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Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours

4.8 (67 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Rick K.

My wife and I had a great private tour of Kauai with our skilled pilot Julien. We are very glad that we chose this company and chose to do the doors-off flight. Communication with the company was very timely and thorough during the entire process from booking to the actual flight. Even though the weather was less than ideal, our flight left on time and Julien was able to complete the entire route. He provided excellent narration during the flight, pointing out everything that we were seeing. I highly recommend Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours! You can view my video of the entire flight at https://youtu.be/n-9cUcPLjEA

Melissa M.

Absolute highlight of my trip to Oahu this time. We did 3 full days in Oahu that we packed full of activities that covered the whole island. The last day we did a 1 hour helicopter ride with Mauna Loa Tours. We chose them because of their good ratings but also because we were guaranteed a private tour. We got just that! After we booked, We received extremely specific and helpful information about what time to be there, where to park etc. The location was easy to find. The check in was quick and we watched a short but very informative safety video. We were weighed (the max is 300 pounds per person with your items on you). We were asked if we wanted doors on or off the helicopter (no question!! Doors OFF). We were given awesome phone holders to use. The phone holder clamps on your phone and a band goes around your wrist. It is very secure and makes taking photos so easy! They provide it free of charge. We ar long sleeves and pants but it isn't as cold as I expected. I was very comfortable and I get cold very easily. There isn't a bad seat but the left side if a much better view of the island, so if you have someone in your group who is having a special day (it was my birthday), they should be seated in one of the two seats on the left. It is a 3 passenger max for the helicopter I was in. The two guys (Pilot and check in guy) were so nice and friendly. They took photos of us in front of the helicopter before the trip. We could take selfies in the copter and as many photos while in flight. They had great headsets that made it easy to ask questions and the pilot played quiet but really fun music in the background. The pilot took us over the whole island around the coast and up the middle just like the flight path showed. He pointed out areas of interest throughout the trip and it was especially fun for us because we had spent the last few days driving the whole island and coast and to see it all from the air was so cool! We didn't plan it that way, but I suggest you do! Make the helicopter ride at the end of your trip to Hawaii and it's fun to see everywhere you've been. The whole thing was amazing. Absolutely no regrets. I wouldn't change a single thing! I thought the price was very appropriate for what we got, even a good deal! I've been talking about this to everyone who will listen. Do a Mauna Loa helicopter tour when on ANY of the Hawaiian islands. They have locations on several islands. I will 100% do another helicopter tour when we visit another island. Worth EVERY PENNY!

Katie T.

What an INCREDIBLE experience flying over Oahu with this company. We were so thankful for the opportunity to go and loved every second. The staff members were all awesome, our guide was great, and the views were phenomenal! Highly recommend.

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Chelsi U.

What a great way to see the beautiful landscape of Hawaii! My friend and I got the VIP Tour of Hawaii and it was so beautiful. We got lucky, too because it was foggy but cleared up right before our tour. And then it drizzled after our tour was done. It was meant to be! Before our flight, we got a mini safety video and instructions. They have a place for you to put your belongings, as well. You can also use the lockers. They offer sweaters, tanks, and tee shirts for sale, which I obviously bought. We were escorted to the flight line on a golf cart where we waited for our pilot. He was fantastic. Very charming, funny, and informative. He is also a pilot trainer, so we felt very safe. He showed us all of Hawaii while allowing us space to talk and ask questions. It was so beautiful up there. You have to see it for yourself. Even if you're a local, this is something everyone should experience. The ladies that scheduled us and did the admin type of stuff were so cute and friendly. They were a blast to be around as well. We had a great time. My review is kinda late, but I didn't realize I hadn't made one for this awesome business. I highly recommend this helicopter tour to everyone! Especially Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours!

Luis C.

When it comes to social distancing (which is the proper thing to do in this covid era) there is no way to do it better than on a helicopter around one of the most beautiful places my eyes have ever seen. No place is better than with the men and women of Muana Loa Helicopter tours. Their ability to keep us safe, inform us and show us a great time are something that will never be forgotten. ...by the way, keep the shared photos to a minimum to not spoil the majesty of Oahu for your own eyes to experience. Do yourself the favor and get up there!

Johana T.

A MUST TRY! This is one of the best experiences I have had! We got to see so many things, and you can see the beautiful water from a totally different perspective. Do it with the doors off and you won't regret it. The tour we chose was 50 minutes and we got to go over the dole plantation, Pearl Harbor memorial, Kualoa ranch, the beaches, and many others. Our pilot was very friendly and gave us information about each spot. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience :)

Scott on the right with my wife up front. I was VERY happy in the back lol!
Ryan P.

