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Kailua-Kona Volcano and Waterfalls Helicopter Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

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20 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Fly above four volcanoes, Kohala Coast waterfalls, deep valleys, and black sand beaches on a 90-minute Big Island helicopter tour.

About this tour

Take to the skies above Kailua-Kona for a 90-minute journey across Hawaiʻi Island’s volcanic landscapes and waterfall-lined coast. This Kohala Coast volcano and waterfalls helicopter tour brings the island’s dramatic contrasts into view, from open ocean and black sand beaches to rugged peaks and lush valleys.

Fly over Kailua Bay and see Mauna Loa, Kaʻūpulehu Crater, Hualālai, and the summit of Mauna Kea. Continue north past Kohala Volcano and Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve, then follow the coast toward Pololu and Waimanu Valleys, where waterfalls spill down steep green cliffs. The route also takes in Laupahoehoe Nui and Waiʻilikahi waterfalls, Waipio Valley’s black sand beach, and bays and beaches on the return toward Anaehoomalu Bay. Choose a doors-on or doors-off experience, and a private tour is available when selected.

See the scale and variety of the island from above on a Kailua-Kona helicopter tour. Book your flight to experience the volcanoes, valleys, and waterfalls of the Kohala Coast in one sweeping journey.

Highlights

  • Admire four volcanoes, including Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea
  • Trace the Kohala Coast to Pololu and Waimanu Valleys
  • Spot cascading waterfalls, black sand beaches, and native forest
  • Choose a doors-on or doors-off flight experience

What's included

Included

  • 90-minute Kohala Coast 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

  • Departure point: Big Island Jet Center, 73-4370 Pao’o Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740; park in the large lot south of the brown building and enter through the front doors
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
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  • All passengers 24 months and older must purchase a full-fare seat
  • For doors-off flights, wear a jacket or sweatshirt and closed-toe shoes, and bring a hair tie; long pants are recommended
  • Doors-off seats may not be directly beside an open door
  • A weight and balance fee applies to each guest weighing 250 pounds or more: 50% of the seat price for 250–274 pounds, or an additional seat purchase for 275 pounds or more
  • Passengers who are intoxicated or appear intoxicated may be refused service and charged in full
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the helicopter tour?

The flight lasts 90 minutes.

What sights will I see?

The route showcases four volcanoes, the Kohala Coast, valleys, waterfalls, beaches, and native forest.

Can I choose a doors-off flight?

Yes. Doors-on and doors-off options are available. Doors-off seats may not be directly beside an open door.

What should I wear for a doors-off flight?

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

Are there additional seat or weight fees?

Guests weighing 250 pounds or more incur a weight and balance fee. Guests weighing 275 pounds or more must purchase an additional seat.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.77 on Viator and 4.64 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 7.1.

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