Discover Hilo Tour
22,151 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.


Map

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"

22,151 reviews
Discover Hilo Tour

Fantastic first helicopter ride! Beautiful views. Knowledge pilot. Friendly, professional service throughout. Would highly recommend.

1 hour ago
Discover Hilo Tour

Our pilot, Ryan, was amazing!! Overall this was well worth the money and was an insane experience. My husband and I were impressed and loved every moment!

yesterday
Discover Hilo Tour

yesterday
Discover Hilo Tour

Fantastic first helicopter ride! Beautiful views. Knowledge pilot. Friendly, professional service throughout. Would highly recommend.

1 hour ago
Discover Hilo Tour

Amazing tour with Ryan! We learned so much, saw amazing waterfalls and volcanoes, felt fully safe, and had a blast. Couldn’t have had a better time!

yesterday
Discover Hilo Tour

I took a tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, located next to Hilo Airport on the Big Island of Hawaii. The experience of viewing the volcano from above is definitely worth it. The pilot was also very skilled, flying just above the clouds, and we enjoyed a view that felt like something out of a TV show. Apparently Hilo gets a lot of rain, so the timing of the flight is probably down to luck, but I'm really glad we were able to fly this time. The staff were also kind, so I was able to enjoy the tour with peace of mind. There is also an option to film videos, so if you want to keep your memories, I recommend taking advantage of this.

yesterday

$439.00per/person, starting from rate

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