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I was bought this trip as a birthday present and loved it. We did the circle of fire tour which went from Hilo airport on the Big Island of Hawaii. The tour said we’d be in the air for 45-50 min, but we were in the air for an hour which was great. The flight over the lava fields is amazing – a once in a lifetime sight. We were lucky enough to see some lava flowing which cannot be guaranteed all the time, as lava does what it wants. The slight of a tree falling across a small lava flow and catching fire is something I’ll never forget. We also saw some lovely jungle and waterfalls as well as flying over Hilo harbour. Our pilot was very knowledgeable and we felt very well taken care of. There is a choice of 2 helicopters; we were in the newer Eco-Star which seemed to have more windows for greater visibility of the views, and apparently is more comfortable than the alternative. It was confortable. A couple of things to note; your seat in the helicopter is determined by weight (they weigh you when you check in) so you may not be sat next to the person you want to be, but they do try to take couples etc. into account. The cabin is air conditioned so no need to bring extra layers, but you shouldn't wear white as the reflection on the windows restricts your view. Some of the previous reviews mentioned bad customer service, but having checked with my family/friends that bought me this trip they say they had no problems with any of the booking. We felt very well taken care of. I got the feeling that the company running this appreciated that the cost of this for their customers meant it was likely to be a once in a life time special occasion and treated it as such. If you're not booking this for a spesific day you can get last minute deals in the resorts, so that might be an option if you decide to do it last minute, but you'd need to be flexible.

We did the Kohala coast tour, which was abosolutely gorgeous. The pilot was very knowledgeable and engaging. He took us to many waterfalls that were absolutely breathtaking, as well as valleys and the coast. Highly recommend them if you are staying in Waikoloa.

My husband and I took a Blue Hawaiian Kohala Coast tour and it was great! It is a quick 50 minutes but you get to see parts of the coast you can't get to by car. We saw amazing cliffs with cascading waterfalls. It was alot of fun and I highly recommend it! The only bad part is there appear to be no age restrictions as a couple that was on our helicopter brought their 2.5 year old and their 10 month old --- that screamed the entire trip. Other than that it is definitely worth doing.

Hawaii is so big that you really need a helicopter to see it. Even with the 2 hr tour you can't see it all, but do it anyway... We were already experienced with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters from our trips with them on Maui and Kauai. My wife was a bit hesitant based on our cowboy pilot in Kauai, but this pilot was civilian trained and a former Medi-flight pilot, so that helped her get comfortable again. Our first trip with them was cancelled due to bad weather at the volcano. The weather can change rapidly so do call before you go. Luckily we were able to reschedule for the next day and the weather was good. We took off and headed for Kilauea, the currently active volcano. While there wasn't any flow going on, we did see lava filling up the pool. It's possible that the pool may overflow later this year. we saw the remains of a building that was finally destroyed just weeks earlier. We stopped in Hilo to refuel and then headed down along the Kohala cliffs and waterfalls. What a pleasant way to spend a few hours. The views were incredible.

On our drive to Hilo, we stopped by Blue Hawaiian helicopter to check our their offerings. We chose the Big Island Spectacular trip (1 hr. 45 min) in the Eco Star ($$$$). Although expensive, it's the only way to see the volcano, falls and cliffs! We were luck enough to have a clear day and were taken to a rarely seen part of the valley which had magnificent water falls. The area is only accessible by air and was breathtaking! The two way microphones allowed the pilot to give us alot of history and allowed us to ask endless questions! Our pilot moved the helicopter around so everyone was able to get great pics of all that we saw. Truly outstanding!

