Kohala Valleys & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour with Ridgetop Landing Upgrade Option
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Overview
Big Island
2 - 7 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
Accessible
What to expect
Packages
Packages
Standard Package
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Standard Package with Seating Upgrade Options
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Premium Package with Ridgetop Landing & Forest Hike
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Premium Package with Ridgetop Landing, Forest Hike & Seating Upgrade Options
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• Duration: 60 minutes
• Departs from Kona Airport
• Highlights: Sea cliffs, valleys, rainforest, 2500′ waterfalls, shorelines, Waipio Valley black sand beach, frozen lava flows of Kona and Kohala
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at Kona Airport
Soar over the majestic valleys of Kohala in search of waterfalls. Sites:
• 2500′ waterfalls and sheer cliff faces
• Frozen lava flows, Kona and Kohala
• Shorelines and black sand beaches
• Waterfalls and rugged coastlines
• Lush landscape of Kohala
• Birthplace of Kamehameha the Great
Check-out
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- This activity is wheelchair accessible.
- Guests should not have serious fear of heights (acrophobia).
- Wheelchair Accessibility: Guests can participate in the helicopter flight if they are able to board the aircraft on their own or have members of their party available to offer assistance. Additional assistance from the crew may be available. The airport facilities are wheelchair accessible. Please contact VELTRA customer service for more information. 1-808-690-9990
- Seat assignments are based on everyone’s weights, heights and the balance of the helicopter. By maintaining proper weight and balance in our aircraft we can provide guests with a safe, smooth and comfortable Experience on Paradise Helicopters.
- All guests weighing between 270lbs (122.47kg) or more will be assessed an Extra Seat Fee. This fee is already reflected in the pricing section. Guests will be guaranteed a window seat.
- In compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, Paradise Helicopters will weigh each individual when checking in at the airport for safety and weight balance of the aircraft. Please provide accurate body weights for all passengers. Misrepresentation of body weight could result in denial of service without refund.
Other requirements
- Please call the activity provider the day before your activity (no later than 18:00 local time) to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- Children under the age of two (2) fly free when seated in the lap of a paying adult. Proof of age is required for lap children under two (2). Children two(2) years old and over require an individual full-fare seat.
Required items to bring & attire
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Dress comfortably. It often gets cold in the helicopter at altitude, and passing showers are common in the area. Wearing dark clothing can reduce the amount of glare in the helicopter.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- If you are driving on your own, you will be required to pay a parking fee.
- In the event that your pilot needs to cancel for safety due to weather, your flight will be rescheduled. If a reschedule is not possible, you will receive a full refund.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, take motion sickness preventatives before you fly.
Window Seat: $50 per person| Co-Pilot Seat: $125 per person
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Departs from Kona Airport
• Highlights: Sea cliffs, valleys, rainforest, 2500′ waterfalls, shorelines, Waipio Valley black sand beach, frozen lava flows of Kona and Kohala
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at Kona Airport
Soar over the majestic valleys of Kohala in search of waterfalls. Sites:
• 2500′ waterfalls and sheer cliff faces
• Frozen lava flows, Kona and Kohala
• Shorelines and black sand beaches
• Waterfalls and rugged coastlines
• Lush landscape of Kohala
• Birthplace of Kamehameha the Great
Check-out
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- This activity is wheelchair accessible.
- Guests should not have serious fear of heights (acrophobia).
- Wheelchair Accessibility: Guests can participate in the helicopter flight if they are able to board the aircraft on their own or have members of their party available to offer assistance. Additional assistance from the crew may be available. The airport facilities are wheelchair accessible. Please contact VELTRA customer service for more information. 1-808-690-9990
- Seat assignments are based on everyone’s weights, heights and the balance of the helicopter. By maintaining proper weight and balance in our aircraft we can provide guests with a safe, smooth and comfortable Experience on Paradise Helicopters.
- All guests weighing between 270lbs (122.47kg) or more will be assessed an Extra Seat Fee. This fee is already reflected in the pricing section. Guests will be guaranteed a window seat.
- In compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, Paradise Helicopters will weigh each individual when checking in at the airport for safety and weight balance of the aircraft. Please provide accurate body weights for all passengers. Misrepresentation of body weight could result in denial of service without refund.
