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Tandem skydiving in North Kohala, Hawaiʻi

A scenic climb, about 30 seconds of freefall and a calm parachute ride over the Big Island, strapped to a USPA-rated instructor the whole way.

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Up to 10,000 ft
Jump altitude
~30 seconds
Freefall
~5 minutes
Parachute ride
1–3 hours
Total visit
Your jump day

What to expect

01

Check in

Arrive at Upolu Airport with your waiver done online. Relax in the spectator area, then meet your instructor and get fitted.

02

Scenic climb

Climb over the North Kohala coast with views of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, Hualālai and, on clear days, Maui.

03

Freefall

Exit together with your instructor for about 30 seconds of freefall at around 120 mph.

04

Canopy ride

A calm 5-minute parachute flight back to the airport. In winter, watch for humpback whales below.

Guest and instructor grinning inside the jump plane North Kohala coast seen from the jump plane wing on the climb Tandem jumper giving a thumbs up in freefall Tandem parachute flying over the Kohala coastline

What's included in every jump

  • Ground briefing with your USPA-rated tandem instructor
  • All skydiving gear and harness fitting
  • Scenic climb over the North Kohala coast
  • Up to 10,000 ft, ~30 sec freefall, ~5 min canopy ride
  • Spectator area for friends and family who aren't jumping
  • A free edited handcam video of your jump, posted to YouTube
Your video

Take the jump home with you

This is real handcam footage from a jump at Upolu Airport. Every jump includes a free edited handcam video on YouTube. Want it right away? Add the Instant Video Package and you'll download your edit, a vertical reel and 85+ photos before you leave.

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Prices

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Smiling tandem skydiver in freefall above Upolu Airport

Tandem Skydive

$349 + tax per person

Your first skydive over the Big Island, with a free video to remember it.

  • Up to 10,000 ft · ~30 sec freefall · ~5 min canopy ride (included)
  • USPA-rated tandem instructor (included)
  • Free edited handcam video on YouTube (included)
  • Outside videographer filming your jump (not included)
  • B.I.G. Tee to take home (not included)
  • Instant download: 3 video formats + 85+ photos · +$61 add-on Most popular
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B.I.G. Upgrade Outside videographer shot of a tandem pair making a heart with their hands in freefall

The B.I.G. Package

$749 + tax per person

The full experience, filmed from the outside by a second skydiver.

  • Up to 10,000 ft · ~30 sec freefall · ~5 min canopy ride (included)
  • USPA-rated tandem instructor (included)
  • Free edited handcam video on YouTube (not included)
  • Outside videographer filming your jump (included)
  • B.I.G. Tee to take home (included)
  • Instant download: 3 video formats + 85+ photos (included)
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Instant Video Package Most popular+$61Included in the B.I.G. Package
Post your jump the same day instead of waiting for YouTube. ✓ 3 video formats: full edit, vertical reel & freefall clip   ✓ 85+ photos   ✓ Downloaded before you leave
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What to wear

Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Bring sunscreen and sunglasses for the spectator area while you wait.

Before you book

  • Minimum age 18, with a valid government-issued photo ID
  • Maximum weight 285 lbs
  • Full refund up to 48 hours before your jump
  • Weather reschedules are free; full refund if you can't rebook during your visit

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