Reviews

We booked the tour through Expedia and found the desk easily. Friendly and professional people there. Everything from briefing to handling was absolutely fine. We departed into southerly direction and flew over the active volcano which was really awesome. Our Pilot, Coleen, told us everything you need to know and was very entertaining. Thanks for this. What we soon realized was that our copter was always the one at the highest altitude of all. There were "Blue Hawaiian" helicoptes which were way lower than we've been all the time. When I asked Coleen if there would be a chance to proceed at a lower altitude to enable picture-taking closer to where the lava flows into the water, she said that's not possible. So I was a little disappointed cause I'd expected the flight to be close enough to the flowing lava to be able to take breathtaking pictures of the site. But at an altitude of 1600 ft above sea level wie were just too far away from that. I've used a 105mm zoom-objektive and in the end I can only estimate on the pics. Sorry, this was nothing.

A truly unforgettable experience. You have to spend some time going through the safety briefing, and are then asked to put on dark tshirts so as to minimise screen reflection in photographs. My tip would be to enjoy the ride and not take your own photos - the whole flight is videoed from internal and external cameras, and for $40 they will sell you a professionally edited copy on a usb stick; this is your actual flight with the commentary from your pilot and the recorded comments of your fellow passengers, excellent value, buy it. The helicopter had six passengers plus pilot with a bubble cabin so everyone had a good view. My wife did not join me as she has some mobility issues and in the past has had problems climbing into helicopters - she should have come, it was one easy step up with grab points and assistance by the ground staff where necessary. The flight itself lasted just under an hour, spectacular unspoilt scenery, close up views of places which would be inaccessible by other means, and an excellent commentary. If you visit Kauai this is a must, not cheap but worth every cent. A true vacation highlight, my fellow passengers were still high on the minibus back to our hotel, I recommend it with out hesitation.

This was awesome. Great narration along the ride to VNP and back over beautiful scenery to Hilo Airport. Wear dark clothing to reduce glare on ride and your pictures/videos. Looking forward to coming back when the flows are really going strong!

We had done the Big island Spectacular 2 years ago and loved it. We decided to come back to Big Island for a special birthday celebration and wanted to do it again because they have now added on an optional waterfall landing. I booked a few weeks in advance to make sure our group of 5 could be accommodated, and it was really nice because we had the helicopter to ourselves. Our pilot Greg Oldham was very informative and was able to tell us about changes in the lava flow over the previous weeks and was very good at showing us what was new. He knew the flow well enough to identify when a lava tube was collapsing which made for a spectacular sight. Our previous trip had been good but the lava flow is much more evident this year. We were also able to fly over the lava flowing into the sea which felt much safer than the boats which looked to be too close to the flow for safety and comfort. After that we flew over the Hilo area then took in the Waipio valley and sea cliffs. We realised that we were descending and suddenly we were landing in the middle of nowhere next to a stunning waterfall. We were all speechless with wonder at the whole experience. We had plenty time to look around and take photos and Greg was very helpful at taking pictures of the whole group and also in advising on using our phone technology effectively. After that we saw a group of waterfalls that are among the highest in the world and then flew across the top of the island and back to the heliport. It was the best excursion we have ever had anywhere in the world, and although expensive it is worth every penny for the experience of a lifetime.

We had originally booked with Genesis Helicopter because of the no door helicopter tour, but that got cancelled so we booked with Blue Hawaiian. Their Helicopters look very modern and clean. They are very safety conscious and did a nice job at being very professional throughout the process. Our pilot Julie was very helpful in identifying landmarks and making sure that she rotated the helicopter for anything that anyone would want to photograph. She spotted some whales down below as well. We were glad we ended up going with Blue Hawaiian. I sat in the middle and was still able to use my good Canon camera to get outstanding photos.

I did not go on this trip myself but I listened to my family rave about it. They loved it. The pilot was very informative, the weather was beautiful and they came back very well informed on activities and island life. The pictures they took and the video that they purchased from the tour place were amazing. My grandchildren loved the trou as well.

Had a great time, Greg was a wonderful guide and pilot. Landed at the base of a waterfall, saw the active volcano and where it enters the ocean, loved the tour.

Well run, efficient operation. Courteous staff. Although the weather was less than optimum, the pilot was able to get us to all the highlights. Be advised that the heliport is located several miles from Kailua, so if you are planning to go by taxi, be warned. Your seated position in the aircraft is determined by computer based upon your weight, so if you are hoping to sit up front, hope all the other passengers are heavier than you! Pay attention to the advice to wear dark clothing - lots of reflection can ruin your photos. Definitely worth the expense.

My niece and I took this adventure and its spectacular. We booked at a kiosk in Waikiki and were picked up at our hotel the next day. It was pricey but it's a lifetime memory we created and well worth it. I would love to do it again with my husband one day if we are fortunate enough to do so...something you can't describe...you just have to do it! We loved our pilot (Julie) who did a great job with the tour.

This was an amazing and unforgettable experience. We actually flew over the crater of an active volcano and were lucky enough to see lava flowing into the ocean. The check in and pre boarding was all very professional, the helicopter was very comfortable and our pilot was very friendly and informative. We even got a cool towel at the end, a nice touch! Overall, an unbeatable experience!

Our pilot, Coleen, took us over the volcano fields and along the coast for superb views of this amazing island. She and her support staff were thoroughly professional while friendly and charming. They erased the trepidation we felt when signing up for our first ever helicopter experience. I only wish we had taken the longer tour.

I could not say enough about this tour. The pilot, Scott had a great sense of humor as he taught us about the history and geology of the island. If you could only choose ONE thing to do on this entire island, please pick a helicopter tour. I know it's expensive, but it is totally worth it to get to see this amazingly beautiful island!

This was a great way to see this amazing island. The whole outfit, from reservations to pilot to customer service were professional and informative. I highly recommend this attraction.

My staff bought me a 45 minute around the island for my birthday it was the best experience and I saw areas of the Island that I had never seen in my 45 years of going there. My Pilot was Julie and she was excellent ask for her if you are going on this trip as she is very knowledgeable and a excellent pilot. I also did the Iolani Palace and again it was great and I really enjoyed seeing all the changes at the Palace and how they are restoring all the rooms the visitor center is great as well don't miss the video and go early as it takes about 4 hours to do it all. The other to attractions that I had not visited in 40 years were Sealife park and the Polyensian Cultural Centre again the changes to both are amazing and you need so take the time to enjoy both of them as well as they other attractions .

We booked on line and made a mistake, we went to the office and the staff were friendly and really worked hard to make sure that we had the tour that we wanted, we booked to go from Hilo and the experience was fabulous, our pilot was informative and remembered everyone's names, this showed real attention and you felt valued, we saw lava and waterfalls incredible, don't leave the island without doing this