{"id":155,"date":"2023-07-25T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluehawaiian.com\/blog\/?p=155"},"modified":"2026-02-23T20:49:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T20:49:17","slug":"4-reasons-to-take-your-oahu-vacation-to-new-heights-with-a-blue-hawaiian-helicopter-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluehawaiian.com\/blog\/4-reasons-to-take-your-oahu-vacation-to-new-heights-with-a-blue-hawaiian-helicopter-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons to Take Your Oahu Vacation to New Heights With a Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour!\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Oahu is a stunning island in Hawai\u2019i and home to some of the world\u2019s most breathtaking landscapes and iconic landmarks.\u00a0 As a popular tourist destination, Oahu attracts millions of visitors yearly, eager to explore the island\u2019s beauty.\u00a0 While some people rent a car and navigate the island\u2019s roads, other travelers opt for the more exhilarating and efficient way to see the sights by booking an Oahu air tour via helicopter.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text\">1. You\u2019re on vacation. Why not relax, see more, and drive a whole lot less?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">You didn\u2019t come on vacation to sit in traffic, grapple with google maps, and jostle through crowds.\u00a0 And while Oahu is known for its beautiful sights, it\u2019s also known for its\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/polynesia.com\/blog\/oahu-traffic#:~:text=Oahu%20has%20%E2%80%9Crush%20hours%E2%80%9D%20similar,only%20during%20standard%20commuter%20times.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">heavy traffic<\/a>\u00a0and large groups at top tourist attractions.\u00a0 Some of the most popular, like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.honolulu.gov\/parks-hbay\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Hanauma Bay<\/a>, even restrict access to mitigate the impact on these precious landmarks.\u00a0<br><br>terrible traffic<br><br>The only way to guarantee to see your Oahu sight-seeing bucket list free of traffic jams and crowds is to take to the skies on a top Hawaiian helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helipcopters. Tours are specially designed to show you all the top sights from air-conditioned and\u00a0<em>crowd-free<\/em>\u00a0comfort.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text\">2. Oahu has some of Hawai\u2019i\u2019s most Iconic Landmarks, and it could take days of driving around to see them all.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Oahu boasts some of Hawaii\u2019s most notable historic memorials, tropical rainforests, and beautiful beaches.\u00a0 When you think of the most significant landmarks and remarkable sights of Oahu, your list will include the fabled Waikiki shoreline, the iconic\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiistateparks.org\/parks\/oahu\/diamond-head-state-monument\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Diamond Head State Monument,<\/a>\u00a0the famed Hanauma Bay, the breathtaking Sacred Falls, the pristine coral reefs of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Kaneohe-Bay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Kaneohe Bay<\/a>, the legendary\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiian-culture-stories.com\/chinamans-hat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chinaman\u2019s Hat (or Mokoli\u2019i)<\/a>, the Dole Pineapple Plantation, the renowned surfing of North Shore and the world-famous Sunset Beach, as well as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlharborhistoricsites.org\/plan-your-visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">historic Pearl Harbor<\/a>\u00a0with the emotional Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri.\u00a0\u00a0<br><br>The most challenging choices for a traveler are where to go,\u00a0 what to see,\u00a0 and what to sacrifice or save for \u201cnext time.\u201d\u00a0 You could drive around Oahu for a\u00a0<em>week<\/em>\u00a0and not see all these sights.\u00a0<br><br>A few of these attractions can\u00a0<em>only\u00a0<\/em>be seen by air; the infamous\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.to-hawaii.com\/oahu\/waterfalls\/sacredfalls.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sacred Falls<\/a>\u00a0is one example.\u00a0 On Blue Hawaiian Helicopter\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehawaiian.com\/en\/oahu\/tours\/blue-skies-oahu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Blue Skies Tour<\/a>, you\u2019ll see them ALL in just under an hour from the privacy and comfort of our state-of-the-art helicopters.\u00a0\u00a0<br><br>Additionally, taking to the skies can be a fantastic way to decide which landmarks are worth braving the traffic and driving to explore more deeply on another day.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text\">3. Make your social feed pop with dazzling photos from this unique perspective!\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Why post average vacation pictures when you can post even better images from a bird\u2019s eye view?\u00a0 Your social posts will absolutely dazzle with pics that are all the right kind of \u201cextra.\u201d You may even see whales, dolphins, or other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/pelagic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">pelagic<\/a>\u00a0species from the air!<br><br>Create unforgettable vacation memories with stunning aerial views that only the most adventurous and savvy travelers avail themselves of.\u00a0<br><br>For the traveler that wants to see and document it all<em>\u00a0plus\u00a0<\/em>a little more, be sure to book yourself on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehawaiian.com\/en\/oahu\/tours\/complete-island-oahu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Complete Island Tour<\/a>. This itinerary incorporates all the sights of the Blue Skies Tour, PLUS a unique look at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Waianae-Range\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Waianae Mountain Range<\/a>\u00a0and the often overlooked\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lookintohawaii.com\/hawaii\/49850\/waianae-hawaii-guide-information-oahu-waianae-hi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">western coastline<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text\">4. Something for\u00a0<em>every<\/em>\u00a0kind of traveler: Blue Hawaiian Helicopters tours offer a unique combination of information, views, and FUN!