About Rainbow Helicopters – Path to Pali Passage
Lift off from Honolulu International Airport and sweep over downtown Honolulu, with the harbor and Aloha Tower framed beneath the rotors. Waikiki's crescent shoreline soon fills the window, followed by a dramatic peek into Diamond Head's ancient crater before the helicopter arcs toward the island's eastern tip.
Skimming turquoise Maunalua Bay and snorkeler-favorite Hanauma Bay, the tour rounds Makapu'u Lighthouse to trace the windward coast past Lanikai's powder-white sand. Turning inland, three jagged peaks of Mt. Olomana give way to the emerald cliffs of Nu'uanu Pali, where rainforest spills down sheer walls. The flight finishes over Pearl Harbor, circling the USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri for a poignant finale.
Doors Off Option: Select doors off when booking to enjoy unobstructed views and an open-cabin thrill, or keep the doors on for a cozier ride—the choice is yours.
Tour Highlights
- Honolulu Harbor
- Aloha Tower
- Waikiki Beach
- Diamond Head
- Maunalua Bay
- Hanauma Bay
- Makapu'u Lighthouse
- Lanikai Beach
- Ko'olau Mountains
- Nu'uanu Pali Lookout
- Pearl Harbor
- USS Arizona Memorial
Activity Notes
Duration
30 minutes
Inclusions
- Parking Fees
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Safety of flight is our primary concern. The operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or appear to be intoxicated. Intoxicated passengers will not fly and they will be charged in full.
- For doors off tours, jackets and/or sweatshirts, closed toe shoes, and hair ties are required. Long pants are recommended.
- When booking the doors off experience, your seat may or may not be directly adjacent to an open door.
- Only passengers weighing 80 lbs or more may fly with the door off in our Robinson R44 helicopter. Only passengers weighing 100 lbs or more may fly with the door off in our Airbus Astar helicopter.
- All passengers 24 months and older must purchase a full fare seat.
- For each guest weighing 250 pounds or more, a weight and balance fee is required to safely balance the aircraft. For guests weighing between 250-275 lbs, a fee in the amount of 50% of the seat price will be assessed after booking. For guests weighing 275 lbs or higher, an additional seat purchase will be assessed after booking.
Meeting & Check-in
- Meeting point: We are located in the Caste and Cooke Aviation building. Please park in the lot to the left across the street.
- Pickup: Meet at the designated start point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Rainbow Helicopters.
