About Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - Big Island Spectacular Waikoloa
Fly from Waikoloa with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters on a Big Island Spectacular tour featuring volcano landscapes, waterfalls, valleys and dramatic island views.
Climb into a state-of-the-art helicopter in Waikoloa and trace a loop around the Big Island's wild north and fiery east side. The flight arcs above black-sand beaches and the ever-changing crater of Kilauea, the world's most active volcano. From there the route turns toward the Hamakua Coast, where rainforests cloak sea cliffs and waterfalls drop thousands of feet into jungle canyons tucked between the ridges of the Kohala Mountains. It's the same route that earned a spot on The Travel Channel as the "World's Best Helicopter Thrill."
Tour Highlights
- Hover above lush rainforests, deep valleys and towering waterfalls
- Witness Kilauea's lava fields, vents and volcanic coastline
- See remote black-sand beaches sculpted by past eruptions
- Named the world's top helicopter thrill by The Travel Channel
Tour Inclusions
- Bose aviation-grade noise-canceling headsets
- Two-way communication with your Blue Hawaiian pilot
Tour Add-Ons
- Front Row Seating: Guarantees a front seat, priority boarding and a complimentary gift (weight and balance restrictions apply).
- Laupahoehoe Landing: Touch down for 20–25 minutes beside a 1,200-foot waterfall on the remote Kohala Coast. All guests on the flight must purchase this add-on for the landing to occur.
Activity Notes
Where & When
Tour times:
8:00 am and 10:30 am
Departs from Waikoloa Heliport, 68-690 Waikoloa Rd, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738 View Map
Check in 1 hour prior to departure. Prompt arrival allows for guest weight check-in, safety briefing, and to be escorted and seated on the aircraft for on-time departure. Late arrivals will be considered as a no-show. Traffic is unpredictable in the Islands. Please allow for ample travel time in case of traffic delays.
Restrictions
Tour routes and sights visited may vary according to wind and weather conditions.
Weight Guidelines:
For each passenger weighing 240+ pounds (109 kg), an adjacent empty seat is required to safely balance the aircraft and requires an additional surcharge equal to 1/2 ticket price.
The Federal Aviation Administration requires that each each passenger is weighed prior to departure. This weigh-in process is very discrete when you check in. Any significant variance in the weights provided and actual scale weight could result in flight delays or possible cancellation.
Front Row Seating Add-on Restrictions:
Combined Front Row seat weight must be under 470 lbs and individual passenger weights must be under 240 lbs. Should the actual weights at check-in exceed any of these limits guests will be accommodated in other seats and allowed a refund for the upgrade fee.
Front Row passengers must occupy their own seats and must be able to refrain from interfering with the pilot and instrumentation. NO LAP CHILDREN IN FRONT ROW. In the event of an emergency front row passengers must be able to receive instructions in English and be physically capable of operating exit doors. Chair lifts can only access the rear row seats, therefore guests requiring a chair lift cannot be accommodated in the front row.
You MUST have with you:
Passengers need to bring a government issued photo ID. International passengers will need their passport.
Special Notes
Children 23 months or younger may fly at no charge and must sit on adult's lap. Please provide child's weight at time of booking.
When you choose a time frame we will email you an exact time your flight will take place. If you need to book an exact time for your flight, please call to make a reservation.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
105 minutes
Capacity
6
Equipment
Blue Hawaiian's fleet is Hawaii's largest fleet of touring helicopters. Their EC-130 Eco-Star helicopters have comfortable, individual seats for every passenger that afford the kind of shoulder room and personal space found in airline "First Class" seating. The Eco-Star is also significantly quieter than standard touring helicopters and offers more interior space, with 65 square feet of glass for panoramic views. A 4-camera video system captures touring memories to bring home for a lifetime keepsake.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.
