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    Honolulu Helicopter Tours

    4.9 (26 reviews)
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    Tyler J.

    Among all that has been an amazing Oahu trip filled with beauty and adventure, our 60-minute Honolulu Helicopter Tour with Alex was the ultimate highlight. We had done a doors-off helicopter tour in Kauai before, but this one was so much better. Alex was the best pilot/tour guide we could ask for and the all the interaction we had with the crew leading up to our flight was friendly and professional. Honolulu Helicopter Tours has a family vibe to it and we definitely loved that. Our 4:30 departure gave us amazing views filled with golden light and the doors off was ideal for photography. Alex was amazing with our 13 year-old son who wants to be a pilot and this trip couldn't have been more inspiring for him. We wish we could give them more than five stars.

    Heidi B.

    We had an amazing helicopter flight! Alex was our pilot and he did a great job flying and also explaining everything to us. I'm a realtor in Honolulu and took my clients for a flight over their newly bought condo and along Oahu's south shore and back over the Pali. The ride was very smooth and the views were amazing. My clients absolutely loved it! I've been on multiple helicopter rides before with other companies but this was by far my best flight ever! I can highly recommend the 30 minute flight with Honolulu Helicopter Tours and I'd suggest to take the tour with "doors off" for an even better experience!

    Jeff H.

    What can I say, best experience ever! This was our first time riding on a helicopter and Stefan was amazing. We did the 30 min and although it was perfect, I didn't want to to end. He showed us all of the places all over and good places to hike and all. All around, it was a perfect experience and we will be back to do it again! Thank you all so much!

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    Christina B.

    Amazing. Highly recommend. Alex was our pilot, he was wonderful. They have a hanger pup that was cute too. Hanger pups dad was cute as well, lol.

    Kenny C.

    Great experience, the pilot (Alex) was very knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommend

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    Karla M.

    The views are breathtaking! Really enjoyed the experience, best sunset on the island. Doors off & definitely bring a hair tie!

    Taylor K.

    One of the best things we did on the trip! Definitely book you will not regret!! Ryan was our pilot and he was super knowledgeable and friendly. We did the one hour tour and where able to cover the whole island. The views were incredible we even saw a full circle rainbow. Thank you Alex and Ryan!! *Side note ladies make sure your hair is really tied back(in a bun or braid is best) the doors off will make it hard to see if your hair is in your face! Lol

    Shannon C.

    This helicopter tour was absolutely amazing!!! Beautiful views you would never be able to see otherwise. The company was fun, professional and the enthusiasm and passion for what they do is Sincere. Very a formative and knowledge of all the sites and views. My friend and I went for her 30th bday and what an awesome birthday gift !!!! 10/10 highly recommended!!!!

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    Vicki K.

    Absolutely the tour of a lifetime! The directions for arrival were detailed and very helpful. Our pilot met us promptly at the appointed time and place with a golf cart ride directly to the helicopter. We were offered the option of doors on or off, we chose to "go big or go home" and leave the doors off. Our pilot had an air of friendliness, comfort and confidence with the helicopter and put us immediately at ease. It was suggested to bring a light jacket and I am glad we did. It was perfect. We saw Oahu in a totally different light with history and many highlights pointed out as we traveled above the island. We had several highlights on the tour including Diamond Head, Koko Crater, Makapu'u Point with the lighthouse, Hau'ula with a stunning waterfall, the bones left from the filming of Jurassic Park and King Kong, Dole Plantation and Pearl Harbor. Our pilot was even considerate enough to turn the helicopter a few times so I had a chance to see some sights that were on the opposite side from where I was sitting. Please consider this tour, it is well worth the cost for what you get to experience!!

    Tabitha B.

    We recently vacationed in Honolulu and on our first morning of arrival we took this helicopter tour of the island. It was an absolutely AMAZING and UNFORGETTABLE experience. Everyone was so kind and our pilot was fantastic. What a great way to start our trip! Highly recommend!

