Big Island Helicopter Flights from Kona - Circle Island Waterfalls & Volcanoes
See Big Island's waterfalls from a helicopter!
See all of the Big Island from above, on a circle island helicopter tour flying over Kilauea Volcano, stunning coastlines, and thundering waterfalls! See the island's most popular attraction in a single flight departing from Kona Airport.
This Kona helicopter tour showcases Hawaii's diverse landscapes with a helicopter air tour over Kilauea Volcano, Hawaiian waterfalls and deep valleys, white and black sand beaches and Kohala's jungle coastline, making it one of the best helicopter tours on Big Island. This is a great way to see the island, and a safe and fun option for family adventures as well! Big Island helicopter tours from Kona are a great way to experience all the sights of Hawaii's youngest island while enjoying the west-side resort area during your stay. With three unique packages to suit your needs, your Big Island helicopter ride is only a click away.
| Tour | Duration | Tour Highlights | Landing Option |
| Hawaii Experience Tour | 1 hr 45 mins | No | |
| Premium Complete Circle Island Tour - See the Green Sand Beach! | 2 hrs | No | |
| Deluxe Hawaii Experience Tour with Exclusive Kohala Waterfall Landing | 3 hrs | Yes (45 min) |
Hotel Transportation: Paradise Helicopters offers free round-trip transportation from selected Kona Coast hotels. Pick up and drop off locations are limited to the Kona Coast including the Hapuna area – North and the Keauhou area South.
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Name: | Bell 407 |
| Capacity: | 6 Passengers | |
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Luxurious – limousine style seating. One passenger in the front with the pilot and five in the back. Two seats face the other 3 seats allowing you to see and talk to the person(s) you are flying with. |
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Price
Premium Complete Circle Island Tour - See the Green Sand Beach! (2 hrs 15 mins)
GE Tax, Fuel Surcharge, & Capacity Surcharge included
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Starting from Kona, fly past the coffee district and slopes of Mauna Loa to the southern-most town in the United States, Punalu‘u. Be amazed at exclusive views of Papakōlea, one of only four green sand beaches in the world, and explore Kilauea crater. Head east to the lush windward side and Hilo town and then witness the grandeur of the Kohala valleys and waterfalls.
* Total flight time typically varies from 1.9 – 2.35 hours.
Highlights:
- Circumnavigate the entire island!
- See all five volcanoes
- Waterfalls
- 2,000-foot deep valleys
- White, black and GREEN sand beaches
- Rugged coastlines
- Dramatic waterfalls
- Kilauea crater
- Rain forests
- Kohala’s lush valleys
- See 11 of the planet’s 13 climate zones
- Duration (incl. transportation): 3 - 5 hour(s)
- Available: Daily
- Pick-up:
You can choose either Pick-up (additional fee) or Check-in (free).
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Round-trip from Keauhou & Waikoloa Hotels free x per person
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- Inclusion: Guide / Helicopter ride / Ground transportation between tour locations
- Schedule
- Pick-up/Check-in
Time & Location - Drop-off/Check-out
Time & Location
Starting time:
08:00 -
13:00
(Show details)
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06:30-07:30 Pick-up at Waikoloa & Keauhou Area & Check-in at Kona International Airport
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08:00 Helicoter Tour - Volcanoes, Green Sand Beach, Valleys & Waterfalls (2 hrs 15 mins)Sights include Five Volcanoes, Papakolea, the Famous Green Sand Beach, White & Black Sand Beaches, Kilauea Crater, Majestic Cliffs, Valleys & Waterfalls, Kohala Coast, & rugged coastlines
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10:15-11:30 Check-out & Drop-off
Add-ons:
Window Seating
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USD 50.00
Sit right up next to the window and ensure you don't miss any of the amazing views! Note: Guaranteed window seating is already included in the capacity surcharge for passengers over 265lbs.
Co-Pilot Seat
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USD 125.00
Share the cockpit with the pilot, giving you maximum visibility from the front and side windows. Also great for aviation enthusiasts interested in getting a look at the helicopter's controls.
Package detail / Schedule
Deluxe Hawaii Experience Tour with Exclusive Kohala Waterfall Landing (3 hrs)
GE Tax, Fuel Surcharge, & Capacity Surcharge included
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Start the tour just like the Hawaii Experience, but enjoy a bonus special pass through the beautiful and rural Kohala Coast. Fly close to the Kilauea Volcano before landing for one hour at the secluded Awini Point where you can unwind, take in the refreshing Hawaiian air, stroll through the beautiful valley, and soak in the sounds of nature.
*Total flight timeis approximately 2 hrs 15 mins.
*Off-Site Landing: Approx. 45 mins on the ground with easy walks
*Off-Site Landing: Approx. 45 mins on the ground with easy walks
Highlights:
- Current activity at Kilauea Volcano
- Amazing white and black sand beaches
- Hundreds of waterfalls
- 2,000′ valley walls
- Breathtaking coastlines
- 10 different climate zones!
- Duration (incl. transportation): 4 - 5 hour(s)
- Available: Daily
- Pick-up:
You can choose either Pick-up (additional fee) or Check-in (free).
