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Experience the breathtaking beauty of Big Island from an entirely new perspective with a helicopter tour. As ‘The Big Island,’ Big Island has landscapes that are simply too vast and dramatic to fully appreciate from the ground. Helicopter tours unlock hidden waterfalls, inaccessible valleys, volcanic craters, and miles of untouched coastline that most visitors never see. Big Island’s helicopter tour operators are among the most experienced in Hawaii, offering narrated flights that blend stunning visuals with fascinating stories about the island’s history, geology, and culture. Whether you choose a doors-off thrill ride or a doors-on scenic flight, a Big Island helicopter tour is the ultimate Hawaiian experience.
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Starting prices for the tours listed on this page range from $630 (Hilo Volcano Helicopter Tour) to $899.99 (Kona Volcano Helicopter & Ground Tour). Each listing shows what the price includes.
The tours listed on this page run from about 10 hours (Kona Volcano Helicopter & Ground Tour) to 10.5 hours (Hilo Volcano Helicopter Tour). The longest option includes transport to and from your hotel.
A 10-hour combo from Kona: a helicopter flight over Kilauea's most active zones, then a cross-island drive thr...
A 10.5-hour day from Hilo pairing a full ground tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park — Halema'uma'u overlook...
See all of Big Island’s most iconic landmarks from the air on a comprehensive island helicopter tour. Cover more ground in one hour of flight than most visitors see in a week on the ground.
For the ultimate thrill and unobstructed photography, choose a doors-off helicopter tour over Big Island. Feel the wind and capture stunning aerial shots without any barriers between you and paradise.
Discover Big Island’s most spectacular waterfalls—many hidden in remote valleys—on a dedicated waterfall helicopter tour. Some tours include exclusive landing sites accessible only by air.
End your day in unforgettable style with a sunset helicopter flight over Big Island. Watch the island glow in golden hour light from thousands of feet above, creating memories that last a lifetime.
Tours range from 30-minute highlight flights to 90-minute complete island tours. The most popular tours run 45–60 minutes and cover the island’s major landmarks.
Yes. Big Island helicopter operators follow strict FAA regulations and maintain rigorous safety standards. Pilots are highly experienced and provide full safety briefings before each flight.
The complete island tour is most recommended for first-timers, covering Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Manta Ray Night Dives, black sand beaches, and Mauna Kea. For photographers, a doors-off tour offers the best experience.
Helicopter tours on Big Island typically range from $200–$500 per person depending on duration and route. Doors-off and private tours cost more but provide an unparalleled experience.
Absolutely! Photography is encouraged on all Big Island helicopter tours. Doors-off tours are specifically designed for photographers. Bring a camera with a secure strap and wide-angle lens.
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