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Big Island Spectacular Helicopter Tour

4.8 · 134 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Big Island Operated by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - Waikoloa Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00, 10:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Fly over volcanic terrain, rainforests and the Hamakua Coast before reaching the valleys and waterfalls of the Kohala Mountains.

Headsets, two way pilot communication and fees are included; heliport transfers are excluded and weather can alter the tour or timing. 4.78 from 134 reviews at €804 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #5 of 5 in Helicopter Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €804 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Big Island Helicopter Tour
  • Use of microphones with 2-way communication with pilot
  • Pilot Guide who are also State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Use of Bose Aviation-grade, electronic noise-cancelling headsets
  • USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase.
  • Transportation to and from heliport
  • Gratuities
  • Private Tour

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Reviews

4.8
134 ratings
Viator 68 · Tripadvisor 66

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 125 of 134

Star breakdown of all 134 ratings

5 stars
122 · 91%
4 stars
3 · 2%
3 stars
3 · 2%
2 stars
4 · 3%
1 star
2 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Check-in is 1-hour prior to tour time for weight check-in, safety briefing and to be seated on the aircraft to ensure an on-time departure. Late arrivals may not be accepted and non-refundable. Please allow ample travel time to your check-in location in case of traffic delays.
Departure
08:00, 10:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - Waikoloa; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children 23 months and younger are complimentary and considered a lap child.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Heliport and helicopter are wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair lift is available at base to assist boarding.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Helicopter Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 5€8042h4.78 (134)shared
Private Big Island Experience: 3 of 4 Window Seats€6122h4.98 (93)private
Kohala Waterfalls & Valleys Helicopter Tour€45545 min4.93 (44)shared
Exclusive Landing with Spectacular Big Island Helicopter Tour€10472h 20m4.87 (38)shared

Ranked #5 of 5 in Helicopter Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €219 to €1047, median €612; typical length 2h. 2 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 5 Helicopter Tours

From €804 per adult