About Rainbow Helicopters – Kona Coast Hualalai Volcano
Soon after departing Kona Airport, the vast blue of Kailua Bay meets ancient Kaloko fishponds and lively Alii Drive, painting a living tapestry of past and present along the coast. White-sand crescents such as Magic Sands glow against black-lava headlands, while emerald rows of Kona coffee sweep upslope toward the volcanic spine of Hualalai.
Following the shoreline south, the flight arcs over Kealakekua Bay, the Captain Cook Monument and the sacred haven of Honaunau before climbing to Kaupulehu Crater and the rugged summit ridges of Hualalai. The route then turns north above the rolling greenery of Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve and the turquoise shallows of Anaehoomalu and Kiholo Bays, with remote Makalawena Beach completing the panorama before touch-down.
Tour Highlights
- Kona Coast
- Kaloko fishponds
- Kailua Bay
- Alii Drive
- Magic Sands Beach
- Kona coffee farms
- Captain Cook Monument
- Kealakekua Bay
- Place of Refuge
- Kaupulehu Crater
- Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve
- A Bay (Anaehoomalu Bay)
- Kiholo Bay
- Makalawena Beach
Doors Off Option: Choose doors on for a cozy cabin or select doors off during booking for unobstructed, open-air views throughout the flight.
Activity Notes
Duration
1 hour
Inclusions
- Parking Fees
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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.
