The combo is an amazing deal. You could see the whole Oahu island from both sky and deep in the sea. The staff are pretty nice and the explanation is also very good.
I did the doors off adventure and I can tell you first hand, you haven't flown until you do so with these guys. Being a veteran remote area fire fighter (having flown in various helicopters many times in remote locations)... My pilot was ex military, and boy could he fly the MD-500, a ride and experience i will never forget. And wow what a way to experience seeing the entire island of Oahu! The views were just amazing of all the colors of the waters - to the scenic mountains and forests finished with the huge waterfalls!! Highly recommended for those who can handle the extra speed, wind with the doors off and thrill of moving in every which way a chopper possibly can :P Great value and air time for your money!!!
We had a group of 4 today do the open door tour. It was very exciting . The pilot, Jeff was so informative, and we saw awesome sites, from the falls to the Arizona. We all highly recommend this tour. The whole staff was great. We loved it !!!
Pilot Jim was awesome. Very entertaining and knowledgeable. We did a 30 minute tour across Waikiki, over Diamond Head, up thru the east side of the Island back thru the valley over to Pearl Harbor. A must do when your in Waikiki. Pick up directly from your hotel. A word of advice book thru your hotel.
We took the 50 minute doors off flight over Oahu the day after we had done the Circle Island tour by bus, and the two complemented each other perfectly. It gave a different perspective, and the two trips enhanced each other to give a good overview of the Island. We also got to see the Sacred Falls. (Having no aviation knowledge, I would recommend just a little longer and a little closer there if it's at all possible!). Loved the doors off!
Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Our pilot Jim was great. The view can not be described. A once in a lifetime experience!
All I can say is amazing. We did a doors off ride. Bring a coat as it does get chilly. The pick-up service was on time and a great driver. The doors off experience is unbelievable. Highly recommend it. Our pilot did a magnificent job of showing us the island. It is well worth the expense. A must do experience.
My husband and I booked this excursion for our trip to Oahu and this was the first helicopter ride for both of us. The experience started off amazing with Makani Kai calling us to confirm our reservation after we had booked online. Afterwards, we needed to change the time which they were able to do without a problem. We were told to bring a jacket for the doors-off helicopter guide and we both forgot to bring them. Makanai Kai had sweatshirts and jackets for us to borrow though. They also let us borrow a case for our phone and made a strap for my husband to hold on to the our Go-Pro. The weather looked a little iffy before take off so they let the passengers choose whether or not we wanted to go or if we wanted to re-schedule and we all decided to go. Nate was our pilot and we were treated to a smooth and beautiful flight. We were a little anxious prior to the flight but both take off and landing were easy. We weren't able to make the full circle of the island due to the weather but we were able to fly back through a beautiful valley instead and then fly over Pearl Harbor. The flight was so fun without the doors and gave us even better views and the opportunity to take pictures without glares. Thank you to Nate and Makanai Kai for a wonderful flight, we will be back again!
We did this doors off helicopter ride November 27, 2016 and it was our favorite activity for the trip. We had an 11 year old and 17 year old in the front with our pilot who was awesome. My daughter-in-law and I were in the back. I got so many really good photos of Pearl Harbor, Haunama Bay, a waterfall, Dole Plantation and so many other sites. It was the most exciting ride I have ever been on. I would highly recommend this experience. Everyone was exceptionally nice from the time we were picked up at our hotel until we returned. Only one recommendation - bring a sweatshirt or sweater. :)
Spend the extra money for first class (front seats). Fly with Jeff on Sunday. And do the 4 pm Last flight of day Sights were amazing. Jeff a great pilot funny. And have lots of info. Back seat will become very windy Other staff members were great. Would suggest and recommend
Excellent ride over the lower part of Oahu. The pilot was a great tour guide and tried to let everyone on the copter get a good view. And the ground crew was efficient and safe. We highly recommend a flight, you'll see things from the air that you won't see on the ground. It does enhance your vacation. Thank you!!!!
We booked the one hour Sacred Falls tour and thoroughly enjoyed it.This is a good way to see things that you can't see from the ground.Our pilot, Margot, was just top notch with her narration and very informative about the area. They have free pickup from the Waikiki area, Mahalo Kevin for your ground services and Mahalo Margot for an excellent experience!
The amazing views are just unbelievable and have to been seen to be believed. Much of the scenery is only accessible by air making this a must do trip. The helicopters were comfortable and the pilot was great. Unfortunately the DVD footage from our flight did not work due to technical difficulties but luckily for me I had the go pro running the entire trip. Definitely a great vantage point in the open sky.
We did the one hour round Oahu flight with a nice pilot called Jim (or was that Bob?!). It was a bit of a windy day so we couldn't go as low as they sometimes do and the video of our flight didn't work out, but it was as gentle as he could make it. Fabulous views of the island and coast, great commentary, but can't ask questions. Seamless pick up and drop off and very professional.
We chose to do the Hidden Oahu helicopter tour with Makani Kai and it was fantastic! Our pilot for the adventure, Jim, was as hilarious as he was knowledgeable. A truly fantastic experience.