All The Attractions Plus A Helicopter Ride
About This Experience
After years of guiding visitors through Oahu's most treasured experiences, I can tell you that "All The Attractions Plus A Helicopter Ride Honolulu" delivers something truly special – a 9-10 hour journey that weaves together Pearl Harbor's profound history with breathtaking aerial views of our island.
Your day starts with pickup from Waikiki hotels, condos, and resorts, then heads straight to Pearl Harbor's Visitor Center. Walk through the museums and exhibits before that quiet, reflective boat ride to the Arizona Memorial. Standing on that stark white structure spanning the width of the battleship, you're literally above the final resting place of over 1,100 Sailors and Marines lost on December 7th, 1941. The weight of history is palpable here.
Next, you'll climb aboard the "Mighty Mo" – the Battleship Missouri where World War II officially ended for Japan. This massive vessel lets you explore deck after deck of living history. But here's where this Go Tours Hawaii experience gets extraordinary.
The 45-minute helicopter tour departing from the airport transforms your perspective completely. Suddenly you're soaring over Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial from above, seeing these hallowed grounds from an angle few ever witness. Your flight path sweeps across the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl Crater, Downtown Honolulu, Waikiki, and Diamond Head – essentially a complete circle island tour of Oahu's diverse landscapes and urban centers.
The comprehensive package includes pickup and return to Waikiki accommodations, Pearl Harbor Visitor Center access, Battleship Missouri boarding, the Arizona Memorial boat ride, and that unforgettable helicopter tour. Just know that passengers over 240 pounds need a comfort seat, and parties exceeding 1,000 pounds combined weight get seated across multiple aircraft. Host lunch isn't included at either the Visitor Center or Battleship Missouri, so plan accordingly. This "All The Attractions Plus A Helicopter Ride Honolulu" experience truly combines historical immersion with scenic aerial exploration like nothing else on the island.