--- title: "Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanic Safari" lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 382 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.54 reviews: 593 duration_minutes: 55 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 44 of 44 (Volcanoes National Park Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-hawaii-volcanic-safari/ --- # Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanic Safari **Guidekin's take:** Fly over Volcanoes National Park by helicopter for an aerial view of the volcanic terrain. A safety briefing and all fees are included; weight restrictions can mean paying for an extra seat, and baggage is not allowed. 4.54 from 593 reviews at €382 per person for 55m. In our comparison: #44 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Safari Helicopters is the longest running helicopter company on Big island. We have been offering these quality tours for many years, and we love what we do. As a family owned and operated business for over 35+ years, we feel our family friendly atmosphere and customer service set us apart from our competition. We offer some of the best prices for one of the safest companies around. Come join us on a Safari. ## Before you book - Meeting point: we are located at the small commuter… - 7 start times: between 08:00 and 15:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €382 per person - Duration: 55m - Rating: 4.54/5 from 593 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Safari Helicopters - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00, 09:05, 10:00, 11:20, 13:20, 14:25, 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.54 from 593 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 522 of 593. - 5 stars: 478 (81%) - 4 stars: 44 (7%) - 3 stars: 21 (4%) - 2 stars: 16 (3%) - 1 star: 34 (6%) ## What's included - Safety briefing - All Fees and Taxes - Approx. 55-Minute Tour - Helicopter Flight over Volcanoes National Park ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop off - Snacks - Private Tour ## Itinerary 1. **Hawaii Volcanoes National Park** (pass by, no stop) - Your adventure begins at Hilo Airport, where you'll experience the incredible natural beauty and volcanic landscapes of Hawaiʻi Island from the air. Depending on weather and flight conditions, your journey may include views of lush tropical rainforests, historic lava fields,... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:05, 10:00, 11:20, 13:20, 14:25, 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point we are located at the small commuter terminal along side the main terminal. The building has a green roof. We do not offer shuttle service to or from our location. All Guest are required to check in 30 min prior to departure time. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Additional seat required for passengers over 250 lbs or combined weight of two people at 420 lbs - Show time is 1 hr prior to departure time, failure to show up on time may result in forfeiture of seat with no refund - Accurate weights are important. if accurate weights are not given you may be forced to purchase another seat or step down from the tour. There will be no refund given for issues of inaccurate weights resulting in a safety issue. - Seatbelts need to be on during the entire tour from loading to unloading - We don’t recommend flying with a Lap Child unless you are willing to accept the seating. A Lap Child will sit on a parents or guardians lap for around an hour. They will be wearing an Infant Life vest. The Seat belt will only go around the parent/guardian. Your Lap Child will not be buckled. This is a part of the definition of a Lap Child & how they should sit per the FAA. - We have limited interior space on board a helicopter and cannot accommodate any additional baggage of any kind. - Due to Higher fuel prices we have added a $26.70 surchage for fuel but it is already included into your price. ## Compared with other Volcanoes National Park Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #44 of 44** | €382 | 55 min | 4.54 (593) | shared | | [Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/hawaii-volcanoes-waterfalls-beaches-hilo-highlights-day-tour/?format=md) | €170 | 6h | 5.0 (657) | shared | | [Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/private-tour-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-eco-tour/?format=md) | €182 | 3h | 4.98 (333) | private | | [Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-in-a-day-explore-volcanoes-waterfalls-beaches-more/?format=md) | €223 | 9h | 5.0 (206) | shared | Ranked #44 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €127 to €537, median €181; typical length 6h. 8 of 44 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-tours/?format=md ## More in Big Island - All Big Island tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-hawaii-volcanic-safari/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md