Private Big Island Experience

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.