Tour review
Is This Big Island Helicopter Tour Right for You?
Choose this for the most complete scheduled experience in the shortlist. The high price buys broad island coverage plus private-site ground time, not guaranteed active lava or a fixed route in poor weather.
Experience overview
Big Island Helicopter Tour Highlights
Kīlauea, Hamakua, and Kohala route
Private waterfall-area landing
Freshwater pool and rainforest setting
Two-hour-plus premium experience
Sightseeing route
Big Island Helicopter Flight Route
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Depart from the Blue Hawaiian Waikoloa Heliport
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Cross toward Kīlauea and volcanic badlands
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Follow Hamakua rainforest and waterfalls north
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Land at a private Kohala site before returning through the valleys
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 helicopter experience
- Private-site landing
- Bose headset and pilot narration
- Listed taxes and fees
× Not included
- Hotel pickup
- Gratuities
- Optional media package
- Guaranteed volcanic activity
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 and wear secure shoes suitable for remote ground. Expect weighing, briefing, and balance-based seating.
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 base and aircraft list a wheelchair lift, but remote landing access must be confirmed separately
The base and aircraft list a wheelchair lift, but remote landing access must be confirmed separately.
03No scuba diving within 24 hours before departure
No scuba diving within 24 hours before departure.
04Weather can shorten or change the route and can prevent the planned landing
Weather can shorten or change the route and can prevent the planned landing.