Tour review
Is This Big Island Helicopter Tour Right for You?
Choose this when the Kohala Coast is the priority and 45 minutes fits the budget and schedule. It does not include Kīlauea or a ground landing.
Experience overview
Big Island Helicopter Tour Highlights
Forty-five-minute shared flight
Kohala Mountains, sea cliffs, valleys, and waterfalls
Maximum of six travelers
Wheelchair lift listed at the Waikoloa base
Sightseeing route
Big Island Helicopter Flight Route
- 1
Depart from the Blue Hawaiian Waikoloa Heliport
- 2
Cross dry leeward terrain toward the Kohala Mountains
- 3
Trace Pololū, Waimanu, and Waipiʻo-area valleys as conditions permit
- 4
Return along the coast toward Waikoloa
Flight routes and departure times can change with weather, air traffic, visibility, and operating conditions.
Booking details
What Is Included in the Tour?
✓ Included
- 45-minute shared flight
- Bose headset
- Two-way pilot communication
- Certified pilot-guide
× Not included
- Hotel pickup
- Ground landing
- Kīlauea sightseeing
- Optional photo and video package
Getting there
Meeting Point and Check-In
Terminal
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, 68-690 Waikoloa Rd, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738.
Arrival plan
Arrive one hour early for weight verification, safety briefing, and assigned seating.
Before you book
Passenger Rules and Requirements
01Guests over 240 lb can require an adjacent seat at half the regular price
Guests over 240 lb can require an adjacent seat at half the regular price.
02The base lists a wheelchair lift, but the exact aircraft transfer must be confirmed
The base lists a wheelchair lift, but the exact aircraft transfer must be confirmed.
03Lap children 23 months and younger are allowed under the listed rules
Lap children 23 months and younger are allowed under the listed rules.
04No scuba diving within 24 hours before the flight
No scuba diving within 24 hours before the flight.