FLY OVER Kīlauea, KOHALA, THE Hāmākua COAST AND MORE
- Big Island, Hawaii
Looking for an unforgettable Big Island experience? Our full island VIP adventure tour has got you covered! This tour combines all our helicopter tours of the Big Island, including flying over an active volcano. Whether you're looking for breathtaking views of valleys and mountains, sightings of the beautiful coastline flight over sparkling ocean waters or a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see an active volcano, this tour is sure to exceed your expectations.
Big Island Experience Tour Features
Fly Over An Active Volcano
There are many ways to experience the power of Kīlauea, and this helicopter flight is one of the best. Kīlauea is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. It has continuously erupted for over 30 years, and its lava flows have created 1/3 of the Big Island’s surface area! Every day, Kīlauea inspires awe in locals and visitors alike. From above, you can see inside the crater and the billowing clouds of smoke that rise from below. It’s an unforgettable experience!
Incredible Beauty
As you continue your journey along the Hāmākua Coastline, you’ll be delighted by the wave-swept shorelines, tropical rainforest, and hundreds of waterfalls. Flying over the Kohala Coast, you will see several majestic and sacred valleys to explore. These sacred valleys were once home to Hawaiian royalty and are now protected as natural sanctuaries. They’re teeming with native plants and animals and offer a glimpse into Hawai'i’s rich cultural history. Flying over this verdant rainforest and cascading waterfalls, you’re sure to be captivated by the natural beauty of these islands.
See Famous Landmarks Of Hawai'i Island
As you continue your journey along the Hāmākua Coastline, you will fly over the wave-swept shorelines, tropical rainforest, and hundreds of waterfalls. Flying over the Kohala Coast, you will see several majestic and sacred valleys to explore. These sacred valleys were once home to Hawaiian royalty and are now protected as natural sanctuaries. They’re teeming with native plants and animals and offer a glimpse into Hawai'i’s rich cultural history. Flying over this verdant rainforest and cascading waterfalls, you will be captivated by the natural beauty of these islands.
Big Island Experience Tour Details
Spotlights
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Fly over Kīlauea, the most active volcano in the world
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Private tour for just your group
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Stunning views of the Hāmākua Coast, rainforests, and hundreds of waterfalls
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Explore the Kohala Coast with its majestic and sacred valleys
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Cruise over Kohala Mountain and the Gold Coast
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Locally-knowledgeable pilot for your guide
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Window seats for all
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See the aftermath of the 2018 lava flow
Explanation
If you want to see all the Big Island of Hawaii has to offer, this is how it’s done! Departing from Kona International Airport, you'll head straight to Kīlauea by way of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, Hawai'i's tallest mountains. Kīlauea is one of the most active volcanoes on Earth and has been continuously erupting since 1974. Here, we explore the East Rift Zone of Kīlauea, including Kīlauea Crater and Pu’u O’o Vent, and see some of the devastation caused by the recent flow in 2018.
Then, we fly north up the windward side of the island, passing Hilo town, the wettest town on earth, and the heavenly Hāmākua Coast. Next, we head up north to explore the seven windward valleys of Kohala. Along the windward side of the Kohala Mountains, we will fly the coastline of Waipiʻo 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 Hawai'i!
Following the valleys west, you'll fly over Honopū, Honokea, Honokāne Iki, and the historic valley of Honokāne Nui or Big Valley and Pololū. Your tour concludes with a beautiful coastline flight over pristine blue ocean waters. With so much to see and do, your Big Island Experience will be unforgettable.
Amenities
- Amazing views of volcanoes, mountains, valleys and waterfalls
- Private tours: everyone is guaranteed window seating
- Knowledgeable local pilot to “talk story” about the views and history
- Two-hour flights
Charges
2-Hour Doors-On Hawaii Island Private Helicopter From Kona
Group of 1Ages 2 yrs+ | $1,917.00 |
Group of 2Ages 2 yrs+ | $958.50 |
Groups of 3Ages 2 yrs+ | $639.00 |
Group of 4Ages 2 yrs+ | $639.00 |
- Two Daily Departure options – Kona International Airport
- All tours are private and require the minimum of 3 passengers and allow the maximum of 4 passengers of the same group
- Passengers must be at least 2 years old
- Total weight per person cannot exceed 275lbs and total group total cannot exceed 700lbs (weights are taken at check-in)
Information
- Max individual weight of 275 pounds.
- For groups of 3 passengers, no more than one person can be over 200 pounds.
- If the group weight exceeds 700lbs, you will be subject to an additional $200 fee
- Weights will be taken at the time of check-in with all items going on the helicopter with you. Due to legal and safety reasons, if weights taken are over the restriction we will not be able to accommodate the tour and you are still responsible for the full cost.
Agenda
- Two departures daily from Kona International Airport
- Two-hour flights
- Weights will be taken at the time of check in with all items going on the helicopter with you. Due to legal and safety reasons, if weight limits are exceeded at the time of check in, we will not be able to accommodate the tour and is non-refundable.
Rules
There are NO cancellations on neighbor-island day trips. There are fees for changing 72-hours after booking the tour.
If the helicopter tour must be canceled by the company for any reason, guests will be refunded for the helicopter tour and welcomed on an extended sightseeing land tour.
Guests may opt for an early return and receive a refund for the helicopter tour portion. All other costs/change fees will be the responsibility of the guest(s).