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I felt the need to post another review for this attraction after getting all my pictures back and getting to re-live the experience. We did the Big Island Tour so we were treated to the full experience of the volcanos, valleys, gorges and waterfalls. This is a once in a lifetime thing and yes, it is expensive but you will not regret it. Our trip was end of May 2014. Couple of hints that may answer some questions posed by other reviews. NO, you can't sit where ever you want, the pilot assigns the seating based on weight distribution but, there is not a bad seat, the pilot swings a 360 around every attraction so that everyone gets a great look. NO, you will not be guaranteed to see lava flowing into the sea, you may not see lava at all, we were lucky and did see the caldera active and several bubbling hotspots. NO, you will not be guaranteed a fly over of the Caldera, this is an active volcano and the pilots works off of daily seismic reports and their goal is to give a great ride while keeping you safe YES, you will have your breath taken away, as our pilot stated as we hovered in front of a 2,400 ft waterfall, very few humans get to see this beauty, it is not accessible by land Of all of the things we did, this was by far our greatest experience

We had 3 school age children in our group of 6. The pilot was really informative and it was easy for the children to ask questions. We were all really impressed that even from the middle seats the views were excellent all very excited by the flight. It was all we hoped for and would certainly use Blue Hawaiian again. The absolute bonus for us was our mother who didn't fly with us dropped her camera from the car when getting us from the airport. The camera was handed to Blue Hawaiian staff who had the sense to look at the photos , recognised the children and then rang our mobile . We hadn' noticed the camera missing and were miles away. We collected a very expensive camera that night so top marks you really went the extra mile for service as well.

Nice drive to the other side of the big island. They have seriously fixed the roads from the last time we did this. Great sightseeing on the way, but WOW was this helicopter ride worth it. The pilot took us right over the top of the volcano. It was very cool seeing the lava come out and the fires burning below us. When we were there, the lava flow had just shifted away from the housing development. It is WAY TOO CLOSE for comfort though if you are in one of those places. Worth the money. You get to see waterfalls on the way back in too. We had unbelievably clear weather the day we went up. Highly recommend it.

This was a series of firsts for me: first time traveling to Hawaii and first time flying in a helicopter. I chose Blue Hawaiian Helicopters because of all the great reviews I'd read here. I was not disappointed. The staff was friendly and helpful, and my pilot Tim was really knowledgeable about the area. The price was worth the sights I saw (oh yeah, a steaming, fiery volcano and some lava flowing) as well as the cool helicopter ride itself. If you decide to go with Blue Hawaiian, make sure you pick their Circle of Fire Tour and an Eco-Star. Mahalo, Blue Hawaiian Helicopters! Next time I am in Hawaii, I'll take another tour with you!

I have a serious fear of heights yet the experience with Erik and staff of the Blue Hawaiian Helicopter was worth all the sweaty palms and anxiety. We drove from the Mauna Lani across the Mauna Kea on the 200. Pleasant ride of approx. 1.5 hours to Hilo. Upon arrival, clear and brief overview and instructions were given. Seated on the Helicopter and off we went while the music of Hawaii Five-O is playing in your headphones! Our pilot Erik was informative, knowledgeable and fun. So impressed that he remembered our names and engaged us often. Having only 4 of us on board was great. Every effort was made by him to give us the best view and angle to see the sites The volcano was truly impressive. A spiritual experience, We respect the power of nature and yet are saddened for those that are impacted by the flow. Incredible Do it if you haven't and fly with Erik and team!

