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Oahu Helicopter Tour - Makani Kai Helicopters
- Heli-fly on the wings of the wind over water!!
- With a perfect safety record, Makani Kai Helicopters has been giving personalized and professional Oahu helicopter tours since 1988. An true highlight your vacation!
Tour Operator: *click to see other tours by them
Special Promotion !
Online Special Rates! Enjoy Makani Kai Helicopter rides at the discounted rates. Now flying over the beautiful island of Oahu just got better!
Promotion Period: 1 Apr 2010 through 31 Dec 2010
Participation Period: 1 Apr 2010 through 31 Dec 2010
Makani Kai, which means "wind over the water," operates Eurocopter A-Star, six passenger aircraft, which feature air conditioning, Bose noise-canceling headsets, custom interior, five-camera video system, Hawaiian music on CD and extra large windows for premium viewing. Makani Kai Helicopters provides complimentary round-trip transportation from major Waikiki hotels. Pick-up is approximately one hour prior to flight departure time.
The Aircraft:
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Makani Kai Helicopters uses the superb Eurocopter A-Star, long considered the standard of the industry. It is a purpose built aircraft, with extra large windows for premium viewing, air conditioning, and comfortable seating. A-Star Features:
Seating:
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Location: Honolulu International Airport, South Oahu
Time & Duration:
*The times are approximate and are subject to change
All flights depart every hour on the half-hour with
check-in 30 minutes prior to the flight time.
Transportation: Round-trip from major Waikiki hotels approximately one (1) hour prior to the flight time.
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Packages
Pali Makani Flight (30 min) - Open Seating
Fly over the classic shoreline of Waikiki!
The most popular Oahu helicopter tour.
You'll travel along the south coast towards Waikiki and Diamond Head Crater. The helicopter will circle the popular snorkeling place Hanauma Bay then continue with miles of white sandy beaches along the east coast, as well as a spectacular view of the Ko'olau Mountain chain, and the historically important Nu'uanu Pali Pass. The last part of your flight takes you over tropical valleys back to the starting point of your trip and allows you to see Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial before landing.
You'll travel along the south coast towards Waikiki and Diamond Head Crater. The helicopter will circle the popular snorkeling place Hanauma Bay then continue with miles of white sandy beaches along the east coast, as well as a spectacular view of the Ko'olau Mountain chain, and the historically important Nu'uanu Pali Pass. The last part of your flight takes you over tropical valleys back to the starting point of your trip and allows you to see Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial before landing.
Inclusion(s):
Guide
Time & Duration:
a half hour
(Starting at
8:30am- 5:30pm)
Day(s) of Operation:
7 days a week
Additional Information: for all packages
Pali Makani Flight (30 min) - First Class Seating
Fly over the classic shoreline of Waikiki!
First-Class Seating on the most popular Oahu helicopter tour.
You'll travel along the south coast towards Waikiki and Diamond Head Crater. The helicopter will circle the popular snorkeling place Hanauma Bay then continue with miles of white sandy beaches along the east coast, as well as a spectacular view of the Ko'olau Mountain chain, and the historically important Nu'uanu Pali Pass. The last part of your flight takes you over tropical valleys back to the starting point of your trip and allows you to see Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial before landing.
You'll travel along the south coast towards Waikiki and Diamond Head Crater. The helicopter will circle the popular snorkeling place Hanauma Bay then continue with miles of white sandy beaches along the east coast, as well as a spectacular view of the Ko'olau Mountain chain, and the historically important Nu'uanu Pali Pass. The last part of your flight takes you over tropical valleys back to the starting point of your trip and allows you to see Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial before landing.
Inclusion(s):
Guide
Time & Duration:
a half hour
(Starting at
8:30am- 5:30pm)
Day(s) of Operation:
7 days a week
Additional Information: for all packages
Hidden Oahu Flight (45 min) - Open Seating
Enjoy a panoramic vista of Pearl Harbor!
