Big Island Helicopter Tour: Exclusive Landing, Volcanic Badlands & Lush Rainforest Adventure

Experience the Big Island’s volcanic fury and natural beauty on an exclusive helicopter tour. Witness the continuous eruption of Madame Pele’s lava, explore volcanic badlands, and marvel at black sand beaches and lush rainforests. Land at an exclusive site with a waterfall and enjoy breathtaking views of tropical valleys and cascading waterfalls. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Waikoloa - View the Kohala area known for ranching and breathtaking valleys
  • Kailua-Kona - The west coast town on Hawaii island where King Kamehameha spend his final years.
  • 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….
What's Included
  • 2-way communication with pilot via microphones
  • Pilot Guides certified by the State of Hawaii
  • All fees and taxes included
  • In-flight video preview post-tour at heliport
  • Bose Aviation-grade noise-cancelling headsets
What's Not Included
  • USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase.
  • Transportation to and from heliport
Additional Information

Witness the sublime charm and the volcanic wrath of the Big Island. Get up close with the fascinating display of Madame Pele’s lava and volcanic wastelands, registering uninterrupted eruptions since 1983. Look out for the black sand beaches extending to the dense rainforest along the bumpy Hamakua Coastline.
Experience awe-inspiring sights as your pilot…

Location
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Waikoloa Road
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Shelby_r
Feb 7, 2025
Amazing!!! - Really great helicopter tour of The Big Island. I would highly recommend doing the option of landing near the waterfall. That piece to me made all the difference and was worth the extra cost. James was our pilot and he explained what were were looking at and also made us feel very safe. I would recommend this helicopter company for anyone who wants to do a tour.
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Eric_s
Jan 26, 2025
Ours was a fantastic... - Ours was a fantastic experience that showed us many sights on the island and James told us facts about all we saw. He did well to point out things of interest and any extras like whale sightings. It was very exciting and well worth our time.
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521marlal
Jan 23, 2025
Helicopter tour with landing at waterfall - Views were spectacular! Pilot was very experienced and the flight was smooth. Landing at the waterfall was an experience of a lifetime
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Jennia_s
Dec 8, 2024
An unforgettable experience! - This trip was amazing! Our pilot, Matt, was professional and fun. His knowledge of the island was extensive. We lucked out on a beautifully clear day. The waterfall landing was well worth the extra cost. You'll never be able to see the island like this on your own, or experience anything like it. A must do when visiting the island.
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Richard_d
Nov 4, 2024
Disappointed that we did... - Disappointed that we did not flyover the volcanos (due to weather), but the experience was still great and they adjusted the price based on the reduced time & sites on the itinerary. Landing by the waterfall was fantastic.
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S774pcsamuelt
Oct 23, 2024
Absolutely stunning - Absolutely worth every penny. Top notch operation. Shane(our pilot) was very knowleable, skilled, and friendly. The waterfall landing and area was just simply stunning. Cannot express how amazing this was.
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Brenda_v
Oct 10, 2024
Totally Amazing - Our helicopter trip was the amazing thing ever. Our pilot was awesome.. Thankyou so very much.. Well worth the trip…….
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Willibald_c
Oct 4, 2024
Fantastic flight over the... - Fantastic flight over the entire Island, inclusive view on the recent eruption at Mauna Kea. Greg, our pilot, was not only a super pilot but also a super guide.
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Shelley_t
Oct 3, 2024
A Must See Experience!! - The landing at the waterfall!! Our guide/pilot was James and he was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions! Overall FANTASTIC experience!! Highly recommend this tour, it was well worth the $$$!!!!!
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Sharon_g
Dec 22, 2024
Booking process was terrible. - The tour experience is awesome. The booking process was terrible. I booked two ticket for me and my husband for 8am tour. Receive two tickets to 10am tour. After I contact Viator customer service, they contacted the pilot and said that we can go with 8am tour. When we arrived at site, Blue Hawaiian Helicopter only had my reservation. They can't find my husband's booking information. We have to pay at the site to have my husband getting on board with me. It happened to other customers too.
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