Big Island Helicopter Tours - Kilauea Volcano, Kona & Hilo Aerial Adventures
Witness the raw power of creation on our Big Island helicopter tours. Departing from both Kona and Hilo, our Hawaii volcano helicopter tours fly over Kilauea's active volcanic landscapes and glowing lava flows. Big Island volcano helicopter tours reveal the Hamakua Coast's dramatic cliffs, Rainbow Falls near Hilo, and vast rainforests.
Big Island Tour Packages
- Volcano Discovery Tour - 45 min, from $299. Kilauea caldera, lava fields, steam vents.
- Volcano & Waterfall Tour - 60 min, from $399. Kilauea plus Rainbow Falls, Hamakua Coast.
- Complete Island Tour - 75 min, from $499. Full island including Kohala Mountains, coastlines.
- Volcano Deluxe Doors-Off - 60 min, from $549. Unobstructed volcanic landscape views.
Iconic Landmarks You'll See
- Kilauea Volcano - One of the world's most active volcanoes
- Hamakua Coast - Dramatic cliffs and tropical valleys
- Rainbow Falls - 80-foot waterfall near Hilo
- Kohala Mountains - Ancient volcanic range and valleys
Big Island Helicopter Tour FAQs
- Will I see active lava on a Big Island helicopter tour?
- Lava viewing depends on current volcanic activity. When Kilauea is erupting, our Big Island volcano helicopter tours fly over active lava flows and glowing vents. Even during quieter periods, you'll see dramatic volcanic landscapes, lava fields, steam vents, and the massive Kilauea caldera.
- Should I book from Kona or Hilo?
- Both departure points offer excellent experiences. Kona helicopter tours fly along the scenic Kohala Coast before reaching the volcanoes, while Hilo helicopter tours provide quicker access to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
- What else will I see besides volcanoes?
- Our Big Island helicopter tours showcase the lush Hamakua Coast, Rainbow Falls, the Kohala Mountains, black sand beaches, ancient lava tubes, and the snow-capped peaks of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
- Do you offer doors-off volcano tours?
- Yes! Our Big Island doors-off helicopter tours provide unobstructed views of the volcanic landscape. Doors-off tours are especially popular for photographing lava flows and the dramatic Kilauea crater.
- How close do you fly to the volcano?
- Our Hawaii volcano helicopter tours fly at safe FAA-regulated distances while providing exceptional views of volcanic activity. You'll fly directly over the Kilauea caldera and lava fields.
- What's the best time of day for a volcano helicopter tour?
- Morning tours typically offer clearer skies and better visibility over the volcano. If there's active lava, twilight tours can be spectacular as the glow becomes more visible.