Overall great tour. Only bummer was no pictures by the helicopter. If you wanted one you had to pay them$40…..ugh. Also. Your says it includes a video, but…..you have to pay for that too. $85. You spend almost $400 a person to have to buy things there brochures say are included.
Great helicopter tour of the volcanic activity on the Big Island. Our pilot was awesome, and we loved seeing Kilauea erupting (even if it was just a teeny eruption, it was really cool). I highly recommend this tour!
What a great experience! Definitely worth it. We did the Big Island Experience out of Waikoloa and our pilot Mike was outstanding. He made us all feel safe and comfortable and was an excellent tour guide throughout our trip (without talking too much). We learned a lot about the big island. He flew over the volcano and into beautiful valleys and made sure we could see the highlights out of each side of helicopter. He also took great pictures of us at the waterfall landing. The only problem with our trip (not the company’s fault) was that the woman who bought the co-pilot seat was wearing a light colored shirt which created a glare/reflection in most of our photos. The company sends an email reminding you to wear dark colors but she must not have read that. Overall, highly recommend this trip and pilot Mike.
This is a very expensive excursion but well worth the money. Unfortunately after about 15 mins of our tour I got sick. Our pilot was very informative and professional. The helicopter was very hot, almost felt like there was no air turned on. The welcoming staff could be a little bit more friendly and welcoming. Also a vending machine or a water fountain would be nice gesture for your guest especially the ones that ends up getting sick in the air.
Great experience and our pilot Shan is very knowledgeable and his operation is very smooth. For those who are visiting Big Island, highly recommended to try this helicopter experience and with this company.
Really cool experience. We got to see alot. Pilot was knowledgeable about the area. We felt very safe
When planning my return trip to the Big Island, the intention of coming was to give my father a once in a lifetime vacation that he had spent decades dreaming and wishing for. With his current health where it stands, every aspect of our trip was poured over to ensure he could participate in activities safely and enjoy the most that he could. A helicopter tour was his one request and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters and our tour guide Toshi did not disappoint! From the breathtaking views to the well timed music playlist, Toshi's knowledge, experience, humor and beyond; this has been one of the greatest moments of my life. Seeing the joy on my dad's face meant the world and I can rest assured he savored every minute just as much as I did.
These guys were awesome! Ethan was a very good pilot and guide, very knowledgeable about the surrounding landscape and the area he tours. He can't control the amount of lava flow or the natural environment but does a fantastic job of getting the best views! Highly recommended!
Amazing tour. Pilot Toshi was incredible- if you can request him- do! Able to see lava, jungle, waterfalls, coastline. Just an amazing trip and worth every penny. Learned about the volcanoes and able to see the evolution as they age. Highly recommend.
This was the highlight of our Honolulu holiday! Our Pilot Fernando was incredible! Cannot say enough about this tour. My husband and I were very moved by the whole experience and will be recommending to everyone we know in Australia. Thank you, we can't wait to bring our family next time so they can experience this also.
Even though we bought Big Island trip, it was changed to Kohala Valleys because of the weather. The fly was amazing stoping at the big waterfall KAJ is an incredible pilot and fly guide. We enjoyed a lot
Breathtaking and educational. Our guide, Kai, gave us a lot of history and information, explaining what we were seeing. The Volcano lava flowing was exciting to see, and the waterfalls and were majestic as they cascaded thousands of feet into valleys and the ocean. The contrast of the two sides of the island from a birds eye view was a sight to behold. Seeing the reefs in the ocean below left us in awe as we admired the beauty and colors. This has to be the best way to see the Big Island!
Fast check in, clean area, friendly staff. Our pilot Sami was reassuring, informative, and fun! Spectacular views from both sides of the helicopter. We felt safe the whole time. We booked as a group of two and we’re combined with another group of two but everyone got side or front facing window seats. We got to experience views only accessible by helicopter. It was our 5th wedding anniversary and this made it beyond memorable. Thank you Blue Hawaiian!!
We booked the Big Island Spectacular not knowing what to expect and it was amazing - exceeding all expectations. Karl, our pilot, was terrific…friendly, knowledgeable, fun, experienced, and had the best sound track! We saw everything from lava flowing to rain forests to landing at an amazing waterfall! We look forward to future trips with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters on other islands. Thanks for such a great experience!
This is an expensive excursion, but well worth it. It was an hour of beautiful skies, awesome landscape and breathtaking views. Certainly one of the most memorable experience my daughter and I ever done Truly magnificent and memorable.