Volcanoes National Park Safari: Family Friendly Helicopter Tours by Long-standing Safari Helicopters

Experience the thrill of a family-friendly helicopter tour at Volcanoes National Park with Safari Helicopters, the longest-running company on Big Island. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 55 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Travelers will take of from Hilo Airport where they will fly directly to the volcanoes national park. Along the way they will see orchid farms and lush native forest that are in large part only found on big island. The volcanoes national park gives breathtaking views of lava flows both old and new.
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

With the longest operating record on the Big island, Safari Helicopters has been providing premium helicopter tours for numerous years, and adores their profession. Being a family-owned business for more than three and a half decades, our warm, family-like environment and exceptional customer service distinguishes us from our rivals. We promise…

Location
2220 Kekuanaoa St
Kekuanaoa Street
we are located at the small commuter terminal along side the main terminal. The building has a green roof. We do not offer shuttle service to or from our location. All Guest are required to check in 30 min prior to departure time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Adam_a
Aug 12, 2025
The ground team was... - The ground team was thorough and discussed the possibility of not being able to go over the volcano due to weather. Our pilot Jim advised us in the air that he would take us over. Jim was very friendly and gave us details about what we were flying over. It’s a must do activity on the Big Island.
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Sabrina_b
Aug 10, 2025
Great ride - We had a great time. The seats are so small but being a little uncomfortable is ok because the pilot makes sure that you have a great time.
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Margaret_o
Aug 6, 2025
Volcano Tour 8/5/2025 - Wonderful service. Andrew, our pilot, provided outstanding service. His knowledge of the island, culture, and geology was superb. Many thanks for an enjoyable ride.
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Michelle_m
Aug 3, 2025
Must do! - Awe inspiring experience! Absolute must do. Crew was great. If you get sea sick take medication. When the boat is anchored is rocks a lot.
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Martinei
Aug 2, 2025
Book the trip! You only live once! - Very nice flight and trip! Pilot was knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend the service. Flew over the Kīlauea volcano, sadly it was flowing. But great trip nonetheless .
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Bulbul
Jul 29, 2025
Live view of Big Island Volcano eruption - We just came back from our Big Island tour ,the most amazing part was the visit to Volcano National Park. We got $30 ticket at the park entrance whi h is valid for 7 days for a family trip. On the first day we did the Kilauea Volcano overlook and a short trek across the Lava tube. On the se inf day ,we tried to do the steep hike down to the crater and succeeded !! On the 20th July, Sunday, my hubby saw the USGS notification about the start of the Volcano eruption ( Episode 29) and we headed towards the park again. I wasn't sure if we could view the eruption ,but as we approached the park, we saw a beeline of cars there. We headed towards the Stream vent overlook and behold!! We saw an active Volcano, looked like an Orange ball erupting out of the earth and flowing into an orange river. It was the most amazing sight. We did not plan the visit to see the eruption, but if you want to ,then register to the usgs site for Volcano status and plan your tour accordingly.
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Bobby_b
Jul 25, 2025
It’s a must do! - We loved the helicopter ride. It’s a must do. Jim was our pilot. Very professional and informative. Just the right amount of time. We saw the volcano vents and many craters. The weather was mostly clear.
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Tracy_k
Jul 23, 2025
Amazing! First time in a... - Amazing! First time in a helicopter and it was incredible. The pilot did an excellent job in getting in the views and very knowledgeable about the history.
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Kristine_d
Aug 11, 2025
The pilot was very... - The pilot was very informative and the ride was smooth. Staff was very hospitable. However we were forced to rebook twice which was very inconvenient since we came from the other side of the island (2 hr drive each way). We were told that the operator needed 5 to 6 people to go which was NOT advertised when booking.
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Curiosity80853
Aug 3, 2025
Terrible tour - This was a very disappointing tour. The ladies who greeted us were friendly and helpful. Our pilot Jim was checked out. He gave us very little commentary, didn’t explain why we weren’t going over the volcano and was on his phone during boarding and as soon as we stopped at terminal. I understand that weather conditions didn’t allow flying over the park but being told would have been nice. It was the worse tour I have ever been on.
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From $379
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).