Tour review
Is This Big Island Helicopter Tour Right for You?
Choose this for a comfort-focused enclosed cabin and a direct national-park route. The product is about volcanic geology, not a promise of glowing lava or every advertised crater.
Experience overview
Big Island Helicopter Tour Highlights
Fifty minutes of published flight time
Eco-Star touring helicopter
Kīlauea, Mauna Loa, and Halemaʻumaʻu views when clear
Bose headsets and pilot-guide narration
Sightseeing route
Big Island Helicopter Flight Route
- 1
Depart from Blue Hawaiian at Hilo International Airport
- 2
Fly toward Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
- 3
Circle volcanic craters and lava fields as visibility permits
- 4
Return along the southeast island sector to Hilo
Flight routes and departure times can change with weather, air traffic, visibility, and operating conditions.
Booking details
What Is Included in the Tour?
✓ Included
- Shared Eco-Star flight
- Bose noise-cancelling headset
- Two-way pilot communication
- Listed fees and taxes
× Not included
- Hotel pickup
- Heliport parking where charged
- Gratuities
- Optional photo and video package
Getting there
Meeting Point and Check-In
Terminal
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters at Hilo International Airport. Follow the final voucher for its general aviation entrance rather than airline check-in.
Arrival plan
Plan to arrive one hour early for weighing, briefing, and seating. Late arrivals can be treated as no-shows.
Before you book
Passenger Rules and Requirements
01Guests over 240 lb can require an adjacent seat at half the regular tour price
Guests over 240 lb can require an adjacent seat at half the regular tour price.
02The listing requires at least four travelers to operate
The listing requires at least four travelers to operate.
03No scuba diving within 24 hours before departure
No scuba diving within 24 hours before departure.
04Bags, large cameras, and extending selfie sticks are not allowed aboard
Bags, large cameras, and extending selfie sticks are not allowed aboard.