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Exclusive Landing with Spectacular Big Island Helicopter Tour
Overview
Discover both the Big Island's beauty and its volcanic fury. Experience all the awesome spectacle of Madame Pele's lava and volcanic badlands which have been continuously erupting since 1983. Spot the black sand beaches to the lush rainforest along the rugged Hamakua Coast.
Take in the absolute wonder as your pilot descends amongst the lush flora and fauna along 1,200 foot cliffs to a grassy landing pad to the exclusive landing site only accessible by air. Step out of your Eco-Star helicopter at the edge of a fresh water pool and the thundering waterfall. Enjoy photo opportunities with the rainforest backdrop and mist of the falls.
Finally, the deep and immense tropical valleys of the Kohala Mountains, with dozens of cascading waterfalls, provide the perfect finish to the ultimate Big Island adventure.
What's Included
- Big Island Helicopter Tour
- Use of microphones with 2-way communication with pilot
- All Fees and Taxes
- After tour in-flight video preview at heliport
- Use of Bose Aviation-grade, electronic noise-cancelling headsets
- Exclusive Landing
- Pilot Guide who are also State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides
- USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase.
- Transportation to and from heliport
- Gratuities
- Private Tour
Meeting Location
68-690 Waikoloa Road
Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Kailua-Kona (pass by)
Mauna Loa (pass by)
Kilauea Volcano (pass by)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (pass by)
Pu'u 'O'o Vent (pass by)
Hilo (pass by)
Akaka Falls State Park (pass by)
Hamakua Coast (pass by)
Laupāhoehoe Nui
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Waimea (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No scuba diving within 24 hrs of departure
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Heliport and helicopter are wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair lift is available at base to assist boarding.
- Children 23 months and younger are complimentary and considered a lap child.
- Check-in is 1-hour prior to tour time. This allows for guest weight check-in, a safety briefing, and to be escorted and 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.
- Tours/Times may vary according to wind and weather conditions
- For each guest weighing over 240 pounds (108 kg), an adjacent empty seat is required to safely balance the aircraft. The second seat charge is half off of the regular tour price. Please arrange your additional seat after booking.
- You should wear dark colored clothing so not to reflect in photos.
- Hats, Bags, large cameras, extending selfie sticks are not permitted on the helicopter.
- You should bring a credit card for optional video/photo packages and souvenirs at heliport.
- Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Exclusive Landing with Spectacular Big Island Helicopter Tour?
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Activity code: C-190952P4
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Average 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 39 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Big Island Helicopter Tour.
- Use of microphones with 2-way communication with pilot.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- After tour in-flight video preview at heliport.
- Use of Bose Aviation-grade, electronic noise-cancelling headsets.
- Exclusive Landing.
- Pilot Guide who are also State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides.
- USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase.
- Transportation to and from heliport.
- Gratuities.
- Private Tour.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Exclusive Landing with Spectacular Big Island Helicopter Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No scuba diving within 24 hrs of departure
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Exclusive Landing with Spectacular Big Island Helicopter Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Big Island Helicopter Tour
- Use of microphones with 2-way communication with pilot
- All Fees and Taxes
- After tour in-flight video preview at heliport
- Use of Bose Aviation-grade, electronic noise-cancelling headsets
- Exclusive Landing
- Pilot Guide who are also State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides
- USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase.
- Transportation to and from heliport
- Gratuities
- Private Tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No scuba diving within 24 hrs of departure
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Heliport and helicopter are wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair lift is available at base to assist boarding.
- Children 23 months and younger are complimentary and considered a lap child.
- Check-in is 1-hour prior to tour time. This allows for guest weight check-in, a safety briefing, and to be escorted and 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.
- Tours/Times may vary according to wind and weather conditions
- For each guest weighing over 240 pounds (108 kg), an adjacent empty seat is required to safely balance the aircraft. The second seat charge is half off of the regular tour price. Please arrange your additional seat after booking.
- You should wear dark colored clothing so not to reflect in photos.
- Hats, Bags, large cameras, extending selfie sticks are not permitted on the helicopter.
- You should bring a credit card for optional video/photo packages and souvenirs at heliport.
- Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
