Overview
Duration: 10.5 hours
Meeting point: Hilo Airport (pick-up available from select Hilo hotels)
Cancellations: 168 hours’ notice required for full refund; no-shows incur full charge
Accessibility: Passengers over 240 lbs will be required to purchase an additional seat for the helicopter tour
Activity Details
Spend a full day exploring Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on land and from the air. Start with a guided sightseeing tour of the park’s most famous features, including active craters, steam vents, and lava tubes. After an included lunch, board a helicopter for a 45-minute flight over dramatic volcanic landscapes and cascading waterfalls. Live narration from your guide and pilot adds context to everything you see, from Halemaʻumaʻu Crater to lush rainforest valleys.
What’s Included
45-minute helicopter tour
Expert live narration (land and air portions)
Admission to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Round-trip transportation from Hilo Airport
Lunch
What’s Not Included
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Itinerary
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park – Guided exploration of key volcanic sites, including craters, steam vents, and lava fields
Halemaʻumaʻu Crater – View one of the world’s most famous active craters from designated lookouts
Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) – Walk through an ancient lava tube formed by past eruptions
Kealakomo Overlook – Take in sweeping coastal views where old lava flows met the ocean
Chain of Craters Road – Scenic drive past historic lava flows and rugged coastline
Rainbow Falls – Short stop to admire this iconic waterfall near Hilo
ʻAkaka Falls – Brief hike around the rim trail to view this dramatic 442-foot waterfall
Helicopter Tour (45 minutes) – Aerial views of active volcanic areas, old lava fields, and waterfalls
Highlights
Volcanoes National Park Immersion: Visit one of the world’s most active volcanic regions, including Halemaʻumaʻu Crater and surrounding features.
Helicopter Experience: Enjoy a 45-minute flight over active volcanic zones and lush waterfall valleys for a unique aerial perspective.
Lava Tubes & Waterfalls: Walk through historic Nāhuku Lava Tube and see both Rainbow Falls and ʻAkaka Falls in one day.
Guided Interpretation: Learn about geology, ecology, and local history through live narration from experienced guides and pilots.
