AN ADVENTURE TOUR LIKE NO OTHER
- Big Island, Hawaii
- Big Island, Hawaii
Even if you've done a helicopter trip before, there's no comparison to riding through the Kohala valleys with the doors wide open. One of the biggest highlights of this stunning excursion is that visitors can enjoy and experience the untouched beauty of the area without being separated from nature by cabin doors. You'll be able to feel the wind in your hair, as well as the delicate spray from the enormous waterfalls tumbling down lush green valley walls.
Doors-Off Kohala Waterfalls And Hike Features
Kohala Landing
The unique feature of this tour is the landing at an exclusive location deep within the Kohala mountains. The walk takes you through a waiwi (guava) forest for a modest half-mile. During the hike, you’ll be immersed in the flora and fauna of Kohala as you learn about the culture and varied natural habitat of this peaceful jungle environment. The wall-to-wall ocean views from the ridge top are spectacular, including Mokupuku island formations and pounding waves on the northern coast of the Big Island.
Doors Off
There’s no comparison to riding through the Kohala Valleys with the doors off. One of the most memorable aspects of this lovely journey is that visitors may enjoy and appreciate nature without being separated from it by cabin doors. The sounds of streams rushing alongside the road, trees rustling in the breeze, and cascading waterfalls will fill your ears, you’ll also be able to feel the wind in your hair as well as the delicate spray from the enormous waterfalls.
Kohala Region
The Kohala region is an incredible area to explore and is located on the Big Island’s western coastline. The Kohala Coast is host to a variety of luxury beach resorts and immaculate golf courses. As you fly further inland towards the Kohala Forest Reserve the valley walls will become increasingly steep and covered in greenery. Kapaau and Hawi are the former sugar plantation towns of North Kohala. The birthplace of King Kamehameha and Mookini Heiau, one of Hawaii’s biggest and oldest heiau (sacred places of worship), are located near Kapaau.
Doors-Off Kohala Waterfalls And Hike Details
Highlights
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Explore the Kohala Region
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Observe huge waterfalls
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Fly through lush jungle valleys
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Pass over the birthplace of King Kamehameha
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Land in a remote location for a short hike
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See hidden and secluded beaches
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Follow the rugged Kohala coastline
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Enjoy a narrated flight courtesy of your pilot
Description
Be sure to arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure at the Waimea-Kohala Airport to check in and receive a safety briefing concerning doors-off flights. Upon takeoff, your pilot will fly you over the rugged and beautiful Kohala Coast, where you will enjoy viewing dramatic cliffs and rock formations carved by years of intense volcanic activity interacting with the ocean waves. After that, you'll travel through the Kohala Mountains and into the center of the island to observe towering waterfalls cascading hundreds of feet down lush valley walls. At the midway point in the tour, you will land in an incredibly remote area and your pilot will take you on a short walk through a strawberry guava forest to a lookout point that offers you fantastic views of the coastline. Upon taking to the air once more you will get to see King Kamehameha's birthplace on the return flight to the airport.
Price & Availability
35-Minute Doors-Off Kohala Valleys And Waterfalls Tour From Waimea Airport
GuestsAges 2 yrs+ | $360.00 |
Extra Comfort Seat | $314.24 |
1-Hour Doors-Off Kohala Valleys And Waterfalls Tour With Remote Landing From Waimea Airport
GuestsAges 2 yrs+ | $500.00 |
Extra Comfort Seat | $454.24 |
What's Included
- Narration courtesy of your pilot
- Seating upgrades are available for purchase
Departure & Return
Daily flights are available at 9:00 am from Waimea-Kohala Airport
Cancellation Policy
Please email, chat or call us to request a cancellation of your flight. Fill out the form on our contact us page to make sure it gets to us right away. You can cancel your helicopter tour at any time for a full cash refund if you let us know more than 7 days prior to your tour start date with no hassles. Most of our helicopter tours have a 72-hour cancellation policy but depending on the time of year and group size, this could be extended by the 7 days.