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We knew Hilo is a place where it rains... A LOT. Well, mother nature didn't disappoint. We booked a helicopter tour. Got up really early and drove from Kona to Hilo (2 hours) for a 10:00 reservation. Left Kona in the gorgeous sunshine only to come down the mountain into clouds, fog and rain. And yep, our flight was cancelled. The reason I gave them 4 stars is because they could have gone ahead and taken us on the flight-and we would have seen absolutely nothing. So I appreciate the integrity of their business in not taking advantage of us. So my advice is- book the flight for early in your stay. That way if it's cancelled, you can rebook for another day. The same flight from Kona is about $200 pp more. So if time is more valuable than $$, you can fly out of Kona and save yourself 4-5 hours of screwing around driving. Would have been cool to see the volcano, but wasn't going to happen this time around...

Tim, thanks for sharing your knowledge of the area as well as making sure we all enjoy the trip. It was a real treat to be part of your flight. I am so glad i selected BlueHawaiian helicopters for this trip. Worth every dollar.

We took our kids and everyone had a great time. This was our first time in a helicopter and Ethan was amazing. We saw great views of the volcano and Ethan was very knowledgeable. It was a wonderful experience.

I highly recommend a Helicopter ride over the Big Island, high-lighting the Volcano flow and the incredible valleys and water-falls. It should not be missed. The pilots of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters are all great tour guides and you learn so much about the history of the Volcanos and the Island. Dont miss this on your next trip. Pricey but so worth it.

I liked the ease to check in, the humour, knowledge and personality of the pilot, the perfect placement of the helicopter for the best view, that although our dvd of our flight didn't work but they did give a free dvd of the area. I didn't like NOTHING!

You just can't truly experience the awe and magnitude of the volcano from the ground. Going by air is the best experience. The 2-hour flight went by quickly. You get history, geology, culture on your way out flying over a large cattle ranch. We were fortunate that there were several holes in the top of a lava tube where we could see the lava running down the side of the mountain. The tour also includes the coastline and waterfalls on the Hilo side. I like the fact that this company is strict about its rules. You can only take a camera and water bottle on the tour. Bags, iPads, etc. must stay behind. And those that show up in white or light colored shirts must wear a dark shirt over theirs so as not to ruin the experience for others. Definitely worth the money!

We did the Big Island Spectacular tour at 12:15 pm today. It was amazing and the waterfalls and valleys were just as beautiful and interesting as the volcanoes and vents. Maybe it depends on the pilot, but we felt like both sides of the helicopter got equally good views and viewing opportunities. The other thing I would add that I haven't seen in other reviews is that if you are a Costco member you can buy helicopter ride discount cards from Costco which saves a ton of money for the trip - each card costs $80 but has a value of $100, so you can end up saving over $200 per couple. Totally worth the trip to Costco to buy them.

Absolutely fabulous. Very safe and professional operation. Our pilot, Noah was extremely knowledgeable about the history, geography, culture, etc. Loved it. Thanks again, I'll tell all my friends to definately DO IT!

We made a booking weeks in advance and got canceled at the last minute due to impending weather. Such things happen, so be prepared. They were great about rebooking us and were able to get us on a copter that left the next day (and not at 7am). Tour was so great we bought the cheesy DVD of our experience. Probably overpriced, but a nice record of a great experience. Lava wasn't flowing much (like it is now), but the pilot did his best to find some interesting spots to show us. Great experience... expensive, but worth it.

Everything about our flight and experience with Blue Hawaiian was excellent. The sights were amazing and our pilot and guide, Scott, brought everything together. I highly recommend and hope to be back soon for another cherished memory.

We recently rode the 2 hour Big Island Spectacular from Waikoloa with Blue Hawaiian helicopters and had an absolutely fabulous experience. The views and sights were out of this world as we got to see the lava flow as well as beautiful cathedral waterfalls. Our pilot, Shane, was knowledgeable, personable and entertaining. This was our 4th helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian (2 on Kauai and 1 on Maui) and we will always recommend this company. The grounds crew and pilots have all been professional and very friendly and we always get our money's worth. We enjoy the dvd's of our trips during the long, snowy winters when we are far from the islands as well.

we expected alot, but what we got went far beyond our wildest expectations. Interesting, safe and absolutely breathtaking - pricey, but more than worth it. I've taken many helicopter tours all over the world, but this one was the best of all. besides, there's no better way to see this awesome island close up - they take you to areas that aren't accessible any other way. DO IT - the memory will last a lifetime.

This was by far the highlight of my trip to Hawaii. We took the Big Island Tour and we flew all over and saw the volcano and the waterfalls. I have never done anything so amazing before.

The pilot was excellent in both personality and flying skill. The sights were fantastic. We were able to look down upon the Kilauea volcano and see the molten lava in the crater as well as the flow setting trees on fire a s it inches along. Thrilling!

This was my first time in a helicopter and it was awesome. Our pilot Scott was great and made the trip fun. He made sure everyone could see the lava and waterfalls. I would go again in a heartbeat.