is a huge fan of of the show, but it’s great to see all the companies in one place for comparison.
Thanks Deborah – this site is definitely a labor of love, I’m glad things worked out and you enjoyed your tour with Magnum!