Big Island Experience

(4.7)
per person $629


For those of you who want it all, the full island VIP adventure tour is for you! It’s all of our helicopter tours of the Big Island rolled into one, plus an active volcano!


Departing from Kona International Airport, we head straight to Kilauea by way of the saddle running between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, Hawaii’s tallest mountains.

Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes on earth and has been continuously erupting since 1974. Here, we explore the East Rift Zone of Kilauea, including Kilauea Crater, Pu’u O’o Vent, and its lava flows that are currently entering the Pacific Ocean.

The tour then flies north up the windward side of the island passing Hilo town, the wettest town on earth, and the heavenly Hamakua Coast. Then we whisk you up north to explore the seven windward valleys of Kohala. The first stop is the windward side of the Kohala Mountains, where we fly the coastline of Waipio Valley and then move westward to Waimanu Valley. Waimanu can experience annual rainfall of up to 200 inches, fueling 1500-foot waterfalls, some of the tallest in all of Hawaii.

Following the valleys west, we fly over Honopue, Honokea, Honokane Iki, and the historic valley of Honokane Nui or Big Valley and Pololu. We climb and cross over the summit of Kohala, the oldest of the five volcanoes that make up the Big Island of Hawaii.

Your tour concludes with a beautiful coastline flight over sparkling ocean waters, ancient lava flows, and the spectacular luxury resorts that make their homes on the island’s leeward shores.

Max weight 285lbs.  Min age 7 years old. Minimum passenger count is 3 per tour. Max. 4.
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Time 8am
Duration 2 hours
Location Kona International Airport

Please view the cancellation policy and restrictions.

Cancellation Policy


Last Minute Bookings

Please be aware that these bookings are subject to confirmation. If this is a same-day or next-day booking, there is a reasonable chance this will not be confirmed. For bookings that are confirmed, there will be no cancellations or refunds.


Restrictions

  • Total weight per person cannot exceed 285lbs and total group total cannot exceed 700lbs (weights are taken at check-in)
  • If total group weight limit is exceeded, you will be subject to a $200 refueling fee
  • 24 hour customer cancellation policy (prior to the flight time)
  • Cancellations or delays to the flight are at pilot’s discretion for safety reasons, which may include inclement weather.


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(4.7)
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- Feb 14, 2025 -

Lori D.

Loved the 2 hour tour on the big island We left at 8 am which was perfect for avoiding the vog. We saw the volcano from the air and it was spectacular!...  more

(5.0)
- Dec 06, 2024 -

Kyong L.

The views were insanely beautiful. Especially the valleys with many waterfalls and jungle. Our pilot Danny was very informative and funny. He was very nice...  more

(5.0)
- Jan 21, 2025 -

Candace B.

Mauna Loa is an excellent company with very good equipment. Lance, our pilot, was not only professional with a keen attention to safety, but had great...  more

(5.0)
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