FULLY EXPLORE THE VOLCANOES ON THE BIG ISLAND FROM OAHU OR MAUI
- Oahu, Hawaii
- Maui, Hawaii
Staying in Waikiki or at a Maui resort and wishing that you can get away to explore some volcanoes for the day? This tour is definitely for you! Fly over to the Big Island of Hawaii for the day for an unbelievable experiences. Take a morning inter-island flight, tour the volcano in the morning and fly in a helicopter over it later that afternoon. You are in for a great adventure.
Big Island Helicopter & Volcano Tour From Oahu Features
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Kilauea Visitors Center, Steam Vents, Volcano House, Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, Thurston Lava Tube
In this national park, different from any other around, you will visit Halema’uma’u Crater, volcanic Steam Vents, the educational Kilauea Visitor Center, miles of Thurston Lava Tube, and Volcano House, where views of the crater are abundant.
Chain Of Craters Road
Kilauea Iki Overlook, Kealakomo Overlook, Devastation Trail
A stop at a signature Big Island snack spot is a great place to grab a locally made treat for now and sweet snack for later. Then, explore the flora and fauna of tropical gardens. Here, guests may choose to enjoy a sit-down meal for purchase (not included).
45-Minute Helicopter Tour
The 45 minute flight dazzles with an aerial look of Kilauea and other hidden parts of the amazing volcanic geological wonder.
Hilo Town & Rainbow Falls
Heading towards Hilo, glimpse the famous Rainbow Falls as color fills the mist around the twin cascading 80-foot waterfalls
Big Island Helicopter & Volcano Tour Details
Elements
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Enter Explore Hawaii Volcano National Park
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Round Trip Interisland Flights From Oahu To Hilo Included
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Enjoy A 45 minute Helicopter Tour (Hilo Airport)
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Explore Kilauea Visitors Center
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See Halemaʻumaʻu Crater Overlook
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Walk Through Thurston Lava Tube
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View The Steam Vents
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Stop For Local Treats & Snacks (on your own)
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Stop By Volcano House
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See Beautiful Rainbow Falls State Park
Insight
Island hop over to the Big Island for a volcano adventure you will not soon forget! Enjoy a full day of exploration from mauka to makai, (the mountains to the sea). Start your day by visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It is a one-of-a-kind gem when it comes to nature reserves. After enjoying breakfast on your own at the Volcano House, with itʻs dramatic views of Halema’uma’u Crater, we will take a look around the Kilauea Visitors Center and become a little bit more knowledgeable in volcanology.
We wander over to the steam vents which add to the eerie allure of this unusual geological phenom. Take a look around at the extensive panorama that lends itself to a complete comprehension of the vastness of the lava fields and resulting volcanic geography.
Beyond volcanic exploration, guests on this tour will be treated to a short stop for some sweet treats.
Along the way, you will enjoy the local flavors and meals, purchased on your own. We make a stop to see if we can spot the colorful mist of Rainbow Falls. This famed set of twin waterfalls is a must. A cruise through the quaint town of Hilo lends itself to historical sightseeing.
Finally, a 45-minute sky tour via helicopter will have you glimpsing waterfalls and gasping at Kilauea’s aerial perspective. Packing the perfect balance of relaxation and stimulation into the day, this Big Island trip maximizes your visit, bringing you straight to the best of the best on Hawaii Island.
Your guide will return you to the airport for your flight and shuttle back to your Waikiki hotel or condo around 9:00 pm that evening.
Costs
10-Hour Helicopter & Volcano Tour With Flights From Waikiki
AdultsAges 12 yrs+ | $989.00 |
ChildrenAges 2-11 yrs | $979.00 |
10-Hour Helicopter & Volcano Tour With Flights From Maui Airport
AdultsAges 12 yrs+ | $1,139.00 |
ChildrenAges 2-11 yrs | $1,129.00 |
Program
- 4:30 am - Flight From Honolulu
- 7:15 am - Meet your guide at Hilo Airport
- 8:00 am - 45-minute Helicopter Tour
- 9:00 am - Hilo Town Sightseeing Drive
- 9:15 am - Rainbow Falls
- 10:00 am - Hilo's Queen Liliuokalani Gardens
10:30 am - Richardson Black Sand Beach - 11:20 am - Stop for lunch in Hilo (purchased on your own)
- 12:40 pm - Enter Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Sightseeing Kilauea Visitor Center,
- Halema’uma’u Crater
- Thurston Lava Tube
- Steam Vents
- Chain Of Craters Road
- 3:30 pm - Stop For A Local Snack or Treat (purchased on your own)
- 4:30 pm - Return to Hilo Area
- 6:00 pm - Flight to Honolulu
- 7:30 pm - Return to your Waikiki Hotel or Condo
Meals
Guests are given breakfast & lunch options and the meals are not included in the tour price.
A brief stop at a treat or snack location to purchase on your own.
Regulations
Seating for parties of more than 6, or weighing a combined 1000lbs, will be seated across multiple aircrafts. Please provide accurate body weights as our ability to execute tours depends on this.
Guidance
- 24-48 hours prior to your tour, please re-confirm your pick up time and location.
- You are unable to make any name or date changes once you have confirmed your booking.
- TSA rules apply.
- Please wear dark clothes to minimize glare in the helicopter.
- Guests will be required to weigh-in prior to their flight. Those guests who weigh above 250 lbs will be subject to a fee of up to $250.
Booking Policy
There are NO cancellations on neighbor-island day trips. There are fees for changing 72-hours after booking the tour.
If the helicopter tour must be canceled by the company for any reason, guests will be refunded for the helicopter tour and welcomed on an extended sightseeing land tour.
Guests may opt for an early return and receive a refund for the helicopter tour portion. All other costs/change fees will be the responsibility of the guest(s).