Hilo to Pearl Harbor Helicopter Package

Overview
Experience Oʻahu by air and land with a flexible fly-and-drive package that combines round-trip inter-island flights, a rental car, and a 45-minute helicopter tour over Oʻahu and Pearl Harbor. Spend the day exploring Pearl Harbor and other historic or scenic sites at your own pace, then enjoy a full circle-island flight for a unique aerial perspective.

Duration
Approx. 5 hours (structured activity time; you control additional free time on Oʻahu)

Meeting Point
Pick-up locations include:

• Waikīkī

• Ko Olina

• Turtle Bay

• Laie Marriott

What’s Included

• Round-trip airline flight on Hawaiian Airlines (outer island → Oʻahu → outer island)

• Rental car in Honolulu for your group

• 45-minute helicopter tour (circle island + Pearl Harbor/USS Missouri flyover)

• Free time to visit additional historic sites and scenic viewpoints around Oʻahu at your own pace

What’s Not Included

• Admission/reservations for the USS Arizona Memorial

• Meals and beverages

• Gratuities

Itinerary

• 7:15 AM – Flight departs to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)

• 7:55 AM – Arrive in Honolulu, proceed to Baggage Claim

• 8:00 AM – Board rental car shuttle

• 8:30 AM – Pick up rental car and drive (~5 minutes) to helicopter departure location (address provided on your itinerary)

• 9:30 AM – 45-minute helicopter tour: full circle-island flight over Oʻahu and Pearl Harbor/USS Missouri

• 10:30 AM – Drive (~10 minutes) from heliport to Pearl Harbor

• 11:00 AM – Visit Pearl Harbor Visitor Center

• 12:00 PM – Watch documentary film and board Navy boat to USS Arizona Memorial

• 1:30 PM onward – Free time to explore additional sites on your own (timing must fit around your flight schedule). Suggested areas (all visible during the helicopter tour):

  • Waikīkī

  • National Punchbowl Cemetery of the Pacific

  • Diamond Head

  • Hanauma Bay

  • Koko Head

  • Makapuʻu Lighthouse

  • Waimānalo & East Oʻahu

  • Polynesian Cultural Center (area)

  • North Shore surf beaches

  • Dole Plantation & pineapple fields

  • USS Missouri / Pearl Harbor area

• 6:00 PM – Return rental car

• 7:30 PM – Board flight back to your home island

• 8:10 PM – Approximate landing time

Highlights

• Aerial views of the sunken USS Arizona and USS Utah

• Full circle-island helicopter flight showcasing Oʻahu’s coastlines, beaches, and landmarks

• Flexibility to explore Pearl Harbor and other sites at your own pace with a rental car

• Combined ground + air experience for a comprehensive view of Oʻahu’s history and scenery

Check-in details
Customers must check in at Kahului Airport (OGG) early enough to board their morning flights to Oʻahu. Detailed check-in instructions are provided after booking.

What to bring

• Government-issued photo ID

• Printed or mobile tour confirmation

• Comfortable clothing and walking shoes

• Sunscreen

Special requirements

• All visitors must clear security at Pearl Harbor; bags are not permitted inside.

• Each passenger’s body weight must be provided in advance for helicopter seating and weight-balancing.

Restrictions

• No bags are allowed inside the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center (paid storage may be available outside).

• Helicopter tour seating is subject to weight limits and operator safety policies.

Disclaimers

• Inter-island flights are non-refundable once booked.

• The tour itinerary may vary based on flight operations, helicopter scheduling, weather, or other operational factors.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Full Refund Eligibility

• 100% full refund options are available for tours originating from Oʻahu.

• For tours that include flights, you must purchase trip insurance to qualify for a full refund.

• To qualify, you must cancel at least 72 hours before the tour start time.

Operational Changes & Closures

• No stop is guaranteed to be operating on the day of your tour.

• Navy or Army operations may cause closure of Ford Island or suspension of the boats to the Arizona Memorial without notice.

• If this happens, guides will adjust the tour and add alternative experiences so the tour remains worthwhile.

Tours with Flights from Maui, Big Island, or Kauai

• Pearl Harbor tours including airline flights from Maui, Big Island, or Kauai can receive a full refund if:

  • You add the US$20 per person insurance during checkout, and

  • You cancel at least 72 hours before your flight.

No-Insurance Bookings

• If you do not purchase flight insurance at checkout:

  • No refunds are available for cancellations or no-shows at any time after purchase.

  • Rescheduling fees may apply if you change your tour dates.

  • Tickets are non-transferable.