Discover both the Big Island's beauty and its volcanic fury. Experience all the awesome spectacle of Madame Pele's lava and volcanic badlands, then explore lush rainforests and the Hamakua Coast.
Finally, the deep and immense tropical valleys of the Kohala Mountains, with dozens of cascading waterfalls, provide the perfect finish to the ultimate Big Island adventure.
Fly in the touring helicopter specifically designed for air tours – the incredible Airbus EC 130. This state-of-the-art marvel gives you 23% more interior room, individual business class style seats, two-way communication with your pilot, and expansive glass for outstanding sweeping views. All Blue Hawaiian aircraft incorporate the latest in cutting-edge technologies, materials, systems, safety features, and avionics, and offer incomparable passenger comfort.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Use of microphones with 2-way communication with pilot
✔ Pilot Guide who are also State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Use of Bose Aviation-grade, electronic noise-cancelling headsets
✖ USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase.
✖ Transportation to and from heliport
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Check-in is 1-hour prior to tour time for weight check-in, safety briefing and to be seated on the aircraft to ensure an on-time departure. Late arrivals may not be accepted and non-refundable. Please allow ample travel time to your check-in location in case of traffic delays.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Waikoloa
View the Kohala area known for ranching and breathtaking valleys
2
Kailua-Kona
The west coast town on Hawaii island where King Kamehameha spend his final years.
3
Mauna Loa
One of 5-volcanoes the form the Island of Hawaii and one of the largest on earth. View some of the latest flows most recently erupting in December 2022.
4
Kilauea Volcano
An active sheld volcano located along the southeastern shore of Hawaii Island. This active volcano has been continuously erupting since 1983 & sees over 2-million yearly visitors.
5
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Encompassing over 335,000 acres, the park climbs from sea level to more than 13,000 feet with 6-of earth's climate zones along the way.
6
Pu'u 'O'o Vent
Located along the eastern rift zone of Kilauea volcano, this eruption lasted from 1983 - 2018 making it the longest-lived rift-zone eruption of the last 2-centuries.
7
Hilo
A vibrant northeastern town of Hawaii Island with breathtaking natural beauty of fertile rainforests and dramatic waterfalls.
8
Akaka Falls State Park
Among the lush rainforest valley, view Akaka Falls which plummets 442-feet into the valley below. These falls are perhaps the islands most famous.
9
Hamakua Coast
With nearly 84-inches of rainfall each year, this region boasts lush tropical rainforests, green valleys and thundering waterfalls.
10
Waimea
Known as cowboy country, this historic area is full of rolling pastures and ranches
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Heliport and helicopter are wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair lift is available at base to assist boarding.
• Children 23 months and younger are complimentary and considered a lap child.
• Check-in is 1-hour prior to tour time. This allows for guest weight check-in, a safety briefing, and to be escorted and seated on the aircraft to ensure an on-time departure. Late arrivals may not be accepted and non-refundable. Please allow ample travel time to your check-in location in case of traffic delays.
• Tours/Times may vary according to wind and weather conditions
• No scuba diving within 24 hrs of departure
• For each guest weighing over 240 pounds (108 kg), an adjacent empty seat is required to safely balance the aircraft. The second seat charge is half off of the regular tour price. Please arrange your additional seat after booking.
• You should wear dark colored clothing so not to reflect in photos.
• Hats, Bags, large cameras, extending selfie sticks are not permitted on the helicopter.
• We recommend bringing a credit card for optional video/photo packages and souvenirs at heliport.
• Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
