Tour review
Is This Big Island Helicopter Tour Right for You?
Choose this for the clearest shared broad-island itinerary. It spends far more time in the air than a Hilo volcano flight, but weather can still remove a region or named landmark.
Experience overview
Big Island Helicopter Tour Highlights
About 105 minutes of flight time
Kīlauea, Hamakua Coast, Kohala valleys, and waterfalls
Eco-Star touring cabin with wide windows
Strong product-level rating and review volume
Sightseeing route
Big Island Helicopter Flight Route
- 1
Depart from Waikoloa
- 2
Cross the island toward Kīlauea and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
- 3
Follow Hamakua rainforest, coastline, and waterfalls north
- 4
Finish through Kohala valleys before returning to Waikoloa
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 sightseeing flight
- Bose headset and pilot communication
- Certified pilot-guide
- Listed taxes and fees
× Not included
- Hotel pickup
- Gratuities
- Optional media package
- Ground landing
Getting there
Meeting Point and Check-In
Terminal
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, 68-690 Waikoloa Rd, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738.
Arrival plan
Arrive one hour early for weighing, briefing, and assigned seating. Allow extra driving time from Kona or Hilo.
Before you book
Passenger Rules and Requirements
01Guests over 240 lb can require an adjacent half-price seat
Guests over 240 lb can require an adjacent half-price seat.
02The Waikoloa base and aircraft list a wheelchair lift within published limits
The Waikoloa base and aircraft list a wheelchair lift within published limits.
03No scuba diving within 24 hours before departure
No scuba diving within 24 hours before departure.
04The advertised landmarks remain subject to wind, cloud, and visibility
The advertised landmarks remain subject to wind, cloud, and visibility.