50-Minute Open-Door Volcanoes Helicopter Flight
- Location:Hilo, Hawaii
- Duration:50 minutes (approx.)
- TOUR Code:5120_H0004
Feel a Hawaiian volcano’s heat radiate from its crater as you experience live volcanic activity up close, with nothing between you and the lava! An open-door helicopter ride over a Big Island volcano is the adventure of a lifetime. After the lava warms you up, you’ll cool back down with breathtaking views of cascading waterfalls before soaring back to Hilo.
Highlights
- Open-door helicopter flight over a volcano from Hilo
- Spend 50 minutes in the air above magnificent Hawaiian sights
- Feel the heat radiating from the lava of an active volcano
- Get amazing views of the Big Island's lush forests and tropical waterfalls
- Descriptive commentary from your friendly pilot
This 50-minute Big Island helicopter ride from Hilo isn’t your average helicopter tour. You won’t simply stare out of glass windows – this helicopter is open-door, meaning there’s nothing between you and these amazing Hawaiian sights (don’t worry, it’s safe!).
You’ll take off from Hilo International Airport in a four-passenger Hughes 500 Helicopter and spend almost an hour flying over this beautiful island. Soar above an active Hawaiian volcano and watch the lava flow to the ocean. Get up close and personal with volcanic lava, and feel its heat emanating from the crater, with nothing between you but air. This once-in-a-lifetime experience gets you as close as you'll ever want to be to a natural wonder so powerful and magnificent.
In addition to the volcano, you’ll fly over waterfalls and tropical rainforests. Listen to expert narration from your professional pilot on your two-way headset, and see great views of historic downtown Hilo on your return flight to the airport.
Schedule Details
50-Minute Open-Door Volcanoes Helicopter Flight
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We have multiple departure times to suit your sightseeing schedule.
Duration:50 minutes (approx.)
Return details:Tour returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Helicopter tour
- Two-way headset communication with your pilot
- Live commentary on board
- Food
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Your safety is our #1 priority; in order to ensure the safety of all passengers, customers that weigh between 250-300lbs (113 kg-135 kg) must pay a $25 capacity fee at the time of check-in. Guests will be guaranteed a window seat.
- All guests weighing over 300 lbs (135 kg) will be assessed a capacity fee of 1/2 of 1 fare at regular price. The guest will be guaranteed a window seat.
- All guests weighing 350 lbs (158 kg) and up are required to buy 2 seats. The guest will be guaranteed a window seat and an empty seat next to them.
- All pilots and aircraft are FAA-certified
- If you are staying in Kona, be aware it is an approximate 2.5-hour drive to Hilo
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Fantastic trip, pilot really good, telling us interesting things but not continually chatting. ... Read more ›
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