Our custom adventures offer unique experiences, landing zones exclusive to Paradise, and on-the-ground activities designed to immerse you in the best of Hawai'i.

We are the largest locally owned helicopter touring company in Hawaiʻi. Our owner, Cal Dorn, flies commercial services missions and the occasional private charters.

Our company has received the highest safety rating attainable from International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO™) - the industry standard on air travel safety. 



Our volunteer work flying rescue missions for animal rights groups and ranchers during the Kīlauea eruption is something that stands out in our industry.

Our spacious and powerful helicopters allow us to offer one of the most generous weight allowances of any helicopter company in Hawai'i. 

The powerful Rolls-Royce engine on our Bell 407 helicopter means that we can circle the entire island in one tour.

The concept of a hovering and flying aircraft suspended by a central rotating blade is said to have started with a drawing by 15th-century painter and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci.

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The lush emerald-green rainforests of Hilo are nurtured by an average annual rainfall that is more than three times that of Seattle.

Aloha is more than a catchphrase; it is a way of conducting oneself that is encoded in the people-- and even the law-- of Hawai'i.

Strawberry guava is actually an invasive species, thought to be introduced as a residential landscaping plant.

Paradise Pilot Carl or "Mooch" was among the trusted few to fly President Clinton by helicopter on Marine One. 

We are veteran-owned, and most of our pilots are either veterans or active duty. We offer a military discount for helicopter tour guests. 

Female leadership is rare in aviation, but not at Paradise Helicopters. 

We fly a considerable amount of utility or commercial services flights in addition to tours. This requires our pilots to have a more diverse skillset than the tour pilots of most other helicopter touring companies. 

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