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Big Island Spectacular Helicopter Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover both the Big Island's beauty and its volcanic fury. Experience all the awesome spectacle of Madame Pele's lava and volcanic badlands, then explore lush rainforests and the Hamakua Coast.

Finally, the deep and immense tropical valleys of the Kohala Mountains, with dozens of cascading waterfalls, provide the perfect finish to the ultimate Big Island adventure.

Fly in the touring helicopter specifically designed for air tours – the incredible Airbus EC 130. This state-of-the-art marvel gives you 23% more interior room, individual business class style seats, two-way communication with your pilot, and expansive glass for outstanding sweeping views. All Blue Hawaiian aircraft incorporate the latest in cutting-edge technologies, materials, systems, safety features, and avionics, and offer incomparable passenger comfort.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options 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 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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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 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

What To Expect

1

Waikoloa

View the Kohala area known for ranching and breathtaking valleys

Admission Not Applicable
2

Kailua-Kona

The west coast town on Hawaii island where King Kamehameha spend his final years.

Admission Not Applicable

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Big Island Spectacular Helicopter Tour

Reviews

4.85

107 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Worth the Money

    Katie L,

    Sep 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Shane, our pilot, was knowledgeable and a great tour guide! You are able to see waterfalls in valleys and on the side of the island.

  • Truly the BEST experience!!

    Dan C,

    Sep 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was one of the BEST experiences ever! The tour was incredible- our pilot, Shane, was knowledgeable, fun and completely experienced, so we felt safe the entire time. The flight plan he chose with the sights and beauty of the island were so stunning it brought tears to my wife. One thing we didn’t anticipate was how wonderful the rest of the staff was. We had made an error that was entirely our fault and the staff was so gracious towards us, going above and beyond to help us fix our mistake. Tiffany is absolutely the BEST offering us customer service that was beyond excellent. Jordan too was so helpful and kind. We cannot say enough good things about this company and the service they offer- truly amazing and worth every penny!

  • The cameras on the...

    Daniel L,

    Aug 29, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    The cameras on the helicopter malfunctioned so no videos of our flight . The pilot needs to talk more about what we were seeing,.

  • Outstanding tour

    Christine R,

    Aug 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Was a phenomenal experience. We flew over Kilauea the day after it had erupted tor 13 hours. It was still smoking when we flew over the top of it. Our pilot (James? from Kenya was excellent. Very informative the entire trip.

  • Incredible helicopter tour.

    Christine R,

    Aug 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The helicopter tour was amazing!! Our pilot, James?? (from Kenya) was fabulous. He was extremely informative and flew us along both coasts, the desert area, rain forest area, waterfalls and the active Kilauea volcano a day after it spewed lava (but it was still smoking). We saw so much from the air we canceled our planned visit to the Volcanoes National Park the next day. It was our granddaughter's first time in a helicopter and he loved it.

From $790.90

4.85
107 reviews
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