About Rainbow Helicopters - Kohala Coast Volcanoes & Waterfalls
Fly with Rainbow Helicopters on a Kohala Coast Volcanoes & Waterfalls tour featuring Big Island volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, valleys and dramatic coastline views.
The adventure begins above Kailua Bay's crystalline reef, tracing wave-kissed shoreline toward the massive shield of Mauna Loa and the fuming cones of Hualalai and Kaupulehu Crater. Farther inland, the serrated summit of Mauna Kea rises nearly 14,000 feet, while the older Kohala volcano gives way to the emerald expanse of Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve and the sun-lit Kohala Coast.
Heading north, steep emerald valleys—Pololu, Waimanu and Waipio—reveal ribbons of waterfalls like Laupahoehoe Nui and Waiilikahi plunging into mist. The return arc follows turquoise coves and black-sand pockets past Anaehoomalu and Kiholo Bays, with a final sweep over the remote white sands of Makalawena Beach before landing.
Tour Highlights
- Kailua Bay
- Mauna Loa Volcano
- Kaupulehu Crater
- Hualalai Volcano
- Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve
- Mauna Kea Volcano
- Kohala Volcano
- Kawaihae Coast
- Kohala Coast / waterfalls
- Pololu Valley
- Waimanu Valley
- Waipio Valley
- Laupahoehoe Nui Falls
- Kiholo Bay
- Kona Coast
- Makalawena Beach
Activity Notes
Where & When
Tour times:
9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm & 5:00 pm
Check in 1 hour prior to your tour time at the Big Island Jet Center, 73-4370 Pao'o Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 View Map
Free parking is available in the lot south of the brown building.
Restrictions
Due to FAA regulations, children 24 months and over require an individual full-fare seat. Any child under 24 months is welcome on the lap of a responsible adult at no charge.
For each passenger weighing 250-274 lbs (113-124 kg), a weight balance fee of an additional 50% is required. For each passenger weighing 275 lbs (124.7 kg) or more, a weight balance fee of an additional 100% is required. The maximum weight per passenger is 300 lbs (136 kg).
Rainbow Helicopters does not assume responsibility for conditions beyond their control, including adverse weather, regulatory restrictions, or any other condition that could compromise safety of flight. Unforeseen circumstances may precipitate varied scenic views, delay, or cancellation.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
90 minutes
Equipment
Rainbow Helicopters' fleet includes the Airbus AStar and the Robinson R44 helicopters. The Airbus AStar seats 6 guests and has a spacious and comfortable cabin and panoramic interior for optimum visibility. The Robinson R44 seats 3 guests (all window seats) and features an open cabin design, offering unobstructed views for great pictures.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Rainbow Helicopters.
