Special instructions
- Where and When:
- Tour times: 7:45 am, 8:30 am, 9:15 am, 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:30 am, 12:15 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm & 4:00 pm
Check in 1 hour prior to your flight time at the Mauna Loa Helicopters office, located at 3501 Rice Street in Lihue (in the Harbor Mall): View Map
The check-in process involves getting weighed, signing of waivers and watching a safety video. After check-in, you'll be instructed to proceed to the Lihue Airport: View Map - Restrictions:
- Booking requires a minimum of 2 passengers and 3 passengers maximum.
Minimum age: 7 years old (must fly with doors on)
12 years and older can fly with the doors off.
All minors under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
For doors off flights: No loose items on the flight are allowed. All items must be secured to you at all times.
Weight restrictions: 275 lbs (124 kg) per person or 650 lbs (294 kg) total for all passengers. For groups of 3 passengers, no more than one person can be over 200 lbs (90 kg).
If weight exceeds limits, the flight will be cancelled with no refund.
Cancellations or delays to the flight are at the pilot's discretion for safety reasons. If the pilot cancels the flight prior to take off, rescheduling will take place or full refunds will be issued. - Special Notes:
- Do any of the following medical conditions apply to someone in your group? If so, please either notate medical condition next to passenger name when making your reservation or give us a call to place your reservation over the phone.
Asthma or wheezing
Fainting, seizures or blackouts
Brain, spinal cord or nervous disorders
Heart disease of any kind
Chest surgery
Recurrent bronchitis or persistent chest complaint
Tuberculosis or other long-term lung diseases
Chronic sinus condition
Breathlessness - Operation Days:
- Daily
- Duration:
- 55-60 minutes