Hilo Waterfall Helicopter Tour over the Hamakua Coast

Take a shared flight from Hilo aboard an Airbus EC130 Eco-Star helicopter. Look down on waterfalls plunging into lush rainforest and the remote, green coastline of northern Hawaii Island, with narration from a State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guide.

Itinerary

1. Depart from Blue Hawaiian Helicopters in Hilo at 07:45, 09:00, 10:30, 11:45, 14:00, or 15:15.
2. Explore from the air on a 55-minute guided helicopter tour, viewing the Hamakua Coast, Waipio Valley, Kohala Mountains, Hilo Forest Reserve, and Wailuku River State Park. Some sights may be skipped due to capacity or weather conditions.
3. Return to Blue Hawaiian Helicopters in Hilo approximately 55 minutes after departure, at 08:40, 09:55, 11:25, 12:40, 14:55, or 16:10, depending on your departure time.

What's Included

• English-speaking professional guide
• Wheelchair-accessible seating

Important details

• Infants under 24 months can fly free on an adult's lap; their weight counts toward the accompanying adult's weight. Children aged 2+ require their own seat. Child seats are not available.
• Passengers weighing over 108 kg (240 lbs) require mandatory comfort seating, priced at half the normal fare. One comfort seat reduces passenger capacity to 5; two reduce it to 4.
• Front-row seating requires individual weights under 108 kg (240 lbs) and a combined weight under 214 kg (470 lbs). If check-in weights exceed these limits, you'll be moved to other seats and the premium upgrade fee will be refunded.
• Sign a liability waiver before participating.
• Boarding may be refused without a refund if you appear intoxicated.
• Do not bring outside food, drinks, selfie sticks, or extendable wands aboard. Do not wear hats, scarves, or bandannas around the helicopters.
• Keep your phone in airplane mode and do not use flash photography.
• Arrive 45 minutes before your scheduled departure.