ENJOY THE BEST SIGHTSEEING VOLCANOES & WATERFALLS
- Oahu, Hawaii
- Maui, Hawaii
See the Big Island’s volcanoes, historic Hilo town, and beautiful rainforest waterfalls from the ground and the sky on this full-service tour starting from your hotel or condo in Waikiki. This tour includes flights to Hilo from Honolulu and a full sightseeing tour with multiple scenic stops throughout the day. Add to that a 45-minute helicopter ride and you’ll have an incredible Big Island adventure to talk about for years to come!
Volcano Sightseeing & Helicopter Tour From Oahu and Maui Tour Features
See Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
In this national park, different from any other around, you will visit Halema’uma’u Crater, volcanic steam vents, the educational Kilauea Visitor Center, miles of Thurston Lava Tube, and Volcano House, where views of the crater are transformational. Madame Pele has been busy lately and you can peer down into the Halema’uma’u caldera to see the lava lake fill.
Chain of Craters Road, Hilo Town, and Rainbow Falls
See Kilauea Iki Overlook, Kealakomo Overlook, and Devastation Trail. We will stop at a signature Big Island snack spot to grab a locally made treat for now and sweet snack for later. Then, explore the flora and fauna of tropical gardens. Here, guests may choose to enjoy a sit-down meal for purchase (not included).
As we head back to Hilo, you will see the famous Rainbow Falls as color fills the mist around the twin cascading 80-foot waterfalls.
Expert Local Pilot And Guide
Some of the most well-known legends surrounding Hawaii involve volcanoes. Your pilot on the 45-minute flight will share some of these legends and how they are an integral part of the culture even now. It was just 2018 that Kilauea poured lava out over the southeast part of the island – you can hear more about this event as you fly over the still-steaming lava vents.
Volcano Sightseeing & Helicopter Tour From Oahu and Maui Tour Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Price & Availability
- What's Included
- Departure & Return
- Weight Restrictions
- Cancellation Policy
Highlights
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Includes Roundtrip Flights From Oahu Or Maui To Hilo
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Enjoy A 45 Minute Volcano Helicopter Tour
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See The Famous Rainbow Falls
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Enjoy Volcanoes National Park
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Drive Chain of Craters Road
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Pictures At Numerous Stops & Overlooks
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Visit A Black Sand Beach & Historic Hilo Town
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Expert Small Group Tour Guide
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Volcano House
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Many Stops For Lunch & Snacks (on your own)
Description
Fly from Oahu to Hilo on this Hawaii Island Helicopter Tour and discover Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! The airfare is included in the price. You will explore cascading waterfalls, volcanic craters and lava tubes, and the historic city of Hilo on this comprehensive volcano adventure tour. The Kilauea Visitor Center has park updates and fascinating educational displays for you to enjoy. We will share the story and show you where the 2018 eruption occurred that drastically altered the island’s landscape. Peer into the depths of Halemaumau Crater which has doubled in size and watch steam clouds form as ground water seeps onto hot volcanic rock at the famous Steam Vents. We will also drive down the scenic Chain of Craters Road – partially covered during the 2018 eruption.
While in the air during your 45-minute helicopter tour you will marvel at the spectacular Rainbow Falls and gaze at sweeping coastal views of Kealakomo Overlook where older lava flows melted into the ocean. Waterfalls, rainforests, and amazing craters await you on this flight. Volcanic eruptions are not guaranteed and may not be occurring when you arrive.
Our sightseeing tour not only includes the national park, we take you on a tour of Hilo Town – Including Banyan Drive, Richardson’s Black Sand Beach & Liliuokalani Gardens. We will have time to stop and enjoy some treats at the Mac Nut Factory as well as enjoy a great place for lunch (purchased on your own).
The day ends with a flight back to Honolulu or Maui. You will get back to your hotel, after a full day of sightseeing the best of the Big Island.
Price & Availability
10-Hour Helicopter & Volcano Tour With Flights From Waikiki
AdultsAges 12 yrs+ | $989.00 |
ChildrenAges 2-11 yrs | $979.00 |
10-Hour Helicopter & Volcano Tour With Flights From Maui Airport
AdultsAges 12 yrs+ | $1,139.00 |
ChildrenAges 2-11 yrs | $1,129.00 |
What's Included
- Interisland flight tickets
- Air transportation to Hilo and return
- A minimum 45-minute helicopter flight from Hilo Airport
- Seat on small group tour size on Big Island
- Entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Cooler with non-alcoholic canned drinks in the tour van
- Stops for meals (purchased on your own)
- Towels, umbrellas, and binoculars available
- First-aid and sanitary kit
- Knowledgeable local guide and pilot to point out the sights
Departure & Return
- 7:00 AM - Flight from Honolulu (or Maui) to Hilo
- 7:15 AM - Meet your guide at Hilo Airport
- 8:00 AM - Take A Helicopter Flight
- 9:15 AM - View Gardens & Historic Hilo
- 10:00 AM - Visit Rainbow Fall State Park
- 10:30 AM - Walk On A Black Sand Beach
- 11:00 AM - Stop For An Lunch Meal (on your own)
- 12:00 PM - Head Into Volcanoes National Park
- Visit various stops in the park depending on the popularity and time of day. Your guide will include multiple overlooks, a National Park visitor center, Volcano House, trailheads, craters, and lava flows along Chain of Craters Road.
- 3:00 PM - Leave Volcanoes And Visit Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm
- 4:30 PM - Return to Hilo Airport for your interisland flight
- 6:00 PM - Flight back to Honolulu (or Maui)
- 7:30 PM - Return to your Waikiki Hotel or Maui airport
*PLEASE CHECK your confirmation details regarding your hotel pick-up time.
Weight Restrictions
Seating for parties of more than 6, or weighing a combined 1000lbs, will be seated across multiple aircrafts. Please provide accurate body weights as our ability to execute tours depends on this.
Cancellation Policy
There are no cash refunds on neighbor-island day trips. There are fees for changing the tour and because it involves airline flights, any changes are subject to their policy.
If the helicopter tour must be canceled by the company for any reason, guests will be refunded for the helicopter tour and the rest of the tour continues as planned.
Guests may opt for an early return and receive a refund for the helicopter tour portion. All other costs/change fees will be the responsibility of the guest(s).
There is a 72-hour cancellation policy for a credit refund.