Big Island Volcano & Helicopter Day Trip from Oahu
Discover Hawai‘i’s volcanic landscapes from the ground and the air
Duration
10 hrs
Includes
Round-trip flights, helicopter tour
Highlights
Fly from O‘ahu to the Big Island for a guided day of volcanic exploration paired with a helicopter flight. Discover how the island’s craters, lava fields, mountains, and coast reveal different sides of its volcanic landscape.
- Take in crater views from historic Volcano House
- Discover Kīlauea Iki Crater for a glimpse into the island’s volcanic history
- Look across the Pacific and lava fields covering part of an ancient village from Kealakomo Overlook
Itinerary
7:15 AM – Arrive at Hilo Airport and meet your friendly, expert guide
8:00 AM – Take to the skies on a 45-minute helicopter tour, offering breathtaking aerial views of volcanoes, rainforests, and coastline
9:00 AM – Enjoy a sightseeing drive through Hilo Town, rich with local history and island charm
9:15 AM – Stop at iconic Rainbow Falls, where mist and sunlight often create vibrant rainbows
10:00 AM – Stroll through the serene Queen Liliʻuokalani Gardens
10:30 AM – Visit Richardson Black Sand Beach, known for its unique lava rock shoreline
11:20 AM – Break for lunch in Hilo (purchased on your own)
12:40 PM – Enter Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to explore highlights including the Kīlauea Visitor Center, Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, Thurston Lava Tube, Steam Vents, and the scenic Chain of Craters Road
3:30 PM – Stop at a macadamia nut farm or Big Island Candies for island treats and souvenirs
4:30 PM – Return to the Hilo area
6:00 PM – Depart Hilo on your flight back to Honolulu
7:30 PM – Arrive back in Waikīkī, completing a full day of unforgettable Big Island adventure
What's Included
- Round-trip interisland flights between O‘ahu and Hilo
- Helicopter tour
- Transportation to and from Hilo Airport
- Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park entry
Important details
- A preflight weigh-in is required. A comfort seat is required for anyone over 240 lbs or for two people whose combined weight exceeds 420 lbs.
- First Class seating is for ages 2+ and is not available if you need assistance. Ages 2–15 must sit with an adult.
- Parties of more than 6, or with a combined weight of 1,000 lbs, will be split across multiple aircraft.
- If you weigh over 240 lbs, an additional fee of up to $250 applies and is not included in the listed price.
- Bring your own car seat if you are traveling with a young child; car seats are not provided.
- Check in 1 hour before departure.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are not allowed on inter-island day trips. Changes made more than 72 hours after booking incur fees. Helicopter flights may be delayed, rescheduled or canceled due to weather. If a weather-canceled helicopter flight cannot be rescheduled, you'll receive a full refund for the helicopter portion.
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FAQs
No. Arrange your own transportation to and from the airport on O‘ahu. The day trip includes transfers to and from Hilo Airport only.
No. Meals and snacks are not included in the listed price. Breakfast at Volcano House and lunch in Hilo are at your own expense.
No. Lava viewing depends on volcanic activity, current conditions and access restrictions. If lava is active, your guide will adjust the itinerary as needed for the closest safe viewing opportunity.
Related locations
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Admission includedStanding at the rim of Kīlauea, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, you feel the ground warm beneath your feet and catch the sulfurous drift of volcanic gases rising from the caldera below. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park stretches across nearly 330,000 acres of the Big Island, encompassing steaming vents, hardened lava fields, and lush rainforest that gives way abruptly to barren black rock. This is a place where the planet's interior announces itself without apology, and where Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park earns its reputation as one of the most geologically dynamic destinations in the United States.