Other requirements
- Please call the activity provider the day before your activity (no later than 18:00 local time) to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- Children under the age of two (2) fly free when seated in the lap of a paying adult. Proof of age is required for lap children under two (2). Children two(2) years old and over require an individual full-fare seat.
Required items to bring & attire
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Dress comfortably. It often gets cold in the helicopter at altitude, and passing showers are common in the area. Wearing dark clothing can reduce the amount of glare in the helicopter.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- If you are driving on your own, you will be required to pay a parking fee.
- In the event that your pilot needs to cancel for safety due to weather, your flight will be rescheduled. If a reschedule is not possible, you will receive a full refund.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, take motion sickness preventatives before you fly.
• Duration: Approximately 60-minute flight with a 45 to 60-minute landing
• Trail: 0.5-mile moderate hike through a guava forest. Ideal for active adults and children over the age of 8
• Departs from Kona Airport
• Flight Highlights: Sea cliffs, valleys, rainforest, 2500′ waterfalls, shorelines, Waipio Valley black sand beach, frozen lava flows of Kona and Kohala
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at Kona Airport
Experience the exhilaration of soaring above the awe-inspiring valleys of Kohala, surrounded by the sheer beauty of 2500ft waterfalls and dramatic cliff faces.
Mid-flight your aircraft will touch down at a remote location deep in the Kohala mountains to explore and enjoy a moderate half-mile pilot-led hike through a guava forest.
After your invigorating hike, take to the air once more to witness the dramatic shift in landscape from windward to leeward. See the iconic white and black sand beaches and resorts on your way back to Kona.
Check-out
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- This activity is wheelchair accessible.
- Guests should not have serious fear of heights (acrophobia).
- Wheelchair Accessibility: Guests can participate in the helicopter flight if they are able to board the aircraft on their own or have members of their party available to offer assistance. Additional assistance from the crew may be available. The airport facilities are wheelchair accessible. Please contact VELTRA customer service for more information. 1-808-690-9990
- Seat assignments are based on everyone’s weights, heights and the balance of the helicopter. By maintaining proper weight and balance in our aircraft we can provide guests with a safe, smooth and comfortable Experience on Paradise Helicopters.
- All guests weighing between 270lbs (122.47kg) or more will be assessed an Extra Seat Fee. This fee is already reflected in the pricing section. Guests will be guaranteed a window seat.
- In compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, Paradise Helicopters will weigh each individual when checking in at the airport for safety and weight balance of the aircraft. Please provide accurate body weights for all passengers. Misrepresentation of body weight could result in denial of service without refund.
Other requirements
- Please call the activity provider the day before your activity (no later than 18:00 local time) to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- Children under the age of two (2) fly free when seated in the lap of a paying adult. Proof of age is required for lap children under two (2). Children two(2) years old and over require an individual full-fare seat.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 6.
Required items to bring & attire
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Dress comfortably. It often gets cold in the helicopter at altitude, and passing showers are common in the area. Wearing dark clothing can reduce the amount of glare in the helicopter.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- If you are driving on your own, you will be required to pay a parking fee.
- In the event that your pilot needs to cancel for safety due to weather, your flight will be rescheduled. If a reschedule is not possible, you will receive a full refund.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, take motion sickness preventatives before you fly.
Window Seat: $50 per person| Co-Pilot Seat: $125 per person
• Duration: Approximately 60-minute flight with a 45 to 60-minute landing
• Trail: 0.5-mile moderate hike through. Ideal for active adults and children over the age of 8
• Departs from Kona Airport
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at Kona Airport
Experience the exhilaration of soaring above the awe-inspiring valleys of Kohala, surrounded by the sheer beauty of 2500ft waterfalls and dramatic cliff faces.
Mid-flight your aircraft will touch down at a remote location deep in the Kohala mountains to explore and enjoy a moderate half-mile pilot-led hike through a guava forest.
After your invigorating hike, take to the air once more to witness the dramatic shift in landscape from windward to leeward. See the iconic white and black sand beaches and resorts on your way back to Kona.
