About Mauna Loa Helicopters - Private Big Island Experience
Fly with Mauna Loa Helicopters on a private Big Island helicopter tour featuring dramatic island scenery, lava-shaped landscapes, coastline views and aerial narration.
This private helicopter tour is booked by the flight—not per person—and can accommodate either 3 or 4 passengers depending on the option you choose. As the rotor blades whirl, your charter climbs skyward to reveal three of Earth's giants in a single panorama: snow-tipped Mauna Kea, massive Mauna Loa and ever-changing Kilauea.
The journey hugs the emerald Hamakua Coast, then veers into Waipio, Waimanu and Pololu Valleys, where 2,000-foot waterfalls lace sheer cliffs. Crossing the weathered summit of Kohala, the oldest of the island's volcanoes, you'll follow a shoreline dotted with ancient villages, heiau temples and ribbons of white sand before returning with a camera full of sky-high memories.
Tour Highlights
- See three world splendors on this private Big Island helicopter flight: Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa and Kilauea
- Lush Hamakua Coast and waterfalls
- Summit of Kohala
- Ancient villages and heiau (temples)
- White sand beaches
Please note: This tour is a doors-on flight. Doors off may be requested for an additional fee.
Activity Notes
Where & When
Tour times: 8:00 am, 10:30 am & 1:30 pm
Check in 40 minutes prior to your flight time at the Kona International Airport, 73-310 U'u St., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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Free parking available on site.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 7 years old
12 years and older can fly with the doors off.
All minors under 18 years old must be accompanied by and adult.
Weight restrictions: 285 lbs (129 kg) per person and group total cannot exceed 700 lbs (317 kg). Weights are taken at check-in. If weight exceeds limits, a $200 refueling fee will apply.
For doors off flights: No loose items on the flight. All items must be secured to you at all times.
Cancellations or delays to the flight are at the pilot's discretion for safety reasons. If the pilot cancels the flight prior to take off, rescheduling will take place or full refunds will be issued.
Special Notes
Do any of the following medical conditions apply to someone in your group? If so, please either notate medical condition next to passenger name when making your reservation or give us a call to place your reservation over the phone.
Asthma or wheezing
Fainting, seizures or blackouts
Brain, spinal cord or nervous disorders
Heart disease of any kind
Chest surgery
Recurrent bronchitis or persistent chest complaint
Tuberculosis or other long-term lung diseases
Chronic sinus condition
Breathlessness
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
100 minutes
Capacity
Max. 4 passengers
Equipment
Robinson R66 helicopter
Vendor
This activity is operated by Mauna Loa Helicopters.
