Kohala Coast Helicopter Tour: Scenic Waterfalls & Valleys

Experience Kohala’s stunning waterfalls and valleys from above. Discover ancient Hawaiian settlements and Waipi’o Valley’s majestic cliffs on this unforgettable helicopter tour.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kohala Coast - Explore the Kohala region, famous for its ranches and stunning valleys
  • Waimea - Aerial view
  • Pololu Valley - Aerial view
  • Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area - Aerial view
  • Waipio Valley Lookout - Enclosed by cliffs reaching up to 2,000 feet, this verdant valley spans a mile in width and extends over five miles in…
What's Included
  • Use of microphones with 2-way communication with pilot
  • Pilot Guide who are also State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Use of Bose Aviation-grade, electronic noise-cancelling headsets
What's Not Included
  • USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase.
  • Transportation to and from heliport
Additional Information

From lush tropical rainforest to dry, desert-like land, the Kohala coast has some of the most beautiful scenery on the Big Island.
High in the sky, see beautiful waterfalls cascading thousands of feet into the rainforest below, where remnants of ancient Hawaiian settlements are still visible. Named after the oldest volcanic mountain, the Kohala…

Location
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Waikoloa Road
Check-in is 1-hour prior to tour time for weight check-in, safety briefing and to be seated on the aircraft to ensure an on-time departure. Late arrivals may not be accepted and non-refundable. Please allow ample travel time to your check-in location in case of traffic delays.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gerardou250
Jan 12, 2026
Safe and friendly in beautiful Hawaiian waterfalls. - They exceeded our expectations. Since we asked for reports, Shauna and Jordan were very kind and very clear about the expectations of the options they offered. They were also patient to solve our questions. And on the day of the tour they explained safety aspects in detail. The scenery is spectacular.
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998lela
Nov 13, 2025
Excellent Tour - Superb. This company rebooked us twice due to weather and also offered a full refund. The second rebooking succeeded. A superb flight that included the volcano that had stopped flowing just 18 hours earlier. Excellent aircraft and pilot who also offered very knowledgeable commentary during the flight.
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Lori_m
Nov 3, 2025
Top Notch Experience! - This was the highlight of our trip! Matt was an amazing, experienced pilot! He knew so much information about the area. This was my first experience in a helicopter and I was nervous! However, from the moment we took off, I was totally as ease and loved every beautiful moment and scenery we saw! Just DO it!
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Rufina_a
Oct 11, 2025
A must-have experience;... - A must-have experience; amazing views and very friendly staff. I would highly recommend. My family loved it!
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Billfitztravel
Sep 12, 2025
Amazing Views from the Air - Easy to book and well orchestrated tour! Friendly and professional staff from start to finish. Shane was our pilot and MC keeping us safe, informed and entertained. Great way to see the Big Island to learn about the history and geography of the island.
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David_f
Aug 31, 2025
Great 1st experience in a... - Great 1st experience in a helicopter. The pilot was gentle with the controls and we felt very safe. Wonderful scenery and good commentary by the pilot.
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Amy_s
Aug 20, 2025
Great experience! - Amazing experience seeing the most beautiful parts of the island! Our pilot was excellent and the whole process was extremely organized.
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Smithdrkat
Jun 28, 2025
Wow Waterfalls - Great tour with Bastian who was really knowledgable and professional. Jordan was great and he even introduced us to the in house black Lava Cat. We booked the volcano tour but it had recently erupted and there was too much smoke so we had to alter plans. Safety first. Thanks for the memory.
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James_m
May 3, 2025
Unbelievable and... - Unbelievable and unexpected viewing. My wife was extremely nervous about riding in a chopper, but her fears were completely vanquished within 1 minute. Unforgettable.
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Cheryl_c
Apr 10, 2025
Courtesy for others - Was not able to enjoy due to microphone being used by a 5 year old the entire ride. We could not hear about the sights and could not speak as there was no end to child talking loudly . Consider other passengers who were not in their group and don’t let one person dominate the trip. I enjoy children but it wasn’t questions but constant shouting commentary and random thoughts and songs. Lack of consideration of others enjoyment for an expensive tour. I don’t blame the child but the pilot could have limited interaction. I didn’t want a video also recording not information about sights . I felt my time was wasted for 500 . Either book families separately from others if you want a tour by 5 year old.
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From $461
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).