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Kohala Waterfalls and Valleys Helicopter Tour 45 min

TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10

GoodTop 32% in Big Island of Hawaii

56 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 45 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Fly above Kohala’s waterfalls, rainforest, sea cliffs, and Waipiʻo Valley on a 45-minute Big Island helicopter tour with a pilot guide.

About this tour

See the Big Island’s Kohala coast from above, where lush rainforest gives way to rugged cliffs and waterfalls spill down green valleys. This 45-minute Kohala Waterfalls and Valleys Helicopter Tour reveals landscapes that are difficult to appreciate from the ground.

Fly over the Kohala Mountains, named for the island’s oldest volcanic mountain, and look for waterfalls plunging into rainforest, traces of ancient Hawaiian settlements, and dramatic sea cliffs along the coast. On the return, take in Waipiʻo Valley, the childhood home of King Kamehameha I. From the air, its steep cliffs frame ancient taro fields, rivers, and a cascade-filled valley. Your pilot, also a State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guide, shares the area’s history through Bose noise-canceling headsets with two-way communication.

Arrive an hour early for check-in, a safety briefing, and boarding. Book your Kohala Waterfalls and Valleys Helicopter Tour to experience the island’s varied scenery from a remarkable new perspective.

Highlights

  • Admire waterfalls cascading through Kohala’s lush rainforest
  • Trace the rugged coastline beneath towering sea cliffs
  • Look down on ancient Hawaiian settlements and taro fields
  • Take in Waipiʻo Valley, surrounded by cliffs and cascading waterfalls
  • Hear local history from your pilot through noise-canceling headsets

What's included

Included

  • 45-minute Kohala helicopter tour
  • Pilot guide certified as a State of Hawaii tour guide
  • Two-way communication microphones
  • Bose aviation-grade noise-canceling headsets
  • All fees and taxes

Not included

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

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Important information

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

Frequently asked questions

How long is the helicopter tour?

The flight lasts 45 minutes.

What can I see during the flight?

See Kohala’s waterfalls, rainforest, rugged coastline, sea cliffs, ancient Hawaiian settlements, and Waipiʻo Valley.

When should I check in?

Check in 1 hour before departure for weight check-in, a safety briefing, and boarding.

Can infants 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?

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

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.93 on Viator and 4.42 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 7.7. Top 32% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 32% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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