BIG ISLAND
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 5 most popular helicopter tours on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
A full-day Big Island tour from Hilo to Kilauea, the Thurston Lava Tube, and top waterfalls, with optional helicopter views.
“While we had a very wet day…But Dexter shared a lot of information about the Island and made the trip enjoyable!”
1-hour helicopter flight from Hilo over Kilauea caldera, Pu‘u‘ō‘ō cone, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and waterfalls when weather permits.
“I had the best spot in the helicopter and felt safe all the time. What a wonderful time. Thanks again Drew and the whole crew.”
Private 30-minute Kona Coast helicopter ride from Kailua-Kona, all-window seats for up to three, with pilot sightseeing and coastal views.
“This is a great flight! Short but gorgeous views and an excellent choice for a first time helicopter ride. Also - Meg was a fantastic pilot!!”
A 2-hour Big Island helicopter loop with wide windows, 2-way audio, and views from Kohala to Kilauea to Akaka Falls.
“Great staff, James was an amazing pilot. He was very friendly, informative and interactive. However the actual experience, for the price, was slightly underwhelming. I would recommend this if you are trying to see the island and NOT driving to any destinations. We had driven a majority of the island and the sights, so when…”
Hilo helicopter tour over Kilauea, Mauna Loa, waterfalls, and lava. Small 6-seat flights with headset pilot chat.
“We had a great flight. Our pilot (Ryan) was a veteran with many years of helicopter experience, we felt very safe with him at the controls. We were lucky to have good weather all day, bad weather could've limited our flight area, or even gotten our flight cancelled.”
