"Unforgettable experience with views of the island that we will never forget! Highly recommended for couples or small groups."
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Take to the skies for a full hour on this unforgettable circle-island helicopter flight departing from Honolulu Airport. You'll soar past the city’s skyline and over legendary sites like Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Pearl Harbor, Sacred Falls, and the North Shore’s surf breaks. From the Dole Plantation’s pineapple maze to Jurassic Park filming locations and the dramatic cliffs of the Koʻolau range, it’s a greatest-hits reel of O‘ahu’s diverse landscapes. With unobstructed views, expert narration, and a route that touches every corner of the island, this is a front-row seat to Hawai‘i's living postcard.
GUEST REQUIREMENTS
For ages 5+
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Relaxed — sightseeing from the sky.
WHAT TO BRING
Government-issued photo ID, Camera with a strap, Light jacket (it can get breezy)
CANCELLATION POLICY
Changes or cancellations must be made 24 hours prior.
WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
5.0★ from 630+ reviews on TripAdvisor
Guests rave that this is the ultimate way to see Oahu — doors-on or doors-off, with no strangers sharing your flight. Many highlight how friendly and skilled the pilots are at pointing out hidden waterfalls, remote beaches, and film locations like “Jurassic Park.” Reviews often mention how relaxing it feels to have the helicopter all to yourself, the chance to take incredible photos, and the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of seeing the island in a way you can’t from the ground.
This Circle Island tour is one of the most complete ways to see Oahu in a single hour — without crowds, lines, or other passengers. Lifting off from Honolulu International Airport, you’ll trace the island’s dramatic coastlines, hidden valleys, and famous landmarks from your private helicopter, just you, your companions, and your pilot.
Your route circles nearly the entire island: soar past Diamond Head’s iconic crater, glide over Hanauma Bay, watch for the blowhole and Makapu‘u Lighthouse, then continue along the Windward side to Chinaman’s Hat, Kaneohe Bay, and the lush ridges where scenes from Jurassic Park were filmed. You’ll sweep over Sacred Falls, Turtle Bay, Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay, and the North Shore’s legendary surf breaks before crossing Oahu’s central valleys and pineapple fields.
Along the way, your pilot shares local stories and points out everything from hidden waterfalls to the Pearl Harbor Memorial and the USS Missouri. Whether you fly with doors on or off, every seat has an unobstructed view — and the cabin stays private, with no mixed parties and an open seat for extra comfort.
If you want a perspective of Oahu you simply can’t get on land, this flight is a once-in-a-lifetime hour above paradise.Honolulu Helicopter Tours is known for creating personalized, private aerial experiences around Oahu — never mixing groups, always reserving your flight just for you and your guests. With experienced pilots who know every ridge, crater, and hidden cove, they’re dedicated to giving each guest a smooth, safe ride and a storyteller’s view of Hawaii’s coastlines, valleys, and iconic sights. Their Circle Island route captures all the highlights in a single breathtaking hour above paradise.
Meeting Point:
Honolulu Helicopter Tours
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
134 Nakolo Place, Suite 203, Honolulu, HI 96819
Check-in Instructions:
Check in at their office at HNL. Bring your photo ID and arrive early to allow time for pre-flight orientation and safety briefing. Staff will fit you with a lanyard for your phone and make sure your cameras are secure.Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.
FOLIO TRAVELOGUE
O‘ahu from the Air: A 60-Minute Epic
We lifted off from Honolulu Airport and within seconds the whole island began to unfold beneath us. The coastline shimmered past Waikīkī and Diamond Head, then turned rugged at Hanauma Bay and Makapu‘u Point. The pilot, calm and conversational, pointed out not just the iconic spots—Pearl Harbor, Punchbowl, Sandy’s—but also tiny details like tide pools, WWII bunkers, and the folds in the Ko‘olau mountains that catch the morning light just right.
From the crater of Diamond Head to the cliffs of Sacred Falls, O‘ahu makes a pretty convincing case for being seen from above.
What surprised me most wasn’t just the sights—it was how fast the contrasts changed. One minute we were flying over pineapple fields and the quiet valleys of Central O‘ahu, and the next we were hovering above world-famous surf breaks at Pipeline and Waimea Bay. Sacred Falls looked too dramatic to be real, and Turtle Bay curved gently like a sketch of paradise. You could drive this loop in a day, sure—but seeing it from the sky reorders your sense of scale, of beauty, and of how much this island holds. We touched down an hour later, giddy, a little sun-kissed, and already planning when we’d do it again.
