Fire and Falls Helicopter Adventure from Hilo
- Location:Hilo, Hawaii
- Duration:45 minutes (approx.)
- TOUR Code:5120_H0002
This Big Island helicopter adventure will show you the best of Hawaii – volcanoes and waterfalls – from the air! Starting from Hilo, you’ll journey over miles of tropical rainforest on your way to Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth; keep your eyes open for lava flowing from the crater. You’ll then soar past Mauna Loa, another active volcano, and see the many hidden waterfalls near the Wailuku River before flying back to Hilo.
Highlights
- 45-minute Big Island helicopter flight from Hilo
- See some of the biggest and most active volcanoes in the world
- Enjoy lush Hawaiian scenery
- Fly over cascading waterfalls
- Talk to your pilot on two-way radios
- Guaranteed your own window seat!
On this 45-minute helicopter tour around the Big Island, you’ll get amazing aerial views of those natural wonders that make Hawaii so special – waterfalls and volcanoes, including one of the most active volcanoes in the world, Kilauea. If you're lucky, Kilauea will be oozing fiery lava for your viewing pleasure.
After you’ve seen Kilauea, your six-passenger Hughes 500 helicopter will whisk you to the next jaw-dropping sight. All passengers are guaranteed window seats on the flight, so you won’t miss any of the panoramic views. You’ll see the Wailuku River, where you’ll fly by an amazing series of waterfalls cascading into the emerald pools below.
Then you’ll soar around more volcanoes – Mauna Kea, whose peak is the highest point in Hawaii, and Mauna Loa, one of the largest volcanoes on the planet. Use your two-way headsets to listen to your pilot’s descriptive commentary and ask any questions you have about the sights you see.
Schedule Details
Fire and Falls Helicopter Adventure from Hilo
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Departure Time:
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45 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)
Additional Info:
- 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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our flight was amazing and our pilot was the best. he was informative and funny. would ... Read more ›
karen, Canada, November 2011
