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Private Magical Waterfall Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Big Island of Hawaii, USA
  • 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Flight time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore the ancient volcanoes and cascading waterfalls of the Kohala Mountains on a thrilling helicopter tour. With up to 1-hour 15 minutes in the air, this flight lets you cover all of the seven windward valleys of Kohala in one tour. Enjoy spectacular aerial views as you fly over Waipio Valley and Waimanu Valley, swoop over Honokane Nui and Kohala volcano, then circle back along the coast.
  • Incredible aerial views of waterfalls, lava flows, and beaches
  • Extended flight with more than an hour in the air
  • Choice of departure times to fit your travel plans
  • Intimate private experience with a maximum of three passengers

What's Included

  • Airport/Departure Tax
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Kailua-Kona, HI, USA

    Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours 73-310 Uu St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Kohala Mountain Range (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Total weight per passenger: 275 lbs
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age requirement of 7 years old
  • A Minimum of 3 people and a Maximum of 4 people per booking
  • Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, weight limit of 275lbs per person or 750lbs total for all passengers
  • If individual and/or group weight limit is exceeded, tour will be cancelled with no refund
  • Weights are taken at the time of check in with all items
  • Check in is 30 minutes prior. Late check ins will be considered as a no show and subject to full price.
  • Strict 24 hour cancellation policy
  • For doors off there is a fee.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Gary_R
Absolutely amazing trip and phenomenal views and scenery. Savannah was great when she greeted us and explained everything and our pilot Danny was absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable so thanks to you both.

Reviews

5.0
based on 12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Must Do~~

Wayne_B, May 2025
One of the best experiences I have done. Great for the whole family. Not a bad seat. Pilot was great and fun. Could not recommend more!!

Response from Host, May 2025

Mahalo for this amazing review! We are so happy you enjoyed your private helicopter tour with us!!

Great experience

ron_b, Nov 2024
Great pilot. Very skilled and knowledgeable. Doors off is the way to go. Beautiful views. Places that cannot be seen when exploring by car.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Mahalo for your kind review Ron! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the stunning views and the unique experience of exploring the Big Island from above with our skilled and knowledgeable pilot. Going doors-off truly offers an unparalleled perspective, and we’re so glad it added to your adventure. We hope to see you again for another incredible flight!

Private Magical Waterfall Tour

Gary_R, Sep 2024
Absolutely amazing trip and phenomenal views and scenery. Savannah was great when she greeted us and explained everything and our pilot Danny was absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable so thanks to you both.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Aloha Gary! Mahalo for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your private tour with us!

Outstanding helicopter tour on the BIG ISLAND

Garrett_S, Jul 2022
We unfortunately could not do the tour around the island due to an abrupt hurricane warning that came through on the day of our tour. But the "TEAM" called and offered us a KONA side alternative tour that was absolutely safe and very enjoyable. Tyler the Helicopter driver couldn't have been more gracious and also very knowledgeable about the south coast of HI. His is driving of the chopper was smooth, easy and relaxing. Kylie, the receptionist was also very gracious and kind and she was the one that offered us this alternative option. So all in all an excellent experience and my family and I would recommend and use this company again and again.

Once in a lifetime experience

Shaun_N, Jul 2022
It was a great trip. The pilot was very knowledgeable and had a lot to talk about. This was a once in a lifetime experience.

Amazing doors off experience

karen_w, May 2022
Amazing tour with Agnes who was an excellent pilot who provided lots of information- doors off was amazing

Something everyone should do at least once!!!

Kelly_H, Jun 2021
Very knowledgeable pilot. He provided a lot of history and knew the area very well. Amazing views and definitely would recommend to friends and would book with Mauna Loa again if we ever come back!

From $450.81

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 43 days in advance.

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