Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience Kilauea's power! Projecting some of the most unique and cherished cultural landscapes in the world, get a birds-eye-view of the most geologically active environment on earth which has been continuously erupting since 1983. View the UNESCO World Heritage Site with opportunity to see historic lava flows while learning about the history and culture of Hawai'i. You’ll embark on a breathtaking adventure, seeking out the island’s newly formed volcanic landscapes, black-sand beaches, lush rainforest and waterfalls.
Volcanic activity varies hourly.
Blue Hawaiian’s fleet consists of the best touring helicopters in the industry. Featuring state-of-the-art Airbus Eco-Star helicopters. The custom upgraded VIP interior has all forward-facing seats with 180 degree views & “theater-style” platform in rear seating. The advanced 4-camera in-flight video system capturing pilot narration and cinematic music choreographed to scenery is available for viewing and purchase after your flight.
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Use of microphones with 2-way communication with pilot
Pilot Guide who are also State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides
All Fees and 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
Parking fees at heliport, $10 USD
Departure Point
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, 2200 Kekuanaoa St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Hilo, Hilo, Hawaii, United States First inhabitated in 1100AD, get a birds eye view of Hilo Town
Volcano, Volcano, Hawaii, United States Tour along the shoreline of the volcano area and admire the constantly changing, rugged landscape of the ever-growing Hawaii Island.
Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii, United States Seek out the island’s newly formed volcanic landscapes and view historic lava flows.
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces 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 45 minutes 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. You will receive confirmation of tour time after booking. Late arrivals will not be accepted and non-refundable. It is the guest responsibility to allow ample travel time to our bases in case of traffic delays.
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.
Tour sights vary depending on weather.
No scuba diving within 24-hours of tour departure
Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
Bags, large cameras, extending selfie sticks are not allowed in the helicopter.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Stephan S
20 Aug 2023
What an incredible experience! Ethan, our pilot, and Julia, the ground crew, were very professional and knowledgeable about the volcano and the local flora, the flight was amazing! The soundtrack was very well chosen for the flight and the EC-130 helicopter is a fantastic machine.
Emily_G
02 Aug 2023
Helicopter tour was amazing. Booked for my daughters birthday. The pilot gave her a little shout out, he was very kind, funny, and knowledgeable. Took the time to introduce himself, shake all of our hands, and remember our names throughout the flight. The volcanoes were amazing on their own. We were able to fly around and see from different angles, so everyone was able to get a good look.
tm212
29 Jul 2023
They did a nice job/professional job. Everyone was friendly and the pilot was very nice. It was nice seeing the volcanoes from the air though the flight was lacking without lava flow.
This tour in
Big Island of Hawaii
is organized by
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - Hilo
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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