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    Alex M.

    Where do I start, we had such an amazing time! I took my mom to Hawaii for her bday and we took a Heli tour. We booked an hour with Alex as our pilot, he did a fantastic job of making my mom who was a little scared feel relaxed and comfortable, his flight skills are excellent and he shared so many interesting thing while we were flying that my mom is still telling everyone about them. After multiple visits to Hawaii this is an absolutely a must, there is no better way to see the natural beauty of the island and bits that are not accessible by car.

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    Rafal S.

    Someone has recommended this company to me, and I decided to give it a try. At first I was on the fence about the flight with this particular company, but I am so glad I did it! The pilot, Alex, was calm and looked very experienced, and after talking to him I knew for sure that I can trust him to fly me around the island. He went above and beyond to make sure I'm comfortable, they even were took the door out so I can have a better view. The view was definitely a million dollar view, and the trip was worth every penny. I will definitely fly with Alex again!

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    Caio S.

    Stefan the pilot is super friendly. I would recommend this tour for anyone coming to Honolulu. He showed us the island explaining every corner of it.

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    Alex was amazing with our 13 year-old son who wants to be a pilot and this trip couldn't have been more inspiring for him.

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    Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours

    Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours

    4.8(67 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    25 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    We had an amazing experience flying with Mauna Loa Helicopters. Our pilot, Pavel, was…read moreoutstanding--professional, friendly, and made us feel completely safe throughout the flight. He was very knowledgeable and shared great insights along the way, which made the tour not just beautiful but also very informative. The views were breathtaking. Pavel's calm, confident flying made the whole trip enjoyable and stress-free. Highly recommend Mauna Loa Helicopters, and if you can, fly with Pavel--you'll be in great hands!

    WOW--what an unforgettable experience with Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours! We opted for the…read more**closed-door** tour, and it was absolutely amazing. Our pilot, **Hunter**, was fantastic--super knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire flight feel smooth and comfortable. He taught us so much about the island's landscapes, history, and even pointed out hidden gems we never would have seen otherwise. The views were beyond breathtaking--**soaring over lush valleys, massive waterfalls, and volcanic craters** felt like something out of a dream. Seeing Kauai from the sky gave us a whole new appreciation for its beauty. The flight was incredibly smooth, and we felt completely safe the entire time. If you're on the fence about booking--DO IT. This was easily one of the most memorable experiences of my life, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend Mauna Loa Helicopters and especially **Hunter** for an incredible ride!

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    Magnum Helicopters

    Magnum Helicopters

    4.8(338 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 1996

    This was one of the most thrilling helicopter rides I have ever been on. While driving from the…read moreairport, I noticed a sign about Magnum Helicopters advertising they did "doors off" helicopter flights. I was intrigued by that. Earlier that week, I had done another helicopter tour with another company that was more sedate but good as well. The day b4 my flight back to the states, I decided to give Magnum a try. I was looking for a thrilling ride that could rival skydiving (I used to skydive many years ago). This ride gave me the thrill I was looking for. It was so fun to have the doors off, be strapped in, and hear the wind rushing by. This place is very very conscientious about safety. You watch a safety briefing on a video, etc. The ground crew takes good care of you and makes sure you are strapped in well, etc. Our pilot was Josh and he made the whole trip fun. He was an excellent pilot, took us to see all the important sights, and had great banter with the passengers. You can tell he is very experienced with piloting a helicopter and very safe too. Feeling the wind blow in your face, mussing up your hair as you fly around was a lot of fun. We could bring our phones with us to take pics and videos but they had to be in a plastic bag case tethered to our wrist (case and tether is available for rent or purchase). Magnum Helicopters is also based upon the Magnum PI show. The helicopter is painted in those colors and there is a Ferrari that one can sit in (in the waiting area) and gets pics in. I am hoping to come back to Oahu later this year so I can visit the other islands. If I do, I'll be sure to come back to Magnum Helicopters to get another thrilling ride

    We had a great time! Highly recommend to anyone who wants to see amazing views of the island!read more

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    Pacific Air Charters Inc - Our Piper Chieftain makes our customers  jump for joy! Just refurbished in September, 2014.

