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: $699 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: $399 per person
Includes tax and fuel surcharge
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
Volcano & Waterfalls - Land & Air Tour
Join us for an unforgettable day in both air and on land as you soar above Hawaii Island’s volcanoes in the comfort of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters enjoying a bird’s eye view of Hawaii Island’s natural wonders below. Then explore, up close, the world’s most active volcano, Kilauea, inside the diverse and stunning Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with your Hawaii Forest & Trail interpretive guide.
Lift off and embark on a breathtaking aerial adventure! Departing conveniently from Waikoloa, our modern aircraft whisk you away to unveil the untamed beauty of the Big Island. Immerse yourself in magnificent coastal volcanic formations, the verdant tapestry of the Hamakua Coast, where emerald rainforests cascade down dramatic cliffs, and the towering majesty of the Kohala Coast, where the legendary Waipi'o and Waimanu Valleys carve their way deep into the embrace of the Kohala Mountains.
After your air experience, you will land at a private historic ranch that borders Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and meet your expert Hawaii Forest & Trail interpretive guide. Get an up close and personal visit to the National Park, on the ground, which is listed as both a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Preserve. Once at the Park you will see splendid native rainforest, visit a lava tube, discover remarkable volcanic formations and experience an incredible diversity of geography and climates. Through detailed geologic and natural history interpretation, short walks and driving, you explore and learn about the world’s most active volcano. A fresh picnic lunch and chilled beverages are served during your adventure. By taking advantage of the Best that Hawaii Forest & Trail and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters has to offer, you get to spend less time driving and more time having in-depth experiences with Hawaii’s Natural Wonders!
DURATION OF TRIP: 8 hours
DEPARTURE LOCATION: Blue Hawaiian Waikoloa Headquarters
PRICING: $1025.48 per person
WHATS INCLUDED: All access and landing fees, snacks, lunch, beverages, and gear including walking staffs, day packs, raingear, bug repellent, & sunscreen.
Lunch: Includes deli-style sandwich choice of turkey, ham, pastrami, or veggie; served with chips, cookie, filtered water refills, flavored sparkling waters, green tea, and Hawaiian juice drinks
Land Experience with Air Tour
- 6:45 AM Guests check in at Blue Hawaiian Waikoloa Headquarters
- 7:00 AM Depart in van with Hawaii Forest & Trail for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (HVNP)
- 9:00 AM Arrive and explore HVNP with Hawaii Forest & Trail’s interpretive guide
- 10:45 AM Deli-style picnic lunch in the park
- 11:15 AM Depart for private historic ranch landing zone
- 11:45 AM Meet your helicopter pilot to prepare for aerial tour with a safety briefing
- 12:00 PM Depart for aerial transfer to Blue Hawaiian Heliport
- 12:45 PM Arrive Hilo Airport for brief courtesy rest stop
- 1:00 PM Depart for Big Island Aerial Tour of coastlines & waterfalls
- 2:00 PM Arrive at Blue Hawaii Waikoloa Headquarters
Air Experience with Land Tour
- 8:30 AM Guests check in at Blue Hawaiian Waikoloa Headquarters, Safety Briefing
- 9:30 AM Depart for Big Island Aerial Tour of coastlines & waterfalls
- 10:30 AM Arrive Hilo Airport for brief courtesy rest stop10:45 AM Continue Blue Hawaiian aerial transfer to private historic ranch
- 11:30 AM Landing at private historic ranch, meet Hawaii Forest & Trail for the land portion of your tour.
- 11:45 AM Depart with your interpretive guide for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (HVNP) and enjoy deli-style lunch
- 12:15 PM Explore HVNP with Hawaii Forest & Trail
- 2:15 PM Depart for Blue Hawaiian Waikoloa Headquarters by van.
- 4:15 PM Arrive at Blue Hawaiian Waikoloa Headquarters
Includes tax and fuel surcharge
Discover Hilo
Experience Kilauea and windward Hawai’i Waterfalls. The massive eruptions of the world’s most active and unpredictable volcano have changed the face of the Big Island in spectacular ways. On the Discover Hilo tour, you’ll embark on a breathtaking adventure, seeking out the island’s newly formed volcanic landscapes, black-sand beaches, lush rainforest, and waterfalls.
DURATION OF FLIGHT: 50 min.
DEPARTURE LOCATION: Hilo Airport
PRICING STARTING AT: $419 per person
Includes tax and fuel surcharge
Book Your Helicopter Tour With a Landing
With an exclusive landing at Lapahoehoe Nui on the Kohala Coast, you are given the opportunity to check out a majestic 1200FT waterfall and explore some of the Big Island’s private land.
DURATION OF FLIGHT: 70 min.
DEPARTURE LOCATION: Waikoloa Helipad
PRICING STARTING AT: Additional $250 per person
Includes tax and fuel surcharge
Hilo Waterfall Experience
Witness the stunning Kohala coast of Big Island’s North Shore, where the towering sea cliffs of Waipi’o Valley open into the dramatically deep and meandering valleys of the Kohala Mountains. On this helicopter ride, you’ll experience beautiful waterfalls cascading thousands of feet into the rainforest below, where remnants of ancient Hawaiian settlements are still visible. This isn’t just a sightseeing trip - it’s a chance to witness nature’s raw power
DURATION OF FLIGHT: 1 hour.
DEPARTURE LOCATION: Hilo Airport
PRICING STARTING AT: $439 per person
Includes tax and fuel surcharge