What should you wear, and can you bring a camera or phone?

For this Big Island Experience (doors on), wear darker clothing to reduce window reflections. You can bring cameras and phones; straps are not required.

Can the route or flight time change due to weather?

Yes. Routes or flight times may vary due to weather conditions, and the route description is subject to modification depending on weather.

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Kona Coast Helicopter Tour & Kona Joe Coffee Visit

Name: Kona Coast Helicopter Tour & Kona Joe Coffee Visit
Brand: Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours - Big Island
Price: 2058.52 USD
Availability: InStock

Fly the Kona coast and land at Kona Joe’s Coffee for a roastery tour

Duration

90 minutes

Ideal For

1-4 people

Includes

Helicopter flight, coffee tour

Highlights

Take off from Kona Airport on a private flight for 1–4 people, tracing the Kona coastline before landing at Kona Joe’s Coffee in Kealakekua. Tour the farm and roast your own trellis-grown coffee beans to take home.

Depart from Kona Airport on a private 90-minute flight
Fly above Kailua Bay along the Kona coast
Pass over Keauhou Bay on your route south
See Kealakekua Bay and the Captain Cook Monument from the air
Land at Kona Joe’s Coffee in Kealakekua for a farm tour
Roast your own coffee beans to take home

Things to know

Weight limit is 275 lbs per passenger. If total party weight is 700–750 lbs on this tour, a $200 refueling fee is automatically added; over 700 lbs may be subject to cancellation.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel within 24 hours of the flight or no-show and you will be billed full price. If you cancel within 24 hours but re-book, $100 service charge. Late check-in and reschedule fee: $100. Weight limit 275 per passenger; over limit pays full cost. If party weight 700-750 lbs, $200 refueling fee.

Product ID: 88WM35

FAQs

Bring a photo ID for each passenger (state ID, driver’s license, or passport). The credit card used to purchase the tour must also be present at check-in.

Arrive 40 minutes before your reservation time. If you arrive 15 minutes late, you cannot fly your tour.

The weight limit is 275 lbs per passenger. Your entire group will be weighed at check-in. If your total group weight is 700–750 lbs on this Big Island Experience, a $200 refueling fee is automatically added. If your total group weight is over 700 lbs, your tour may be subject to cancellation.

Review summary

With a near-perfect reputation backed by hundreds of reviews, this helicopter tour operator consistently delivers spectacular aerial experiences over the Big Island. The pilots—Lance, Oskar, Ethan, and others—stand out for their smooth flying, extensive local knowledge, and friendly personalities that make the tours both informative and entertaining. Many reviewers mention how pilots adapt to weather conditions and work hard to show guests the best possible views, whether that's erupting volcanoes, dramatic coastal cliffs, or lush valleys that look straight out of Jurassic Park. The "doors off" option gets enthusiastic recommendations for unobstructed panoramic views, though you'll want to dress warmly. Private tours are popular here, giving couples and small groups a more personalized experience. The staff, particularly Cristen and Jackie at check-in, create a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you arrive. The two-hour Big Island Experience tour seems to be the favorite, covering everything from waterfalls and canyons to volcanic landscapes that you simply can't access by car.

Meeting details

Kona Airport

Experience provided by Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours - Big Island

Related locations

Kona Joe Coffee

Admission included

Walking the rows at Kona Joe Coffee LLC, you quickly understand why Kona coffee carries such a devoted following. The farm sits on the sun-drenched slopes above Kealakekua Bay, where volcanic soil and reliable cloud cover create conditions few coffee-growing regions can match. Kona Joe Coffee LLC is perhaps best known for its patented trellis system, which trains coffee plants horizontally to maximize sun exposure and produce a remarkably consistent, prized bean.

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Flexible cancellation
Most experiences refund in full when you cancel within the cancellation window.