Big Island Helicopter Tour: Explore Volcanic Landscapes and Lush Rainforests

Embark on a thrilling Big Island helicopter tour and witness the beauty of volcanic landscapes, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. Experience the awe-inspiring power of Madame Pele’s lava and explore the stunning Kohala Mountains. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Waikoloa - View the Kohala area known for ranching and breathtaking valleys
  • Kailua-Kona - The west coast town on Hawaii island where King Kamehameha spend his final years.
  • Mauna Loa - One of 5-volcanoes the form the Island of Hawaii and one of the largest on earth. View some of the latest flows most recently erupting in December 2022….
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
  • 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

Experience the stunning allure and the fiery wrath of the Big Island. Witness the impressive display of Madame Pele’s lava and volcanic wilderness, followed by the exploration of verdant rainforests and the Hamakua Coast.
Lastly, the vast and profound tropical valleys of the Kohala Mountains, filled with numerous waterfalls, serve as the ideal conclusion…

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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191erlindac
Oct 16, 2025
Premier Helicopter Company. - Premier helicopter tour. Our pilot, Mat was professional, informative, and a warm person. He expertly navigated narrow valleys and made sure everyone had a bird’s eye view of the volcanoes. This was 2nd visit. We used them 20 years ago and they upped their level of professionalism since then.
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Shauna_b
Oct 13, 2025
A WOW Experience - We appreciated all the safety protocols Blue Hawaiian had in place. The flight was under two hours and seating was comfy. The best view was had by the couple who sat next to our pilot. There are four seats behind those three seats so the copter holds seven including the pilot. I got a big kick out of the musical soundtrack. Magic Carpet Ride played as we took off, Jimmy Buffett's Volcano was on as we circled Kilauea and the theme Music for Jurassic Park played as we flew through a dense jungle gorge. These people have a great sense of humor. It was fantastic seeing parts of the island that one cannot get to any other way. All good things must come to an end and we weren't ready to land but we did. I highly recommend this adventure.
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Katie_l
Sep 12, 2025
Worth the Money - Shane, our pilot, was knowledgeable and a great tour guide! You are able to see waterfalls in valleys and on the side of the island.
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Dan_c
Sep 8, 2025
Truly the BEST experience!! - This was one of the BEST experiences ever! The tour was incredible- our pilot, Shane, was knowledgeable, fun and completely experienced, so we felt safe the entire time. The flight plan he chose with the sights and beauty of the island were so stunning it brought tears to my wife. One thing we didn’t anticipate was how wonderful the rest of the staff was. We had made an error that was entirely our fault and the staff was so gracious towards us, going above and beyond to help us fix our mistake. Tiffany is absolutely the BEST offering us customer service that was beyond excellent. Jordan too was so helpful and kind. We cannot say enough good things about this company and the service they offer- truly amazing and worth every penny!
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Christine_r
Aug 25, 2025
Outstanding tour - Was a phenomenal experience. We flew over Kilauea the day after it had erupted tor 13 hours. It was still smoking when we flew over the top of it. Our pilot (James? from Kenya was excellent. Very informative the entire trip.
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Ktaht
Aug 24, 2025
Mahalo Blue Hawaiian for another great trip. - Another great experience with Blue Hawaiian Helicopter’s. This was our sixth Blue Hawaiian trip but our first big island spectacular with a waterfall landing. It’s a great way to get a sense of the whole island and I always recommend first time visitors to do Blue Hawaiian early in their visit so they can get a lay of the land. This operation is incredibly buttoned up. Mahalo to the entire Blue Hawaiian team.
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Christine_r
Aug 7, 2025
Incredible helicopter tour. - The helicopter tour was amazing!! Our pilot, James?? (from Kenya) was fabulous. He was extremely informative and flew us along both coasts, the desert area, rain forest area, waterfalls and the active Kilauea volcano a day after it spewed lava (but it was still smoking). We saw so much from the air we canceled our planned visit to the Volcanoes National Park the next day. It was our granddaughter's first time in a helicopter and he loved it.
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Stephanie
Jul 20, 2025
See the whole island and be amazed! - Kaj, our pilot, was a wealth of information not only about the islands topography, but the history and present day sociological and economic factors. We learned so much by asking good questions! The scenery was incredible and we saw all of the variety of the big island — from volcanoes to ranches to seaside to lush, green valleys and hills — and dozens of waterfalls! Before the ride we got thorough safety instructions and lots of communication from the team. Tips: DO dress in dark colors from head to toe for the best pictures. I wore shorts and my white legs reflected in the glass (haha). DO bring cash for a generous tip. DO bring a plastic water bottle for each person. The temp in the copter is around 74 — and you’ll be glad you have a drink! DO expect some waiting as there is a careful boarding process for everyone’s safety. This is well worth the money.
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Cabarche
Jun 27, 2025
Just do it! - Fantastic ride with Kai. It was so cool to see Kilauea steaming from its vents and the Kilauea Iki trail from the sky considering we had hiked it a couple days previous. My favorite was flying into the lush valleys and their amazing waterfalls to the north. Kai was fabulous. Highly recommend!
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Daniel_l
Aug 29, 2025
The cameras on the... - The cameras on the helicopter malfunctioned so no videos of our flight . The pilot needs to talk more about what we were seeing,.
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).