Check-out
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- This activity is wheelchair accessible.
- Guests should not have serious fear of heights (acrophobia).
- Wheelchair Accessibility: Guests can participate in the helicopter flight if they are able to board the aircraft on their own or have members of their party available to offer assistance. Additional assistance from the crew may be available. The airport facilities are wheelchair accessible. Please contact VELTRA customer service for more information. 1-808-690-9990
- Seat assignments are based on everyone’s weights, heights and the balance of the helicopter. By maintaining proper weight and balance in our aircraft we can provide guests with a safe, smooth and comfortable Experience on Paradise Helicopters.
- All guests weighing between 270lbs (122.47kg) or more will be assessed an Extra Seat Fee. This fee is already reflected in the pricing section. Guests will be guaranteed a window seat.
- In compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, Paradise Helicopters will weigh each individual when checking in at the airport for safety and weight balance of the aircraft. Please provide accurate body weights for all passengers. Misrepresentation of body weight could result in denial of service without refund.
Other requirements
- Please call the activity provider the day before your activity (no later than 18:00 local time) to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- Children under the age of two (2) fly free when seated in the lap of a paying adult. Proof of age is required for lap children under two (2). Children two(2) years old and over require an individual full-fare seat.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 6.
Required items to bring & attire
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Dress comfortably. It often gets cold in the helicopter at altitude, and passing showers are common in the area. Wearing dark clothing can reduce the amount of glare in the helicopter.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- If you are driving on your own, you will be required to pay a parking fee.
- In the event that your pilot needs to cancel for safety due to weather, your flight will be rescheduled. If a reschedule is not possible, you will receive a full refund.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, take motion sickness preventatives before you fly.
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- Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
- Any changes made after 15:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount. This includes, but not limited to, change of the activity date/ time, package, the number of participants, etc.
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- This activity is wheelchair accessible.
- Guests should not have serious fear of heights (acrophobia).
- Wheelchair Accessibility: Guests can participate in the helicopter flight if they are able to board the aircraft on their own or have members of their party available to offer assistance. Additional assistance from the crew may be available. The airport facilities are wheelchair accessible. Please contact VELTRA customer service for more information. 1-808-690-9990
- Seat assignments are based on everyone’s weights, heights and the balance of the helicopter. By maintaining proper weight and balance in our aircraft we can provide guests with a safe, smooth and comfortable Experience on Paradise Helicopters.
- All guests weighing between 270lbs (122.47kg) or more will be assessed an Extra Seat Fee. This fee is already reflected in the pricing section. Guests will be guaranteed a window seat.
- In compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, Paradise Helicopters will weigh each individual when checking in at the airport for safety and weight balance of the aircraft. Please provide accurate body weights for all passengers. Misrepresentation of body weight could result in denial of service without refund.
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Dress comfortably. It often gets cold in the helicopter at altitude, and passing showers are common in the area. Wearing dark clothing can reduce the amount of glare in the helicopter.
- Please call the activity provider the day before your activity (no later than 18:00 local time) to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- Children under the age of two (2) fly free when seated in the lap of a paying adult. Proof of age is required for lap children under two (2). Children two(2) years old and over require an individual full-fare seat.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- If you are driving on your own, you will be required to pay a parking fee.
- In the event that your pilot needs to cancel for safety due to weather, your flight will be rescheduled. If a reschedule is not possible, you will receive a full refund.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, take motion sickness preventatives before you fly.
- This activity is wheelchair accessible.
- Guests should not have serious fear of heights (acrophobia).
- Wheelchair Accessibility: Guests can participate in the helicopter flight if they are able to board the aircraft on their own or have members of their party available to offer assistance. Additional assistance from the crew may be available. The airport facilities are wheelchair accessible. Please contact VELTRA customer service for more information. 1-808-690-9990
- Seat assignments are based on everyone’s weights, heights and the balance of the helicopter. By maintaining proper weight and balance in our aircraft we can provide guests with a safe, smooth and comfortable Experience on Paradise Helicopters.
- All guests weighing between 270lbs (122.47kg) or more will be assessed an Extra Seat Fee. This fee is already reflected in the pricing section. Guests will be guaranteed a window seat.
