Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari
Overview
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55 minutes
Mobile ticket
Safari Helicopters is the longest running helicopter company on Big island. We have been offering these quality tours for many years, and we love what we do. As a family owned and operated business for over 35+ years, we feel our family friendly atmosphere and customer service set us apart from our competition. We offer some of the best prices for one of the safest companies around. Come join us on a Safari.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional seat required for passengers over 250 lbs or combined weight of two people at 420 lbs
Show time is 40 min prior to departure time
Accurate weights are important. if accurate weights are not given you may be forced to purchase another seat or step down from the tour. There will be no refund given for issues of inaccurate weights resulting in a safety issue.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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
Helicopter Flight over Volcanoes National Park
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Snacks
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Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari
Reviews
539 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time, great inside staff
Dave B,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Drew was knowledgeable and kept the flight entertaining. Saw the calderas with gasses rising. Saw some waterfalls and a golden Buddha.
Spectacular views, but no volcano
garykC6111IN,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The staff and pilot were professional and knowledgeable. For safety reasons, viewing of the volcano was not possible so I was offered a refund, rebooking or taking alternative route over spectacular coastlines and waterfalls. Initially, there were 6 people, but 2 decided to rebook so 4 people took the flight. A husband and wife squeezed into the front seat next to the pilot with view out the front windshield and side door. I sat in the back with a view out the backside window as did the fourth passenger. If passenger list remained at 6, then 2 people would have been stuck in the middle of the back seat with an obscured view. That would have been a disappointing flight.
Not noteworthy.
660patriciak,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We knew seeing the volcano erupting from the helicopter trip was a “maybe” both due to the weather and what the volcano was up to the day we happened to book the tour, so we do not hold that against the tour company. It is an hour tour from which it was fun to see the island, caldera, and ocean from the air, but it was not a noteworthy experience. In our opinion, not worth the over 700 dollars we paid for it.
Knowledgeable and Epic Tour with Safari Helicopters
Tabitha J,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Booking a helicopter with Safari Tours was a great idea! Catrina, the host/guide, did a wonderful job getting our small crew of six passengers ready to board the helicopter. Unfortunately, due to the weather conditions that day, we were unable to do our originally booked tour over Volcanoes National Park, but Safari adjusted and gave us the option of seeing the north side of the island. Since everyone in the crew agreed, we put on our flotation devices to prepare for the ride. Andrew, the helicopter pilot, was incredibly poised and knowledgeable as he endeavored through the north side of Maui. He told us the history of the Hawaiian islands, described the different flora and fauna of the island, and flew us to some epics views that most travelers would not be able to see without a helicopter. If you’re feeling a bit wary of which tour to book, Safari is a great option!!!
When smiles and fun are optional.
girls571,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00If your choice for safety outranks your desire for fun and value then this is your tour co. However, let’s face it, what helicopter tour isn’t going to be safe? Staff and pilot are sadly punching a time clock w/no interest in making a tour or personal charter anything but dull and boring!
Exceeded Expectations
Brad H,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Safari tours were super friendly and professional. The weather on the day of our flight was not ideal to see the volcanoes so they offered a tour to Waimanu Valley instead. It exceeded our expectations and Andrew was a fantastic pilot and tour guide. They were also great working with my elderly parents with mobility limitations.
Amazing helicopter ride over volcanoes
Krishnan P,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had an amazing experience with the helicopter tour around the Hawai'i island volcanoes. We were blessed with a clear day with no rain around Hilo and so were able to hover over the volcano cone and make flybys of the lava fields and felt really safe. The pilot was entertaining and knowledgeable. One of the best experiences I've had in a National Park.
Great experience
Tim H,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00First class operation from start to finish. The pilot Andrew was amazing. The ladies who took care of us pre and post departure and arrival excellent. Thank you team Safari.
Did not fly into the caldera
Tanya P,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Firstly the captain Drew was really nice and we learnt so much. However we did not go into the caldera and did not see the Kilauea eruption which is actively happening because of cloud cover which kind of defeated the whole purpose of this trip. I don’t think this should be labelled as a Volcanoes National Park Safari tour given that we didn’t see it during the best possible time to see it. I’m not honestly sure anyone gets to actually see the volcano. I wish I’d read other reviews before booking. I could have just hiked there.
Disappointed we booked this excursion.
176evangelinea,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Unfortunately, we paid a lot of money to see the ocean instead of what we paid for, volcanoes. There were four in our family group and each paid $379 to see something we didn't want to see. We are some disappointed and will not recommend this excursion to anyone else. This was not a good start to our vacation to Hawaii.
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