The Kohala Coast & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour offers visitors a unique way to explore the untouched and beautiful Kohala region of the Big Island. Departing from Kona Airport, you’ll fly over the rugged coastline, taking in stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and 2500′ waterfalls tumbling down steep volcanic cliffs. As you make your way inland, you’ll pass through lush vegetation and experience aerial views of pristine rainforest valleys.
Spend 1 hour in the air
Discover one of the Big Island’s most cherished regions
See huge lava fields frozen in time
Observe massive sea cliffs on the Kohala Coast
Discover numerous waterfalls
Fly over the ruins of ancient settlements
Pass over the birthplace of King Kamehameha
Enjoy learning about each point of interest from your pilot
Check-in begins 30 minutes before your departure time at the Kona Airport. The Kohala Coast & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour is a breathtaking experience that takes you soaring over the 2,500-foot waterfalls and sheer cliff faces of the Kohala valleys. You will also witness frozen lava flows on the Kona and Kohala coasts from the 1801 Hualālai eruption and the 1859 Mauna Loa eruption. Along the way, you will see pristine white and black sand beaches – including Mahai’ula, Kiholo, Anaeho’omalu, and Hāpuna.
In addition to the highlights mentioned above, you will be able to see several other significant points of interest including the ancient sites of Pu’ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site and Hōkūle’a Village. From the air, you will see how these sites played an important role in Hawaiian history and culture. You will also view the dramatic coastline, with its deep valleys and lush vegetation.
Kailua-Kona
| GuestsAges 2+ | $420.00 |
Daily flights are available between 9:00am and 2:00pm
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 vendor to 7 days. Our blanket policy is 7 days. The individual product page will clarify if that particular flight has that longer cancellation period. Depending on the particular tour, there may only be a partial credit. There are no refunds if you decide to cancel within the 72-hour period. Any tours purchased within 72-hours of the start date, there are no refunds for no shows or cancellations. Full refunds are provided at any time if we must cancel your tour due to safety, staff issues, or equipment availability reasons.
Hualalai volcano is located in the northwest of the big island and is one of the three active shield volcanoes on Hawai’i. The last eruption was in 1800-1801 and produced lava flows from 5 fissure vents that reached the sea and buried Hawaiian villages. Today, you can still see the lava fields left behind by this catastrophic eruption. The volcano has 3 rift zones, the most prominent being the northwest rift, which is about 25 miles long and continues into the sea to a depth of almost 2 miles.
The Kohala region is a beautiful area to explore and is located on the western side of Hawaii’s largest island. The Kohala Coast, which runs along its northwestern coast, is home to several posh beach resorts and immaculate golf courses. The small villages of Kapaau and Hawi, which were once sugar plantations, are the focal point of North Kohala. These tiny communities on the island’s northern extremity still have a charming historic town appeal. Kapaau is also close to the birthplace of King Kamehameha and Mookini Heiau, one of Hawaii’s largest and oldest heiau (sacred places of worship).
The black sand beaches of the Big Island are some of the most beautiful in the world. They are all located on the northwest portion of the Kohala Coast. The beaches get their unique color from the volcanic rock and ash found in the area. Some of the most popular beaches include Mahai’ula, Kiholo, Anaeho’omalu, and Hāpuna.
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