Quick Details
Discover the Island of Hawaiʻi’s magnificent beauty and its volcanic fury on this all-in-one Island of Hawaiʻi helicopter tour. Get an up-close look at the famous Kilauea volcano, black sand beaches, and lush rainforests of the Hamakua Coast.
- Magnificent Kilauea Volcano
- Rainforests Of The Hamakua Coast
- Exclusive landing at Laupahoehoe Nui
Big Island Spectacular
Discover the Island of Hawaiʻi’s magnificent beauty and its volcanic fury on this all-in-one Island of Hawaiʻi helicopter tour. Immerse yourself in magnificent volcanic formations and Madame Pele’s amazing volcanic badlands. Get an up-close look at the famous Kilauea volcano, which has been continuously erupting since 1983; the results of its historic 2018 eruption provide phenomenal views.
Witness black sand beaches, the verdant tapestry of the Hamakua Coast, where emerald rainforests cascade down dramatic cliffs. Lush rainforests of the Hamakua Coast and the 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. You won’t miss a thing on this Island of Hawaiʻi helicopter tour!
Laupahoehoe Landing: Add On Option
Make your tour even more unforgettable. This exclusive landing at the remote, isolated Laupahoehoe Nui on the Kohala Coast, with its majestic 1200-ft. waterfall, gives you a one-of-a-kind photo and video opportunity during 20-25 minutes on the ground. Get up close and personal with the real Hawaii: unspoiled, untouched, magnificent.
Tour Details
- Departs From: Blue Hawaiian Helicopters,68-690 Waikoloa Rd, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738.
- Check-in is 45-minutes prior to scheduled flight time.
Know Before You Go
- For your safety, please do not scuba dive within 24 hours of departure.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, you may take a precautionary anti-motion sickness medication. However, flights are very smooth, and turns are slow and gentle.
- All tours are wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant. Chair lifts are able to accommodate passengers up to 250 lbs.
What To Bring
- Wear solid dark-colored clothing. This will cause less reflection in the windows to allow a clear view of all the sights and allowing better photos and videos.
- The helicopters are temperature controlled so dress comfortably.
- Don’t forget your camera or phone to capture memories.
Flight Information
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Blue Hawaiian is dedicated to providing the best helicopters in the industry. Compare their state-of-the-art Eco-Stars and A-Stars helicopters. Theirs offer incomparable passenger comfort and the latest in cutting-edge technologies.
Airbus EC130 “Eco-Star”
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Helicopters are equipped with Airline-standard, Terrain Awareness Warning System, Bose Aviation-grade, Electronic Noise-Cancelling Headsets, Microphones for guests with 2-way communication with pilot. Advanced 4-camera in-flight video system with pilot narration and cinematic music choreographed to scenery. Custom upgraded VIP interior, Flotation system for extended over-water flights, All forward-facing seats with 180o views & “theater-style” platform in rear seating.
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- For each guest weighing 240 pounds or more, an adjacent, empty seat purchase is required to safely balance the aircraft.
- Front row – Combined front row seat weight must be under 470 lbs and individual passenger weights must be under 240 lbs. Should actual weights during check-in exceed any of these limits guests will be accommodated in other seats and a refund will be made for the premium upgrade fee.
- Seating for parties of more than 6, or weighing a combined 1000lbs, will be seated across multiple aircrafts. Please provide accurate body weights as our ability to execute tours depends on this.
- Lap children cannot be accommodated in the front row.
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- Flights may vary depending upon weather conditions
- FAA regulations require them to weigh all guests and bags at check-in. this is done discreetly for your privacy. Please be accurate as possible when providing weight information.
- Combined front row seat weight must be under 319 lbs for A-Star tours and 470 lbs for Eco-Star tours and individual passenger weights must be under 250 lbs for A-Star and 260 lbs for Eco Star. Should actual weights during check-in exceed any of these limits guests will be accommodated in other seats and a refund will be made for the premium upgrade fee.
- Front row passengers must occupy their own seats and must be able to refrain from interfering with the pilot and instrumentation. At least one of the front seat occupants must be 15 years of age or older and capable of performing emergency aircraft egress procedures. Lap children cannot be accommodated in the front row.
- In the event of an emergency front row passengers must be able to receive instructions in English and be physically capable of operating exit doors. Our chair lifts are only able to access the rear row of seats therefore guests requiring a chair lift to board the helicopter cannot be accommodated in the front row.
- For each guest weighing 240 pounds or more, an adjacent, empty seat purchase is required to safely balance the aircraft. The charge for a comfort seat is reduced to 50% off of the regular tour price.
- Children under 24 months and less than 25lbs are considered a “lap child” (no charge), however, we do not recommend or encourage “lap children” on the flight.
- Prices subject to change without further notice.
- Face mask is required during check-in and helicopter tour.
- Selfie sticks and extendable wands are not permitted aboard the aircraft
- Not permitted on aircraft; hats, scarves or bandanas, iPads or tablet
computers, purses, bags or camera bags.
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PLEASE NOTIFY HAWAII ADVENTURE CENTER IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE AN ACTIVITY.
You can do so by calling (888) 207-0722 or contact us online.
- No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours of activity
- For groups of 6+ there are no refunds for cancellations within 72 hours of activity
- We will gladly reschedule your activity at no extra cost if changes are made prior to the 48 or 72 hour cancellation period
- Cancellations from date of booking to 48 hours before activity or for larger groups 72 hours before activity are subject to a 10% service charge
- If for some reason we are unable to confirm your reservation with the activity operator due to oversold seats or other unforeseen reasons, a full refund will be provided and you will be notified immediately to discuss alternative dates and activities
If a tour operator cancels any trip due to weather, mechanical failure, unsafe conditions, or insufficient reservations, a full refund will be provided.