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Big Island Volcano Helicopter Tour: 55-Minute Flight
4.5
587 Ratings
Hilo
Experience the thrill of a family-friendly helicopter tour at Volcanoes National Park with Safari Helicopters, the longest-running company on Big Island. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!
Experience the thrill of a family-friendly helicopter tour at Volcanoes National Park with Safari Helicopters, the longest-running company on Big Island. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!
Duration:
55 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - The adventure begins at Hilo Airport, where the incredible natural beauty and volcanic landscapes of Hawaiʻi Island are experienced from the air. Depending on weather and flight conditions, the journey may include views of lush tropical rainforests, historic lava fields, rugged volcanic terrain, and the remarkable…
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - The adventure begins at Hilo Airport, where the incredible natural beauty and volcanic landscapes of Hawaiʻi Island are experienced from the air. Depending on weather and flight conditions, the journey may include views of lush tropical rainforests, historic lava fields, rugged volcanic terrain, and the remarkable landscapes shaped by centuries of volcanic activity. Every flight offers a unique perspective on the Big Island’s ever-changing environment, with routes adjusted to provide the best possible experience while prioritizing safety.
What's Included
- Safety briefing
- All Fees and Taxes
- Approx. 55-Minute Tour
- Helicopter Flight over Volcanoes National Park
- Safety briefing
- All Fees and Taxes
- Approx. 55-Minute Tour
- Helicopter Flight over Volcanoes National Park
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Snacks
- Private Tour
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Snacks
- Private Tour
Additional Information
With the longest operating record on the Big island, Safari Helicopters has been providing premium helicopter tours for numerous years, and adores their profession. Being a family-owned business for more than three and a half decades, our warm, family-like environment and exceptional customer service distinguishes us from our rivals. We promise…
With the longest operating record on the Big island, Safari Helicopters has been providing premium helicopter tours for numerous years, and adores their profession. Being a family-owned business for more than three and a half decades, our warm, family-like environment and exceptional customer service distinguishes us from our rivals. We promise competitive pricing and prioritize safety above all. We invite you to experience a Safari with us.
- Additional seat required for passengers over 250 lbs or combined weight of two people at 420 lbs
- Show time is 1 hr prior to departure time, failure to show up on time may result in forfeiture of seat with no refund
- Accurate weights are important. if accurate weights are not given you may be forced to purchase another seat or step down from the tour. There will be no refund given for issues of inaccurate weights resulting in a safety issue.
- Seatbelts need to be on during the entire tour from loading to unloading
- We don’t recommend flying with a Lap Child unless you are willing to accept the seating. A Lap Child will sit on a parents or guardians lap for around an hour. They will be wearing an Infant Life vest. The Seat belt will only go around the parent/guardian. Your Lap Child will not be buckled. This is a part of the definition of a Lap Child & how they should sit per the FAA.
- We have limited interior space on board a helicopter and cannot accommodate any additional baggage of any kind.
- Due to Higher fuel prices we have added a $26.70 surchage for fuel but it is already included into your price.
Location
2220 Kekuanaoa St
Kekuanaoa Street
we are located at the small commuter terminal along side the main terminal. The building has a green roof.
We do not offer shuttle service to or from our location.
All Guest are required to check in 30 min prior to departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(587 Ratings)
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Nicole_h
Sep 9, 2026
It was a fun experience!... - It was a fun experience! We had 6 of us so we were in one helicopter. It was cool to see different things from a birds eye view!
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Fatcat73
Sep 1, 2026
great time! - it was a great experience. Would definitely book again
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Brandyghull
Aug 17, 2026
High recommend you do this! - We had an exceptional time with Drew! He was a fabulous pilot and answered all our questions. We highly recommend taking this trip as it's the best way to see the volcanoes and waterfalls! Thanks
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Daniel_b
Aug 9, 2026
Utterly sensational!!! - This experience was truly amazing, a standout in the activities done in the big island. We got to see actual lava! Shooting high from the volcano during episode 51. Such a rare unexpected sight that will last forever. The pilot was amazing too, very knowledgeable and the flight was extremely smooth
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Jodi_g
Jul 20, 2026
Had to switch to the volcanic island shore tour, but great! - The weather wasn’t cooperating, but fortunately we were still able to do a beautiful coast waterfall tour. Jim gave some good details about the island and what we were passing.
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Ricardo_c
Jun 21, 2026
The personel and pilot... - The personel and pilot was very professional and experienced. The pilot was very knowledgeable about the volcano and craters from pass eruptions. Good job, keep it up.
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Darla_h
Jul 5, 2026
They enjoyed but caldera fogged so could see only coasts and waterfalls - Awesome ground tree Cookie excellent. I didn't fly but husband and son were very impressed with Drew
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Richard_c
Jul 4, 2026
Family Helicopter Waterfall Tour - Amazing views of the waterfalls. We were booked to go to volcanoes but due to lack of visibility wasn’t able to happen so opted for waterfalls. Amazing views but obviously disappointed we couldn’t view what was booked. Company was great about it
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Gyongyver_s
Jun 30, 2026
The pilot could have told... - The pilot could have told us that the volcano was not active that day, but he really didn't say much as he flew us over the crater. If he would have told us, we wouldn't have expected see anything spectacular.
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Michael_t
Jun 28, 2026
What a joke!! this was... - WHAT A JOKE!! This was touted as a tour of the Volcano National Park. Instead, for our $379 we hovered over lava fields for 50 minutes and saw a couple waterfalls. To make matters worse, employees knew when we checked in there was no way we were going to see the volcano. When you go on a whale watching tour and don’t see whales your fee is reimbursed. No mention of a refund was offered. I will never go on another Safari tour!
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