Big Island Helicopter Tour: Explore Volcanic Landscapes and Lush Rainforests

Embark on a thrilling Big Island helicopter tour and witness the beauty of volcanic landscapes, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. Experience the awe-inspiring power of Madame Pele’s lava and explore the stunning Kohala Mountains. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
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
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase.
  • Transportation to and from heliport
Additional Information

Experience the stunning allure and the fiery wrath of the Big Island. Witness the impressive display of Madame Pele’s lava and volcanic wilderness, followed by the exploration of verdant rainforests and the Hamakua Coast.
Lastly, the vast and profound tropical valleys of the Kohala Mountains, filled with numerous waterfalls, serve as the ideal conclusion…

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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Mary_c
Feb 24, 2025
What a wonderful... - What a wonderful experience, we had great weather, we even saw the valcano doing it's thing. Loved flying thru the valleys and along the coast. Greg our pilot was very knowledgeable about the island and very personable. Highly recommend.
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82angelaa
Feb 19, 2025
An unforgettable experience. - Absolutely beautiful view of the big Island. Gave us the opportunity to see things you cannot drive to and learn a lot along the way. Highly recommend!
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Bud
Feb 13, 2025
Money well spent! Fantastic experience! - We did the big island spectacular two hour tour. Kai, our pilot did a great job, and answered all of our questions. The views of the big island from the air are incredible! We highly recommend a helicopter tour, and have flown with Blue Hawaiian on two different islands. Very well-run, safe and entertaining experience!
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Gerard_b
Feb 13, 2025
Outstanding folks at Blue... - Outstanding folks at Blue Hawaiian. Greg, our pilot excellent. Saw the volcano eruption up close. Unbelievable views of the rugged terrain Even saw a female humpback whale with her calve.
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Deborahpq1002kx
Feb 9, 2025
Fantastic! - Matt did a spectacular job showing us the sights. He made sure everyone on the helicopter had a great view of the sights. Everyone was very helpful and polite. I would highly recommend them.
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Jim_v
Jan 24, 2025
A must do! - It’s a smooth ride and a great way to an overview of the island. You see things you cannot see otherwise.
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David_s
Jan 19, 2025
Great trip👍 much better than driving. Seeing a lot more views and landscape than if you drove.. - A great experience that allows you to see a lot more than driving and in a much shorter amount of time.👍😁 Just do
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Shirleysc7953bg
Jan 7, 2025
Great Trip! - Marco was great and very informative. The ride was so smooth and he was so professional. A great experience!! I would recommend it.
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Dparkphoto
Jan 7, 2025
Unforgettable and Inclusive Helicopter Tour for Special Needs! - One of the best things we did at the Big Island! We've NEVER ridden a helicopter before and we flew with our 12 year old with Down syndrome who has sensory issues to loud noises. Honestly, most of our family didn't think he'd be able to join. BUT we showed him the video footage from Blue Hawaiian Helicopter's website to warm him up. Then, we called in advance and the company said we could come earlier and were so friendly and accommodating. When we arrived, we were greeted and Juliana in particular was so welcoming, patient, and understanding with us and our son. She made sure he had time to warm up and feel comfortable. Our pilot, Greg, was good! He was informative, friendly, and very patient with our son and family. We filled the helicopter. And we got to view some of the most breathtaking scenes of our lives.
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Summit1973
Jan 1, 2025
Amazing whole island tour - My family had never been on a helicopter ride before and were nervous for the trip. But Toshi (our pilot) and the entire crew were very professional and made my family feel comfortable from the start. The ride was amazing and we saw so much more than we could have by car. With the volcano erupting, Toshi took us over and we saw amazing sights of the lava erupting in the crater. My kids (13 & 15) thought the whole trip was amazing. Definitely recommend. It is worth the expense.
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