Did the big island spectacular..2 hrs of lava and water falls. Worth ever penny. Pilot was knowledgable and all seats in the helicopter had a. Great view

Flewnov Kauai, amazing tour!! The views are spectacular and the service was great the whole way through, bought our dvd afterwards which i think is a great thing to be able to do. Will be on the Maui tour the next time we visit

The highlight of our two week trip to the Hawaiian Islands, this two hour trip fron Kahului was worth every cent of the US$350 plus US$75 fuel surcharge per head fee. The strength of the A$ v US$ does not hurt either. The company is VERY professional, the helicopters very comfortable, ours a five passenger A-Star, flown by Scott, a one time US Army Black Hawk pilot. We took an amazing trip over the lava fields, from Kona across the island to Hilo, around the volcanic ranges, through some of the most spectacular valleys. We flew up to the famous waterfalls along the Koliala coast, across the Volcanoes National Park, over the Pu'u O,o vent, over the East Rift Zone of Kilauea, and through the Laupahoehoe Natural Area reserve. From 200 ft to 4000ft flying hight, the trip was physically exciting as well as panoramically spectacular. The helicopters are set up for photography, and flow up to, and around, points of interest so passengers on either side get to take photos. The also make a neat video of the flight from cameras inside and outside the helicoptor, recording the Q and A's between the passengers and pilot, as well as the pilots (expert) running commentary. Unfortunaltely our recording broke down aftewr 18 minutes! Then then, we did get the most amazing weather and flew into areas not often visited. All up 2+ hours flying adventure And No,... I am not on their staff - simply a very impressed visitor from Australia.!

Jeremy gave us lots of info about the volcanos and areas we toured. I would highly recommend using Blue Hawaiian Co if/when you plan on touring Hawaii by helicopter

This was my first time in a helicopter. I was a bit nervous at first, got over that quickly and really enjoyed the full island tour. You were able to experience the island like you never could on the ground because of the terrain. Amazing views of waterfalls and lava flows the entire island was beautiful, we and even got to see some red lava. Greg was a great pilot. Had a great time, I would highly recommend this to anyone.

My husband, son, and I went on a 2-hour Big Island Tour a few months ago. Our pilot, Scott, was very knowledgeable and fun, highlighting historical facts about the Big Island and points of interest. We saw amazing things like the volcanic region (the volcano was turned “on” and lava was flowing!), beautiful canyons and waterfalls, and the ocean shoreline. If you’ve never been in a helicopter before, you HAVE to do this. Even if you have been on a helicopter before, you have to do this. Two trip options are offered. We chose the 2-hour tour. Obviously, it’s more expensive but the 2 hours fly by (pardon the pun) and it’s really worth it. We also bought the $25 DVD at the end of the trip. Worthwhile for sure! We had taken a cruise on the Fair Wind in Kona earlier during our vacation and they recommended Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. We’re glad they did. This is a MUST DO when visiting the Big Island.

We researched the helicopter companies well before deciding on Blue Hawaiian and we were so pleased with the service and copter! We went out first thing in the morning and chose the 2 hour tour. It is the only way to go and you see the entire island! Our pilot was Noah and he was fantastic. I was a bit scared of going in a helicopter (my first time), but never once felt anxious. Safety is their first priority. Although the volcano isn't visibly erupting, we did find patches of lava flow which was really cool and we would have not seen it in the ground. The valley and waterfalls were my favorite and completely blew me away with the beauty of this area. Seeing it from above is simply wondrous! Noah gave us a great history lesson on the island and its many areas that was invaluable. This is a trip you cannot miss. Be aware that the seats are tight but all had great views. This is well worth the money and you won't regret it!

We actually drove to Hilo to take heli from there. cheaper. we then drove on through the volcanic area. just great. anyway. heli will take you over active lava fields. you will see a few red lava streams (you would have to hike a couple hours to see it otherwise). we took our two year old toddler. he was pretty fine, just keeping the headphones on because of the noise was tricky. very smooth ride, anyone can do it. they also took us the over waterfalls. it is expensive though.

Very awesome experiance that started with the phone call to book right through to the thank you and goodbye. Great flight, great people and great views. Can't say enough!!! You just MUST experiance Blue Hawaiian Helecopter tours for yourself! Captain Dan Gronstal United Airlines

Very professional Quality safety briefing (as someone who has flown often in professional copters) Excellent selection of sites Assured that all aboard had great visibility Terrific discussion by guide Excellent experience