Blue Skies of Oahu Helicopter Tour

About this tour

This spectacular Blue Hawaiian Eco-Star aerial tour reveals all the highlights of the island "where Aloha began": picture-postcard Diamond Head, awe-inspiring Pearl Harbor, the sights of Honolulu, plus the "other" O'ahu- a tropical bounty of hidden rainforests, valleys, waterfalls and beaches that many visitors never get to experience. Waikiki Beach is just the beginning. Experience the phenomenal scenery of this amazing island’s hidden rainforests, lush valleys, and beaches. You’ll soar over the cliffs of the Nu'uanu Valley rainforest, then fly along the breathtaking coastline to Sacred Falls and the panoramic Dole Pineapple Plantations. Your Blue Skies of O'ahu adventure will also include sweeping views of Pearl Harbor, the Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri. Fly in the touring helicopter specifically designed for air tours – the incredible Airbus EC 130. This state-of-the-art marvel gives individual business class style seats and expansive glass for sweeping views.

Highlights

• ✓Use of microphones with 2-way communication with pilot
• ✓Oahu Helicopter Tour
• ✓All Fees and Taxes
• ✓State of Hawaii Certified Pilot Tour Guide
• ✓Use of Bose Aviation-grade, electronic noise-cancelling headsets

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   The USS Arizona Memorial, at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed on USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

2. Stop 2

   To commemorate the many lives lost during the attack, the Pearl Harbor National Memorial was constructed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman on Oahu Island in Hawaii. The park includes nine historic sites representing various aspects of the war in the Pacific.

3. Stop 3

   A cosmopolitan capital city with historic landmarks, fine dining, world-class shopping and famed Waikiki coastline.

4. Stop 4

   High-rise hotels line the shore in Waikiki, a vibrant neighborhood known for its popular surf beach.

5. Stop 5

   The volcanic cone Diamond Head, Lē'ahi, sits prominently at the edge of Honolulu. Admire Hawaii's most iconic landmark from an entirely new perspective.

6. Stop 6

   Formed within a volcanic cone, this marine preserve is bustling with marine wildlife. The reef constellations combined with the protection the bay formation offers, make this one of Oahu's premier snorkeling spots.

7. Stop 7

   Consistently named the "Best Beach in America", Lanikai Beach boasts clear waters and pristine white sand - the very definition of picture perfect.

8. Stop 8

   The main town on the windward, East, side of the island, Kailua offers beautiful beaches, gentle waves, and clear water. The Mokuleia Islands just about 1 mile off the coast offer sanctuary to many Native birds.

9. Stop 9

   Kāneʻohe Bay is the largest sheltered body of water in the islands and the perfect recreational playground. The large sandbar creates beautiful colors. Also admire Heeia Pond along the shore where ancient Hawaiian fishing traditions remain alive and well.

10. Stop 10

    Over 4,000 acre private nature reserve and working cattle ranch with popular with visitors and movie filming locations.

11. Stop 11

    This 1,100ft waterfall is 'kapu', forbidden, and its dramatic surrounding landscape is only accessible by air.

12. Stop 12

    Home to the "7-mile miracle", the North Shore of Oahu is world-famous for its surf created by expansive reef formations along the coast.

13. Stop 13

    This historic surf town on the North Shore of Oahu draws locals and visitors alike and is known for its unique eats, shops, and laid-back vibe.

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