Tour review
Is This Big Island Helicopter Tour Right for You?
Choose this when removing window glare matters more than cabin comfort. It has stricter age, seating, health, camera, and weight requirements than an enclosed shared flight.
Experience overview
Big Island Helicopter Tour Highlights
One hour of published flight time
Maximum of four travelers
Kīlauea, lava fields, Wailuku River, and waterfalls
Two-way headset communication and a light jacket
Sightseeing route
Big Island Helicopter Flight Route
- 1
Check in at Hilo International Airport Terminal 2
- 2
Fly over volcanic terrain and recent lava fields
- 3
Continue toward rainforest and Wailuku River waterfalls as conditions permit
- 4
Return to Hilo after the one-hour circuit
Flight routes and departure times can change with weather, air traffic, visibility, and operating conditions.
Booking details
What Is Included in the Tour?
✓ Included
- One-hour helicopter flight
- Two-way headset
- Live pilot commentary
- Light jacket
× Not included
- Hotel pickup
- Guaranteed active lava
- Guaranteed seat location
- Personal camera equipment beyond operator rules
Getting there
Meeting Point and Check-In
Terminal
Paradise Helicopters, Hilo International Airport, 2450 Kekuanaoa St, Terminal 2 near Hawaiian Airlines baggage claim.
Arrival plan
Arrive at least 45 minutes early for weighing, safety procedures, equipment control, and balance-based seating.
Before you book
Passenger Rules and Requirements
01Children must be at least 12 to sit beside an open door, and children age 8 or older may be assigned the front middle seat
Children must be at least 12 to sit beside an open door, and children age 8 or older may be assigned the front middle seat.
02The front-seat combined limit is 330 lb
The front-seat combined limit is 330 lb.
03A guest at 270 lb or more requires an additional empty seat under the listed policy
A guest at 270 lb or more requires an additional empty seat under the listed policy.
04The listing advises against the flight for pregnancy, back problems, and serious medical conditions
The listing advises against the flight for pregnancy, back problems, and serious medical conditions.