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Hilo Waterfalls Helicopter Tour 1 hr

TourTruth score 6.2 out of 10

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44 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Fly from Hilo over the Hamakua and Kohala coasts, where waterfalls plunge into rainforest and deep valleys unfold below.

About this tour

Take to the skies from Hilo for a 60-minute helicopter journey over the Big Island’s dramatic northern landscapes. From the historic town, follow the lush Hamakua Coast and look out toward the towering sea cliffs of the Kohala Coast.

The flight reveals Waipiʻo and Waimanu Valleys as they open into the deep, winding valleys of the Kohala Mountains. Waterfalls spill from high cliffs into dense rainforest, while traces of ancient Hawaiian settlements appear across the landscape. A pilot who is also a State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guide shares the view through two-way microphones, with Bose noise-canceling headsets helping you hear along the way.

This Hilo Waterfalls Helicopter Tour offers a sweeping perspective on terrain that’s difficult to appreciate from the ground. Check in at Hilo Airport 45 minutes before departure, settle in, and get ready to see the island’s waterfalls, valleys, and coastline from above.

Highlights

  • Trace Hilo’s coastline toward the lush Hamakua Coast
  • Admire towering sea cliffs along the Kohala Coast
  • See Waipiʻo and Waimanu Valleys from above
  • Spot waterfalls plunging into rainforest

What's included

Included

  • Hilo helicopter tour
  • Pilot guide certified as a State of Hawaii tour guide
  • Two-way communication microphones
  • Bose aviation-grade electronic noise-canceling headsets
  • All fees and taxes

Not included

  • Transportation to and from the heliport
  • Heliport parking, $10 USD
  • Gratuities
  • Private tour

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Important information

  • Check in 45 minutes before departure for weighing, safety briefing, and boarding
  • Children 23 months and younger ride free as lap children
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Guests weighing over 240 pounds (108 kg) require an adjacent empty seat; the additional seat costs half the regular tour price and must be arranged after booking
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  • Bags, large cameras, and extending selfie sticks are not allowed in the helicopter
  • Tour sights vary with weather; if poor weather cancels the flight, a different date or full refund is offered
  • Scuba diving within 24 hours before departure is not recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible heliport and helicopter; a lift is available to assist boarding
  • Service animals are allowed
  • USB in-flight video and photo packages are available for purchase after the flight
  • Late arrivals are not accepted and are nonrefundable; allow time for traffic

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour depart?

Check in at the Blue Hawaiian Helicopters counter in the commuter terminal at Hilo Airport.

How early should I arrive?

Check in 45 minutes before your tour for guest weighing, a safety briefing, and boarding.

Can infants join the tour?

Children 23 months and younger ride free but must sit on an adult’s lap.

What if the weather is poor?

If inclement weather cancels the tour, you’ll be offered another date or a full refund.

Is an extra seat required for some guests?

Guests weighing over 240 pounds (108 kg) need an adjacent empty seat. The additional seat costs half the regular tour price and must be arranged after booking.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 4.40 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.2.

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