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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Carrie_p
May 17, 2025
Stunning!! - Absolutely stunning to see so much from the air! Pilot extremely knowledgeable. Soundtrack was perfection! Would do it again!
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Danielwf218rr
May 14, 2025
Air Spectacular - The helicopter ride was spectacular! Viewed the volcanoes and the North Kohala coast--magnificent and stunning! Worth every penny! The pilot, James, had a wealth of knowledge about the Big Island, including its geography and history. His pilot skills were excellent as we never bounced around and he made us feel safe and secure!
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Asher_o
Apr 12, 2025
Incredible views. In... - Incredible views. In movies and TV shows you see Hawaii and think it's beautiful, but when you see it in person from a helicopter, it becomes an emotional experience. This place is special, and now I understand why it's sacred to those that live here. It's hard to put into words. This was an absolutely amazing tour.
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Tammi_a
Mar 30, 2025
The best tour!! - The views are spectacular! The beauty is breathtaking and Kilauea was erupting which was an added bonus. The staff was very friendly & helpful. Kai was our pilot & we were thrilled with the adventure!
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Jesse_a
Mar 28, 2025
What a experience! - The experience was super awesome and I suggest Paying the extra for the front seats and buy the video!
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Andrew_w
Mar 24, 2025
Great tour! - We flew with Dale today and he was absolutely amazing! Very informative, attentive, and entertaining. Could not have asked for a better experience for our first time on the big island. I would highly recommend this tour to antome who wants see what Hawaii is all about!
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Juan_p
Mar 22, 2025
Must do! - One of the best experiences ever! It is the only way to see the whole island in a way that few people can. The sightseeing is spectacular and you will come away with a big smile on your face. Best part was to see the volcano up close as well as the cliffs and valleys!
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Haruhl
Mar 13, 2025
Honesty - We booked the tour mainly to see the Kilauea Volcano, as did the other four passengers booked on our flight. Before taking off, our pilot James informed us that we won’t be able to reach the volcano, due to strong winds: not his fault, obviously. He offered alternative routes and he also offered a full refund, if we choose not to fly. All of us took the full refund. The desk person mentioned some other flights we might want to take, but exerted no pressure. We took the refund and that was that. What a class company! That’s how it should work and so rarely does. Kudos to the honesty and their treatment of their customers. It is now a company I fully trust. Thank you! I am sold. I will surely be back some day.
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Matthew_l
Mar 12, 2025
Amazing!! Such a Great way to spend our 20 year anniversary! - Wife and I did the waterfall/valley/volcano tour and it was amazing! Our pilot Kai was very knowledgeable and was quick to point things out to us (like whales in the ocean). We also had the lucky experience to view Kilaeau erupting while we were in flight. Would highly recommend.
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Lester_s
Apr 11, 2025
We arrive & we were told... - We arrive & we were told that it is canceled due to rain. Ask us to reschedule but we were leaving the next day
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).