Spectacular aerial tours of the island of Oahu
Makani Kai Helicopters is Oahu's oldest, largest and best helicopter tour operator. Makani Kai features three main tours: a 30-minute, a 45-minute and a 60-minute tour of the island. These tours are conducted in the state-of-the-art Eurocopter A-Star aircraft, featuring air conditioning, Bose noise canceling headsets, DVD recordings of each tour, and extra large windows for the best possible views. We also feature an adventurous, 50-minute Doors Off flight in the iconic MD-500 aircraft for photographers and those wanting a more exciting experience.
Our jet turbine helicopters offer passengers superb comfort, first-class audio, exceptional DVD recording and, most important, outstanding views of the lush scenery of Hawaii.
You'll see Pearl Harbor and the bookends of WWII, the Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri; the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, Aloha Tower and Marketplace, and historic Honolulu Harbor pass beneath in a wave of color. Get a bird's eye view of Punchbowl, the National Cemetery of the Pacific, as well as Waikiki, Diamond Head and the splendor of Hanauma Bay. Touring by helicopter is the only way to see many of Oahu's natural attractions, including towering Sacred Falls, the lush rainforests and hidden valleys of the interior, and the razor-sharp ridges eroded by eons of wind and weather.
There's more. How about a dramatic perspective on world renowned surfing spots such as Sunset Beach, Pipeline and Waimea Bay? Or an aerial view of infamous Kolekole Pass, where Japanese warplanes sped on their way to attack Pearl Harbor? Combine your helicopter tour with an ocean adventure, such as a sunset dinner cruise or a submarine dive off Waikiki, and save up to $50 per couple. Come fly with Makani Kai Helicopters and enjoy vivid vacation memories that will last a lifetime.
