Sunshine Helicopters Kohala Hamakua Helicopter Tour

Witness the awesome beauty of the Kohala Mountains with panoramic views of the South Kohala Resort coastline. Climb past Waimea over the sweeping pasture lands of the Kahua and Ponoholo Ranches in route to the lush tropical rainforest of Hamakua. Explore the steep ocean cliffs and hidden valleys of Waimanu, Pololu and Waipio, alive with dozens of roaring waterfalls. This area of the Big Island is rich in history and holds some of the most spectacular vistas in HawaiiFlight Includes: Ground briefing, complimentary coffee, personally narrated tour, air-conditioning, choreographed CD music through rich stereophonic headsets with volume control. You may purchase the pilot-narrated video of your actual flight on DVD.

First Class at the front 2 seats and there is a Max of 2 People per flight

Activity Type	Helicopter Tours
Island	Big Island
Vendors	Sunshine Helicopters
Town	Hilo - Big Island
Duration	40 minutes
Equipment	The EC 130 B4 WhisperSTAR is the ultimate in sightseeing helicopters. More interior room, more visibility with added plexiglass and elevated rear seats. Sunshine customizes the standard factory interior with business and first class seating to further enhance passenger comfort and visibility. Soar in the state-of-the-art WhisperSTAR and experience the superb quiet and ultra smooth most advanced technological sightseeing helicopter ever! WhisperSTAR First Class Seating: The three front seat configuration is replaced with two front seats. Passengers enjoy “First Class” seating next to pilot, with extra arm and leg room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers: 490 lbs. WhisperSTAR Open Seating: Up to six-passengers
Operation Days	Daily
Requirements	A valid government issued photo I.D. is required.
Restrictions	Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay for the seat) Weight Guidelines: WhisperSTAR - first class guarantee of front seat is limited to 290lbs or a combined weight of 490lbs. Open seating over 290lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
Special Notes	Participants may not scuba dive within 24 hours prior to this activity.
Where And When	Hapuna Airport which is at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel.
Group	Hawaii Tours
Setting	Air