The ride of a LIFETIME! I can't say enough about Mauna Loa. Both Adam in the office and Scott in the air were stellar. They made us feel comfortable with all the safety and anticipation. The ride itself was absolutely INCREDIBLE! 60 minutes of air time and I'm no pilot but Scott must have been an ace b/c he was busting out some fancy flying. The banking turn into Pearl Harbor was unlike anything I've ever felt! Thank you Mauna Loa 10 out of 10 would recommend! If you're looking for a helitour look no further.

Tracy N.

This is one of the best experiences of my life! I have always wanted to go on a helicopter tour and finally had the chance to do it recently. My husband and I booked at least two months in advance for the helicopter tour, however, I realized I booked a different island, which was the big island instead of Honolulu. I called immediately as I knew I made a mistake. I was told I was able to make the chances and paid the remaining balance for the Honolulu island. It was amazing overall. Customer service is out of this world, they are so happy and welcoming. It was our experience so much better. If you are interested in booking with them, make sure to book in advance and also the right island, you won't regret it!

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Tre T.

Holy @&$"!!! This was the best part of our tour!!! It was so amazing. Arive 15 mins early. Get a good Welcome, briefing, phone harness so you dont drop it. We recommend doors off. Depending on temp, can get chilly but worth it and your pics are great without glass in the way. Ethan was out pilot. He is amazing. Excellent pilot, tells you about the land, sites, history. Will fly you to over excellent sites. Like Pearl, N side, Dole pineapples, waterfall, beaches, diamondhead. So amazing, suggest a go pro to. We loved it!!!

Kapa'a Quarry.  This was a pleasant surprise, I was expecting brownish water with all the rain we were having.
Curtis K.

We've been cooped up for a while from COVID 19. All my trips last year were cancelled so decided to book a helicopter tour. After looking at the various companies and tours they offered I decided on Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours. Other operators were less expensive but I liked that you had the helicopter to yourself and the door would be off so lots of fresh air. The route was airport, diamond head, makapuu, up along the north shore and back thru central Oahu. The view from up there is great. If you haven't taken a tour and you're feeling cooped up you may want to give them a try.

Helicopter ride was awesome. Arrived early and was treated fantastic. Everything was explained to us in detail. The Pilot, Zack, was very nice and answered all of our questions and pointed out all kinds of stuff. We had the doors off tour and WOW that was awesome. We saw sights we would never have seen if not taking this ride. So glad we didn't have the doors on. Picture's came out great with the 200mp camera. Would definitely recommend this company and hope to visit back there again...with another helicopter ride.

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Judy M.

We are a family of five, with both a young child and two teenage boys. This activity is great for the entire family--although our middle son did not end up going. The oldest who is not easily impressed has a desire to fly helicopters after this tour. And our youngest was comfortable and the experience was impactful. First, Lance picked us up from the Hawaiian Vacation village. This was at no additional charge which was a plus for us. Mr. Lance is funny and was born and raised in Hawaii, willing to share historical knowledge as well as travel tips, like where to eat and which lua to attend (Chief's Lua). He was even able to convince my husband to ride with the doors off, which he was adamant about not doing!! Hubby went from ahhhhhh (fear) thinking about riding with the doors off to awwwwwww (awe) seeing the island with such a grand view. Once we arrived, we were offered water and watched a brief training video. We were then offered ginger chews, which eased my anxiety, as I tend to get motion sickness. Although I experienced none. Dan was our pilot. The entire trip was so thoughtful. Without giving any spoilers, his music was themed to align with stories and facts he told us. You really get a thorough tour of Hawaii, and experiencing its beauty from an aerial view cannot be adequately put into words. We saw whales twice, which is as majestic as you imagine!! Dan was kind enough to circle around so that both sides of the helicopter could have views. So much to tell you, but I don't want to spoil the experience, you have to see it for yourself. I am the type to read reviews upon reviews, and I'm glad we landed on this tour. The trip was costly for my family, but the experience was priceless. My only regret is that we didn't bring enough money to tip in a manner that demonstrated our appreciation to our pilot and driver. This was hands down a major highlight of our trip.

Sean J.

I made a reservation for a $380/person VIP tour of Oahu for two of us on 13NOV22 at 0800 hours. It was a great off-door helicopter experience overall, and the pilot was very friendly; however, I felt underserved by the tour because the actual flight did not involve the "loop rides" at each site which was described as a key difference between the magnum PI tour ($359/person) and VIP tour ($380/person). So I ended up getting a PI experience for the price of a VIP experience. We brought it up to the pilot during the flight, but we were told that we are not doing the loops because of time constraint. It was a bit unfair to us because we showed up at 0720 for pre-flight check-in which is 10 minutes earlier than 0730 as we were told. It is what it is at this point, but please ensure that the actual flight reflects what is described on your website & physical advertisement boards at your office. It would have made the entire experience even better. Thanks! :)

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I booked a Helicopter Tour because I was only one on Oahu for 5 days and I wanted to see as much as possible.

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4.8(338 reviews)
0.3 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

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