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Kailua Kona Private Helicopter Tour With Volcanoes and Waterfalls
TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
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1 review · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Big Island of Hawaii
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 1, 2026
Fly over volcanoes, waterfalls, and valleys on a private Kailua Kona helicopter tour with a 60-minute coastal landing and gourmet meal.
About this tour
Take to the skies on a private Kailua Kona helicopter tour over volcanic peaks, dramatic waterfalls, and the Kohala Coast. This 150-minute flight pairs sweeping island views with a 60-minute landing overlooking the ocean and a freshly made gourmet lunch or dinner.
The route begins above Kailua Bay and passes four volcanoes: Mauna Loa, Ka’upulehu Crater and Hualalai, Mauna Kea, and Kohala. From Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve, follow the coastline toward Kawaihae and the Kohala Coast for your landing. Back in the air, look down on Pololu and Waimanu Valleys, Laupahoehoe Nui and Wai’ilikahi waterfalls, and Waipio Valley’s black sand beach. The return flight traces the coast past Anaehoomalu Bay, Kiholo Bay, and Makalawena Beach.
With a private flight, a scenic coastal stop, and a meal included, this Kailua Kona helicopter tour brings together some of the island’s most striking landscapes. Book your flight and see Hawaii from above.
Highlights
- Fly over four volcanoes, including Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea
- Land on the Kohala Coast for a 60-minute ocean-view stop
- Admire waterfalls, valleys, and the black sand beach at Waipio Valley
- Enjoy a freshly made gourmet meal during your private excursion
What's included
Included
- 60-minute landing experience
- Freshly made gourmet lunch or dinner
- Phone strap
- Parking fees
- Private helicopter tour
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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5.00 / 5 · 1 review
Important information
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- All passengers 24 months and older must occupy a full seat
- Service animals are allowed
- Strollers are allowed for infants and small children
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passengers who are intoxicated or appear intoxicated may be refused service and charged in full
- For the doors-off experience, wear a jacket or sweatshirt and closed-toe shoes, and bring a hair tie; long pants are recommended
- 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 tour?
The tour lasts 150 minutes, including a 60-minute landing experience.
What is included during the landing?
The tour includes a freshly made gourmet lunch or dinner during the landing experience.
Where does the tour meet?
Meet inside the Big Island Jet Center at 73-4370 Pao’o Street in Kailua Kona. Parking is in the large lot south of the brown building.
Are children required to have their own seat?
Infants sit on an adult’s lap. Passengers aged 24 months and older must occupy a full seat.
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.
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 5.00 on GetYourGuide (Viator shows no usable rating). 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
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- 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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