You'll view all the "must see" attractions and scenic vistas, from Keehi Lagoon and Honolulu Harbor, to Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island and the world famous Waikiki Beach. Then the helicopter will take you to the eastern part of the island where you will view Hanauma Bay, and Makapu'u Point. Following a look at beautiful Waimanalo Beach, you will continue on over to Kaneohe Bay, Chinaman's Hat, then up to the "Jurassic Park" valley where dozens of films have been made. The highlight of the tour is Sacred Falls, a shear and splendid 1,300 foot cascade. On your way over Oahu's Central Plain you'll see the Dole Pineapple Plantation and the "birthing" stones of Hawaiian royalty. Your tour concludes with a panoramic vista of Pearl Harbor.
Inclusion(s):
Guide
Time & Duration:
1 hour
(Starting at
8:30am- 5:30pm)
Day(s) of Operation:
7 days a week
Additional Information: for all packages
Hidden Oahu Flight (45 min) - First Class Seating
Enjoy a panoramic vista of Pearl Harbor!
First-Class Seating on a tour viewing all the "must see" attractions and scenic vistas, from Keehi Lagoon and Honolulu Harbor, to Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island and the world famous Waikiki Beach. Then the helicopter will take you to the eastern part of the island where you will view Hanauma Bay, and Makapu'u Point. Following a look at beautiful Waimanalo Beach, you will continue on over to Kaneohe Bay, Chinaman's Hat, then up to the "Jurassic Park" valley where dozens of films have been made. The highlight of the tour is Sacred Falls, a shear and splendid 1,300 foot cascade. On your way over Oahu's Central Plain you'll see the Dole Pineapple Plantation and the "birthing" stones of Hawaiian royalty. Your tour concludes with a panoramic vista of Pearl Harbor.
Inclusion(s):
Guide
Time & Duration:
1 hour
(Starting at
8:30am- 5:30pm)
Day(s) of Operation:
7 days a week
Additional Information: for all packages
Ali'i Sacred Falls Flight (60min) - Open Seating
The spectacular 1,300-foot cascading Sacred Falls
The most comprehensive Oahu helicopter tour.
Your journey begins as you fly over the classic shoreline of Waikiki and Diamond Head Crater. Then, get a bird's eye view of the popular snorkeling spot Hanauma Bay, dramatic Makapu'u Point, and the coral reefs of Kaneohe Bay. Discover Chinaman's Hat and the uninhabited valleys of the Ko'olau Mountain Range to the spectacular 1,300-foot cascading Sacred Falls waterfall.
See the world-famous surfing beaches on Oahu's North Shore and picturesque Waimea Falls Park, before entering the island's vast Central Plain, where - according to the Guiness Book of World Records - the largest maze is situated in the midst of the Dole Pineapple Fields.
Your tour ends with a gorgeous panoramic vista of Pearl Harbor.
Your journey begins as you fly over the classic shoreline of Waikiki and Diamond Head Crater. Then, get a bird's eye view of the popular snorkeling spot Hanauma Bay, dramatic Makapu'u Point, and the coral reefs of Kaneohe Bay. Discover Chinaman's Hat and the uninhabited valleys of the Ko'olau Mountain Range to the spectacular 1,300-foot cascading Sacred Falls waterfall.
See the world-famous surfing beaches on Oahu's North Shore and picturesque Waimea Falls Park, before entering the island's vast Central Plain, where - according to the Guiness Book of World Records - the largest maze is situated in the midst of the Dole Pineapple Fields.
Your tour ends with a gorgeous panoramic vista of Pearl Harbor.
Inclusion(s):
Guide
Time & Duration:
1 hour
(Starting at
8:30am- 5:30pm)
Day(s) of Operation:
7 days a week
Additional Information: for all packages
Ali'i Sacred Falls Flight (60min) - First Class Seating
The spectacular 1,300-foot cascading Sacred Falls
First-class seating on the most comprehensive Oahu helicopter tour.
Your journey begins as you fly over the classic shoreline of Waikiki and Diamond Head Crater. Then, get a bird's eye view of the popular snorkeling spot Hanauma Bay, dramatic Makapu'u Point, and the coral reefs of Kaneohe Bay. Discover Chinaman's Hat and the uninhabited valleys of the Ko'olau Mountain Range to the spectacular 1,300-foot cascading Sacred Falls waterfall.
