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: 1 day learn more
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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Hilo - A vibrant northeastern town of Hawaii Island with breathtaking natural beauty of fertile rainforests and dramatic waterfalls.
  • 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.
  • Hamakua Coast - With nearly 84-inches of rainfall each year, this region boasts lush tropical rainforests, green valleys and thundering waterfalls.
  • Waimea - Known as cowboy country, this historic area is full of rolling pastures and ranches
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 to the ultimate Big Island journey.

Travel in the touring helicopter, specially designed for aerial tours – the remarkable Airbus EC 130. This advanced wonder provides you with 23% extra interior space, personal business class-style seating, two-way communication with your pilot, and large windows for exceptional panoramic views. All Blue Hawaiian aircrafts are equipped with the newest and most advanced technologies, materials, systems, safety features, and avionics, promising unmatched passenger comfort.

  • 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.
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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Rosie123northwales
Aug 6, 2024
Amazing trip! - This was an unbelievable trip! Dale our pilot discussed the route before we left the building as they had to change things due to weather - the company were happy for reschedule if we wanted to but we all agreed to go and I’m glad we did! We didn’t do the Volcanos national park but went over the top of Mauna Loa and around Mauna Kea. The valleys and waterfalls were jaw dropping and Dale took us to the most amazing ones. The coastline as equally awesome inspiring and I believe you can’t see that from the road so the helicopter tour is a must if you want to see that. Dale was a great pilot, his commentary and knowledge was fantastic. Highly recommended!
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Arisa_h
Jul 30, 2024
Great memory - You can see every beautiful spots of big island, even places you can’t drive to! It became one of the best memories. Thank you!
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Hotpinkdana
Jul 27, 2024
Take the Helicopter! - Ryan was outstanding!!! Lots of knowledge of the island; catered to all questions and requests of the passengers. Smooth ride. Professional company; nice copter.
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Svetlana_h
Jul 21, 2024
Best experience - Always wanted to see big Island from the helicopter. We had amazing time, beautiful Lava fields and lash green side of the island with waterfalls… Big island is so big and to see it from the top is absolutely amazing. Thank you thank you thank you.
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Jmbeedy
Jul 19, 2024
Big Island Helicopter Ride - Wow! Amazing tour! Only rated this a five because it wouldn’t let me rate it a 6. Our pilot Shane was awesome! Once in a lifetime tour that I’ll always remember. I could do this tour everyday.
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Curiosity710137
Jul 11, 2024
AMAZING - OMG! This was AMAZING! A must do if you are visiting the islands. The staff were so nice and helpful. We came from Oahu for the day just to do this flight. I was nervous about the schedule and they helped me plan it all. We learned so much about Hawaii and the volcanos, along with gorgeous views. We landed at a waterfall that felt like we were in paradise. Definitely book the waterfall landing if given the option. Our pilot Kai was friendly and fun. The ride was smooth, and this being our first time in a helicopter I was surprised. This is our favorite part of our visit. Great for all ages.
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Susan_c
May 18, 2024
An emotional experience - I’m so glad we decided to do this! We’ve been coming to this island for 10 years. Seeing its beauty from the air is a MUST DO! The north side of the island was my favourite. It brought tears to my eye and was an emotional experience. I would highly recommend Blue Hawaii. Our pilot was amazing.
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Luke_d
May 15, 2024
Awesome - I was looking forward to seeing the lava fields and volcanoes. It was a great experience, but when they went to the waterfalls and flying through the valleys, it was awesome. Well worth the price. You see things you will never see from the ground.
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Ja0862
May 3, 2024
Naoshima Experience Planned by The Hidden Japan Travel Agency - If you are planning a trip to Japan and want to go somewhere off the beaten path, do it with The Hidden Japan Travel agency (plan an entire bespoke trip with them). They did a spectacular job planning a brief trip to Naoshima and the other art islands in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea for me and a friend. I have no doubt that they could plan a more extensive bespoke trip that would reflect individual interests. The Hidden Japan Travel Agency agent, Bridgitte Kayasith, planned our trip to Naoshima and the other Seto Inland Sea art islands. These art islands are amazing with brilliant architecture, environmental art, traditional art (Monet, Bartlett, etc.), and sensory experiences. Oddly, they are not on the itineraries of any of the US companies that take groups on tours of Japan. The quality of experiences and the level of detail Bridgitte planned ensured that the trip went smoothly and that we had a beautiful and unique experience. During our time on Naoshima, Bridgitte was available 24/7, always able to effectively problem solve. She booked the most magnificent (and impossible to get) beach facing room at the Benesse Beach House, dinner at the museum, and an English-speaking guide for the Art Project. She provided us with an electronic and hyperlink itinerary that we followed on our iPhones! Naoshima is not to be missed--on my list of things to do before you die, it is #2 (#1 is flying business class on Emirates Airlines).
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Floridasailor_11
Apr 28, 2024
Awesome….highlight of our 10 days in Hawai’i. - Very professionally run. Our pilot Greg was very personable, a good pilot, and full of local knowledge to share. The perspective of landscape, craters, lava flows, waterfalls, canyons, and dry vs wet sides of the island completely changed our understanding of Hawai’i. Much of what we saw was only visible from the air. The 90 minutes pass all too quickly. HIGHLY RECOMMEND….
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