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Kailua-Kona Waterfall Helicopter Tour 75 min

TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10

GoodTop 28% in Big Island of Hawaii

15 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 1 hr 15 min
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Fly from Kailua-Kona along the Kohala coast to see Waipiʻo and Waimanu valleys, dramatic cliffs, and towering waterfalls.

About this tour

Take to the air above Hawaii’s Big Island on a private Kailua-Kona waterfall helicopter tour, where lush valleys meet the rugged Kohala coastline. In 75 minutes, trace the windward side of the Kohala Mountains and take in views of seven valleys shaped by the island’s abundant rainfall.

Departing from Kona International Airport, the flight follows the coastline near Waipiʻo Valley before continuing west toward Waimanu Valley. From above, spot towering cliffs and waterfalls, including cascades fed by Waimanu’s annual rainfall of up to 200 inches. The private flight offers a memorable way to appreciate the scale and wild beauty of this remote landscape. An English-speaking live guide accompanies the tour.

Meet at Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours in Kailua-Kona 30 minutes before departure. Choose the doors-off option for an additional fee, and book your Kailua-Kona waterfall helicopter tour to see the island’s valleys from a striking new perspective.

Highlights

  • Fly along the Kohala coastline and explore seven windward valleys
  • Admire the dramatic cliffs and waterfalls of Waipiʻo and Waimanu valleys
  • See waterfalls fed by Waimanu Valley’s heavy annual rainfall

What's included

Included

  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Private tour
  • Free parking
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Airport/departure tax
  • Cell phone strap, which must be used; personal straps are not allowed
  • Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)

Not included

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

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible; transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age: 7 years
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  • Minimum 3 and maximum 4 people per booking
  • Weight limit: 275 lbs per person or 750 lbs total for all passengers
  • Weights are taken at check-in with all items
  • Exceeding an individual or group weight limit results in cancellation without a refund
  • Check in 30 minutes before departure; late arrivals are considered no-shows and charged the full price
  • Strict 24-hour cancellation policy
  • Doors-off option requires an additional fee
  • Meeting point: Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours, 73-310 Uu St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The helicopter tour lasts 75 minutes.

What is the minimum age?

Guests must be at least 7 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

How many people can book?

Bookings require at least 3 people and allow a maximum of 4.

Are there passenger weight limits?

The limit is 275 lbs per person or 750 lbs total for all passengers. Weights are taken at check-in with all items.

Where is the meeting point?

Check in at Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours, 73-310 Uu St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, 30 minutes before departure.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 15 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
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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 7.8. Top 28% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 28% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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