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We took the Blue Hawaiian Waterfalls and Circle of Fire trip on May 6. There was a large group of people there and were divided up into groups of 6. There were also 6 helicopters available - 5 larger ones and one small one. I guess it was just by (bad) luck but we got put on the small one - two in front and then 4 of us packed in the back seat. Our pilot was Colleen and she was GREAT - so full of information and so careful to make sure that everyone had the views they needed. But we were so packed into the back seat that i could barely even shoot pictures out of the window with a small zoom lens on my camera. It was very uncomfortable and took away from what would have been an incredible experience. We did see a great deal of lava flowing and Colleen said it was one of the most active days she had ever seen. That was the good part. Again, the bad part was how uncomfortably cramped we were. Since it as so hard to take proper pictures, we were really looking forward to buying the DVD of our flight. So imagine our disappointment when the other flights (big newer copters) all had the option of a blue ray DVD and/or a flash drive but we got NOTHING! Apparently the DVD recorded on our flight was not working. Again, we were extremely disappointed. Blue Hawaiian got great reviews and was highly recommended to us. However, we were a bit disappointed. If you book a trip with them, please make sure you get on one of the larger copters!

We took the Fire and Waterfall tour. It was amazing. Our pilot "Tim" got us up close and personal with one of the volcanoes. He made sure everyone was able to get a great view no matter where you were sitting on the helicopter. He also made sure to speak to everyone onboard using their name. It really made it a personal experience. Thanks Blue Hawaiian for going the extra mile and making it a memorable experience.

Blue Hawaiian is a quality operation. The crew is very professional and I felt very safe and comfortable throughout the entire experience. We saw amazing lava flows and waterfalls. Highly recommend.

We took the 1-hour flight out of Hilo, over the volcano and then the waterfalls. The experience of flying in a helicopter was thrilling by itself, but the view of an active volcano was truly a once in a lifetime thrill. The Blue Hiwaiian staff were extremely patient and accommodating and did a great job explaining safety rules, helping all the passengers know exactly what to expect. The pilot was very knowledgable and engaging, and made an effort to ensure that all passengers had ample time to take photos and ask questions. We were able to purchase a DVD of the flight afterwards. Overall this was a fantastic experience! I highly recommend it.

This is everything you could want from a helicopter tour! The Ecostar is very comfortable with great visibility all around . We did the Big Island Spectacular with Jason and it was awesome! Volcanoes and valleys with incredible waterfalls and 1000 foot cliffs! You get to see it all!

Watch our video here of our experience https://youtu.be/fKkM60H2j6Q The best way to tour the island is definitely by helicopter. With 5 volcanos, 3 active, we were able to see the lava flowing and eating up vegetation like trees and grasses. We also got beautiful views of enormous waterfalls and scenic landscapes. The tour required us to be picked up at 6am. This left us with a lot of waiting around for the tour, which isn't great when you can't get breakfast that early at your hotel, so your sugar levels are low. They paired us with a group of three and split the group up so two were in the front, and one was in the back with me and my partner... why not just seat the three together in the back? Was a slow, unimpressive start. The tour itself was great, the pilot was friendly and funny, and the views were incredible.

So much of Hawaii's sights are in inaccessible areas, but Blue Hawaii helicopters solves that problem. They have a great variety of tours available (I did the lava and waterfalls tour), modern helicopters, and knowledgeable pilots. Our pilot, Brant, was very personable, interesting, and well-versed. They also record DVD/Blu-Ray videos of your flight for optional purchase. The only issue I had was the glare from the glass windows makes high quality photography pretty challenging. Adding a black curtain beside the pilot to block the reflection of his light-colored pants and bright yellow life vest would have improved the experience. Overall, a great experience!

