More than just seeing the sights, you will experience the elements with the incredible Doors Off helicopter adventure! You will ride In the iconic MD-500 helicopter from Magnum PI television series. Everyone will have a spectacular view, and it is the perfect platform for photography. You will see all the most scenic places on Oahu in this 50 minute tour including the serene Keehi Lagoon and historic Honolulu Harbor, to Aloha Tower, Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island and world famous Waikiki Beach. On the eastern end of the island is Hanauma Bay, the remnants of a volcanic crater that is now a marine sanctuary and popular snorkel spot. Up next comes the Halona Blowhole, Sandy Beach, Makapuu Point and Lighthouse and colorful Sea Life Park.
After cruising above the powdery white sands of Waimanalo Beach, the tour continues over the gorgeous coral formations of Kaneohe Bay, the distinctive island of Chinaman's Hat, and then up into "Jurassic Park" valley, where a dozen major motion pictures have been filmed. The highlight of the tour is Sacred Falls, a shear and splendid 1,000-foot cascade. On your way over Oahu's Central Plain, you'll see the world's largest agricultural maze at the Dole Pineapple Plantation and the "birthing stones" of Hawaiian royalty. Your tour concludes with a panoramic vista of Pearl Harbor.
Magnum Helicopters feature Bose noise-cancelling headsets, two-way communication with the pilot, 180 degree visibility. A video of your actual flight is available for purchase.
Minimum Age for this tour is 3 ... a child ages 3 to 11 must sit in the front seat between the pilot and another adult in their party. Only one child under the age of 12 can be accommodated per flight.
"First Class" Seating is available for an additional charge. This guarantees the front seats (2 per flight) on the helicopter. Only 2 first class seats are available per flight and in order to request up front seating you must purchase both seats as they must be sold together. Front seats have a combined weight limit of 345 pounds; if guests request up front seating and they are too heavy to ensure safe weight and balance of the aircraft, they will be booked for open seating instead. If you have more than two people in your party and you request first class seating for everyone in your party, you will not be flying in the same helicopter.
