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Kona Helicopter Tour Doors-Off or On 30 min
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- Big Island of Hawaii
- 30 min
- Updated October 31, 2026
Fly above Kona’s coastline, coffee farms, and historic landmarks on a 30-minute helicopter tour with doors-on or doors-off options.
About this tour
See Kona’s coastline from a fresh perspective on a 30-minute helicopter flight, with the choice of a doors-off or doors-on experience. From the air, trace the shore past the ancient Kaloko Fish Ponds and along Aliʻi Drive, then look down on Kailua Bay and the pale sands of Magic Sands Beach. The route continues over Kona coffee farms toward Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve, where clear water shelters coral reefs and marine life. Circle the bay for an aerial view of the Captain Cook Monument and a glimpse of the coastline’s history. This Kona Helicopter Tour brings together coastal scenery, local landmarks, and the island’s varied landscapes in one compact flight. Doors-off guests should come prepared with a jacket or sweatshirt, closed-toe shoes, and a hair tie; long pants are recommended. Meet at the Big Island Jet Center in Kailua Kona, and choose the flight style that suits you for a memorable look at Kona from above.
Highlights
- Admire the Kona coastline from above
- Fly over Kaloko Fish Ponds and scenic Aliʻi Drive
- Take in views of Kailua Bay and Magic Sands Beach
- Spot Kona coffee farms and Kealakekua Bay
- See the Captain Cook Monument from the air
What's included
Included
- Straps and cases for cell phones
- Parking fees
Not included
- Gratuities
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Important information
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals are allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Intoxicated passengers may be refused service and charged in full
- For doors-off tours, jackets or sweatshirts, closed-toe shoes, and hair ties are required; 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; fees are assessed after booking
- Passengers 24 months and older must purchase a full-fare seat
- On doors-off tours, your seat may not be directly beside an open door
- 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 and enter through its front doors
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