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Kona Coast Hualalai Volcano Helicopter Tour 1 hr

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 44% in Big Island of Hawaii

37 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 2, 2026

See Kona’s beaches, bays, coffee farms, and Hualalai Volcano on a 60-minute helicopter tour with doors-on or doors-off options.

About this tour

Take in Hawai‘i’s volcanic landscapes and sparkling shoreline on a 60-minute Kona Coast helicopter tour. From the air, the island’s beaches, bays, and rugged volcanic terrain unfold in a sweeping panorama.

The flight begins above the ancient Kaloko Fish Ponds and Kailua Bay, then follows the coast past Magic Sands Beach and Kona coffee farms. Continue over Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve and the Captain Cook Monument, with a view of the sacred Place of Refuge. The route then climbs toward Ka’upulehu Crater and Hualalai Volcano before revealing the contrasting greenery of Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve. On the return, look for Anaehoomalu Bay, Kiholo Bay, and secluded Makalawena Beach.

Choose a doors-on or doors-off experience, with a private tour available when selected. A Kona Coast helicopter tour offers a memorable aerial perspective on the region’s natural and cultural landmarks. Book your flight and see the coast from a whole new angle.

Highlights

  • Admire the Kona Coast, Kailua Bay, and white-sand beaches from above
  • Fly over Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve and the Captain Cook Monument
  • See Ka’upulehu Crater and Hualalai Volcano from the air
  • Spot Kona coffee farms, native forest, and secluded beaches

What's included

Included

  • Kona Coast 60-minute helicopter tour
  • Phone strap
  • Parking fees
  • Private tour, if the private option is selected

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour, if the private option is 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 allowed for infants and small children
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Intoxicated passengers may be refused service and charged in full
  • Doors-off passengers must wear jackets or sweatshirts and closed-toe shoes, and bring hair ties; long pants are recommended
  • For passengers weighing 250–275 pounds, a 50% seat-price weight and balance fee applies after booking
  • Passengers weighing 275 pounds or more must purchase an additional seat after booking
  • 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 lot south of the brown building

Frequently asked questions

How long is the helicopter tour?

The Kona Coast helicopter tour lasts 60 minutes.

Is the tour private?

A private tour is available if you select the private option.

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 seat fees based on weight?

Passengers weighing 250–275 pounds are charged a 50% seat-price fee after booking. Passengers weighing 275 pounds or more must purchase an additional seat.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the Big Island Jet Center, 73-4370 Pao’o Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740. Parking is in the lot south of the brown building.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.78 on Viator and 4.79 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 7.4. Top 44% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 44% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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