Helicopter Tours
This is the best way to see the spectacular island of Hawaii and take in all of the amazing sights.
A must do! Fly over dramatic cascading waterfalls, flowing lava, and diverse landscape. There are several tours available, so call today to explore the possibilities. Be prepared to provide height and weight info for all passengers.
Below are just a few of the many amazing helicopter trips offered. Let us know what you are hoping to see and we will find the best trip for you!
Big Island Spectacular
Discover both the Big Island's beauty and its volcanic fury. Tour the most geologically active environment on earth-the famous Kilauea Volcano. View lava flows and black sand beaches. Experience all the awesome spectacle of Madame Pele's lava and volcanic badlands, then explore the lush rainforests of the Hamakua Coast. The towering sea cliffs open into the dramatically deep and meandering valleys of the Kohala Mountains. Beautiful waterfalls cascade thousands of feet into the rainforest below and remnants of ancient Hawaiian settlements are still visible. This is the perfect finish to the ultimate Big Island adventure. This tour was voted #1 by The Travel Channel as the "World's Best Helicopter Thrill." Tour routes and sights visited may vary according to wind and weather conditions. Volcanic activity varies hourly.
Option to add a Waterfall Landing to your Big Island Spectacular Trip. See Below.
DURATION OF FLIGHT: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
DEPARTURE LOCATION: Waikoloa Helipad
PRICING STARTING AT: $689 per person
Includes tax and fuel surcharge
Pele’s Creation
Tour the most geologically active environment on earth - Kilauea Volcano. Embark on this journey to seek out the island’s more unique and newly formed landscapes from Pele’s activity. You’ll cruise over Kilauea’s Iki Crater, along with the famous Hale Ma’uma’u Volcano Crater. After taking in all that Volcano National Park can offer, you’ll head to Mauna Loa (weather permitting). Mauna Loa is considered the largest volcano on earth, sitting 13,000FT above sea level, and traveling 5 miles into the ocean floor.
DURATION OF FLIGHT: 55 min.
DEPARTURE LOCATION: Hilo Airport
PRICING STARTING AT: $429 per person
Includes tax and fuel surcharge
Kohala Coast Adventure
Tour the Kohala coast, valleys, and waterfalls. Many consider this area to have the most spectacular scenery on the Big Island. The towering sea cliffs open into the dramatically deep and meandering valleys of the Kohala Mountains. Beautiful waterfalls cascade thousands of feet into the rainforest below and remnants of ancient Hawaiian settlements are still visible. Tour routes and sights visited may vary according to wind and weather conditions.
DURATION OF FLIGHT: 45-50 min.
DEPARTURE LOCATION: Waikoloa Helipad
PRICING STARTING AT: $379 per person
Includes tax and fuel surcharge
Lava & Rainforests
The Lava & Rainforests air adventure gives the story of how Hawai‘i is inextricably linked to the elements. You will fly over Kīlauea, the most active volcano on earth, and search out any activity at the Halema’uma’u crater, Ahu’ailā’au, or Pu’u Ō’ō vent. The windward side also catches enough rain to make Hilo the wettest city in the United States. All this water fills tunnels that once flowed with lava, creating incredible rivers, pools and waterfalls all over East Hawai‘i. Hilo’s lush rain forests, Mauna Loa’s vistas and the plunging Wai‘ānuenue (Rainbow Falls), so named for the rainbows you can see in the mist when the early morning sunshine hits the water. Choose the Hilo Volcanoes & Waterfalls air adventure to see volcanic activity and waterfalls inaccessible by any other means!
See the Doors OFF option below!
DURATION OF FLIGHT: 45 min.
DEPARTS: Hilo Airport
PRICING STARTING AT: $469 + tax per person
Lava & Rainforests (Extreme)
Feel The Heat! Take a ride in a MD500 helicopter with no doors, and find out for yourself why the Travel Channel calls this the “hottest helicopter ride on Earth!” Kīlauea Volcano is one of the world’s most active volcanoes in the world, and at times (when she is active) you will feel waves of hot air rolling off the subsurface flows, which can reach temperatures of 2,000 degrees! Along the way, cool off as you soar over Hilo’s lush rain forests, Mauna Loa’s vistas and the plunging Hilo Waterfalls. There’s no better vantage point than a helicopter, and there’s no bigger thrill than leaving the doors behind so there is nothing between you and the sights!
DURATION OF FLIGHT: 45 min.
DEPARTS: Hilo Airport
PRICING STARTING AT: $499 + tax per person
Circle Island Experience
Hawai‘i Island really is a “Big Island” and you want to see it all! Why spend your whole vacation in the car, when you can get the lay of the land by air? Circle Island Experience is the only helicopter tour in Hawai‘i that ventures south to encompass the entire island, and it does so in just over two hours! Starting from Kona Airport at the island’s western-most tip, your pilot leads you past the Kona coffee district and slopes of Mauna Loa to the southern-most town in the United States, Punalu‘u. You’ll be amazed by our exclusive views of Papakōlea – one of only four green sand beaches in the world! Next, explore the lava flow activity at Kīlauea crater. Then, turn to the east, the island’s lush windward side and Hilo town. Notice how now water flows where lava once did, gushing out of sheer cliffs through lava tubes, creating hundreds of waterfalls, and nourishing the rich vegetation. The grandeur of the Kohala valleys and waterfalls of the north are sure to catch your breath, as are the white sand beaches on your return to Kona.
DURATION OF TOUR: 3 hours (approximately 2.25 hours flight time)
DEPARTS: Kona Airport
PRICING STARTING AT: $685 + tax per person
Volcano Kohala Landing
See the breathtaking beauty of Hawai‘i Island plus land at a remote overlook for a total immersion into the Kohala area on the Kohala Paradise Landing air adventure. Overfly the Kona coffee district on your way to explore the activity at Kīlauea crater. Then, turn your attention north to Hilo town and the lush rainforests of East Hawai‘i. Notice how the windward side of the island is transformed by the water caught by the mountains. Then, unlike any other air adventure on the Big Island, Paradise will take you deep into Kohala for an exclusive landing. You can choose to explore the area during your time on the ground or relax at the scenic overlook. After exploring on the ground, take to the air again, to view the drastic landscape change from windward to leeward and the world-famous white sand beaches and resorts of Waikoloa en route to back to Kona.
DURATION OF FLIGHT: 3.5 hours (approximately 2 hours flight time)
DEPARTS: Kona Airport
PRICING STARTING AT: $795 + tax per person
Big Island Spectacular with Waterfall Landing
Your adventure won’t end before you touch down at the base of a 1,200FT Waterfall on the beautiful Kohala Coast. This Big Island Spectacular Adventure includes seeing all of the sites mentioned above, plus a landing at a private waterfall. This moment is perfect for a photoshoot in front of a gorgeous, untouched Waterfall.
DURATION OF FLIGHT: 2 hours.
DEPARTURE LOCATION: Waikoloa Helipad
PRICING STARTING AT: $874 per person
Includes tax and fuel surcharge
Kohala Coast Adventure with Waterfall Landing
Tour the Kohala coast, valleys, and waterfalls as mentioned above, but end this adventure with a touch down at a beautiful Waterfall. This might be one of the best photo opportunities you’ll experience on the Big Island.
DURATION OF FLIGHT: 70 min.
DEPARTURE LOCATION: Waikoloa Helipad
PRICING STARTING AT: $584 per person
Includes tax and fuel surcharge