Get breathtaking views of Hawaii from the air! On this deluxe, two-hour helicopter tour of the Big Island, you’ll take off from Kona and fly above newly created black sand beaches, spectacular waterfalls, along the coastline and over the Waipio and Waimanu valleys. Soar above rainforests, macadamia nut orchards and live volcanoes. Enjoy executive seating in a Bell 407 helicopter.
For a guaranteed window seat, make sure to upgrade to the preferred seating option.
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Due to weather, flights may be 120 to 140 minutes in length
Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own caregiver
All pilots and aircraft are FAA-certified
Helicopter holds 6 passengers; larger groups may be separated
Due to the current social distancing requirements for the state of Hawai'i, face masks are required for the duration of the flight
Infants must sit on laps
Learn about our elevated health & safety protocol to help observe the COVID-related requirements of social distancing and sanitization :
A visitor who has either quarantined for 10 days (showing an airline ticket with an arrival date 10 days prior to flight),can show proof of vaccination, or who can show that the pre-testing travel program accepted a negative test result from them.
All guests weighing 270lbs or more when weighed at check-in, will be required to purchase an additional empty less 15% to safely balance the aircraft.They will be guaranteed a window seat.
Seating is assigned based on weight and balance following guidelines which have been approved by the FAA. We cannot guarantee seats as the weight of guests must be balanced within the aircraft.
A seat upgrade is not a guarantee; however, if you purchase a co-pilot and/or window seat upgrades, we will do our best to seat you in your purchased location. If we cannot accomodate a seat upgrade due to weight and balance requirements for your flight (or for any other reason), we will refund your upgrade purchase at check-in.
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Circle Island Experience from Kona will start at 8:00 AM.
Circle Island Experience from Kona price starts from $835.43.
During this experience, places you will visit include:
Circle Island Experience from Kona cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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