About Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - Discover Hilo
Fly from Hilo with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters on a scenic Big Island helicopter tour featuring east-side waterfalls, rainforest scenery and volcanic landscapes when conditions allow.
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
Where & When
Tour times:
7:45 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:45 am, 2:00 pm & 3:15 pm.
4:30 pm tour time available from 2/15-9/15.
Check in 45 minutes 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.
Departs from Hilo Airport View Map
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.
All helicopter tours are subject to weather cancellations. We are continually watching the weather to ensure safe flights. While we make every effort to notify you as soon as possible for changes, the pilot will make a weather call up to 15 minutes prior to flight time. If the tour is cancelled due to weather, we will give you an option to reschedule based on availability or refund.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
50 minutes
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.
