Private Big Island Experience
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Your tour is run by Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours - Big Island.
Who this tour fits
- Physical intensity
- low
- Group type
- Yes
- Max group size
- 4 guests
- Duration
- 120 minutes
About this tour
See the entire Big Island from above on this two-hour private helicopter tour. The flight covers Kilauea volcano, the city of Hilo, the waterfall-lined Hamakua Coast, and the sacred valleys of the Kohala Coast - including remote 2,000-foot waterfalls deep in the back of valleys that are only accessible by helicopter.
The route takes you over wave-swept shorelines, tropical rainforest, active volcanic landscapes, and the Gold Coast, crossing the Kohala Mountains for panoramic views of the island's west side. This is the most comprehensive aerial tour Mauna Loa offers, covering all major regions of the Big Island in a single flight.
The tour is private for your group of up to four passengers. Rates start at $1,680 plus tax for 1-3 people or $2,240 plus tax for four. Departs from the Kona airport area. Check-in is 30 minutes before your scheduled flight time. Weight limit is 275 lbs per passenger with a 700 lb total party maximum.
Why book this operator
- Local operator in Kailua-Kona
- 4.9 out of 5 (438 Google reviews)
How booking here works
We do not take your payment or set prices, and no operator pays for placement here. What changes is who holds your booking, not what you pay.
What's included
Not included
- Gratuity
Tour details
- Aircraft Type
- helicopter
- Difficulty Level
- Easy
- Duration
- 120 minutes
- Food Included
- none
- Free Cancellation Window
- 24 hours
- Group Size
- private
- Guided
- Yes
- Hotel Pickup
- No
- Maximum Group Size
- 4 people
- Maximum Passengers
- 4 guests
- Physical Intensity
- low
- Private Option
- Yes
- Private Option Available
- Yes
- Total Duration
- 120 minutes
- Transport Included
- meeting_point_only
- Weather Dependent
- Yes
- Weight Limit
- 275 lbs
Frequently asked questions
How long is Private Big Island Experience?
Private Big Island Experience lasts about 120.
How much does Private Big Island Experience cost?
Private Big Island Experience ranges from $639 to $1917 per person, depending on the option you choose.
What is the cancellation policy for Private Big Island Experience?
Tours canceled after 24 hours prior to the flight, or passengers who fail to show up 40 minutes prior to flight time, will be billed the full price of the tour booked. Passengers who cancel with less than 24 hours notice but re-book will incur a $100 service charge fee. Passengers who miss their scheduled flight due to late check-in (check-in is 30 minutes prior) will be charged a $100 fee if able to reschedule. Weight restrictions are 275 lbs per passenger; if exceeded, passengers are responsible for the full cost. If the total party weight exceeds 700 lbs, the tour is subject to cancellation and full cost will be kept (exception: Big Island Experience with 700-750 lbs incurs a $200 refueling fee). The booking fee is non-refundable if booked online.
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Book direct with the operator. We may earn a commission, never added to your price.
Your tour is run by Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours - Big Island.
Tour details can change. Please review the operator's current schedule, meeting or pickup information, requirements and cancellation policy during booking. If information shown during booking differs from this page, the booking information controls.