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Round-trip from Keauhou & Waikoloa Hotels free x per person
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- Inclusion: Guide / Helicopter ride / Ground transportation between tour locations
- Schedule
- Pick-up/Check-in
Time & Location - Check-out
Time & Location
Add-ons:
Window Seating
+
USD 50.00
Sit right up next to the window and ensure you don't miss any of the amazing views! Note: Guaranteed window seating is already included in the capacity surcharge for passengers over 265lbs.
Co-Pilot Seat
+
USD 125.00
Share the cockpit with the pilot, giving you maximum visibility from the front and side windows. Also great for aviation enthusiasts interested in getting a look at the helicopter's controls.
Package detail / Schedule
Hawaii Experience Tour (1 hr 45 mins)
GE Tax, Fuel Surcharge, & Capacity Surcharge included
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Departing from Kona, experience the best of the Big Island en route to Kilauea volcano. Fly over the majestic mountain twins Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea or the slopes of Hualalai, past Captain Cook and Kealakekua Bay for some remarkable views. Continue along the Hamakua Coast into the beautiful Waimanu Valley and see for yourself the gorgeous, lush greenery of the Big Island!
*Total flight time typically varies from 1.7 – 2.1 hours.
Highlights:
- Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
- Five major volcanoes
- White and black sand beaches & Beach resorts of Waikoloa
- Waterfalls and deep valleys
- Lush rainforests
- 11 different climate zones
- Duration (incl. transportation): 3 - 4 hour(s)
- Available: Daily
- Pick-up:
You can choose either Pick-up (additional fee) or Check-in (free).
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Round-trip from Keauhou & Waikoloa Hotels free x per person
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- Inclusion: Guide / Helicopter ride / Ground transportation between tour locations
- Schedule
- Pick-up/Check-in
Time & Location - Check-out
Time & Location
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06:15-07:15 Pick-up at Waikoloa & Keauhou Area & Check-in at Kona International Airport
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08:00 Experience Hawaii Helicopter Tour (1.75 ~ 2 hrs)Sights include Five Major Volcanoes, White & Black Sand Beaches, Majestic Waterfalls & Lush Rainforests, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, & Kilauea Crater.
* Total flight time typically varies from 1.75 –to 2 hours.
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10:00 Check-out & Drop-off
Add-ons:
Window Seating
+
USD 50.00
Sit right up next to the window and ensure you don't miss any of the amazing views! Note: Guaranteed window seating is already included in the capacity surcharge for passengers over 265lbs.
Co-Pilot Seat
+
USD 125.00
Share the cockpit with the pilot, giving you maximum visibility from the front and side windows. Also great for aviation enthusiasts interested in getting a look at the helicopter's controls.
Package detail / Schedule
Notes
Restriction(s)
- All Packages
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- Guests should not have serious fear of heights (acrophobia).
- Seat assignments are based on everyone’s weights, heights and the balance of the helicopter. By maintaining proper weight and balance in our aircraft we can provide guests with a safe, smooth and comfortable Experience on Paradise Helicopters.
- All guests weighing between 265lbs (120kg) and 315lbs (142kg) will be assessed a Capacity Surcharge (CS). This fee is already reflected in the pricing section. Guests will be guaranteed a window seat.
- All guests weighing between 316lbs (143kg) and above will be assessed a Capacity Surcharge of extra seat. This fee is already reflected in the pricing section. Guests will be guaranteed a window seat.
- In compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation, Paradise Helicopters will weigh each individual when checking in at the Airport for safety and weight balance of the aircraft. Please provide accurate body weights for all passengers. Misrepresentation of body weight could result in denial of service without refund.
Required Items to Bring & Attire- All Packages
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Wear whatever is comfortable for you. If you are going to take pictures, darker colors are better because it reduces the chance of reflections in your photos.
Requirement(s) - Others- All Packages
- Please call the activity provider the day before your activity (no later than 18:00 local time) to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- Participants will be weighed upon check-in.
- Children under the age of two (2) fly free when seated in the lap of a paying adult. Proof of age is required for lap children under two (2). Children two(2) years old and over require an individual full-fare seat.
Additional Note(s)- All Packages
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- If you are driving on your own, you will be required to pay a parking fee.
- In the event that your pilot needs to cancel for safety due to weather, your flight will be rescheduled. If a reschedule is not possible, you will receive a full refund.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, take motion sickness preventatives before you fly.
FAQWhat kind of helicopter will be used?- The Bell Jet 407 is a 6-passenger aircraft and it has the fastest cruise speed of any helicopter on the islands and offers unsurpassed comfort and a virtually vibration-free ride. Its oversized sliding windows offer great picture taking views and it is capable of flying non-stop around the entire Big Island, giving you as much time in the air as time permits.
Do I need a group to book, or can I book just myself?- Of course! If the date and time you select at checkout has open seats, you'll be booked to join a flight with other adventurers!
What happens if the flight is cancelled due to weather?- If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather or other unforeseeable circumstances, the tour provider will notify us of the cancellation and you will receive a full refund to your credit card.
Please click HERE to send an inquiry about this activityPayment/Cancellation policyPayment typeCredit card payment 
Cancellation Policy- Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
After your booking is confirmed, be sure to print your voucher and bring it with you on the day of your activity.
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559.00
Taxes & fees included
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| Pick-up | Available |
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| Duration incl. transportation | 3 - 5 hour(s) |
| Availability | Daily |
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The helicopter ride was amazing! We took the Circle Island tour. Colin was our pilot and he was really informative and made it a really fun experience.
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