Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes & Helicopter Tour

Oahu, USA

Volcano Adventure Full Day Helicopter Flyaway

12 hours
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the great volcanoes of the Big Island of Hawaii on this full-day air and land tour from Oahu. First, go on a land expedition that includes Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Richardson black and Rainbow Falls. Then take off to the sky, and fly above Hawaii for awesome views of volcanoes, waterfalls, and tropical areas.

Full-day air and land volcano adventure in Hilo from Oahu
Soar above the beautiful Hawaiian landscape, and take in scenic views from the sky
See Kilauea, one of the only active volcanoes in Hawaii

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
45 minute helicopter tour (Blue Hawaiian Helicopters)
Interisland R/T airfare (overage charges may apply)
Lunch

Gratuities
Helicopter comfort seat surcharge (for those over 240 lbs.)
Airline flight overage charges

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Banyan Drive (Pass By)

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Chain of Craters Road (Pass By)

Kilauea Volcano

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Steam Vents

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Akaka Falls State Park

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 240 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Passengers must provide full name as shown on ID, date of birth, and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
Once reservation is made, tour is non-refundable and non-changeable

Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
Special needs requests must be called in to the local supplier at least 1 week prior to tour date
Weight Restrictions: Due to FAA regulations, all passengers and bags must be weighed at check-in for the helicopter tour. Each passenger weighing over 240 pounds will be contacted and assessed a 'comfort seat' charge for an additional seat, payable directly to the tour operator. This is for the safety and comfort of all passengers. It is important to provide accurate body weight at checkout.
The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes
Lava sightings not guaranteed
IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.
If the helicopter tour is cancelled by the provider, you'll receive a refund for the helicopter portion (at a rate determined by the tour provider) and be welcomed on an extended sightseeing tour. If you choose to abort the sightseeing portion of the tour and would like to return to Honolulu earlier than your return flight is scheduled, you will be responsible for all flight change fees with the airlines. A refund for the sightseeing portion of the tour is not guaranteed. Before aborting the tour, you are required to contact the tour provider.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Sherpa56682198149

This was an awesome experience. 5 of us went from Waikiki on the tour, my wife, and our 3 daughters (5, 7, and 9) and I had a great time. The team arranged for transport from our hotel to the airport and greeted us off the plan in Hilo as well. Very unique experience going to Volcanoes national park and then seeing it from above (especially with all the new lava flow).

Reviews

3.5

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Tight fit in the helicopter!

menace12019, Dec 2019

Day trip through the volcano national park was excellent, Hugh our guide was clearly enthusiastic about his job. Was slightly disappointed to not be able to walk through the lava tube, this has been closed for over a year and this should have been noted on the site. Would like to see a tour that does not involve funneling tourists to nut farms, coffee farms, chocolate factories etc. Helicopter part was actually very uncomfortable, with myself being forced up against the door and one of the other tourists partially sitting on my lap in the front. Husband was very comfortable in the back as only two of them were sitting there. Missed out on seeing the rainbow falls and black sand beach (both visible from helicopter though)

Great

Super8moteloceanside, Oct 2019

Our Driver Anthony was very good on schedule and very informative. Nikki was another driver she was very good too. Trip was on time and very nice.

Great Land Tour

David_S, Oct 2019

Weather prevented us from a helicopter ride but our guide Anthony was simply amazing!!! Funny, smart, very knowledgeable, adventurous!!

Bad ending to a pretty decent day

kkhasapes, Jul 2019

The day started out great with my pick up at my hotel and visiting Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park. I learned a lot from my tour guide "Hugh". He was great!!! The problem lies with combing a full-day tour with a helicopter with a tour without. I had the helicopter tour so I was picked up during the day to go for that part of my tour. Therefore, I was unable to take part in the Macadamia Nut Factory part of the tour. My helicopter tour was cut short due to another passenger being ill. However, overall I did enjoy my day. At the end of the day the Polynesian Tour company was supposed to get me back to my hotel safely. They passed me off to another company to drive me home. The driver pulled away only to stop at another area in the airport. After a 16 hour tour with only having an opportunity to eat breakfast, I was ready to go back to my hotel. When I inquired about the eta of my hotel arrival, the driver got angry. A police officer then made him leave the area and that only escalated his anger. He drove erratically and recklessly back to the hotel. I had to get out at a stop away from my hotel and walk to get away from him. It was very unsettling!!!

Response from Host, Jul 2019

We apologize for the inconvenience and are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with your experience. Mahalo for your feedback.

Covered so much of the Big Island on this tour!

Stephanie_R, Apr 2019

A whirlwind day that is so worth it! This tour covered waterfalls, volcanos, helicopter rides, a macadamia nut facility, and so much of the island! The execution of airlines, tour buses, & helicopter facilities was seamless. Hugh & Anthony were adorable tour guides too!!

Tour with kids

Sherpa56682198149, Jan 2019

flight was cancelled due to weather

JohnC_K, Oct 2018

filled in with bus tour by driver. He knew very little and kept asking, "Do you have any questions?"Waiting for refund.

FINGER WEG!!! UNSERIÖS!!!!

Carsten_L, Jun 2023

Unseriöser Veranstalter. Finger weg!!! Einen Tag vor der Reise erfolgte ein Anruf, dass der gebuchte Helikopterrundflug nicht stattfindet. Da dieser eintätige Ausflug aber in der Reise eingeplant war, haben wir trotzdem an dem Ausflug teilgenommen, mit dem Hinweis, dass wir die anteiligen Kosten des ausgefallenen Helikopterfluges zurückerstattet bekommen. Nach dem erfolgten Ausflug wollte davon niemand mehr etwas wissen und bis heute (21 Tage später) habe ich keine Rückzahlung oder Antwort erhalten - unverschämt!!!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Aloha - we are very sorry to hear about your experience. Please reach out to customer service if you have any questions. Mahalo!

Vuelo frustado

Antonio_P, May 2023

El vuelo se cancelo y no lo pudimos hacer por razones metereologicas de todas formas creo que es una experiencia que vale la pena

Response from Host, May 2023

Glad that you found the experience overall worthwhile. Mahalo for your feedback.

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