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Kona Coastal Helicopter Tour, Doors-Off or On, 45 min

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

AverageTop 47% in Big Island of Hawaii

4 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 45 min
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Take a 45-minute helicopter flight over Kona’s beaches, bays, coffee farms, and volcanic landmarks, with doors-on or doors-off options.

About this tour

See Kona’s coastline unfold from above on a 45-minute helicopter flight, with sweeping views from historic bays to volcanic landscapes. This Kona Coastal Helicopter Tour traces the island’s varied scenery, offering a fresh perspective on familiar landmarks and stretches of shoreline.

Fly over the ancient Kaloko Fish Ponds, Kailua Bay, and Aliʻi Drive, then take in Magic Sands Beach and the green Kona coffee farms. Continue above Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve, home to the Captain Cook Monument, before viewing Kaʻupulehu Crater and Hualālai Volcano. The route also passes Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve, Kiholo Bay, and Makalawena Beach. Choose a doors-on or doors-off experience when booking; private tours are available as an option. For doors-off flights, dress for the wind with a jacket or sweatshirt and closed-toe shoes.

From coastal waters to rugged volcanic terrain, this Kona Coastal Helicopter Tour brings the region’s contrasts into view in a single flight. Book your preferred option and discover Kona from the air.

Highlights

  • Admire Kona’s coastline from the air, from Kailua Bay to Kiholo Bay
  • Look down on Kaloko Fish Ponds, Magic Sands Beach, and Kona coffee farms
  • See Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve and the Captain Cook Monument
  • Take in volcanic landmarks including Kaʻupulehu Crater and Hualālai Volcano
  • Choose a doors-off or doors-on experience

What's included

Included

  • 45-minute Kona coastal helicopter tour
  • Private tour, if selected
  • Phone strap
  • Parking fees

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour, if not selected

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • All passengers 24 months and older must purchase a full-fare seat
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Strollers are permitted for infants and small children
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  • Wheelchair accessible; suitable for all fitness levels
  • For doors-off tours, wear a jacket or sweatshirt and closed-toe shoes; bring a hair tie. Long pants are recommended
  • For each guest weighing 250 pounds or more, a weight-and-balance fee applies: 50% of the seat price for 250–275 pounds, or an additional seat purchase for 275 pounds or more
  • On doors-off tours, your seat may not be directly beside an open door
  • Passengers who are intoxicated or appear intoxicated may be refused service and charged in full
  • Meet at the Big Island Jet Center, 73-4370 Pao’o Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740; park in the large lot south of the brown building

Frequently asked questions

How long is the helicopter tour?

The flight lasts 45 minutes.

Is the tour private?

A private tour is available if you select that option when booking.

What should I wear on a doors-off tour?

Wear a jacket or sweatshirt and closed-toe shoes, and bring a hair tie. Long pants are recommended.

Are there additional fees based on passenger weight?

Guests weighing 250 pounds or more incur a weight-and-balance fee. Guests weighing 250–275 pounds are charged 50% of the seat price; guests weighing 275 pounds or more require an additional seat purchase.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet inside the Big Island Jet Center building at 73-4370 Pao’o Street in Kailua Kona. Parking is in the large lot south of the brown building.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 5.00 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 7.3. Top 47% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 47% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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