Overview
Discover both the Big Island's beauty and its volcanic fury. Experience all the awesome spectacle of Madame Pele's lava and volcanic badlands which have been continuously erupting since 1983. Spot the black sand beaches to the lush rainforest along the rugged Hamakua Coast.
Take in the absolute wonder as your pilot descends amongst the lush flora and fauna along 1,200 foot cliffs to a grassy landing pad to the exclusive landing site only accessible by air. Step out of your Eco-Star helicopter at the edge of a fresh water pool and the thundering waterfall. Enjoy photo opportunities with the rainforest backdrop and mist of the falls.
Finally, the deep and immense tropical valleys of the Kohala Mountains, with dozens of cascading waterfalls, provide the perfect finish to the ultimate Big Island adventure.
Packages & Options
Exclusive Landing with Spectacular Big Island Helicopter Tour
Package details and availability are confirmed during the booking step.
Itinerary
View the Kohala area known for ranching and breathtaking valleys
The west coast town on Hawaii island where King Kamehameha spend his final years.
One of 5-volcanoes the form the Island of Hawaii and one of the largest on earth. View some of the latest flows most recently erupting in December 2022.
An active sheld volcano located along the southeastern shore of Hawaii Island. This active volcano has been continuously erupting since 1983 & sees over 2-million yearly visitors.
Encompassing over 335,000 acres, the park climbs from sea level to more than 13,000 feet with 6-of earth's climate zones along the way.
Located along the eastern rift zone of Kilauea volcano, this eruption lasted from 1983 - 2018 making it the longest-lived rift-zone eruption of the last 2-centuries.
A vibrant northeastern town of Hawaii Island with breathtaking natural beauty of fertile rainforests and dramatic waterfalls.
Among the lush rainforest valley, view Akaka Falls which plummets 442-feet into the valley below. These falls are perhaps the islands most famous.
With nearly 84-inches of rainfall each year, this region boasts lush tropical rainforests, green valleys and thundering waterfalls.
Our exclusive landing at Laupahoehoe Nui on the Kohala Coast, with its majestic 1200-ft. waterfall, gives you a one-of-a-kind photo and video opportunity during 20-25 minutes on the ground. Get up close and personal with the real Hawaii: unspoiled, untouched, magnificent. (10 mins)
Known as cowboy country, this historic area is full of rolling pastures and ranches
What's Included
Inclusions
- Use of microphones with 2-way communication with pilot
- Pilot Guide who are also State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides
- All Fees and Taxes
- After tour in-flight video preview at heliport
- Use of Bose Aviation-grade, electronic noise-cancelling headsets
Exclusions
- USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase.
- Transportation to and from heliport
Meeting & Logistics
Check-in is 1-hour prior to tour time for weight check-in, safety briefing and to be seated on the aircraft to ensure an on-time departure.
Late arrivals may not be accepted and non-refundable.
Please allow ample travel time to your check-in location in case of traffic delays.
Meeting Point
Hawaii
Special Instructions
• Check-in is 1-hour prior to tour time. This allows for guest weight check-in, a safety briefing, and to be escorted and seated on the aircraft to ensure an on-time departure. Late arrivals may not be accepted and non-refundable. Please allow ample travel time to your check-in location in case of traffic delays. • Tours/Times may vary according to wind and weather conditions • No scuba diving within 24 hrs of departure • For each guest weighing over 240 pounds (108 kg), an adjacent empty seat is required to safely balance the aircraft. The second seat charge is half off of the regular tour price. Please arrange your additional seat after booking. • You should wear dark colored clothing so not to reflect in photos. • Hats, Bags, large cameras, extending selfie sticks are not permitted on the helicopter. • You should bring a credit card for optional video/photo packages and souvenirs at heliport. • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
Photos
Exclusive Landing with Spectacular Big Island Helicopter Tour Photos
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Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Heliport and helicopter are wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair lift is available at base to assist boarding.
- Children 23 months and younger are complimentary and considered a lap child.
- Check-in is 1-hour prior to tour time. This allows for guest weight check-in, a safety briefing, and to be escorted and seated on the aircraft to ensure an on-time departure. Late arrivals may not be accepted and non-refundable. Please allow ample travel time to your check-in location in case of traffic delays.
- Tours/Times may vary according to wind and weather conditions
- For each guest weighing over 240 pounds (108 kg), an adjacent empty seat is required to safely balance the aircraft. The second seat charge is half off of the regular tour price. Please arrange your additional seat after booking.
- You should wear dark colored clothing so not to reflect in photos.
- Hats, Bags, large cameras, extending selfie sticks are not permitted on the helicopter.
- You should bring a credit card for optional video/photo packages and souvenirs at heliport.
- Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
- No scuba diving within 24 hrs of departure
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
