Kona: Kohala Coast & Waterfalls

Find out why wild & wonderful Kohala still thrills our pilots, every time.

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Helicopter flying over lush, green foliage

Starting at $399 per person

Activity Level

Easy: Suitable for Adults, Children & Seniors.

GET A FREE DOORS-OFF UPGRADE! Visit this hidden gem of the tropics, where graceful 2500' waterfalls tumble down steep volcanic cliffs covered in lush vegetation before flowing out to sea. Skip the grueling multi-day hike, and take in views of this majestic region from the air.

Experience

Fly with Paradise to the Kohala valleys to hover amidst the breathtaking 2,500-foot waterfalls and sheer cliff faces. En route, you will witness frozen lava flows on the Kona and Kohala coasts from the 1801 Hualālai eruption and the 1859 Mauna Loa eruption, which traveled over 31 miles before reaching the coastline. Dotting the shoreline along the way, you can pick out pristine white and black sand beaches - including Mahai’ula, Kiholo, Anaeho’omalu and Hāpuna – to visit during your stay!

Upon arriving to the lush landscape of Kohala, your pilot will not only show you its rugged coastline, home to dramatic valleys, but will also educate you about this region’s significance in Hawaiian history as the birthplace of Hawai’i’s most famous ali’i (nobility), Kamehameha the Great. Departing from the Kona International Airport, this 60-minute tour is a great choice for guests wanting to see the beauty of Kohala, without sacrificing beach time for drive time.

Flight Details

Tour departs from

Kona Airport

Flight Time1 hour

*Flight times are approximate, do not include check-in time, and total times may vary depending on weather conditions and where the best sights are at the time of your tour.

Route

Features

Narrated
Beaches
Black Sand Beaches
Waterfalls
Rainforest

Sights

2500′ waterfalls and sheer cliff faces
Frozen lava flows, Kona and Kohala
Shorelines and black sand beaches
Waterfalls and rugged coastlines
Lush landscape of Kohala
Birthplace of Kamehameha the Great

Upgrades

Carbon Offset

Green your seat by helping to plant endemic trees in Hawai'i

Co-Pilot Seat

Request a seat up front with the pilot.

Doors-Off

Paradise offers a variety of doors-off helicopter tours throughout O'ahu and the Island of Hawai'i. There is no better way to experience the incomparable beauty of Hawai'i.

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Reviews

Great from start to finish. Helpful ground crew explained how to stay safe. Even provided ginger mints to prevent motion sickness. Our pilot Josh was amazingly smart and great explaining details as we flew. Definitely would recommend!
Lisa Mason

This is the second review. Paradise Helicopters is amazing and everyone was friendly. Great from start to finish. Helpful ground crew explained how to stay safe. Even provided ginger mints to prevent motion sickness. Our pilot Josh was amazingly smart and great explaining details as we flew. Definitely would recommend! Great from start to finish. Helpful ground crew explained how to stay safe. Even provided ginger mints to prevent motion sickness. Our pilot Josh was amazingly smart and great explaining details as we flew. Definitely would recommend!
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Check-in at our Kona Airport

Our Kona base is located at the commuter terminal area of the airport by Mokulele.

Self-Pay parking is available.

Check-in 45 minutes prior to departure time at our Kona base at the Kona Airport.