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title: Big Island Spectacular Helicopter Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Big Island
country: United States
price: 804
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.78
reviews: 134
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 5 of 5 (Helicopter Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-spectacular-helicopter-tour/
---

# Big Island Spectacular Helicopter Tour

**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 (table below).

## Overview

Discover both the Big Island's beauty and its volcanic fury. Experience all the awesome spectacle of Madame Pele's lava and volcanic badlands, then explore lush rainforests and the Hamakua Coast.

Finally, the deep and immense tropical valleys of the Kohala Mountains, with dozens of cascading waterfalls, provide the perfect finish to the ultimate Big Island adventure.

Fly in the touring helicopter specifically designed for air tours – the incredible Airbus EC 130. This state-of-the-art marvel gives you 23% more interior room, individual business class style seats, two-way communication with your pilot, and expansive glass for outstanding sweeping views. All Blue Hawaiian aircraft incorporate the latest in cutting-edge technologies, materials, systems, safety features, and avionics, and offer incomparable passenger comfort.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Check-in is 1-hour prior to tour time…
- Starts 08:00, 10:30: 2 departures a day
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €804 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.78/5 from 134 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - Waikoloa
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:00, 10:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.78 from 134 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 125 of 134.

- 5 stars: 122 (91%)
- 4 stars: 3 (2%)
- 3 stars: 3 (2%)
- 2 stars: 4 (3%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

## What's 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

## Not included

- USB in-flight video and photo packages available after flight for purchase.
- Transportation to and from heliport
- Gratuities
- Private Tour

## Itinerary

1. **Waikoloa** (pass by, no stop) - View the Kohala area known for ranching and breathtaking valleys
2. **Kailua-Kona** (pass by, no stop) - The west coast town on Hawaii island where King Kamehameha spend his final years.
3. **Mauna Loa** (pass by, no stop) - One of 5-volcanoes the form the Island of Hawaii and one of the largest on earth. View some of the latest flows most recently erupting in December 2022.
4. **Kilauea Volcano** (pass by, no stop) - An active sheld volcano located along the southeastern shore of Hawaii Island. This active volcano has been continuously erupting since 1983 & sees over 2-million yearly visitors.
5. **Hawaii Volcanoes National Park** (pass by, no stop) - Encompassing over 335,000 acres, the park climbs from sea level to more than 13,000 feet with 6-of earth's climate zones along the way.
6. **Pu'u 'O'o Vent** (pass by, no stop) - Located along the eastern rift zone of Kilauea volcano, this eruption lasted from 1983 - 2018 making it the longest-lived rift-zone eruption of the last 2-centuries.
7. **Hilo** (pass by, no stop) - A vibrant northeastern town of Hawaii Island with breathtaking natural beauty of fertile rainforests and dramatic waterfalls.
8. **Akaka Falls State Park** (pass by, no stop) - Among the lush rainforest valley, view Akaka Falls which plummets 442-feet into the valley below. These falls are perhaps the islands most famous.
9. **Hamakua Coast** (pass by, no stop) - With nearly 84-inches of rainfall each year, this region boasts lush tropical rainforests, green valleys and thundering waterfalls.
10. **Waimea** (pass by, no stop) - Known as cowboy country, this historic area is full of rolling pastures and ranches

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 10:30
- 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

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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Heliport and helicopter are wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair lift is available at base to assist boarding.
- Children 23 months and younger are complimentary and considered a lap child.
- Check-in is 1-hour prior to tour time. This allows for guest weight check-in, a safety briefing, and to be escorted and 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.
- Tours/Times may vary according to wind and weather conditions
- No scuba diving within 24 hrs of departure
- For each guest weighing over 240 pounds (108 kg), an adjacent empty seat is required to safely balance the aircraft. The second seat charge is half off of the regular tour price. Please arrange your additional seat after booking.
- You should wear dark colored clothing so not to reflect in photos.
- Hats, Bags, large cameras, extending selfie sticks are not permitted on the helicopter.
- We recommend bringing a credit card for optional video/photo packages and souvenirs at heliport.
- Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.

## Compared with other Helicopter Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 5** | €804 | 2h | 4.78 (134) | shared |
| [Private Big Island Experience: 3 of 4 Window Seats](/usa/big-island/tours/private-big-island-experience-3-of-4-window-seats/?format=md) | €612 | 2h | 4.98 (93) | private |
| [Kohala Waterfalls & Valleys Helicopter Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/kohala-waterfalls-valleys-helicopter-tour/?format=md) | €455 | 45 min | 4.93 (44) | shared |
| [Exclusive Landing with Spectacular Big Island Helicopter Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/exclusive-landing-with-spectacular-big-island-helicopter-tour/?format=md) | €1047 | 2h 20m | 4.87 (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.

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