KAIMINANI AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
A Private Helicopter Arc over Kaiminani: Dipping into Valleys and Waterfalls on the Gold Coast
A 75-minute private helicopter tour for one to four people that flies low into valley rims to view waterfalls—some plunging over 2,000 feet—and follows Hawai‘i’s Gold Coast past Kua Bay and Makalawena.
A Private Helicopter Arc over Kaiminani: Dipping into Valleys and Waterfalls on the Gold Coast.
The Private Waterfall Experience out of Kaiminani puts a small party inside a helicopter for a concentrated look at Big Island extremes: emerald valley walls, sheer, multi-thousand-foot waterfalls, and the sandy sweep of the Gold Coast. Operated by Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours - Big Island, the flight is designed as an intimate aerial survey of geological and coastal variety, with opportunities to dip into valleys for close waterfall encounters and to overfly Kohala Mountain en route to the coastline.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Up close to cascades that plunge beyond 2,000 feet
On the flight to Waimea the helicopter descends into valley mouths so passengers can see waterfalls up close—some of the falls on this route reach more than 2,000 feet—offering dramatic vertical views that are difficult to access any other way.
The Gold Coast sweep: Kua Bay to Makalawena
The route cruises down Hawai‘i’s Gold Coast, passing the sandy beaches of Kua Bay and Makalawena and providing a contrast between inland valley relief and brilliant coastal shoreline.
A private arc for one to four passengers
This is a private helicopter tour available for groups of one to four people, framing the island’s diverse climates in a single, 75-minute loop that includes valley dips, mountain overflights, and coastal runs.
What the day feels like
What the flight feels like
The experience unfolds as a compact aerial circuit: after takeoff from Kaiminani the helicopter arcs inland toward Waimea, lowers into valley mouths to frame waterfalls against steep valley walls, passes over Kohala Mountain, then turns seaward to follow the Gold Coast and its sheltered beaches before returning—an intense 75-minute window on Big Island contrasts.
THE WATERFALLS
Up close to cascades that plunge beyond 2,000 feet
On the flight to Waimea the helicopter descends into valley mouths so passengers can see waterfalls up close—some of the falls on this route reach more than 2,000 feet—offering dramatic vertical views that are difficult to access any other way.
THE COAST
The Gold Coast sweep: Kua Bay to Makalawena
The route cruises down Hawai‘i’s Gold Coast, passing the sandy beaches of Kua Bay and Makalawena and providing a contrast between inland valley relief and brilliant coastal shoreline.
THE FLIGHT
A private arc for one to four passengers
This is a private helicopter tour available for groups of one to four people, framing the island’s diverse climates in a single, 75-minute loop that includes valley dips, mountain overflights, and coastal runs.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who it limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Private Waterfall Experience is a 75-minute helicopter flight.
The tour is private and available for one to four people; pricing is offered per tour rather than per seat.
Rate examples listed for the tour are: 1–3 people: $1,287 per tour plus tax; 4 people: $1,716 per tour plus tax.
The tour is operated by Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours - Big Island.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Private Waterfall Experience?
The flight duration is 75 minutes.
How many people can join a single tour?
The tour is available for one to four people.
What will we see on the flight?
Passengers will fly low into valleys to view waterfalls—some exceeding 2,000 feet—overfly Kohala Mountain, and cruise down the Gold Coast past Kua Bay and Makalawena.
Who operates the Private Waterfall Experience?
Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours - Big Island operates this tour.
What are the tour rates?
Listed tour rates are $1,287 per tour plus tax for 1–3 people, and $1,716 per tour plus tax for four people.
Is this a private flight?
Yes—the tour is a private helicopter flight available for groups of one to four people.