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Helicopter Lava and Rainforests Adventure from Hilo

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160 reviews

Location: Big Island of Hawaii, United States
Duration: 55 to 60 minutes
Product code: 5120_H0004

Overview

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Wao Kele, Hawaiian Acres, HI 96778, USATropical rainforests of PunaPass By: Hilo, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HawaiiWaterfalls of North HiloPass By: Wai'ale falls, Waianuenue avenue, Island of Hawaii, HIWaterfalls of North HiloPass By: Rainbow Falls, Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720Waterfalls of North HiloPass By: Pe'epe'e Falls, 99 Peepee Falls Road Off Kaumana Drive, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720Waterfalls of North HiloPass By: Kilauea Volcano, Island of Hawaii, HICurrent activity at Kilauea Volcano

Supplier Name

Paradise Helicopters

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 6 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability,Due to safety concerns, customers are not allowed to bring any personal items on the flight,Children must be accompanied by an adult,Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own caregiver,All pilots and aircraft are FAA-certified,Due to the current social distancing requirements for the state of Hawai'i, face mask will be required at all times while on the aircraft.,Learn about our elevated health & safety protocol to help observe the COVID-related requirements of social distancing and sanitization on our website,A visitor who has either quarantined for 10 days (showing an airline ticket with an arrival date 10 days prior to flight), or who can show that the pre-testing travel program accepted a negative test result from them.,A resident who has been on island for at least 10 days or who has had a negative COVID-19 test in the past 72 hours.,Not wheelchair accessible,Near public transportation,Helicopter holds 6 passengers; larger groups may be separated,All guests weighing between 265 lbs – 300 lbs when weighed at check-in, will be assessed a Capacity Surcharge of $50 on our Hughes/MD 500 helicopter or $100 on our Bell 407 helicopter. They will be guaranteed a window seat.,We require that any guests weighing 300 lbs. or more purchase an additional empty seat to safely balance the aircraft. Upon check-in, we will weigh all passengers. They will be guaranteed a window seat.,Most travelers can participate,Seating is assigned based on weight and balance following guidelines which have been approved by the FAA. We cannot guarantee seats as the weight of guests must be balanced within the aircraft.,A seat upgrade is not a guarantee; however, if you purchase a co-pilot and/or window seat upgrades, we will do our best to seat you in your purchased location. If we cannot accomodate a seat upgrade due to weight and balance requirements for your flight (or for any other reason), we will refund your upgrade purchase at check-in.,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms,Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Inclusions:

Two-way headset communication with your pilot,Live commentary on board

Exclusions:

Food,Gratuities

REVIEWS

Traveler Reviews

Waste of money and time. In the center seat I Could only see the back of the person next to me. Due to weight distribution I had to sit there. It was so high up it was like seeing it from a plane. No rain forest. Would not recommend

Reviewed by: Kelly E, 11/29/2021 12:00:00 AM

So much fun!!!! And spectacular views. I never thought I would see the inside of a volcano in my life. So cool

Reviewed by: Maryann_W, 11/23/2021 12:00:00 AM

A helicopter over volcanoes was my one big demand for this trip. I booked this itinerary because we would be in Hilo and this tour would take us directly over the lava flows and craters. I booked it long before the current lava activity and am so thankful the timing worked out for us to see it in action! We had a great experience. The staff are professional, the equipment is in excellent condition and while they wanted us to have fun our safety was their priority. I felt very taken care of and was not nervous at all for being my first time in a helicopter. Our pilot, Page, rocked! He narrated everything for us, answered questions, and took us over so much of the landscape from Volcanoes National to the rainforest and waterfalls. If you only have the budget to do one major thing while vising the Big Island, do this!

Reviewed by: 234nikkil, 11/08/2021 12:00:00 AM

Pete had a lot of information and all of the staff were very friendly. My husband could see everything from his vantage point. I saw some but not in a good place when you are small in the middle. Could see very little and wasn’t a good vantage point for any pictures.

Reviewed by: lowreyca, 11/02/2021 12:00:00 AM

Keith is an excellent pilot. And make the experience interactive and educational. This is a spectacular opportunity that you can’t pass up!

Reviewed by: Ryan_O, 10/15/2021 12:00:00 AM

Photos

50-Minute Open-Door Volcanoes Helicopter Flight