Sunshine Helicopters Kohala Coast Waterfalls & Waipio Valley Flight reviews, Big Island tours & activities, fun things to do in Big Island

Such a great experience!

Reviewed by: Lydia, 2022/02/05

This was a great experience and I recommend everyone do it at least once. My pilot was very informative and even made sure to turn the helicopter around so that everyone could see some of the details.

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Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2022/02/03
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Great experience

Reviewed by: GCaruthers, 2021/09/03

A helicopter tour of the big island is a MUST! Sunshine Helicopters did a great job. Very professional in every way and excellent customer service. Their location is a little challenging to find, but if you FOLLOW THEIR DIRECTIONS, you will do fine.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2021/09/01
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The coolest thing we did on our trip!!

Reviewed by: Jill, 2017/12/10

Soooo glad we did this - it was well worth the cost! It will be something all of us remember forever for sure. The flight itself was so beautiful - seeing all those huge waterfalls and pools they create that we would’ve never been able to see any other way. The valley’s and the cliffs on the ocean side looked spectacular too especially from the helicopter!! The flight was so comfortable and fun.. felt secure but also got a kick out of the ride of it! Our pilot (Bo) was awesome - played great music and told us interesting historical info about the different areas we were seeing. Really nothing could be better!!

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2017/12/07
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Amazing Helicopter Tour!

Reviewed by: mwills5304@gmail.com, 2017/04/04

First helicopter tour and it was totally worth it! Great views and great staff!

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2017/02/28
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Awesome

Reviewed by: Joe Daniel, 2017/02/11

Was like floating in a dream !! Every one with us enjoyed the flight . Never had any idea about the water falls .

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2017/02/08
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Awesome Adventure

Reviewed by: Laura S, 2015/11/30

Waterfalls and views where awesome.
After a while get a little boring but lots to see.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2015/11/25
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That was cool!

Reviewed by: Jim, 2013/02/02

Unforgetable

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Attended as:	Couples
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What a great tour

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2012/09/28

The tour was absolutely fabulous!
Our pillot was informative and very smooth in handling the aircraft.
We both enjoyed everything this tour offered. This tour is a must for anyone coming to Big Island!

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Attended as:	Couples
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Pricey

Reviewed by: Nonna, 2012/08/14

As there is a word "volcano" in the name, I sort of assumed I'd be seeing a volcano. And yes, I understand that I made a mistake booking the tour; however, it is easy for somebody who's never been to the islands to not exactly know where stuff is located. Perhaps, renaming the tour to "coast" helicopter tour would be better, just to be perfectly clear. The price is also a bit steep, though I suppose it is not any higher than other companies'.

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
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Great Trip

Reviewed by: Ryan, 2011/05/23

I went with my family on the volcano deluxe tour out of Kona and it was awesome. The views were amazing and the staff was awesome. Because of the headphones you wear, the noise wasn't even as bad as I expected.

One thing to watch out for if you get motion sick though is that it can get you sick. I'm very susceptible to motion sickness and got sick even with a couple Dramamine pills before the flight (my family was 2/3 of people getting sick on the flight who are susceptible to motion sickness and both people who got sick were in the front of the helicopter). That said, I thought it was still very worth it even with getting sick.

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
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Un Real!

Reviewed by: Thomas Ruocco, 2010/05/28

Well worth the price for this kind of experience! My wife and I have been on several different helicopter flights before in NY, San Fran, and Australia ... but seeing volcanic activity from a helicopter is more than just beautiful scenery it was breathtaking. I felt like we were on another planet at times. Thank you thank you thank you!

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Attended as:	Couples
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Pure magic

Reviewed by: Roberts Family Australia, 2009/10/20

We were blown away from the start to finish,the magnificance of the island is just unique starting from the hot arid black volcanic rock through to the volcanoe itself and then the beautiful coast on the hilo side to the luscious green valleys of the kings.
We went as a famiy and my children aged 12 and 13 were just as amazed.
Our pilot was great taking us in circles with a running commentry throughout the trip and hovering so that all of us would have plenty of time and sight of everything and plenty of time for photos although they never seem to do it justice.It was certainly the way to see a vast majority of the island,and as much at first glance of the price may make one a little hesitant it was worth every cent.
The only thing that was a bit expensive is getting out to the site itself costing around $90.00 Australian Dollars each way but that may be less if hiring a car or going as a group.Having said that I really dont think that after the experience it will really matter.

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
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Montana Couple

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/03/07

It was just soooo cool. The Big Island is very big, and I think the helicopter ride is the only way to see most of the island. Do this tour!

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Attended as:	Friends
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FANTASTIC FANTASTIC

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2007/10/03

Would highly recommend this to anyone. It's the best way to see the Big Island and volcanoes. Enjoyment Plus!!

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Attended as:	Couples
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Overall Rating	Attended as	Language
★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ ★★ ★	Couples Families with Young Children Families Friends Solo Travelers	All (14) English (14) Japanese (0) Simplified Chinese (0) Traditional Chinese (0)

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