Big Island Helicopter Tour: Exclusive Landing, Volcanic Badlands & Lush Rainforest Adventure

Experience the Big Island’s volcanic fury and natural beauty on an exclusive helicopter tour. Witness the continuous eruption of Madame Pele’s lava, explore volcanic badlands, and marvel at black sand beaches and lush rainforests. Land at an exclusive site with a waterfall and enjoy breathtaking views of tropical valleys and cascading waterfalls. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Waikoloa - Explore the Kohala region, celebrated for its ranching heritage and stunning valleys.
  • Kailua-Kona - Discover the west coast town on Hawaii Island where King Kamehameha spent his final years.
  • Mauna Loa - One of the five volcanoes forming the Island of Hawaii and among the largest on Earth. Witness some of the latest lava…
What's Included
  • Use of microphones with 2-way communication with pilot
  • Pilot Guide who are also State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • After tour in-flight video preview at heliport
  • Use of Bose Aviation-grade, electronic noise-cancelling headsets
What's Not Included
  • USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase.
  • Transportation to and from heliport
Additional Information

Explore the Big Island’s stunning beauty and its volcanic power. Witness the incredible display of Madame Pele’s lava and volcanic landscapes, which have been continuously active since 1983. Discover the black sand beaches and the lush rainforest along the rugged Hamakua Coast.
Marvel at the breathtaking scenery as the pilot descends through the vibrant…

Location
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Waikoloa Road
Check-in is 1-hour prior to tour time for weight check-in, safety briefing and to be seated on the aircraft to ensure an on-time departure. Late arrivals may not be accepted and non-refundable. Please allow ample travel time to your check-in location in case of traffic delays.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Hans
Oct 13, 2025
Flight including landing - A great experience with an excellent pilot. Matt was very good with a good explanation of the island with a landing in the valley as the final
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Darian_r
Sep 20, 2025
Spectacular! - Absolutely amazing aerial tour of the Big Island!! Matt was our pilot and he was awesome - professional, knowledgeable and funny. Great trip!
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Seaside247447
May 23, 2025
Landing on the perfect spot - This was a great adventure, I had such a great time. The landscapes were so different and beautiful. The waterfalls were amazing and so tall. Were we got to land was a beautiful spot.
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Rickdlr2002
Mar 20, 2025
Seeing the island from a different perspective! - Really cool experience. We passed over the Kilauea volcano just as it was starting to churn up some lava. We also did a stop at a waterfall, which was gorgeous. Shane was a fantastic pilot, tour guide, and photographer! He got some great photos of our family at the waterfall. You can tell he really loves his job. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
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Shelby_r
Feb 7, 2025
Amazing!!! - Really great helicopter tour of The Big Island. I would highly recommend doing the option of landing near the waterfall. That piece to me made all the difference and was worth the extra cost. James was our pilot and he explained what were were looking at and also made us feel very safe. I would recommend this helicopter company for anyone who wants to do a tour.
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Eric_s
Jan 26, 2025
Ours was a fantastic... - Ours was a fantastic experience that showed us many sights on the island and James told us facts about all we saw. He did well to point out things of interest and any extras like whale sightings. It was very exciting and well worth our time.
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521marlal
Jan 23, 2025
Helicopter tour with landing at waterfall - Views were spectacular! Pilot was very experienced and the flight was smooth. Landing at the waterfall was an experience of a lifetime
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Jennia_s
Dec 8, 2024
An unforgettable experience! - This trip was amazing! Our pilot, Matt, was professional and fun. His knowledge of the island was extensive. We lucked out on a beautifully clear day. The waterfall landing was well worth the extra cost. You'll never be able to see the island like this on your own, or experience anything like it. A must do when visiting the island.
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Richard_d
Nov 4, 2024
Disappointed that we did... - Disappointed that we did not flyover the volcanos (due to weather), but the experience was still great and they adjusted the price based on the reduced time & sites on the itinerary. Landing by the waterfall was fantastic.
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Sharon_g
Dec 22, 2024
Booking process was terrible. - The tour experience is awesome. The booking process was terrible. I booked two ticket for me and my husband for 8am tour. Receive two tickets to 10am tour. After I contact Viator customer service, they contacted the pilot and said that we can go with 8am tour. When we arrived at site, Blue Hawaiian Helicopter only had my reservation. They can't find my husband's booking information. We have to pay at the site to have my husband getting on board with me. It happened to other customers too.
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From $1,135
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).