Rainbow Helicopters Hawaii
Rainbow Helicopters is a premier provider of helicopter tours and private charters in Hawaii, offering guests a unique and unforgettable experience. Based at Honolulu International Airport, Rainbow Helicopters is known for its state-of-the-art helicopters, professional pilots, and excellent customer service. Whether you’re interested in seeing the stunning natural beauty of Hawaii or simply looking for a romantic proposal flight, Rainbow Helicopters has something for everyone.
One of the key features of Rainbow Helicopters is its fleet of Robinson R-44 and Airbus Astar helicopters, which provide a comfortable and smooth ride for passengers. The Robinson R-44 helicopters are especially notable for their seating arrangement, which allows every guest to have a window seat. Guests can choose to fly with their door open (“Doors off”) or closed, depending on their preference. The Airbus Astar helicopters, which can accommodate up to six passengers, are known for their spacious and comfortable cabins and panoramic views that offer excellent visibility from all seats.
Rainbow Helicopters offers a variety of daytime helicopter tours that take guests on a breathtaking journey over some of Hawaii’s most iconic landmarks and natural wonders. For example, guests can soar over Diamond Head’s crater, fly past white sand beaches, and glimpse landmarks that are only visible from the air. Guests can also experience Sacred Falls, iconic landmarks, and the dense rainforests found on the interior of the island. Rainbow Helicopters’ tours provide a unique sampling of iconic Oahu sites and landmarks, including Makapu’u, Diamond Head, the North Shore, Pearl Harbor, and more.
In addition to its daytime tours, Rainbow Helicopters also offers private helicopter charters for both intra-island and inter-island private charter flights. Private charters provide guests with a unique and exclusive experience, allowing them to go where they want and see the sights they want to see. Rainbow Helicopters can take guests to Big Island volcanoes and lava, Haleakala on Maui, the sea cliffs of Molokai, the rainforests along the Na Pali coast, as well as surf events and more.
For those looking for a romantic experience, Rainbow Helicopters also offers luxury picnic experiences and proposal flights. These experiences offer a unique and memorable way to celebrate a special occasion or make a romantic gesture.
Rainbow Helicopters is committed to providing outstanding personalized service to all guests, with a warm spirit of aloha. The company’s friendly and courteous multi-cultural team is dedicated to making each flight the most memorable part of a guest’s Hawaiian vacation. Rainbow Helicopters welcomes people from all walks of life regardless of their color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, or age.
In addition to its helicopter tours and private charters, Rainbow Helicopters also provides aerial photography flights for film and advertising, as well as private flight instruction. Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or a beginner, Rainbow Helicopters can provide you with the training and support you need to take your flying skills to the next level.
Overall, Rainbow Helicopters is a top-notch provider of helicopter tours and private charters in Hawaii, offering guests an unforgettable experience with outstanding customer service, state-of-the-art helicopters, and breathtaking views of some of Hawaii’s most iconic landmarks and natural wonders.
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What time is check-in for my flight?
Check in time for your flight is 60 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. Please understand that your check in time is required to ensure you are prepared for your flight and a safety briefing will be given at that time. Late arrivals are subject to a reduction in flight time and/or full cancelation of flight.
How does the free shuttle work?
*Due to Covid-19 our shuttle service is suspended until further notice.
What time of day has the best visibility for tours?
Welcome to paradise! Hawaii enjoys beautiful weather mornings, afternoons, and evenings. So the real question is, “When do you want to fly?” Of course, we do keep our eye constantly on the weather reports to make sure your helicopter flight is the best possible experience.
Is photography allowed?
Not only is photography allowed, it’s encouraged! You’ll see Hawaii like you’ve never seen it before!
Is it guaranteed that I will see everything listed on the tour?
We try to fly over every landmark listed on your selected tour. However, flying in a helicopter is not as simple as watching a movie. Once in a while we have to contend with poor visibility, strong winds, or other weather that may prevent us from taking our normal route. We will do our best to cover the listed landmarks as well as accommodate any requests that you may have.
I get motion sickness frequently. Should I take medecine before the flight?
Our flights are very smooth; this is not a theme park ride! So many people who presume they may have an issue feel just fine during the tour. However, if you are prone to motion sickness you might want to take a motion sickness pill just as a precaution. We want you to enjoy your flight!
Are young children allowed on flights?
Yes, children 24 months and under do well on flights. We even have baby headsets for them to wear. Please be aware that FAA regulations require a full-fare seat for children 24 months and over. Children 24 months and under are welcome to sit on the lap of a responsible adult at no charge.
Can I book your helicopter for private charters?
Rainbow Helicopters offers a variety of on demand charter and specialty flight services including luxury intra- and inter-island charters, proposal flights, aerial photography, and flight instruction. Please contact us for more information and to book your custom helicopter experience.

What a wonderful experience!. What a nice guy and true professional Josh was as our pilot. During our tour/ride, everything went so smoothly that I want to do it again in the near future. Rainbow's ground crew was very friendly and helpful. We chose this tour based on other reviews and were very pleased with it.