About Oahu to Big Island - Helicopter & Volcano Adventure
Fly from Oahu to Hilo for a full Big Island volcano tour with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hilo sightseeing and a Blue Hawaiian helicopter flight.
See the Big Island from two unforgettable perspectives on a one-day adventure that combines volcanic landscapes on the ground with sweeping aerial views from a helicopter. After flying from Honolulu to Hilo, begin with a narrated sightseeing tour through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and other scenic highlights before returning to Hilo for a 2:00 pm or 2:30 pm Circle of Fire flight with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.
On the ground, explore the dramatic terrain shaped by Kilauea, including Halema'uma'u Crater, steam vents, crater overlooks, lava-covered sections of Chain of Craters Road and the Nahuku lava tube. The route also includes Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls and a drive through Hilo town with sights such as Banyan Drive, the King Kamehameha Statue and Lili'uokalani Gardens.
The 45-minute helicopter flight reveals the most recent transformation of Kilauea from above, along with cascading waterfalls and the largest rainforest in the United States. Please note that there have been remarkable transformations of Kilauea after the June 2018 eruption.
Tour Highlights
Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Halema'uma'u Crater
- Kilauea Visitors Center - educational exhibits and park information
- Wahinekapu steam vents
- Kilauea Iki Overlook - the smaller pit crater next to main Kilauea caldera
- Chain of Craters Road - enjoy the scenic drive and keep a look out for the sections that were covered by lava during the 2018 Kilauea eruption
- Nahuku lava tube
Helicopter Tour - usually Blue Hawaiian
- 45-minute tour with aerial views of the recent transformation of Kilauea, cascading waterfalls and the largest rainforest in the United States
- Akaka Falls
- Rainbow Falls
- Drive through Hilo town, including Banyan Drive, King Kamehameha Statue and Lili'uokalani Gardens
Tour Inclusions
- Roundtrip airfare from Honolulu to Hilo
- Narrated sightseeing tour on the Big Island of Hawaii (including pick-up and drop-off at Hilo Airport)
- 45 minute helicopter tour on the Big Island of Hawaii
- Picnic-style lunch
Please note: There is a surcharge for the helicopter portion of the tour that would need to be added for any guest 240+ lbs. Please call to discuss if any guest is 240+ lbs.
Activity Notes
Where & When
Check in: 5:00 am
Departure: 5:30 am
Return: 9:00 pm
Please note there are no Oahu hotel transfers for this tour. Please proceed to the Hawaiian Airlines ticket counter at the Honolulu airport (HNL) to check in for your flight to Hilo. Approximate return from Hilo to Oahu is 9:00 pm.
Restrictions
General Inter-Island Tour Restrictions
Due to stringent airline requirements there is a NO CANCELLATION/NO REFUND policy for this tour. This includes name and date changes.
For all island flights or day trips, the NAME ON TICKET MUST APPEAR AS IT IS ON PICTURE ID (license or passport). The airline will deny boarding if the passenger's legal name, as shown on their valid, government-issued ID, does NOT match the name on their E-Ticket. IF A PASSENGER IS DENIED BOARDING, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. All passengers MUST present government issued photo ID for airline check-in. International travelers must bring a valid passport for airport security check-in.
Free children (0-23 months) are required to ride in the lap of an adult.
Helicopter Flight Restrictions
All passengers will be weighed during check-in at the heliport to ensure the accurate aircraft weight and balance.
Passengers over 240 pounds will be allotted 2 seats and will be responsible for the additional cost of 50% for a second seat. If this fee was not collected at the time of the reservation, it will be collected at check-in.
No scuba diving 24 hours before or after going on this tour.
Mobile tablet devices are not allowed on board due to size. Go Pros are welcome as hand-held devices, but no attachments/accessories are allowed.
In the event Blue Hawaiian must cancel the helicopter tour for any reason, guests will be refunded for the helicopter tour portion of their tour price and will be welcomed on an extended sightseeing land tour which includes a drive through Hilo town and a stop at Rainbow Falls.
If guests prefer to discontinue participation in their land tour and remain at the Blue Hawaiian base to stand by for a possible helicopter tour departure later in the day, they will forego their sightseeing land tour and no refund will be available for that portion of tour. If guests wish to return to Honolulu earlier than their scheduled flight, a refund of helicopter portion (only) will be provided, and additional taxi, airline change fees, or other expenses will be the responsibility of the guest.
Special Notes
Occasionally certain sections of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will be closed to visitors when Kilauea volcano is emitting high levels of dangerous gas. Volcanic fumes are hazardous. Also, for people with respiratory or heart problems, a visit to the park is not recommended. The route may be modified due to National Park advisories. No guaranteed sighting of active lava flows.
The airlines are adding surcharges for some dates that are close to selling out. Please call us at 1-866-482-9775 if you would like to check if there is a surcharge for your travel date.
Operation Days
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Duration
16 hours
Equipment
Hawaiian Airlines, Blue Hawaiian Helicopters and Polynesian Adventure Tour Bus
Vendor
This activity is operated by Polynesian Adventure Tours.
