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Kailua Kona Big Island Helicopter Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10

Very goodTop 6% in Big Island of Hawaii

93 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Fly privately from Kona toward Kilauea, with aerial views of volcanoes, valleys, waterfalls, and coastline on this 120-minute tour.

About this tour

See the Big Island from above on a private helicopter flight that brings its volcanic landscapes and dramatic coastline into view. Departing from Kona International Airport, this 120-minute journey heads toward Kilauea by way of the saddle between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, Hawaii’s tallest mountains.

Along the route, look out over volcanoes, valleys, waterfalls, and coastline. The private flight accommodates three to four passengers, with window seats for three. The aircraft flies with the doors on, and the experience includes taxes, fees, fuel surcharge, airport departure tax, and free parking. Check in 30 minutes before departure; the tour has a strict 24-hour cancellation policy.

Choose this Kailua Kona Big Island helicopter tour for a sweeping aerial perspective on the island’s varied scenery. Reserve your flight and take in the views from the sky.

Highlights

  • Fly from Kona toward Kilauea along the saddle between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa
  • Take in views of volcanoes, valleys, waterfalls, and coastline
  • Enjoy a private flight with window seats for 3 of 4 passengers

What's included

Included

  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Private flight
  • Free parking
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Airport/departure tax

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Minimum age: 7 years; children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum 3 passengers and maximum 4 passengers
  • Individual weight limit: 275 lb; total passenger weight limit: 750 lb
  • Doors-on flight only
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  • Check in 30 minutes before departure; late arrivals are considered no-shows and charged the full price
  • Strict 24-hour cancellation policy
  • Wheelchair accessible transportation, areas, and surfaces
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Departure point: Mauna Lao Helicopter Tours, 73-310 Uu Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight?

The flight lasts 120 minutes.

How many passengers can join?

The flight requires at least 3 passengers and allows up to 4.

What is the minimum age?

Passengers must be at least 7 years old, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Is the flight doors-on or doors-off?

The tour operates with the doors on only.

When should I check in?

Check in 30 minutes before departure. Late arrivals are considered no-shows and may be charged the full price.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.98 from 93 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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 8.8. Top 6% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 6% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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