Rainbow Helicopters

Kohala Coast Volcanoes Waterfalls

Taking off from the Kona airport, you'll fly over sparkling Kailua Bay, known for its crystal clear waters and vibrant reefs. Then enjoy spectacular aerial views of the world's largest active volcano, Mauna Loa.

🚁 Rainbow Helicopters - Kohala Coast Volcanoes Waterfalls

Taking off from the Kona airport, you'll fly over sparkling Kailua Bay, known for its crystal clear waters and vibrant reefs. Then enjoy spectacular aerial views of the world's largest active volcano, Mauna Loa. The flight continues to the remarkable features of Kaupulehu Crater and Hualalai Volcano. Off in the distance, the summit of Mauna Kea towers 13,796 feet above sea level.

Mauna Kea's older brother, Kohala, is to the north, and out of its stark landscape emerges the Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve, home to native plants and animals found nowhere else in the world. Passing over the forest reveals the beautiful Kawaihae and Kohala coasts.

The lush Pololu and Waimanu valleys enclose the cascading waters of the Laupahoehoe Nui and Waiilikahi waterfalls. After circling Waipio Valley and its black sand beach, the flight follows the trail of waterfalls along the coast back to Anaehoomalu Bay, the turquoise waters of Kiholo Bay and the secluded beauty of Makalawena Beach.

Doors Off Option: Rainbow Helicopters gives you the choice if you would like to fly with doors on or doors off. You can select your flight preference at time of booking. With the doors off option, you get to experience the sights with an open cabin and enjoy unobstructed views.

🌟 Tour Highlights

  • Kailua Bay
  • Mauna Loa Volcano
  • Kaupulehu Crater
  • Hualalai Volcano
  • Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve
  • Mauna Kea Volcano
  • Kohala Volcano
  • Kawaihae Coast
  • Kohala Coast / waterfalls
  • Pololu Valley
  • Waimanu Valley
  • Waipio Valley
  • Laupahoehoe Nui Falls
  • Kiholo Bay
  • Kona Coast
  • Makalawena Beach

Special instructions

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Where & When
Tour times:
9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm & 5:00 pm
Check in 1 hour prior to your tour time at the Big Island Jet Center, 73-4370 Pao'o Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 View Map
Free parking is available in the lot south of the brown building.
Restrictions
Due to FAA regulations, children 24 months and over require an individual full-fare seat. Any child under 24 months is welcome on the lap of a responsible adult at no charge.
For each passenger weighing 250-274 lbs (113-124 kg), a weight balance fee of an additional 50% is required. For each passenger weighing 275 lbs (124.7 kg) or more, a weight balance fee of an additional 100% is required. The maximum weight per passenger is 300 lbs (136 kg).
Rainbow Helicopters does not assume responsibility for conditions beyond their control, including adverse weather, regulatory restrictions, or any other condition that could compromise safety of flight. Unforeseen circumstances may precipitate varied scenic views, delay, or cancellation.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
90 minutes
Equipment
Rainbow Helicopters' fleet includes the Airbus AStar and the Robinson R44 helicopters. The Airbus AStar seats 6 guests and has a spacious and comfortable cabin and panoramic interior for optimum visibility. The Robinson R44 seats 3 guests (all window seats) and features an open cabin design, offering unobstructed views for great pictures.

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