    Pacific Air Charters Inc

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    What a great experience - my first with a charter flight…read more A group of us chartered a plane to Kalaupapa to tour the peninsula. I did not book the flight, so I can't speak to that process, but our experience from airport to airport and back again was excellent. There isn't a big sign for Pacific Air Charters, but the building is clearly marked with the address, so we knew we were in the right place. Lots of parking out front on a Saturday morning, even though the spaces are not all striped. Lucy met us and escorted us up to the office and restrooms. We hung out with complimentary tea/coffee while our pilot finished up his final checks. She was very gracious and welcoming. Lucy then escorted us down to the aircraft, and I was pleasantly surprised - twin-engine Piper Super Chieftain. Some in our group were a little nervous about such a small aircraft but it was a lot nicer than some commercial planes I've been on. No TSA theatre, no lines. Our pilot came out to greet us - his name was Ace and he was a total Captain-Sully type. Very professional and left me feeling like we were in capable hands. He did a quick safety briefing for us, then placed us row by row for weight and balance. Every seat had headphones, which was good for noise reduction, but aviation geeks will enjoy listening to the radio communications with the tower and other aircraft. We had a quick taxi and takeoff, and we had such a smooth ride. Visibility got worse later in the day with vog, which was a bummer, but we even got to chase a couple whales in the morning on our way over to Kalaupapa. Fast flight - 25 minutes, max. Ace hung out at the airport while we did our tour, which was surprising; I figured he'd run back to Honolulu or at least go topside Molokai. But, when we were finished that afternoon, we did a repeat safety briefing, sat back in our assigned seats, trundled down the runway and we were off. We had a lot of sea-breeze convection and lightning over Oahu, but it wasn't a problem, thankfully - we stayed out to sea and came in from over the water instead of a town-side approach. The headsets were a bit static-y on the return, I suspect as a result of the weather, so I couldn't hear as well. An overall great experience. We filled the plane with 9 of us, and I thought the price was very reasonable per person, considering we had charter service to an isolated airstrip. Will definitely consider them again if travels warrant!

    The pilots and staff at Pacific air charters are what makes this experience so smooth an enjoyable…read more I regularly use them to travel interisland to avoid waiting around and having to deal with TSA. They are always on time and do everything they can to make my travel plans work and are incredibly flexible to my needs. Thank you Lucy for always looking after me so well.

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    Pacific Air Charters Inc - Our 5 passenger twin engine Piper Seneca II with one of our friendly pilots and some happy customers at Kalaupapa.

    Our 5 passenger twin engine Piper Seneca II with one of our friendly pilots and some happy customers at Kalaupapa.

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    Back at HNL.

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    George's Aviation Services - Cutting my shirt tail after my first Solo

