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 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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Jb80002018
Dec 11, 2025
Spectacular! - What can I say but that spectacular really is the best word to describe this tour! The staff and pilot were awesome. The sights we saw were amazing. The landing at the waterfall is a must see. Definitely worth adding to your trip itinerary.
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Mrsmccarron
Dec 7, 2025
I had another incredible experience with this company. - This is the sixth time that I have taken a ride with these incredible pilots. The ground crew and the office staff were all professional and friendly. Seeing the island by Air is absolutely the most amazing experience ever.
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Darrell_b
Oct 24, 2025
Greg our pilot was... - Greg our pilot was awesome very knowledgeable would recommend to anyone interested in viewing the Island hidden treasures 5 stars Thanks for the awesome experience
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191erlindac
Oct 16, 2025
Premier Helicopter Company. - Premier helicopter tour. Our pilot, Mat was professional, informative, and a warm person. He expertly navigated narrow valleys and made sure everyone had a bird’s eye view of the volcanoes. This was 2nd visit. We used them 20 years ago and they upped their level of professionalism since then.
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Shauna_b
Oct 13, 2025
A WOW Experience - We appreciated all the safety protocols Blue Hawaiian had in place. The flight was under two hours and seating was comfy. The best view was had by the couple who sat next to our pilot. There are four seats behind those three seats so the copter holds seven including the pilot. I got a big kick out of the musical soundtrack. Magic Carpet Ride played as we took off, Jimmy Buffett's Volcano was on as we circled Kilauea and the theme Music for Jurassic Park played as we flew through a dense jungle gorge. These people have a great sense of humor. It was fantastic seeing parts of the island that one cannot get to any other way. All good things must come to an end and we weren't ready to land but we did. I highly recommend this adventure.
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Katie_l
Sep 12, 2025
Worth the Money - 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.
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Dan_c
Sep 8, 2025
Truly the BEST experience!! - 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!
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Kaylene_z
Nov 5, 2025
Great pilot and staff but underwhelming experience for the price. - Great staff, James was an amazing pilot. He was very friendly, informative and interactive. However the actual experience, for the price, was slightly underwhelming. I would recommend this if you are trying to see the island and NOT driving to any destinations. We had driven a majority of the island and the sights, so when we did this it was kind of a repeat. You do get great views from above but you do not stop anywhere scenic like some of the other tours advertise. Also it is important to note that the video and photos do cost extra, something we found unfortunate for the price of admission. Overall, good experience, great staff but the experience itself a little underwhelming.
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Daniel_l
Aug 29, 2025
The cameras on the... - The cameras on the helicopter malfunctioned so no videos of our flight . The pilot needs to talk more about what we were seeing,.
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R435akjosephw
Nov 10, 2025
Big Disappointment !! - Booked the Big Island Volcano tour and the pilot refused to fly near Kilaua even though I asked him to. The tour was on our 25th anniversary and to see the Volcano was the only gift I wanted. He only took us over old fields! Disappointed!!
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From $791
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).