Kona: Experience Hawai'i Big Island Helicopter Tour

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, US

Highlights

What to expect

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Take off from Kona in a comfortable, low-vibration, six-seat Bell 407 helicopter, and soar south along the coast and then east to Kilauea in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Kilauea

This exciting two-hour tour from Kona will introduce you the Big Island’s beautiful and powerful features, including the active volcano of Kilauea, where if you're lucky, you'll see actual lava flow from the crater.

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Mauna Loa

See the most recent volcanic activity and look for flowing lava before heading to the north end of the island.

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Mauna Kea Summit

Climb between the volcanic peaks of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, enjoying the fantastic views from the helicopter’s oversized sliding windows, perfect for taking photos.

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Waipi'o Valley

Revel in the beauty of ocean cliffs and tropical rainforests, where you'll dive between mist-shrouded peaks.

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Hamakua Coast

Admire the cool mountain waterfalls and the deep green valleys of the Hamakua Coast before returning to Kona, where you can spot the million-dollar resorts that dot the coast.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Children must be accompanied by an adult
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    Due to weather, flights may be 100 to 120 minutes in length
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    Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own caregiver
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    All pilots and aircraft are FAA-certified
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    Helicopter holds 6 passengers; larger groups may be separated
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    All guests weighing 270 lbs or more when weighed at check-in, will be required to purchase an additional empty seat less 15% before fuel surcharge to safely balance the aircraft. They will be guaranteed a window seat.
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    Seating is assigned based on weight and balance following guidelines which have been approved by the FAA. We cannot guarantee seats as the weight of guests must be balanced within the aircraft.
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    A seat upgrade is not a guarantee; however, if you purchase a co-pilot and/or window seat upgrades, we will do our best to seat you in your purchased location. If we cannot accomodate a seat upgrade due to weight and balance requirements for your flight (or for any other reason), we will refund your upgrade purchase at check-in.

What our experts say

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    Upgrade for guaranteed window seat
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    Check weather for optimal flight times
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    Nearby, visit local macadamia farms
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    Capture photos of stunning landscapes
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    Consider dining at Kona's waterfront

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