Volcano & Waterfalls by Land First & Then by Air
Tour Time: Approx. 8 Hours • Departs from Waikoloa
Overview
Activity details
Join us for an unforgettable day in both air and on land as you soar above Hawaii Island’s volcanoes in the comfort of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters enjoying a bird’s eye view of Hawaii Island’s natural wonders below. Then explore, up close, the world’s most active volcano, Kilauea, inside the diverse and stunning Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with your Hawaii Forest & Trail interpretive guide.
Lift off and embark on a breathtaking aerial adventure! Departing conveniently from Waikoloa, our modern aircraft whisk you away to unveil the untamed beauty of the Big Island. Immerse yourself in magnificent volcanic formations, the verdant tapestry of the Hamakua Coast, where emerald rainforests cascade down dramatic cliffs, and the towering majesty of the Kohala Coast, where the legendary Waipi'o and Waimanu Valleys carve their way deep into the embrace of the Kohala Mountains.
After your air experience, you will land at a private historic ranch that borders Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and meet your expert Hawaii Forest & Trail interpretive guide. Get an up close and personal visit to the National Park, on the ground, which is listed as both a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Preserve. Once at the Park you will see splendid native rainforest, visit a lava tube, discover remarkable volcanic formations and experience an incredible diversity of geography and climates. Through detailed geologic and natural history interpretation, short walks and driving, you explore and learn about the world’s most active volcano. A fresh picnic lunch and chilled beverages are served during your adventure. By taking advantage of the Best that Hawaii Forest & Trail and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters has to offer, you get to spend less time driving and more time having in-depth experiences with Hawaii’s Natural Wonders!
- Waterfalls and Valleys of the Kohala Coast
- Ancient volcanoes and recent formations of Hawaii Island
- Experience and in-depth national park tour, with additional site seeing in just 8 hours time.
- Explore volcanic formations such as lava tubes, steam vents & craters
- Discover the historic events that have changed the landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park forever
What's included
All access and landing fees, snacks, lunch, beverages, and gear including walking staffs, day packs, raingear, bug repellent, & sunscreen
Lunch: Includes deli-style sandwich choice of turkey, ham, pastrami, or veggie; served with chips, cookie, filtered water refills, flavored sparkling waters, green tea, and Hawaiian juice drinks
What's not included
Required - Closed-toe shoes, a reusable water bottle, and wear solid dark-colored clothing. We recommend wearing or bringing long pants, a light jacket or sweatshirt, and any personal sun protection (hat*, sunglasses, etc.). *Hats may not be worn for the heli portion.
Itinerary
Land Experience with Air Tour
6:45 AM Guests check in at Blue Hawaiian Waikoloa Headquarters
7:00 AM Depart with Hawaii Forest & Trail for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (HVNP)
9:00 AM Arrive and explore HVNP with Hawaii Forest & Trail’s interpretive guide
10:45 AM Deli-style picnic lunch in the park
11:15 AM Depart for private historic ranch landing zone
11:45 AM Meet your helicopter pilot to prepare for aerial tour with a safety briefing
12:00 PM Depart for air tour
12:45 PM Arrive Hilo Airport for brief courtesy rest stop
1:00 PM Depart for Big Island Aerial Tour of coastlines, waterfalls, & volcanoes
2:00 PM Arrive at Blue Hawaii Waikoloa Headquarters
Pricing
General Passenger - $1025.49
Cancellations
For parties of 1 - 7 passengers 24 hours or greater notice is required to receive a full refund. To cancel, please email info@bluehawaiian.com or call us at 800-745-2583 between 7am and 7pm Hawaii Time. For parties of 8 - 17 passengers we require a cancellation notice of at least 72 hours prior to tour departure.
Bespoke charter tours require 7 days notice of cancellation for 1 helicopter and 14 days notice for custom charters of 2-3 helicopters.
Parties of 18 passengers or greater cancellation terms will be listed in your group contract.
All helicopter tours are subject to weather cancellations. We are continually watching the weather to ensure safe flights. While we make every effort to notify you as soon as possible for changes, the pilot will make a weather call up to 15 minutes prior to flight time. If the tour is cancelled due to weather, we will give you an option to reschedule based on availability or refund.