About Rainbow Helicopters – Kohala Coast Volcanoes & Waterfalls
The adventure begins above Kailua Bay's crystalline reef, tracing wave-kissed shoreline toward the massive shield of Mauna Loa and the fuming cones of Hualalai and Kaupulehu Crater. Farther inland, the serrated summit of Mauna Kea rises nearly 14,000 feet, while the older Kohala volcano gives way to the emerald expanse of Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve and the sun-lit Kohala Coast.
Heading north, steep emerald valleys—Pololu, Waimanu and Waipio—reveal ribbons of waterfalls like Laupahoehoe Nui and Waiilikahi plunging into mist. The return arc follows turquoise coves and black-sand pockets past Anaehoomalu and Kiholo Bays, with a final sweep over the remote white sands of Makalawena Beach before landing.
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
Activity Notes
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Parking Fees
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Safety of flight is our primary concern. The operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or appear to be intoxicated. Intoxicated passengers will not fly and they will be charged in full.
- For doors off tours, jackets and/or sweatshirts, closed toe shoes, and hair ties are required. Long pants are recommended.
- For each guest weighing 250 pounds or more, a weight and balance fee is required to safely balance the aircraft. For guests weighing between 250-275 lbs, a fee in the amount of 50% of the seat price will be assessed after booking. For guests weighing 275 lbs or higher, an additional seat purchase will be assessed after booking.
- All passengers 24 months and older must purchase a full fare seat.
- When booking the doors off experience, your seat may or may not be directly adjacent to an open door.
Meeting & Check-in
- Meeting point: We are located in the Big Island Jet Center building. Please park in the large parking lot south of the brown building. Come inside the front doors of the brown building. Our direct address is 73-4370 Pao’o Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740.
- Pickup: Meet at the designated start point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Rainbow Helicopters.
