DEPARTS: KONA / DURATION: 10 HOURS / AVAILABILITY: DAILY

Our Big Island Expedition offers you a chance to see Hawai‘i Island’s most stunning scenery, as well as delve into the island’s rich history and culture in historic Hilo town. See the island from the air and land in Hilo to explore the windward side. This big island helicopter tour departs from the Kona Airport in a Bell 407, Hawai’i’s premier touring helicopter, on the same route as the Hawai‘i Experience. You will fly over the Kona coffee district and the slopes of Hualālai and Mauna Loa on your way to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National to hunt for red, hot lava at Kīlauea, the world’s most active volcano, and Pu‘u ʻŌʻō Vent.

Then, you’ll head north along the island’s rugged coastline, seeing jagged cliffs and lava fields give way to hundreds of waterfalls and rich vegetation. You’ll touch down in the Hilo area.

From here, you can take the complimentary ground transportation to the downtown area for a self-guided walking to the farmers market, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Lyman Museum, quirky shops, and other points of interest. Or, you can choose to venture out on your own. ‘Akaka Falls, the World Botanical Gardens, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park are all within driving distance. At the end of your excursion your helicopter waits to take you on the second half of your air tour. You’ll visit lush rainforests and the incomparable Kohala valleys. The views here are spectacular and often the favorite hidden gem discovered by our guests. Rounding out your trip, you’ll get a birds-eye view of iconic beaches, including Hāpuna Beach and Kua Bay, that are consistently voted as the best in the world.

Sights:

• See current activity at Kilauea Volcano
• Amazing white and black sand beaches
• Hundreds of waterfalls
• 2,000′ valley walls
• Breathtaking coast lines
• 11 different climate zone

Includes:

• Approx. 2 hours* total air tour flight time in Bell 407 helicopter
  
• Two-way communication between you, your pilot, and your group
  
• Ground transportation available to and from the Kona Airport between Keauhou and North Kohala
  
• Approx.  8 hours (full day) in Hilo
  
• Return ground transportation between Hilo Airport and downtown Hilo (optional) 
• Sub-compact car rental (optional, for an additional fee)

Activity level:

• Easy: Suitable for adults, children and seniors.

Details:

• Paid parking

Schedule:

• Availability: Daily
• Tour Times: Morning
• Duration: 10 Hours

* total flight time typically varies from 1.7 – 2.1 hours

Restrictions/Requirements:

• For passengers above 265 lbs., fees are charged during check out or at check-in. The guest will be guaranteed a window seat. All guests between 265 lbs – 300 lbs (when weighed at check-in), will be assessed a Capacity Surcharge of $50 on our Hughes/MD 500 or $100 on our Bell 407. They will be guaranteed a window seat. All guests weighing over 300 lbs are required to purchase a second, cabin comfort & safety seat at a discounted price. They will be guaranteed a window seat. Accurate weights at the time of booking are essential to ensure comfort and safety of all guests. If a passenger is unable to fly due to an inaccurate weight provided at the time of booking, no refund will be made. By maintaining proper weight and balance in our aircraft we can provide guests with a safe, smooth and comfortable Experience on Paradise Helicopters.
• Children under the age of two (2) fly free when seated in the lap of a paying adult – proof of age required for lap children under two (2). Children 24 months and over require an individual full-fare seat.

Location: Paradise Helicopters, Kona Airport
Address: 73-341 Uu St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/CpPMk2b9Xpa4iKvZ7

Special Notes:
Please arrive 1 hour prior to your tour time.