Oahu to Hilo Volcano Helicopter Tour
Fly from Oahu for a volcano adventure by land and air
Duration
16 Hours
Includes
Airfare, helicopter tour, lunch
Highlights
Spend a full day on Hawai’i Island with round-trip air travel from Oahu, a guided land tour, and a helicopter flight. Explore volcanic landscapes from the road and sky, with lunch included during your park visit.
- Discover volcanic landscapes from land and air
- Observe steam clouds rising from hot volcanic rock
- Take in coastal views where older lava flows met the ocean
- Capture clearer helicopter photos by wearing darker colors
- Enjoy expert live narration during the land tour
Itinerary
- Flight from Oahu to Hilo
- 45-minute helicopter tour: Circle of Fire, viewing Kilauea and Mauna Loa
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Kilauea Crater, Mauna Loa, Steam Vents
- Nahuku Lava Tube (Thurston Lava Tube)
- Kealakomo Overlook and Chain of Craters Road
- Rainbow Falls and Akaka Falls
What's Included
- Round-trip interisland airfare
- 45-minute helicopter flight
- Hilo Airport transportation
- Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park admission
- To-go lunch
- Live narration
Important details
- Arrive at Honolulu Airport at least 1 hour before your flight departure
- Bring a passport or valid government-issued photo ID for TSA and airline check-in; your name and birth date must exactly match your ID
- Attend the required 45-minute heliport safety briefing before the helicopter flight
- Ages 12–17 must travel with an adult age 18+
- Travelers over 240 lbs require a Comfort Seat; the additional charge is 50% for a second seat and is not included in the listed price
- Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes for sharp, uneven lava surfaces
- Volcanic fumes are hazardous; areas with persistent fumes are not suitable for people with heart or breathing problems, infants, young children, or pregnant women
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 168 hours before the airport meeting time for a full refund. No-shows are charged in full. Name or date changes after airline confirmation incur a fee of up to $250 plus any fare difference per segment or name change.
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FAQs
Provide each guest’s full name, birth date, and gender, plus weight and height. Your name and birth date must exactly match your government-issued photo ID and/or passport for airline check-in.
Yes. If you weigh over 240 pounds, you are allotted two seats and must pay an additional 50% for a second seat.
Plan to arrive at the heliport near Hilo Airport at 2:45 PM for a required 45-minute safety briefing. Your 45-minute helicopter flight is scheduled for 3:30 PM.
