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    Big Island 2-Day Waterfalls & Volcano Helicopter Tour

    Waterfalls, rainforest walks and a volcano helicopter flight on the Big Island

    4.9 stars• 6.8K reviews
    From$740/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 days

    Includes

    Lunch, park fees, rain gear

    Highlights

    Explore lush waterfalls, rainforest scenery and sea cliffs on a guided land tour. Then take to the air for views of the Big Island's volcanic landscapes and coastline.

    • Visit Waipio Valley Lookout for views of cliffs meeting the ocean
    • Walk through rainforest scenery to Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls
    • Explore a tropical garden with cascading waterfalls
    • Swim beneath the private Kulaniapia waterfall
    • Fly over Kīlauea, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, black-sand beaches and rainforest

    What's Included

    • Gourmet lunch
    • Assorted juices, snacks and bottled water
    • Park entrance fees
    • Rain gear

    Important details

    • Ages 5+ only
    • Requires walking short to moderate distances on uneven terrain
    • Wheelchairs, scooters and walkers cannot be accommodated
    • Expect possible cool, wet or muddy conditions
    • Check in for your helicopter flight 1 hour before departure
    • Arrange your own transportation for the helicopter tour
    • Bring only a cell phone or small camera, sunglasses and a plastic water bottle aboard; hats, bags and extended camera handles are not allowed
    • Avoid scuba or snuba diving for 24 hours before your helicopter flight
    • Passenger weight is required for the 1-hour helicopter flight

    Cancellation Policy

    Full price is charged for cancellations, date changes, and no-shows unless notice is received at least 24 hours ahead for 1–5 people, 48 hours ahead for 6+ people, or 72 hours ahead for private tours. Full price is also charged if you do not meet tour requirements. Airfare is non-refundable. If the tour is canceled for low participation, you may reschedule or receive a full refund.

    FAQs

    Wear comfortable summer clothing and covered walking shoes. If you plan to swim at the private waterfall, bring a swimsuit, towel, and water shoes.

    The tours run rain or shine. Expect possible cool, wet, or muddy conditions, and itineraries may change because of weather or natural events.

    Lunch includes teriyaki chicken, fish, vegetables, steamed rice, assorted juices, snacks, and bottled water. Special dietary needs and restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice.

    Experience provided by Wasabi Tours Hawaii

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    Waterfalls Tour and 1 Hour Flight

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    Waterfalls Tour and 2 Hour Flight

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
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    Wasabi Tours consistently delivers exceptional Big Island experiences, and it's clear the magic lies with their guides. Kevin, Jason, Chris, Derek, Dreu, and Felix all get glowing mentions for being knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about sharing Hawaii's culture and history. These aren't just drivers—they're storytellers who bring the island to life, often talking for hours while keeping everyone engaged and entertained. The Grand Circle Island Tour is the main attraction, covering volcanoes, waterfalls, black sand beaches, coffee farms, and plenty of photo ops across an action-packed 10-12 hour day. A few practical notes: It's a long day in the van, so bring layers since the AC runs cold. Most travelers find the comprehensive itinerary perfect for getting oriented and deciding what to revisit later, though one person felt some stops were rushed or redundant. One reviewer mentioned a guide who discouraged conversation, which was an outlier among otherwise enthusiastic feedback. The consensus is overwhelmingly positive—this tour gives you maximum sightseeing with minimal driving stress, led by guides who genuinely love what they do.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We did starlight tour. Our guide was Todd. He was very knowledgeable about Hawaii, Volcanoes and the stars. We all had lots of fun and learned stuff. Safe driver too. It is wise to think about car sickness because the roads are winding. Thank you

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    Josh Hammock

    July 6, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We did starlight tour. Our guide was Todd. He was very knowledgeable about Hawaii, Volcanoes and the stars. We all had lots of fun and learned stuff. Safe driver too. It is wise to think about car sickness because the roads are winding. Thank you

    Photo of Josh Hammock

    Josh Hammock

    July 6, 2026

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