See the world-famous surfing beaches on Oahu's North Shore and picturesque Waimea Falls Park, before entering the island's vast Central Plain, where - according to the Guiness Book of World Records - the largest maze is situated in the midst of the Dole Pineapple Fields.
Your tour ends with a gorgeous panoramic vista of Pearl Harbor.
Your journey begins as you fly over the classic shoreline of Waikiki and Diamond Head Crater. Then, get a bird's eye view of the popular snorkeling spot Hanauma Bay, dramatic Makapu'u Point, and the coral reefs of Kaneohe Bay. Discover Chinaman's Hat and the uninhabited valleys of the Ko'olau Mountain Range to the spectacular 1,300-foot cascading Sacred Falls waterfall.
See the world-famous surfing beaches on Oahu's North Shore and picturesque Waimea Falls Park, before entering the island's vast Central Plain, where - according to the Guiness Book of World Records - the largest maze is situated in the midst of the Dole Pineapple Fields.
Your tour ends with a gorgeous panoramic vista of Pearl Harbor.
Inclusion(s):
Guide
Time & Duration:
1 hour
(Starting at
8:30am- 5:30pm)
Day(s) of Operation:
7 days a week
Additional Information: for all packages
Ko Olina Circle Island Spectacular (60 minutes) from Ko Olina - Open Seating
Sunset Beach on North Shore
Get a birdfs eye view of Pearl Harbor and the bookends of WWII, the Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri. Youfll see historic Honolulu harbor, bustling Aloha Tower Marketplace and downtown Honolulu, as well as Punchbowl, the National Cemetery of the Pacific. The tour continues above Ala Moana Beach Park, Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head Crater. Then itfs out to pristine Hanauma Bay, inviting Sandy Beach and Makapuu Point and Lighthouse. Youfll see the gorgeous coral formations of Kaneohe Bay, distinctive Chinamanfs Hat and gJurassic Parkh valley. The highlight of the tour is Sacred Falls, a shear, thousand foot cascade. Next youfll fly over the Polynesian Cultural Center, lovely Turtle Bay and world renowned surfing spots on the storied North Shore. Youfll also fly over Kolekole Pass, the route Japanese warplanes flew on their date with infamy in 1941. No other tour in Hawaii offers you this combination of beauty and history.
Inclusion(s):
Guide
Time & Duration:
a half hour
(Starting at
8:30am- 5:30pm)
Day(s) of Operation:
7 days a week
Additional Information: for all packages
Ko Olina Circle Island Spectacular (60 minutes) from Ko Olina - First Class Seating
Sunset Beach on North Shore
First-Class Seating on the most popular Oahu helicopter tour.
Get a birdfs eye view of Pearl Harbor and the bookends of WWII, the Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri. Youfll see historic Honolulu harbor, bustling Aloha Tower Marketplace and downtown Honolulu, as well as Punchbowl, the National Cemetery of the Pacific. The tour continues above Ala Moana Beach Park, Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head Crater. Then itfs out to pristine Hanauma Bay, inviting Sandy Beach and Makapuu Point and Lighthouse. Youfll see the gorgeous coral formations of Kaneohe Bay, distinctive Chinamanfs Hat and gJurassic Parkh valley. The highlight of the tour is Sacred Falls, a shear, thousand foot cascade. Next youfll fly over the Polynesian Cultural Center, lovely Turtle Bay and world renowned surfing spots on the storied North Shore. Youfll also fly over Kolekole Pass, the route Japanese warplanes flew on their date with infamy in 1941. No other tour in Hawaii offers you this combination of beauty and history.
Get a birdfs eye view of Pearl Harbor and the bookends of WWII, the Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri. Youfll see historic Honolulu harbor, bustling Aloha Tower Marketplace and downtown Honolulu, as well as Punchbowl, the National Cemetery of the Pacific. The tour continues above Ala Moana Beach Park, Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head Crater. Then itfs out to pristine Hanauma Bay, inviting Sandy Beach and Makapuu Point and Lighthouse. Youfll see the gorgeous coral formations of Kaneohe Bay, distinctive Chinamanfs Hat and gJurassic Parkh valley. The highlight of the tour is Sacred Falls, a shear, thousand foot cascade. Next youfll fly over the Polynesian Cultural Center, lovely Turtle Bay and world renowned surfing spots on the storied North Shore. Youfll also fly over Kolekole Pass, the route Japanese warplanes flew on their date with infamy in 1941. No other tour in Hawaii offers you this combination of beauty and history.
