Discover Hilo Tour
22,303 Reviews
Departs from Hilo

Tour the most geologically active environment on earth

While acts of nature are not guaranteed, there has been a heightened level of lava activity since December 2024!

The massive eruptions of the world's most active and unpredictable volcano have changed the face of the Big Island in spectacular ways. On the Discover Hilo tour, you'll embark on a breathtaking adventure, seeking out the island's newly formed volcanic landscapes, black-sand beaches, lush rainforest and waterfalls.

Details
50m
Features
Active Lava Flows
Volcano
Cascading Waterfalls
Tour Guide Information
Tour narration by pilots who are State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides.


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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
2650 Kekuanaoa, Hilo, HI 96720


World's Finest Helicopters

The helicopter you fly in has a huge impact on the quality of your air-tour experience, which is why Blue Hawaiian provides the best helicopters in the industry. Compare our state-of-the-art Eco-Star (EC-130) helicopters to others in the industry. Blue Hawaiian EC-130’s offer incomparable passenger comfort and an advanced technological experience.

Airbus EC130 "Eco-Star"
Airbus AS350 "A-Star"

22,303 reviews
Discover Hilo Tour

We all had a blast. Pilot was great with my 2 year old. Got to see a crashed bomber which was pretty sweet.

8 hours ago
was not to our expectation Discover Hilo Tour

We have done the Big Island Spectacular with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters in October 2025. The flight was okay but not as spectacular as they advertise. Our biggest disappointment was that we were placed at the back seats and a selected couple was placed at the copilot seats and we paid same money but could not see much or photograph due to reflections, blockage and only a small side window available. It also appears that company only allows to publish good reviews as we were not asked for a review so we think only passengers who were placed on front seats could be reviewing the flights. Not recommended from our experience.

yesterday
Discover Hilo Tour

Who had a fantastic time? The views were amazing. We sat in the front with the whole window to look out of and take pictures. Our pilot, Chewy was very knowledgeable and I found out a lot about the local area, We saw where the lava went into the sea 15 years ago when we were here last. A great experience. I recommend it highly

before yesterday
Discover Hilo Tour

We all had a blast. Pilot was great with my 2 year old. Got to see a crashed bomber which was pretty sweet.

8 hours ago
Discover Hilo Tour

Who had a fantastic time? The views were amazing. We sat in the front with the whole window to look out of and take pictures. Our pilot, Chewy was very knowledgeable and I found out a lot about the local area, We saw where the lava went into the sea 15 years ago when we were here last. A great experience. I recommend it highly

before yesterday
Discover Hilo Tour

Fantastic views of the island. And all the lava flows

before yesterday

$439.00per/person, starting from rate

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