About Blue Hawaiian Helicopters – Discover Hilo
Rise over Hilo's emerald coastline and sweep toward Kilauea's ever-changing slopes, where fresh lava fields meet black-sand beaches born of recent eruptions. From the cabin windows, ribbons of steam curl skyward, rainforest canopies glow chartreuse against hardened basalt, and waterfalls tumble down sheer volcanic ridges.
Your pilot narrates each landmark—new landforms, hidden valleys, coastal cascades—turning the flight into a moving map of the island's most dramatic transformations and photo-worthy contrasts.
Tour Highlights
- Discover newly formed volcanic landscapes around Hilo
- See beautiful black sand beaches, lush rainforests and waterfalls
- Plenty of great photo opportunities
Tour Inclusions
- Comfortable ride in a state-of-the-art helicopter
- Bose aviation-grade noise-canceling headsets
- Two-way communication between you and your Blue Hawaiian pilot
Tour Add-on
- Front Row Seating Add-on guarantees a front row seat and includes priority boarding and a complimentary gift from Blue Hawaiian after the tour. Please note the restrictions listed below for this add-on.
Activity Notes
Duration
50 minutes
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Heliport and helicopter are wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair lift is available at base to assist boarding.
- Children 23 months and younger are complimentary and considered a lap child.
- Check-in is 45 minutes prior to tour time. This allows for guest weight check-in, a safety briefing, and to be escorted and seated on the aircraft to ensure an on-time departure. You will receive confirmation of tour time after booking. Late arrivals will not be accepted and non-refundable. It is the guest responsibility to allow ample travel time to our bases in case of traffic delays.
- For each guest weighing over 240 pounds (108 kg), an adjacent empty seat is required to safely balance the aircraft. The second seat charge is half off of the regular tour price. Please arrange your additional seat after booking.
- Tour sights vary depending on weather.
- No scuba diving within 24-hours of tour departure
- Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
- Bags, large cameras, extending selfie sticks are not allowed in the helicopter.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Meeting & Check-in
- Pickup: Meet at the designated start point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.