This is an amazing way to see the volcano activity and an overall unforgettable experience. I saved for months to do this! However, there are some important things to know before you go, especially if you've not been on a helicopter tour before. Booking with 4-5 friends is ideal as you will be the only passengers in the chopper. I went solo. This DID assure me a WINDOW seat, but did not assure who I'd be grouped with. Unfortunately, the yng. adults I was put with wore light clothing (you are repeatedly reminded to wear dark colors to avoid white glare on the windows!), were taking selfies that constantly obstructed our views, showed complete disinterested in the pilot's stories AND an extremely overweight member in their group (close to 300 lbs.) was placed next to me! This was an expensive treat I'd planned for months, so it was imperative that I voice my displeasure with the company. I was grateful for their genuine concern and pleased by their willingness to work out a compromise. This kind of adventure can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience IFFFF you know how to plan properly and what to potentially expect in advance!

We were in Hawaii in March and so wanted to do this but with 3 small kids it wasn't possible. So, when the crazy opportunity to return with just the girls two months later came up we knew that we had to do the helicopter tour! To be honest we chose Blue Hawaiian by chance and could not be happier with our choice! We booked it that morning and headed to Hilo! Jeremy was our pilot and he was awesome, so knowledgable, hospitable, and you could really tell that he has a passion for what he does. If you get motion sick like my sister and I do, then take a Dramamine...or two. We still got a bit nauseated but the experience was incredible! We lucked out on the weather and the lava, stunning weather and a churning vent of lava to see. The waterfalls were breathtaking too! If you have the opportunity, this is one excursion not to be missed!

This is a well organised helicopter flight with a range of helicopters available. We rode in their 7-seater and were not disappointed. The pilot provided a great commentary and made sure everyone had the opportunity to observe the volcanic activity. Well worth the money.

This was a fantastic helicopter tour. Everything was well organized and safety was a priority. The pilot, Marco, was very knowledgable and willing to circle to make sure everyone saw the sights. The only sticking point is that while Blue Hawaiian can cancel on you last minute (which I understand), they require 24 hours notice on your part. The last minute cancellations are disruptive to the day you have planned.

We had Tom what a great guy and provided us with information as well as the sights to go with it. What a way to see the volcanoes especially as you get better angles and views of it we were lucky enough to see some lava flowing and burning red then on to the valleys omg what a view waterfalls trees and the view i have never seen anything like this but if you do see it, you will gaze in awe of the view as it is that beautiful.

We took the Circle of Fire and Waterfalls tour out of Hilo with Pilot Eric. The third time was the charm for us as our original time, as well as the reschedule, was cancelled due to poor visibility. We managed to get out on our last morning on the island with very clear skies. The cancellations of tours in poor weather, while inconvenient and annoying, are really a testiment to the company. They do not want you to spend the money and be disappointed/not see anything. Eric was a wonderful tour guide and made the trip very enjoyable and informative. I felt like we were floating on air the ride was so smooth! Just as our tour on Kaua'i was, this one will also be remembered for a lifetime.

The tour guides were great - I had a great time. That being said, I didn't know I would get sick on a helicopter! This same thing happened when I went for a glass bottom boat ride. Just remember to take your Dramamine! I didn't but thank got they have "the bags" and the pilot was kind and didn't make me feel bad about it. They also allow time and get close for all the good pics from above!

We booked this trip from our hotel in Kona so even though it was sunny there at 6am when we left, it was pouring rain when we arrived in Hilo at 8:15am. Tour was cancelled and had to rearrange our day and long trip back. We rescheduled for 2 days later and this time it was a go. The employees prepare you well for safety regulations. This was my first helicopter trip so was a little nervous. You are given assigned seats based on your weight FYI. Scott our pilot was good, but it was very hard to hear what he was saying through the head phones. I expected from the brochure photos we would get close to the waterfalls and lava flows, but we stayed a great distance away. He flew around the volcano crater and over the lava flows. Pilot was good about giving everyone a good view. Only in the air around 30 to 35 minutes. There was a charge of $7.00 to park at the airport after the trip. Pretty expensive, but got to see things you couldn't see otherwise.