This tour is done DOORS ON ONLY. Big Island is home to some of the most stunning waterfalls in all of Hawaii. Our Waterfall Tour will enchant you! Upon departing from Kona International Airport, we will whisk you away to explore the seven windward valleys of Kohala. First stop is the windward side of the Kohala Mountains where we will 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+ ft waterfalls, some of the tallest in all of Hawaii. Following the valleys west, we fly over Honopue, Honokea, Honokane Iki, the historic valley of Honokane Nui or “big” Valley and Pololu Valley. We will climb and cross over the summit of Kohala, the oldest of the five volcanoes that make up the Big Island of Hawaii. Tour will conclude 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 shore.
Finally we went a little bit different way as the weather condition was bumpy in one part of the flight and I didn't feel so brave after my previous day sea sickness. Still brilliant flight above active volcano and coast. Very enjoying - and smooth. Thanks to Lance our pilot
Our family of four had our first helicopter sight seeing tour with them. The pilot was an expert and made the ride as smooth and easy as possible. We had breathtaking views of cliff, valleys, coastline and tall waterfalls which are not accessible by road. It was a really memorable experience. We will be back for more.
AMAZING experience!!! Lance our pilot was knowledgeable and really did a great job calming our fears & making the experience even more enjoyable!!! Jackie was super helpful as well!!
We had a great time discovering parts of the island that we didn't know. Our pilot, Oskar, was friendly and knowledgeable.
Seeing the Big Island and views that would otherwise be inaccessible was an experience we will never forget! Our pilot Olsen was engaging and highly competent.
One of the best experiences I have done. Great for the whole family. Not a bad seat. Pilot was great and fun. Could not recommend more!!
5 stars all the way! Easy online reservation and payment process, with timely messages and phone calls from Savannah to make sure we (4 adults) were informed and ready for our trip. The check in was smooth, informative and quick. Our pilot Alex was friendly and professional, explaining safety, headset communication, our flight plan etc before lift off, then keeping us informed of our location and all the sights below. The flight was smooth, weather was clear, scenery in the valleys and the waterfalls was beautiful. The views along the coastline allowed us to see humpback whales! What a great experience! We would highly recommend Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours.
Great pilot. Very skilled and knowledgeable. Doors off is the way to go. Beautiful views. Places that cannot be seen when exploring by car.
Absolutely amazing trip and phenomenal views and scenery. Savannah was great when she greeted us and explained everything and our pilot Danny was absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable so thanks to you both.
We unfortunately could not do the tour around the island due to an abrupt hurricane warning that came through on the day of our tour. But the "TEAM" called and offered us a KONA side alternative tour that was absolutely safe and very enjoyable. Tyler the Helicopter driver couldn't have been more gracious and also very knowledgeable about the south coast of HI. His is driving of the chopper was smooth, easy and relaxing. Kylie, the receptionist was also very gracious and kind and she was the one that offered us this alternative option. So all in all an excellent experience and my family and I would recommend and use this company again and again.
It was a great trip. The pilot was very knowledgeable and had a lot to talk about. This was a once in a lifetime experience.
Amazing tour with Agnes who was an excellent pilot who provided lots of information- doors off was amazing
What an amazing trip! Such a beautiful island to see from the air! Thanks so much to our pilot Agnus for her friendly attitude, superb skills, and wonderful company.
Very knowledgeable pilot. He provided a lot of history and knew the area very well. Amazing views and definitely would recommend to friends and would book with Mauna Loa again if we ever come back!
Absolutely amazing doors off tour. If you’ve never rode in a helicopter before, don’t sit in the front! It was my first ride and I was scared to death and there’s nothing to hold onto. lol. If you are a thrill seeker and enjoy the feeling of free falling, the front seat is for you!! I am a big chicken. lol. Our pilot was amazing and shared a lot of information about the area and how it was formed. We also got to see a school of about 50 dolphins, which was cool.
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