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Kohala Coast Helicopter Tour: Waterfalls, Valleys & Volcanic Craters

Soar over the Kohala Mountains' cathedral valleys, plunging waterfalls, and the smoldering caldera of Kīlauea in a doors-off or doors-on helicopter. The Big Island from the air is simply incomparable — nothing else shows you this much in so little time.

What to expect

Lifting from Waikoloa Helipad, you'll bank over the ancient lava fields of the Kohala Coast, drop into the emerald valleys of Waipio and Pololu, and track north shore sea cliffs before arcing south to Kīlauea's glowing caldera. The pilot provides a live natural history commentary through noise-cancelling headsets. On lava-active days, an optional after-dark lava-glow flight is transformative.

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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters – Kona
From USD 395 per person (55-min Circle of Fire + Kohala tour); doors-off ECO-Star from USD 495 per person
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Good to know

Waikoloa helipad is ~35 min drive north of the pier — arrange a taxi or rental car. Flights depart throughout the day; morning slots offer the calmest air. Book the ECO-Star doors-off configuration for the full bucket-list moment.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Kailua-Kona — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Riviera
16 nights · calls at Kailua-Kona
from $3,750
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Azamara · Azamara Quest
18 nights · calls at Kailua-Kona
from $4,809
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