The whole reason for going to the Big Island was for the Volcanoes. The current conditions meant the only practical way to see any activity was via helicopter and the reviews for Blue Hawaiian seemed pretty good. We took the Circle of Fire tour from Hilo and Eric was our pilot. What starts as a nice trip over the island turns into an introduction to the inexorable path of lava from the Pu'u 'Ō'ō vent east of Kilauea. We tend to expect to see bright orange and red lava spewing up from the crater but that's not usual. The lava moves 50-75 yards a day, and the first sign are the trees and landscape smoking in the distance and then the land changes to dark grey and brown with the occasional green oasis that somehow survives the slow onslaught. The rest is up to you to discover. This will simply be one of the most memorable experiences of my life and I think it will be for you as well. Spend the extra $30 for the video...very worth it to view again and share with others. Aloha

We went our first day, and it was a good chance to see the big picture of the island. We did the volcanoes and waterfall tour, and it's pretty much the only way you'll see active lava flow. The waterfalls aren't too exciting, but the view of the volcanoes make it worth the money. Our pilot was friendly and well informed. The ride was smooth, and my wife who has some trouble with planes and boats had no trouble even without motion sickness meds.

This is the only way to see the volcano and waterfalls. I have been to the Big Island several times and seen the volcano from the ground(still a good time), but to see it from the air for the first time was incredible. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters was one of the most professional organizations we have dealt with. They were friendly, knowledgeable and Jeremy was an exceptional tour guide and pilot....this excursion made our trip!!

The final part of the tour The Ultimate Helicopter and Waterfall Adventure was a helicopter ride over the Big Island's active volcano Kilauea. It was an amazing sight to see the extent of the lava flow - and especially to fly around the actual volcano, spewing smoke and lava. Colleen was our pilot and she made sure it didn't matter where you were sitting in the helicopter you got to see it all. I thoroughly recommend this tour.

The Circle of Fire helitour with Blue Hawaiian should be on everyone's bucket list. If you get Ethan for your pilot you are in for a great experience. Don't even think about it anymore. If you can afford it, you have to do it!

Went on the Circle of Fire and Waterfalls flight with Pilot Scott. Scott was an excellent, knowledgeable pilot. He made sure everyone in the helicopter was at ease and comfortable. He would fly around a sight, then turn around so the people on the other side of the helicopter had the same view--everyone saw everything. It was not just a fly-by where you saw what you saw and that was it. We saw new land being formed as the lava was flowing. On the way back Scott had us over some beautiful waterfalls, then over the bay where we saw many whales. Overall a great flight. I will be back to do this again the next time.

We weren't sure about the cost and the dollar tanked but I will remember this experience forever. The Blue Hawaii Helicopter team run an excellent safe business. We were able to see Lava in the caldera ! Steve was our Pilot ,his life experience and perspective was very engaging. We love Hawaii even more because we have a bigger picture of how she came about and is evolving. We did buy the video which is of very high quality and a good memory. Costco in Kona does have 20% off coupons very easy to use.Make sure you buy enough coupons ie every 100.00 is one coupon.

We had wanted to do the 2 hour tour which included the volcano, but the morning of our trip the weather was too bad and we couldn't fly there. We were very disappointed. Tried to find another time but nothing available prior to our leaving. We were offered the 1 hour trip and at first I didn't want to do it because I really wanted to see the volcano. But my husband talked me into it and I am Very glad he did. What an amazing time. Our pilot, Greg, was great (go Ducks). The scenery was amazing and we actually saw more whales from the helicopter than we did on our whale watching trip. Next year when we come back, I plan on making reservations early and plan on also seeing the volcano. I will be sure and use this company again. Dore e L

We took this tour on 10-9-14, with our extended family group of 4 adults, an 8 year old and 5 year old. In past visits, we've been able to hike out to active flows to watch the lava flow into the ocean; the current flow was inaccessible, so we booked the flight in advance (at a savings). Colleen was our pilot and she was great; she patiently answered all of the children's questions in clear language. For the full hour, she kept them (& us) entertained with her knowledge of volcanoes. We've taken many flight tours with other companies in other places, but were impressed with her professionalism. The waterfall view was limited, but that really wasn't the focus of our trip.

My wife debated about what we considered to a rather extravagant expenditure, but after taking the 2 hour big island tour, it was wonderful! No buyers remorse on this one. Staff was professional and courteous, equipment was clean, pilot was very knowledgable. Should be on every visitors bucket list.