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Kailua-Kona · Hawaii · United States
Private Big Island Experience Helicopter Tour
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From $1,917.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes on earth and has been continuously erupting since 1974. Here, we explore the East Rift Zone of Kilauea, including Kilauea Crater, Pu’u O’o Vent, and its lava flows that are currently entering the Pacific Ocean. The tour then flies north up the windward side of the island passing Hilo town, the wettest town on earth, and the heavenly Hamakua Coast. Then we whisk you up north to explore the seven windward valleys of Kohala. The first stop is the windward side of the Kohala Mountains, where we fly the coastline of Waipio Valley and then move westward to Waimanu Valley. Waimanu can experience annual rainfall of up to 200 inches, fueling 1500-foot waterfalls, some of the tallest in all of Hawaii. Following the valleys west, we fly over Honopue, Honokea, Honokane Iki, and the historic valley of Honokane Nui or Big Valley and Pololu. We climb and cross over the summit of Kohala, the oldest of the five volcanoes that make up the Big Island of Hawaii. Your tour concludes with a beautiful coastline flight over sparkling ocean waters, ancient lava flows, and the spectacular luxury resorts that make their homes on the island’s leeward shores.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Fly over the most active volcano in the world, Kilauea
- While on the East Side of the Island, be treated to views of Hawai’i Islands largest city, Hilo
- Your Private journey continues along the Hamakua Coastline
- Enjoy wave swept shorelines, tropical rainforest and hundreds of waterfalls
- Upon reaching the Kohala Coast, there are several majestic and sacred valleys to explore
- Deep in the back of the valleys, where only helicopters can reach
- Hover right next to as you gaze at their power and beauty
- As you cross over the Kohala Mountain, you will cruise over the Gold Coast
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Kailua-Kona
Helicopter Tours at Hawaii Island.
Continued
Kailua-Kona
Helicopter Tours at Waipio Valley.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Not Included
Doors off option (available for an extra cost)
Restrictions
Due to legal reasons, we cannot fly passengers who are 300 and above at the time of flight. Please enter accurate weight information. The maximum weight per aircraft for any size party is 700 lbs. We will not be able to fly if the total part weight is more than 700lbs. Age Limit: Minimum age of 7 years old to fly (Their door will be ON). Minimum age of 12 years old to fly with the doors OFF.
Meeting & Pickup
Meet us at our office located at 73-310 Uu Street, Kailua Kona.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please provide the body weight of each passenger, and please indicate if you would like Doors On or Doors Off. No passenger can weigh more than 300lbs. The total party weight can not exceed 700 lbs.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 7 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-08-18
5.00 / 5
Most amazing excursion ever.
2024-12-09
5.00 / 5
This tour was absolutely incredible! We chose to go with doors off, and it was definitely the right decision. Our pilot Danny was great - very professional, informative, and he had a great sense of humor. He gave an overview of everything we were flying over, and we walked away from the flight having a much better understand and appreciation for the Big Island. The scenery was absolutely stunning as well - it's amazing how many different dramatic landscapes there are, and a helicopter is absolutely best, if not only, way to see them all. We even saw two whales beneath us, and Danny was kind enough to circle around for a second look! Some tips for doors off: be sure to wear pants and a jacket as it will be cold when at higher altitudes flying between the volcanoes. Once you drop back down to lower altitudes along the coastline the temperature is fine. Also wear a hat, as your hair will go everywhere in the wind.
2024-06-06
5.00 / 5
Clients loved it !
2023-08-01
5.00 / 5
Our experience was exceptional! Our pilot Amy was knowledgeable about the area, history and most important detailed oriented about flying. Highly recommend!
2022-08-10
5.00 / 5
Amazing tour, very friendly pilot. Highly recommend.
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