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">One of the significant challenges that both solo and group travelers face when going someplace with SO many amazing things to see, like Oahu, is choosing what to see and how to see it.\u00a0 Some travelers are history, geology, or biology buffs (the Fact Hound), while others just want to take in the sights with a twist of a thrill (the Thrill Seeker).\u00a0 Then there are those travelers who prize getting the most amazing photos and videos (the Documentor), and still others who have \u201cseen it all\u201d\u00a0 and just want to relax with some good music (The Unimpressable).<br><br>\u00a0Blue Hawaiian Helicopters has a unique way of exceeding the expectations of ALL of those\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/different-types-of-travelers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">traveler types<\/a>\u00a0on their helicopter tours.\u00a0 Previous guests crow about Blue Hawaiian Helicopters pilots\u2019 expert-level narration of all the fantastic sights they soar over as much as they gush about the curated playlists each pilot creates as soundtracks to this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-c510042c\"><em>There is no other way to see this much of the island!\u201d -J. Davidson<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-b7c2c443\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/2b50.svg\" alt=\"\u2b50\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:16px;height:16px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/2b50.svg\" alt=\"\u2b50\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:16px;height:16px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/2b50.svg\" alt=\"\u2b50\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:16px;height:16px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/2b50.svg\" alt=\"\u2b50\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:16px;height:16px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/2b50.svg\" alt=\"\u2b50\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:16px;height:16px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-60b9dddd\"><em><em>\u201cNot to be missed! Views of Oahu, unlike any other tour!\u201d \u2013 D. Eng<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-f2d3cf36\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/2b50.svg\" alt=\"\u2b50\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:16px;height:16px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/2b50.svg\" alt=\"\u2b50\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:16px;height:16px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/2b50.svg\" alt=\"\u2b50\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:16px;height:16px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/2b50.svg\" alt=\"\u2b50\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:16px;height:16px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/2b50.svg\" alt=\"\u2b50\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:16px;height:16px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Now that you know that you can see so much of Oahu in one amazing helicopter tour, why would you spend hours in traffic and jostle amongst the crowds to see just one or two landmarks on your list?\u00a0<br><br><strong>Don\u2019t wait another moment; book your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehawaiian.com\/en\/oahu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Oahu tour<\/a>\u00a0today!\u00a0<\/strong><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oahu is a stunning island in Hawai\u2019i and home to some of the world\u2019s most breathtaking landscapes and iconic landmarks.\u00a0 As a popular tourist destination, Oahu attracts millions of visitors yearly, eager to explore the island\u2019s beauty.\u00a0 While some people rent a car and navigate the island\u2019s roads, other travelers opt for the more exhilarating &#8230; <a title=\"4 Reasons to Take Your Oahu Vacation to New Heights With a Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour!\u00a0\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/bluehawaiian.com\/blog\/4-reasons-to-take-your-oahu-vacation-to-new-heights-with-a-blue-hawaiian-helicopter-tour\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about 4 Reasons to Take Your Oahu Vacation to New Heights With a Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour!\u00a0\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":156,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"slim_seo":{"title":"4 Reasons to Take Your Oahu Vacation to New Heights With a Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour!\u00a0 - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters","description":"Oahu is a stunning island in Hawai\u2019i and home to some of the world\u2019s most breathtaking landscapes and iconic landmarks.\u00a0 As a popular tourist destination, Oahu"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,9],"tags":[],"island":[12],"class_list":["post-155","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities","category-sightseeing","island-hawaii"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluehawaiian.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluehawaiian.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluehawaiian.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluehawaiian.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluehawaiian.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=155"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/bluehawaiian.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":160,"href":"https:\/\/bluehawaiian.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155\/revisions\/160"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluehawaiian.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/156"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluehawaiian.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=155"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluehawaiian.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=155"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluehawaiian.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=155"},{"taxonomy":"island","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluehawaiian.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/island?post=155"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}