--- title: Path to Pali Passage - 30 Min Helicopter Tour - Doors Off or On lang: en type: tour city: Oahu country: United States price: 399 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 106 duration_minutes: 30 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 3 of 11 (Helicopter & Air Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/path-to-pali-passage-30-min-helicopter-tour-doors-off-or-on/ --- # Path to Pali Passage - 30 Min Helicopter Tour - Doors Off or On In our comparison: #3 of 11 in Helicopter & Air Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Waikiki's white-sand beaches are not Oahu's only amazing attractions. No trip is complete without seeing Oahu's iconic mountain peaks. This 30 minute helicopter tour offers views of Diamond Head, the three peaks of Mt. Olomana, and Nu'uanu Pali. Along the way, you will also see the emerald waters of Haunama Bay, the lighthouse at Makapu'u Point and Pearl Harbor. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We are located in the Caste and Cooke… - 8 start times: between 09:00 and 17:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €399 per person for the Doors OFF Tour option; other options up to €598 - Duration: 30m - Rating: 4.91/5 from 106 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Rainbow Helicopters - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.91 from 106 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 104 of 106. - 5 stars: 100 (94%) - 4 stars: 4 (4%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Doors OFF Tour | €399 / person | English | Doors Off Helicopter | | Doors ON Tour | €399 / person | English | Doors On Helicopter | | Doors ON Private Tour | €598 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour: Make your tour private with just your party! | | Doors OFF Private Tour | €598 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour: Make your tour private with just your party! | ## What's included - Phone Strap - Parking Fees ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Diamond Head State Monument** (pass by, no stop) - Your helicopter sightseeing experience begins over the island’s South Shore so you can see the Honolulu skyline and Diamond Head crater in a way not possible from the beach. 2. **Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve** (pass by, no stop) - Hanauma Bay’s sheltered waters and incredible coral reefs pass below you as you soar among the nearby cliffs and volcanic outcroppings – the remnants of the island’s volcanic birth. 3. **Makapu‘U Point** (pass by, no stop) - Rounding Makapu’u Point, you follow the Windward Coast and its long stretches of white sand beaches and turquoise waters as they lead you towards the gorgeous mountains beyond. 4. **Olomana Three Peaks Trail** (pass by, no stop) - Turning inward you pass the three sharp peaks of famous Mt. Olomana, characteristic of its English translation, “divided hill.” 5. **Nuuanu Valley Rain Forest** (pass by, no stop) - The lush tropical vegetation of the Nu’uanu Valley masks a secret: Oahu was born from fire. 6. **Pearl Harbor National Memorial** (pass by, no stop) - A breathtaking passage through the Nu’uanu Pali cliffs and the lush rainforests that lie within leads you back to the Leeward side of the island and Pearl Harbor. 7. **USS Arizona Memorial** (pass by, no stop) - The flight ends with a pass over the USS Arizona Memorial and a new appreciation of Oahu's volcanic origins and its spectacular terrain. 8. **Waikiki Beach** (pass by, no stop) - Get a bird's eye view of the famous Waikiki Beach shoreline. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We are located in the Caste and Cooke Aviation building. Please park in the lot to the left across the street. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Helicopter & Air Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 11** | €399 | 30 min | 4.91 (106) | shared | | [Private 60 Minutes Helicopter Tour in Honolulu](/usa/oahu/tours/private-60-minutes-helicopter-tour-in-honolulu/?format=md) | €461 | 1h | 5.0 (96) | private | | [Oʻahu Private Helicopter Experience: All Window Seats](/usa/oahu/tours/o-ahu-private-helicopter-experience-all-window-seats/?format=md) | €376 | 1h | 4.93 (256) | private | | [30 Minutes Private Helicopter Tour in Honolulu](/usa/oahu/tours/30-minutes-private-helicopter-tour-in-honolulu/?format=md) | €325 | 30 min | 4.94 (35) | private | Ranked #3 of 11 in Helicopter & Air Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €244 to €525, median €407; typical length 50 min. 3 of 11 are private. 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