Big Island Tour: Hamakua and Kohala Coastline Beauty

Experience the incredible beauty of the Big Island’s Hamakua and Kohala Coastline. After learning about Hilo’s incredible legacy to the state of Hawaii, watch the coast open up into lush rainforests and meandering valleys. The breathtaking landscape of the area will leave you speechless at every turn.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hilo - Learn about historic significance of the oldest Hawaiian city which is a former fishing hub and commercial center for the sugar industry.
  • Hamakua Coast - Experience the breathtaking terrain of the lush Hamakua Coast and admire its tropical rainforests and tranquil green valleys.
  • Kohala Coast - Witness the towering sea cliffs of the Kohala Coast where Waipi`o and Waimanu Valley open into the dramatically deep and meandering valleys of the inner Kohala Mountains where waterfalls cascade thousands of feet into the rainforest.
What's Included
  • Use of microphones with 2-way communication with pilot
  • Pilot Guide who are also State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Use of Bose Aviation-grade, electronic noise-cancelling headsets
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to and from heliport
  • Parking fees at heliport if driving ($10 USD)
Additional Information
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Check-in is 45 minutes 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. You will receive confirmation of tour time after booking. Late arrivals will not be accepted and non-refundable. It is the guest responsibility to allow ample travel time to our bases in case of traffic delays.
  • Tour sights vary depending on weather.
  • Scuba diving within 24-hours of tour departure is not recommended.
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
  • For safety reasons, bags, large cameras, extending selfie sticks are not allowed in the helicopter.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to inclement weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase
Location
2650 Kekuanaoa St
Kekuanaoa Street
Please proceed to the Blue Hawaiian Helicopters counter located at the commuter terminal at Hilo Airport.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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