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Kohala Waterfalls Helicopter Tour with Landing 70 min

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

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21 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 1 hr 10 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Fly over Kohala’s rainforest and waterfalls, then land beside a freshwater pool on this 70-minute Big Island helicopter tour.

About this tour

Take in the Kohala coast from the air, where lush rainforest, dry volcanic terrain, and waterfalls spilling down steep cliffs create a striking Big Island panorama. This 70-minute Kohala Waterfalls Helicopter Tour departs from Waikoloa and pairs sweeping views with an exclusive landing in the valley.

Look down on cascading falls and traces of ancient Hawaiian settlements as your pilot-guide shares stories of the region through Bose noise-canceling headsets. The aircraft descends among tropical greenery beside towering cliffs, then lands on a grassy pad near a freshwater pool and thundering waterfall. Step out to experience the quiet of the valley before taking in more of its waterfalls and varied landscape from above.

With two-way pilot communication and a State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guide at the controls, the Kohala Waterfalls Helicopter Tour offers a memorable way to see scenery that is difficult to reach by road. Arrive early, settle in, and get ready to see Kohala from a remarkable new perspective.

Highlights

  • Admire cascading waterfalls and rainforest from above
  • Land beside a freshwater pool and thundering waterfall
  • Hear stories of the Kohala region from your pilot-guide
  • See the contrast between tropical rainforest and dry coastal land

What's included

Included

  • Kohala Waterfalls helicopter tour
  • Exclusive landing
  • Pilot-guide who is also a State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guide
  • Bose aviation-grade electronic noise-canceling headsets
  • Two-way communication microphones
  • All fees and taxes

Not included

  • Transportation to and from the heliport
  • USB in-flight video and photo packages, available for purchase after the flight
  • Gratuities
  • Private tour

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Check in 1 hour before departure for weight check-in, safety briefing, and boarding; late arrivals may not be accepted and are nonrefundable
  • Tour times may vary with wind and weather conditions
  • Guests who weigh over 240 pounds (108 kg) need an adjacent empty seat; the additional seat costs half the regular tour price and should be arranged after booking
  • Children 23 months and younger ride free as lap children; infants must sit on an adult’s lap
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  • Do not scuba dive within 24 hours of departure
  • Wear dark clothing to reduce reflections in photos
  • Hats, bags, large cameras, and extending selfie sticks are not permitted on the helicopter
  • A credit card is recommended for optional video and photo packages and souvenirs
  • Wheelchair-accessible heliport and helicopter; a wheelchair lift is available to assist with boarding
  • Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long is the helicopter tour?

The tour lasts 70 minutes.

When should I arrive for check-in?

Check in 1 hour before departure for the weight check, safety briefing, and boarding. Late arrivals may not be accepted and are nonrefundable.

Can children join the tour?

Children 23 months and younger ride free as lap children and must sit on an adult’s lap.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The heliport and helicopter are wheelchair accessible, and a lift is available to assist with boarding.

What if a guest weighs more than 240 pounds?

An adjacent empty seat is required for safe aircraft balance. It costs half the regular tour price and should be arranged after booking.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.81 from 21 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 7.1.

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