Witness the awesome beauty of the Kohala Mountains with sweeping views of the South Kohala Resort coastline. Climb past Waimea over the sprawling pasture lands of the Kahua and Ponoholo Ranches in route to the lush tropical rainforest of Hamakua. Explore the steep ocean cliffs and hidden valleys of Waimanu, Pololu, and Waipio, alive with dozens of roaring waterfalls.
See lush forests and spectacular waterfalls
Multiple start times Mon-Sat
Approx. 1 hour and 45-minute tour
Depart from the Hapuna Heliport in Kamuela, HI
All along the way you will enjoy live narration by your expert pilot pointing out the sights during your tour. And, you can choose to purchase a narrated video of your flight!
45-Minute Kohala Hamakua Coast Helicopter Tour From Kona Airport
| Whisper STAR - Open SeatingSeating is determined based on weight & balance for all passengers. Maximum body weight per individual is 290 lbs. | $324.00 |
| Whisper Star - First Class SeatingGuaranteed Front Seats Next to Pilot. Maximum combined weight for two passengers on WHISPER First Class is 490 lbs. Passengers weighing 290 lbs. or more will require to purchase a comfort seat. | $399.00 |
Helicopter weight and balance changes with every flight because of passenger weight, pilot weight and length of flight (fuel weight). It is important that we have accurate body weight from every passenger. FAA regulations require all passengers and their carry-on items to be weighed at time of check-in.
Any request for a refund prior to 72 hours is honored with a full cash refund. If a flight was cancelled due to the weather, your ticket will be fully refunded, or you may choose to re-schedule your tour plans.
Witness the awesome beauty of the Kohala Mountains with panoramic views of the coastline. Climb past Waimea over the sweeping pasture lands of the Kahua and Ponoholo Ranches and fly over the lush tropical rainforest of Hamakua. Marvel at the steep ocean cliffs and hidden valleys of Waimanu, Pololu and Waipio, alive with dozens of roaring waterfalls.
The Hamakua Coast includes two of the island’s most famous waterfalls—the 442-foot-high Akaka Falls and the 100-foot-tall Kahuna Falls. You’ll fly over triple-tiered Umauma Falls too! The three levels which Umauma Falls flows down resemble great lava stone steps with recesses that create tranquil little pools surrounded by tropical plants and trees.
All along the way you will enjoy live narration by your expert pilot pointing out the sights during your tour. And, you can choose to purchase a narrated video of your flight! Learn about the history of this area from the early days of the 19th and 20th centuries, the Hamakua Coast was covered with sugar cane. Today, communities can still be found where small farmers grow kalo (taro), hearts of palm, vegetables and tropical fruit.
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