About Mauna Loa Helicopters - Private Waterfall Experience
Fly with Mauna Loa Helicopters on a private waterfall helicopter tour featuring dramatic Big Island cascades, lush scenery and guided aerial narration.
Secure a whole helicopter for your party—this private charter rate covers the flight for up to four passengers—then rise toward Kohala's misty valleys where constant rain feeds ribbons of water that plunge two thousand feet down sheer, jungle-draped cliffs. From this vantage, black-sand shorelines come into view far below, reachable only by air or sea.
The return leg sweeps along the coast, tracing the outlines of ancient Hawaiian villages, heiau temples and loko i'a fishponds before the white arcs of hidden beaches signal the journey's end. Every seat enjoys floor-to-ceiling windows, perfect for framing waterfalls, beaches and rainforest in a single breathtaking shot.
Tour Highlights
- Fly over magical waterfalls on the Kohala Coast
- Black and white sand beaches
- Ancient Hawaiian villages and fishponds
Please note: This tour is a doors-on flight. Doors off may be requested for an additional fee.
Activity Notes
Where & When
Tour times: 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm & 3:15 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
60-75 minutes
Capacity
Max. 4 passengers
Equipment
Robinson R66 helicopter
Vendor
This activity is operated by Mauna Loa Helicopters.
