Waterfall HeliHike Adventure

Schedule: Morning and afternoon trips departing Tuesdays and Thursdays. Approximately 6 hours round-trip. Departs from select Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters, Waikoloa Kings' Shops, and most Kohala Coast Resorts.

Rated: Moderate; ages 6 and over.

Included in the Tour: Deli style lunch, with assorted soft drinks, juices and bottled water.

Gear Provided: Walking sticks, day packs, warm wear and rain ponchos.

Prices: Adult/Child (12+): $406.00. All prices plus $58.75 fuel surcharge. Guests over 230 lbs. incur additional fees.

Group Size: Tour limited to a maximum of 12 guests.

Restrictions: Guests should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain. We sometimes encounter cool, wet or muddy conditions. Other tour restrictions may apply. Not recommended for those with back or neck problems.

What to Bring & Wear: Guests should wear closed-toe walking shoes, reef walkers, or sports sandals, swimming suit under shorts, towel, a hat, sunscreen and a light sweatshirt or jacket.

Experience the majesty of Hawaii like never before with the Big Island's leading tour operators. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters and Hawaii Forest & Trail team up to bring you the ultimate adventure tour, perfect for all ages. Witness towering waterfalls cascading into valleys thousands of feet deep, and rejuvenate in your own mountain pool as water cascades overhead.

Choose to Drive-in/Fly-out or Fly-in/Drive-out, either way, your time with two of Hawaii's most well-known and respected tour companies will take your breath-away. The rugged valleys of the Kohala Coast, famous for an abundance of dramatic waterfalls and towering sea cliffs, are best explored by air. Your expert pilot navigates a state-of-the-art Ecostar Helicopter to the more scenic locations along the coast, while revealing the incredible natural history of this remote area.

The private landing site is an isolated forest north of Pololu Valley, adjacent a remote nature reserve. Connect with the nature of the Big Island as your Interpretive Guide leads you on a relaxing hike between two scenic streams, sharing the area’s rich natural and cultural heritage. We outfit you for a comfortable day on the trail, providing everything from a delicious deli-style lunch to rain gear, walking sticks, and day packs. Your nature adventure culminates with a refreshing swim under a waterfall. Experience the best of the Big Island in one, all-inclusive tour!

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• Pickups: HFT HQ, Waikoloa Kings' Shops
• Destinations: Kohala Waterfalls
• Route: HFT HQ; North on 19 to 270, 270 to Kohala Waterfalls.

Links

• Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

FAQs

1. How much hiking do we do? Expect to cover approximately 1 to 2 miles in 3 hours.
2. Is there elevation gain? Over the course of the hike we gain approximately 500'.
3. Do you recommend taking an anti-motion sickness medication? If you are particularly prone to motion sickness an anti-motion sickness medication is a good idea. Our flights are very smooth and turns are slow and gentle. This is a scenic tour, not a thrill ride. Most people do not experience motion sickness and do not need an anti-motion sickness medication.
4. Is there a difference between the morning and afternoon version of the tour? We visit all sites on both tours. The only thing that changes is the order in which they are visited.
5. How long is the helicopter tour? Actual flight time is approximately 45 minutes. Nature tour on the ground is approximately 3 hours. This time does not include the drive to/from the private landing site.