- In compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, Paradise Helicopters will weigh each individual when checking in at the airport for safety and weight balance of the aircraft. Please provide accurate body weights for all passengers. Misrepresentation of body weight could result in denial of service without refund.
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Dress comfortably. It often gets cold in the helicopter at altitude, and passing showers are common in the area. Wearing dark clothing can reduce the amount of glare in the helicopter.
- Please call the activity provider the day before your activity (no later than 18:00 local time) to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- Children under the age of two (2) fly free when seated in the lap of a paying adult. Proof of age is required for lap children under two (2). Children two(2) years old and over require an individual full-fare seat.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- If you are driving on your own, you will be required to pay a parking fee.
- In the event that your pilot needs to cancel for safety due to weather, your flight will be rescheduled. If a reschedule is not possible, you will receive a full refund.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, take motion sickness preventatives before you fly.
- This activity is wheelchair accessible.
- Guests should not have serious fear of heights (acrophobia).
- Wheelchair Accessibility: Guests can participate in the helicopter flight if they are able to board the aircraft on their own or have members of their party available to offer assistance. Additional assistance from the crew may be available. The airport facilities are wheelchair accessible. Please contact VELTRA customer service for more information. 1-808-690-9990
- Seat assignments are based on everyone’s weights, heights and the balance of the helicopter. By maintaining proper weight and balance in our aircraft we can provide guests with a safe, smooth and comfortable Experience on Paradise Helicopters.
- All guests weighing between 270lbs (122.47kg) or more will be assessed an Extra Seat Fee. This fee is already reflected in the pricing section. Guests will be guaranteed a window seat.
- In compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, Paradise Helicopters will weigh each individual when checking in at the airport for safety and weight balance of the aircraft. Please provide accurate body weights for all passengers. Misrepresentation of body weight could result in denial of service without refund.
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Dress comfortably. It often gets cold in the helicopter at altitude, and passing showers are common in the area. Wearing dark clothing can reduce the amount of glare in the helicopter.
- Please call the activity provider the day before your activity (no later than 18:00 local time) to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- Children under the age of two (2) fly free when seated in the lap of a paying adult. Proof of age is required for lap children under two (2). Children two(2) years old and over require an individual full-fare seat.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- If you are driving on your own, you will be required to pay a parking fee.
- In the event that your pilot needs to cancel for safety due to weather, your flight will be rescheduled. If a reschedule is not possible, you will receive a full refund.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, take motion sickness preventatives before you fly.
- You can book a maximum of 6.
- This activity is wheelchair accessible.
- Guests should not have serious fear of heights (acrophobia).
- Wheelchair Accessibility: Guests can participate in the helicopter flight if they are able to board the aircraft on their own or have members of their party available to offer assistance. Additional assistance from the crew may be available. The airport facilities are wheelchair accessible. Please contact VELTRA customer service for more information. 1-808-690-9990
- Seat assignments are based on everyone’s weights, heights and the balance of the helicopter. By maintaining proper weight and balance in our aircraft we can provide guests with a safe, smooth and comfortable Experience on Paradise Helicopters.
- All guests weighing between 270lbs (122.47kg) or more will be assessed an Extra Seat Fee. This fee is already reflected in the pricing section. Guests will be guaranteed a window seat.
- In compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, Paradise Helicopters will weigh each individual when checking in at the airport for safety and weight balance of the aircraft. Please provide accurate body weights for all passengers. Misrepresentation of body weight could result in denial of service without refund.
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Dress comfortably. It often gets cold in the helicopter at altitude, and passing showers are common in the area. Wearing dark clothing can reduce the amount of glare in the helicopter.
- Please call the activity provider the day before your activity (no later than 18:00 local time) to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- Children under the age of two (2) fly free when seated in the lap of a paying adult. Proof of age is required for lap children under two (2). Children two(2) years old and over require an individual full-fare seat.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- If you are driving on your own, you will be required to pay a parking fee.
- In the event that your pilot needs to cancel for safety due to weather, your flight will be rescheduled. If a reschedule is not possible, you will receive a full refund.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, take motion sickness preventatives before you fly.
- You can book a maximum of 6.