Discover Hilo Helicopter Tour

Hilo, HI 96720, USA

Duration

50 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

English

Overview

The best way to see Hawaii’s steaming vents and glowing lava has always been like the birds. You’ll get that feeling on this helicopter tour, soaring above one of the most volcanically active islands on the planet. Getting the pilot’s commentary via headphones, you’ll witness waterfalls, craters, the craggy coastline, and—if Pele has her say—the volcano’s fiery glow.

Get views of Kilauea and Mauna Loa not accessible by vehicle
Communicate with your pilot via noise-canceling headphones and microphones
Both morning and afternoon options available to suit your schedule
Limited to 6 travelers, you’ll get a more personalized experience

What To Expect

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First inhabitated in 1100AD, get a birds eye view of Hilo Town

• Admission Ticket Free

Tour along the shoreline of the volcano area and admire the constantly changing, rugged landscape of the ever-growing Hawaii Island.

• Admission Ticket Free

Seek out the island’s newly formed volcanic landscapes and view historic lava flows.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Total weight per passenger: 240 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Heliport and helicopter are wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair lift is available at base to assist boarding.
Children 23 months and younger are complimentary and considered a lap child.
Check-in is 45 minutes prior to tour time. This allows for guest weight check-in, a safety briefing, and to be escorted and seated on the aircraft to ensure an on-time departure. You will receive confirmation of tour time after booking. Late arrivals will not be accepted and non-refundable. It is the guest responsibility to allow ample travel time to our bases in case of traffic delays.
For each guest weighing over 240 pounds (108 kg), an adjacent empty seat is required to safely balance the aircraft. The second seat charge is half off of the regular tour price. Please arrange your additional seat after booking.
Tour sights vary depending on weather.
No scuba diving within 24-hours of tour departure
Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
Bags, large cameras, extending selfie sticks are not allowed in the helicopter.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Included/Excluded

Pilot Guide who are also State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides
Use of Bose Aviation-grade, electronic noise-cancelling headsets
Use of microphones with 2-way communication with pilot
All Fees and Taxes

USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase.
Transportation to and from heliport
Parking fees at heliport, $10 USD

Durations

50 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

Hilo, HI 96720, USA

from 419 $