For a guaranteed window seat, make sure to upgrade to the preferred seating option.
Highlights
- 2-hour helicopter flight from Kona
- See the beauty of the Big Island of Hawaii from the air
- Capture panoramic views from large sliding windows
- Fly over Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes
- Soar over tropical waterfalls and the misty peaks of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea
- Fly along the 2,000-foot (610-meter) cliffs of the Waipio Valley
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Big IslandSee the Big Island from abovePhoto by: Gavin T04 2013 -
CoastlineCoastal viewsPhoto by: Gavin T04 2013 -
ViewsSpectacular viewsPhoto by: Gavin T04 2013 -
Ready to flyComfy heliPhoto by: Gavin T04 2013 -
Hot lavaLava going into the oceanPhoto by: Gavin T04 2013 -
VolcanoSoar over an active volcanoPhoto by: Gavin T04 2013 -
Spectacular viewsviewsPhoto by: Gavin T04 2013 -
VolcanoFly over an active volcano!Photo by: Gavin T04 2013 -
WaterfallWaterfall views from the airPhoto by: Gavin T04 2013 -
Big Island HeliViewsPhoto by: Gavin T04 2013 -
IMG_5776Just AMAZING!Photo by: Thurman08 2012 -
IMG_5770...another BEAUTIFUL waterfall...Photo by: Thurman08 2012 -
IMG_5768One of the many waterfalls dotting the northeast coast.Photo by: Thurman08 2012 -
IMG_5703This was AMAZING! The volcano is actually holding back the clouds!Photo by: Thurman08 2012 -
IMG_5692Our aerial chariot.Photo by: Thurman08 2012 -
Helicopter Tour_04One of the MANY amazing views from the tour!Photo by: Thurman08 2012 -
Useful Information
2-Hour Big Island Helicopter Flight from Kona
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. See the most recent volcanic activity and look for flowing lava before heading to the north end of the island.
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. Revel in the beauty of ocean cliffs and tropical rainforests, where you'll dive between mist-shrouded peaks. 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.
Your knowledgeable pilot will offer expert narration, which you’ll hear over your two-way headset. Ask questions and talk with pilot as you fly!
Please note: due to weather, the flight can range from 100 - 120 minutes.
Reviewed by Michael K, March 2013
Great trip! Smooth flight, lots to see and learn. Very knowledgable and professional pilot made this excursion a highlight of our first trip to Hawaii. I highly recommend Paradise Helicopters!
Reviewed by Thurman, August 2012
I'm SOOOOO glad I took this tour...ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!
The Big Island is SOOO BIG and has something to offer EVERYONE! And, some of the island's most beautiful areas can only be experienced from above!
I only had 2-days to spend on the Big Island, so I decided to take this tour immediately upon arriving. I figured that based upon what I found interesting on the tour, I could determine where I'd like to spend the remainder of my time. This was a GREAT way to make the most of my time.
I'd HIGHLY recommend this tour...HIGHLY!
