Sunshine Helicopters Kohala Hamakua Helicopter Tour on the Big Island
The Big Island is not only the youngest of the Hawaiian archipelago but is the largest and is still growing! Most tourist don’t know that ground tours can only cover 10 percent of this beautiful island and the remaining larger portion can only be seen with an aerial tour! Sunshine Helicopters Kohala Hamakua Tour offers the best flying route and scenery. Schedule a Sunshine Helicopter Tour with Hawaii Travel Network and you will be able to see the entire island in less than two hours. Departing from the Hapuna Airport, Kohala Hamakua Helicopter Tours on the Big Island provides a dynamic aerial tour flying over a range of unsurpassed natural Hawaiian wonders. Sunshine Helicopter Tours soars over the erupting Kilauea Volcano, which has had a continuous lava flow since 1983. Kilauea is one of the five mammoth shield volcanoes that created the Big Island. Kohala Hamakua Helicopter Tour continues the tour flying high above the oldest of the five shield volcanoes, the Kohala Mountains. Enjoy the flight to the northeastern side of the Big Island, that is the home to the beautiful Hamakua Coast, located north of Hilo. Fly over historic Waimea and view the gorgeous green fertile pastures, verdant rolling hills, and cattle roaming on the working Kahua and Ponoholo Ranches. See the majestic Maihilau Falls located in the isolated Waimanu Valley. Soar over the Pololu Valley that has an eye-catching deep formation in the side of the Kohala Mountain. The Sunshine Helicopter Tour will continue flying over exquisite cascading waterfalls embellishing the Waipio Valley walls. Big Island is the home to Mauna Kea, the tallest ocean mountain in the entire world measuring approximately 33,000 feet. Kohala Hamakua Helicopter Tour is the most popular aerial tour on the Big Island. Usually, during your Hawaii Vacation you find yourself trying to squeeze a lot of sightseeing into just a few days, however, with Sunshine Helicopter Tour, you can see all of the Big Island in just less than two hours. The Big Island offers a lot to see and Hawaii Travel Network will help you see it all with our discounted prices. With affordable prices Hawaii Travel Network has to offer, you can treat your family to Hawaii Attractions, any Hawaii Tour in Hilo, and Big Island Helicopter Tours. Schedule today a Sunshine Helicopters Kohala Hamakua Helicopter Tour and save with Hawaii Travel Network.
Sunshine Helicopters Kohala Hamakua Helicopter Tour soars over the Big Island for 40 minutes in the blue Hawaiian skies flying the EC 130 B4 WhisperSTAR. Our “Black Beauty” is a first-rate sightseeing helicopter featuring added visibility with large plexiglass windows providing 180 degree visibility. The WhisperSTAR is a state-of-the-art helicopter with advanced technology that provides a smooth, quiet, and safe aerial ride around the Big Island. The WhisperSTAR has superior interior quality with an air-conditioned cabin, spacious arm and leg room, first class elevated seating, and can carry up to 6 passengers. A Hawaii Helicopter Tour is the best way to see all of the Big Island and Sunshine Helicopters will fly you to the most popular and historical Hawaii Attractions. Schedule today a Sunshine Helicopters Kohala Hamakua Helicopter Tour with Hawaii Travel Network and save with our discounted prices.
The Sunshine Helicopters Kohala Hamakua Helicopter Tour includes complimentary coffee, brief instructions before the flight, air-conditioned cabin, a narrated tour that is personalized, CD music played through stereophonic headsets featuring personal volume control, a video of your flight on DVD for purchase, and the most beautiful panoramic views in the entire world. Please bring a valid government photo identification. Inclement weather may affect specific sightseeing sites and flight patterns. Be prepared to weigh in at the check point and first class seating is limited to 290 pounds or a weight combination of 490 pounds. If you weigh over 290 pounds you may be required to pay for a comfort seat. Please do not participate in scuba diving events within twenty-four hours prior to your scheduled helicopter flight. Contact Hawaii Travel Network for discounted prices on Hawaii Attractions, Hawaii Tours, and any Big Island Helicopter Tours. Save money with Hawaii Travel Network.
Tour Highlights:
- Kohala Mountains
- Tropical rainforest of Hamakua district
- Sea cliffs and lush valleys of Waipio, Pololu and Waimanu
- Dozens of roaring waterfalls
- Where and When:
- Tour times:
2:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 4:00 pm.
Check in 45 minutes prior to your selected tour time at Hapuna Heliport View Map
View Driving Directions
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- First class guarantee of front seat is limited to 290 lbs (131 kg) or a combined weight of 490 lbs (222 kg) for 2 passengers. Open seating over 290 lbs (131 kg) may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
All passengers are weighed at check-in. If given weight is substantially lower than actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight, but still have to pay for the seat.
If requesting first class seating for a minor, one of the passengers in first class must be over 16 and traveling with the minor.
A valid government issued photo I.D. is required.
Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather conditions.
- Special Notes:
- Children 23 months or younger may fly at no charge and must sit on adult's lap. Please provide child's weight at time of booking.
ADA Accessibility: The WhisperStar helicopter has a wheelchair lift.
- Operation Days:
- Monday - Saturday
- Duration:
- 40 minutes
- Vendor:
- Sunshine Helicopter
- Island:
- Big Island
- Capacity:
- Equipment:
- The EC 130 B4 WhisperSTAR is the ultimate in sightseeing helicopters. More interior room, more visibility with added plexiglass and elevated rear seats. Sunshine Helicopters customizes the standard factory interior with business and first class seating to further enhance passenger comfort and visibility. Soar in the state-of-the-art WhisperSTAR and experience the quiet, ultra smooth and most advanced technological sightseeing helicopter ever.