    George's Aviation Services

    3.9(40 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    George's aviation took me from .9 hours (I had previously had a discovery flight with a different…read morecompany) to private pilot in less than 50 days and that includes the check-ride. I was in Hawaii for work on a 50 day temporary assignment. I wanted to get in a flight or two while in Hawaii just to see the sights. Once I went up, I was hooked. George mentioned that he thought I could solo in Hawaii if I worked hard. Well, I got to solo at around three weeks. When that happened, George mentioned that I might be able to finish my PPL before I left the island. I thought he was crazy, but HE made it happen! George along with the rest of the team at George's Aviation treated me like family. I spent a lot of time with these folks and it never felt transactional. As a matter of fact, I'd have to ask them to pay so my bill wouldn't be so large at any given time! I got to know them very well and they got to know me. They all had a vested interest in my future as a pilot and I spent time outside the hanger with several of them going to dinner, sporting events and other local places having a great time! I was able to make some great friends while in Honolulu - especially at George's Aviation. George has several planes to choose from. He has everything from a six pack Cessna 150 for the budget conscious pilot all the way up to a nearly new Cirrus SR-20. I chose to fly in the newer Cessna 172S equipped with the G1000. He has three to choose from, so I never had to wait on a plane to be available. His maintenance staff is on-site and are constantly working to keep each plane airworthy and safe. Again, I never had to wait for a plane while in maintenance. I made several trips to check out his maintenance shop over the 50 days I was there and I can say that I trust the planes being worked on by George's Aviation to be safe and dependable. Now, back to the instructors. I had about five instructors helping me along the way, with two main instructors ensuring I was able to fly as often as my schedule allowed. These people worked day and night to ensure that I was safe and proficient. I had three instructors with me the night before my check-ride to make sure I was fully prepared. I was also able to knock out my high performance endorsement while I was in town also. I can't recommend George's Aviation enough. Thanks so much to George and Donna, along with Bianca and Spencer for making my dreams a reality. Also, a special thanks to Elan, Brandon, Dane, Jasmine and Jimmy for helping me throughout my journey to becoming a private pilot! And thanks to all those who I didn't mention specifically as there are many I connected with at George's and everyone there made me feel like a long time friend and welcomed me into their Ohana. Next stop instrument training!

    One of the flight instructors, Keoni Rivera is truly top-notch - patient, knowledgeable, and…read moreincredibly supportive towards his students. His attitude and personality toward students make you feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. The quality of instruction and overall service is easily a 10 out of 10! I recommend this place to be the start of anyone's aviation journey, and Keoni Rivera is the best model to exemplify what an outstanding flight instructor should be like as an instructor and representative of George's Aviation Services.

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    George's Aviation Services - George's Aviation makes you part of their Ohana!

    George's Aviation makes you part of their Ohana!

    George's Aviation Services - Passed the Private Pilot Check Ride!

    Passed the Private Pilot Check Ride!

    George's Aviation Services - First Solo Flight

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    Wild Side Specialty Tours - Masked booby

    Wild Side Specialty Tours

    4.8(163 reviews)
    20.0 mi

    We joined the 6 hour trip with Wild Side and it was amazing!!! The communication and preparations…read morebefore the trip was top notch, and the trip itself was unbeatable. We started at 6am and the morning was a tranquil visit to all the animals in the ocean. Our guides were Connor and Bethany, and they are knowledgeable naturalists and wonderful guides who took good care of us inside and outside of the water. Captain Kim knew we were birders and wanted to take photos of the shearwaters, boobys, and albatrosses and she always positioned the boat while giving us the best and most stable view for photography, while maintaining a respectful distance to the animals to avoid stressing them. We went out to Ka'ena point and had a great view of the Laysan albatross colony. There is truly nothing like having an albatross fly overhead. Along the way, we saw spotted dolphins actively feeding and playing, and also saw spinner dolphins! Seeing the monk seal lounging on the beach was a bonus. The wedge tail shearwaters had just returned so they were busy on the water. We also found masked boobys and brown booby feeding. We also saw turtles at their cleaning station! Connor and Bethany were knowledgeable about the landscape and the ecology and shared wonderful information. They are genuinely the nicest people! Highly recommended. The boat is comfortable and we were taking care of by the team (beverages, snacks, fruits, pastries). Thank you!

    Our group had an unforgettable 6hr tour with Wildside. I could not have asked for more. The crew…read morewas both chill and super professional. Connor, the marine biologist was a wealth of information about any and all creatures. The captain seamlessly found all the spots before any other tour groups arrived so we had the ocean to ourselves. Swimming with pilot whales, spotted dolphins and a sting ray. Unbelievable.

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    Wild Side Specialty Tours - Brown boobys in flight (almost!)

    Brown boobys in flight (almost!)

    Wild Side Specialty Tours
    Wild Side Specialty Tours

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