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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 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
✔ After tour in-flight video preview at heliport
✔ Use of Bose Aviation-grade, electronic noise-cancelling headsets
✖ USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase.
✖ Transportation to and from heliport
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.
• No scuba diving within 24 hrs of departure