Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes & Helicopter Tour

300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA

Duration

12 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Overview

Explore the great volcanoes of the Big Island of Hawaii on this full-day air and land tour from Oahu. First, go on a land expedition that includes Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Richardson black and Rainbow Falls. Then take off to the sky, and fly above Hawaii for awesome views of volcanoes, waterfalls, and tropical areas.

Full-day air and land volcano adventure in Hilo from Oahu
Soar above the beautiful Hawaiian landscape, and take in scenic views from the sky
See Kilauea, one of the only active volcanoes in Hawaii

What To Expect

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Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo’s coastline known as the “Hilo Walk of Fame”.

• Admission Ticket Free

Home to Hawaii’s active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Kilauea’s latest eruption in June 2023 spewed fountains of lava up to 50 feet high.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Chain of Craters Road is a 19-mile (31 km) long winding paved road through the East Rift and coastal area of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii. Some areas are inaccessible.

• Admission Ticket Free

Active shield volcano housed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Last erupted in June 2023 when vents spewed lava from within Halema’uma’u, a pit crater in the volcano’s summit caldera.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

See and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mandatory 45 minute safety briefing at 3:00 PM and 45 minute helicopter tour at 3:45 PM. Kilauea fly-over is not guaranteed; dependent on existing weather conditions.

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

Total weight per passenger: 240 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Passengers must provide full name as shown on ID, date of birth, and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
Once reservation is made, tour is non-refundable and non-changeable
Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
Special needs requests must be called in to the local supplier at least 1 week prior to tour date
Weight Restrictions: Due to FAA regulations, all passengers and bags must be weighed at check-in for the helicopter tour. Each passenger weighing over 240 pounds will be contacted and assessed a 'comfort seat' charge for an additional seat, payable directly to the tour operator. This is for the safety and comfort of all passengers. It is important to provide accurate body weight at checkout.
The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes
Lava sightings not guaranteed
IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.
If the helicopter tour is cancelled by the provider, you'll receive a refund for the helicopter portion (at a rate determined by the tour provider) and be welcomed on an extended sightseeing tour. If you choose to abort the sightseeing portion of the tour and would like to return to Honolulu earlier than your return flight is scheduled, you will be responsible for all flight change fees with the airlines. A refund for the sightseeing portion of the tour is not guaranteed. Before aborting the tour, you are required to contact the tour provider.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
45 minute helicopter tour (Blue Hawaiian Helicopters)
Interisland R/T airfare (overage charges may apply)
Lunch

Gratuities
Helicopter comfort seat surcharge (for those over 240 lbs.)
Airline flight overage charges

Durations

12 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA

from 877 $