The tour of a lifetime, every time.

Have done this tour twice before and has been memorable. Third time, we show up at 7 am and pilots email facility at 7:30am to cancel flights. Rebook for 330pm on same day. Pilots fly the 230pm flights but return and cancel remaining days flights as we arrived, do precheck and safety review and stand on flight deck. Poor thought for the day and safety of passengers. Pilots ignored customers and safety. Fly at your own risk ...

What makes for a truly memorable and breathtaking helicopter tour of the Big Island? Just ask our pilot Greg. It was his masterful flying and communication that made this by far the best heli tour ever (and I’ve been on quite a few). As a Professor of Educational Psychology, I know a few things about how to engage learners Pilot Greg deserves an honorary PhD in Education. He was explicit about the rules with clearly-stated explanations about what was required, why, and how to use the various safety equipment. As we flew over the still simmering and smoldering volcano, he explained with pinpoint accuracy the history of the volcanic activity on the island, the series of recent volcanic events, and the current status of Mauna Kea. We saw the earth evolve with lava! Greg punctuated the learning with chatting with the passengers. Myself, my friend from London, and two lovely nurse anesthetists from New Orleans. He fostered a true sense of group esprit de corps and we all found ourselves is perfect harmony. The lively conversations never deterred from the sightseeing. Greg knew where to find whales and dolphins. When he spotted a boat on the northern side of the island, he explained that this was a sure indicator of unusually calm seas. Eventually we landed in front of a very steep and majestic waterfall. As we walked about the small grassy/rocky area, the comradery was even more wonderful. Greg shared a bit about his family and the four passengers spoke about familiar themes that engaged the whole group. We took group shots and Greg shot a selfie of all of us. Was the 2+ hour flight expensive? Absolutely. But it was replete with wonderful memories and new friendships. Make this investment in a lifetime memory.

What makes for a truly memorable and breathtaking helicopter tour of the Big Island?  Just ask our pilot Greg.  It was his masterful flying and communication that made this by far the best heli tour ever (and I've been on quite a few).   As a Professor of Educational Psychology, I know a few things about how to engage learners  Pilot Greg deserves an honorary PhD in Education.  He was explicit about the rules with clearly-stated explanations about what was required, why, and how to use the various safety equipment.  As we flew over the still simmering and smoldering volcano, he explained with pinpoint accuracy the history of the volcanic activity on the island, the series of recent volcanic events, and the current status of Mauna Kea.  We saw the earth evolve with lava!   Greg punctuated the learning with chatting with the passengers.  Myself, my friend from London, and two lovely nurse anesthetists from New Orleans. He fostered a true sense of group esprit de corps and we all found ourselves is perfect harmony. The lively conversations never deterred from the sightseeing.  Greg knew where to find whales and dolphins.  When he spotted a boat on the northern side of the island, he explained that this was a sure indicator of unusually calm seas.   Eventually we landed in front of a very steep and majestic waterfall.  As we walked about the small grassy/rocky area, the comradery was even more wonderful.  Greg shared a bit about his family and the four passengers spoke about familiar themes that engaged the whole group.  We took group shots and Greg shot a selfie of all of us. Was the 2+ hour flight expensive?  Absolutely.  But it was replete with wonderful memories and new friendships.  Make this investment in a lifetime memory.

AMAZING! Wes our pilot was fantastic. This experience was one of the best of my life. The volcano, the valleys and waterfalls, even whales along the coast, all made my vacation! Mahalo!

We did the big island coast tour. Flew over to the west coast and saw whales and most of the coastline. Then headed across to the east coast. Before getting to the east coast, the pilot was very informational and answered our questions. Saw pigs and cattle roaming the land. As we were getting to the east coast, the beauty became ever more real. Huge valleys and a real sense of how this island came to be. I don’t want to ruin any surprises so just know that tears were shed of just how spectacular this ride really is. You MUST do this adventure.

The best in Hawaii, you have to do it. Life time experience. Safe.