Inclusion(s):
Guide
Time & Duration:
a half hour
(Starting at
8:30am- 5:30pm)
Day(s) of Operation:
7 days a week
Additional Information: for all packages
Private Charter
Extra large windows for premium viewing
Charter a helicopter trip for your group or party.
Inclusion(s):
Guide
Time & Duration:
(Starting at
8:30am- 5:30pm)
Day(s) of Operation:
7 days a week
Additional Information: for all packages
Additional Information (for all packages)
Restriction(s)
- Wheel Chair Accessibility: Transfer vehicle with a lift is available upon request, please specify during booking. Also, a lift at the heliport is also available.
Required Booking Info
- The maximum combined weight for First Class Seating is 345lbs if you are purchasing for two (2) passengers.
Requirement(s)
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver.
- Passengers weighing more than 250lbs will be charged for an additional seat equal to 1/2 the tour price.
- Passengers weighing over 300lbs are required to buy an extra seat.
- Two (2) or more passengers within the same party having a combined weight exceeding 430lbs may be required to purchase an additional seat.
- Due to enhanced security, we ask guests to please leave their purses, backpacks and other items in their hotel rooms or in the hotel room safe. The only items allowed on the helicopter are cameras and video cameras. All other items must be left behind.
Required Items to Bring & Attire
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Valid, Government-Issued Photo ID
Note(s)
- The tour/activity schedule is subject to change.
- The tour/activity is subject to cancellation due to weather.
Payments
Payment Type:
Cancellation Policy: set by the activity provider
- Any cancellations made within 48 hours of the activity start time will be subject to a(n) 100% charge.
Cancellation Service Fee:
No (0%) Cancellation Service Fee is applied for cancellations made outside of the above cancellation policy set by the activity provider.Price List
*Inclusive of Tax & Fees
| Package(s) | Condition(s) | Age/ Unit | *Price |
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| Pali Makani Flight (30 min) - Open Seating | No Transportation | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Transportation incl. | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Pali Makani Flight (30 min) - First Class Seating | No Transportation | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Transportation incl. | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Package(s) | Condition(s) | Age/ Unit | *Price |
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| Hidden Oahu Flight (45 min) - Open Seating | No Transportation | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Transportation incl. | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Hidden Oahu Flight (45 min) - First Class Seating | No Transportation | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Transportation incl. | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Package(s) | Condition(s) | Age/ Unit | *Price |
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| Ali'i Sacred Falls Flight (60min) - Open Seating | No Transportation | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Transportation incl. | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Ali'i Sacred Falls Flight (60min) - First Class Seating | No Transportation | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Transportation incl. | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Ko Olina Circle Island Spectacular (60 minutes) from Ko Olina - Open Seating | No Transportation | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Transportation incl. | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Ko Olina Circle Island Spectacular (60 minutes) from Ko Olina - First Class Seating | No Transportation | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Transportation incl. | Adult/Child (2 & over) |
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| Toddler (2 & under) | $0.00 | |||
| Adult (250lbs - 299lbs) |
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| Adult (300lbs or more) |
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| Package(s) | Condition(s) | Age/ Unit | *Price |
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| Private Charter | No Transportation | Per Hour | $1,750.00 | |
| Transportation incl. | Per Hour | $1,750.00 | |
Starting at
$135.25
Inclusive of Tax & Fees
| Location: | Honolulu Int'l Airport, Oahu |
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| Time: | Daytime |
| Duration: | 15-60min |
| Availability: | Varies |
| Transfer: | R/T from Waikiki |
 | Available |
Customer Reviews
- Very safe and extremely enjoyable:
- Makani Kai has one of the best reputations for safety in the islands. Knowing that, the experien... ...More
- Helicopter Ride:
- My group 8 people took on the ride and 8 came back stating this was by far the best thing they ha... ...More
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