Blue has been voted the "Best of the Best" Air Tour by the readers of "West Hawaii Today" a record eight times since 2001, including 2009. Blue also has been voted "Best of the Best" Air Tour ten years in a row—including in 2009 — by the readers of the "Hawaii Herald Tribune," and was recently voted "Best Air Tour" in the first-ever "North Hawaii News" Readers Choice Awards (2009).

• According to National Geographic, Blue is “Hawaii’s premiere helicopter tour company.”
• The Travel Channel named Blue’s tour of the Big Island’s Hawaii Volcanoes National Park #1 in the “Top Ten World’s Best Helicopter Experiences.”
• Blue has been the Big Island’s air-tour leader since 1990—with bases in both Waikoloa and at the Hilo International Airport.
• In 2001 Blue introduced the 21st century “quiet-technology” Eco-Star helicopter to Hawaii, featuring first-class seating for every guest, an expansive cockpit, and incomparable panoramic views.
• Whether you choose one of our Eco-Stars or sleek, customized A-Stars, you’ll enjoy:
  • Bose® aviation-grade noise-canceling headsets
  • 4-camera digital DVD in-flight recording
  • Two-way communication between you and your expert Blue Hawaiian pilot—each of whom is a State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guide
  • The most honored mechanics and customer service in the industry

Circle of Fire plus Waterfalls

* Including all Taxes and Fees

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  • Departs from HILO.
    
    Tour the most geologically active environment on earth-the famous Kilauea volcano, which has been continuously erupting since 1983. Tour emphasis is on the most current areas of volcanic activity. View lava flows and black sand beaches. See tropical rain forests and cascading waterfalls while learning about the history and culture of Hawaii.
    
    Tour routes and sights visited may vary according to wind and weather conditions. Volcanic activity varies hourly.
    
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  • Tour narration by pilots who are State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides.
    All taxes & fees.
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  • A high quality, live DVD recording is made of your actual flight and may be purchased after your tour for $25.
    Transportation to/from Hilo International Airport.
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  • Total fares include applicable taxes and fees. Any child under 24 months of age is welcome as a lap child at no charge. Children 24 months and over require an individual full-fare seat. For each guest weighing 250 pounds or more, an adjacent, empty seat purchase is required to safely balance the aircraft. The charge for an adjacent empty seat is reduced to 50% off of the tour price. Credit cards are charged upon confirmation of a reservation. Full refunds will be made for any cancellation with at least 24 hours notice prior to scheduled flight time, (See Cancellation Policy).
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  • We require 24 hours notice in order to change or cancel your reservation. Tours cancelled with less than 24 hours affect other guests booked on the flight and don't allow enough time to resell the cancelled seats. Reservations cancelled within 24 hours will be assessed a 50% cancellation fee. No-shows will be assessed a 100% cancellation fee. If you need to change or cancel your reservation please provide us with 24 hours notice prior to your tour time and we will be happy to accommodate you.
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  • Please allow a minimum of 5 days prior to your requested tour date to book through our website. We will confirm your tour date and time and send you an email with your booking details within 24 hours of receipt of your request