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10 Volcano & Waterfall Helicopter Flights on the Big Island Actually Worth Booking

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Out of 10 volcano & waterfall helicopter flights on this site, these 10 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the standout details are laid out below, so you can choose in five minutes and get back to planning.

Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour - Volcano National Park: the day’s backbone (and why timing matters)

1.Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 412 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $202Our pick

Full-day Hilo volcano adventure with lava tube walking, steam vents, Akaka and Rainbow Falls, lunch, and an optional helicopter add-on.

“We took the helicopter ride. Everyone from the ground crew to the pilot were very nice, professional, organized. The ride was almost one hour long and the views were amazing, things that you could not see from the ground, waterfalls, the vegetation, the cost lines, the craters. The weather helped, it was clear the views were crystal clear and then we had a brief drizzle and boom! the most amazing rainbows around the helicopter. Just unexpected and unforgettable. Then we continue the rest of the day on the ground in a small group in an A/C bus. Dexter was the pilot. He went the extra mile to make people feel…”

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Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats - Your route: southbound Captain Cook vs. northbound bays and Hapuna

2.Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240Top rated

All-window private Kona Coast helicopter ride: 30 minutes above beaches and bays, up to three people, flexible departures in Kona.

“This is a great flight! Short but gorgeous views and an excellent choice for a first time helicopter ride. Also - Meg was a fantastic pilot!!”

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Big Island Spectacular Helicopter Tour

Big Island Spectacular Helicopter Tour - Kohala Valleys and Ranch Country: The North Island View From the Sky

3.Big Island Spectacular Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $790

A 2-hour Big Island helicopter loop from Waikoloa, with Bose headsets, two-way pilot talk, and views of Kohala, Kilauea, and waterfalls.

“Matt was awesome! Ground team was excellent. The flight was spectacular. Couldn’t ask for a better helicopter tour! Shout out to the whole team!”

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Big Island: Discover Hilo Helicopter Tour

Big Island: Discover Hilo Helicopter Tour - Getting Started at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters in Hilo (and Why 45 Minutes Matters)

4.Discover Hilo Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $482

A small-group helicopter flight from Hilo for killer views of Kilauea, Mauna Loa, waterfalls, and fresh lava, with clear pilot comms.

“Amazing bucket list experience!! Worth every penny! Very knowledgeable pilot Chuey, we went up the day before with Dale and had to cut it short.”

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Flight of Aloha Flying Ride Pass

Flight of Aloha Flying Ride Pass - Inside the flying ride theater: what happens before the show

5.Flight of Aloha Flying Ride Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 25 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $34Best value

Flight of Aloha in Kona is a 25–60 minute indoor 8K flying theater. Prebook for easy, family-friendly Hawaii views.

“Fun, easy way to try out experiences in Hawaii, virtually. Good way to check out whether you might want to do an activity in real life 😉”

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Kohala Waterfalls & Valleys Helicopter Tour

Kohala Waterfalls & Valleys Helicopter Tour - Helicopter setup that actually matters: headsets, mic, and cabin vibe

6.Kohala Waterfalls & Valleys Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $460

45-minute Kohala helicopter tour from Waikoloa with canyon views, waterfalls, and small-group flying up to 6, plus Bose headsets.

“Waterfalls were spectacular! The ride was smoothe and our pilot even spotted a humpback whale and circled so we could see it.”

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Exclusive Landing with Spectacular Big Island Helicopter Tour

Exclusive Landing with Spectacular Big Island Helicopter Tour - A west-coast town with a very specific history

8.Exclusive Landing with Spectacular Big Island Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $1,134

Exclusive Big Island helicopter tour with a Kohala waterfall landing, Bose headsets, and guided volcano sights in about 2h20.

“Kind, knowledgeable, patient staff. Arrive eaely for weigh in. You can take 1 plaatic water bottle and camera/phone/go pro per person. Complementary lockers provided. Kai was our pilot. He was amazing! Yes, pay the extra for the waterfall landing. Will not disappoint. The pilot will help you with photos at landing site. Soak it all in! Look at everything! The price is well worth it.”

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Kohala Waterfalls with Exclusive Landing Helicopter Tour

Kohala Waterfalls with Exclusive Landing Helicopter Tour - The Kohala Coast Route: Ranch Country, Cowboy-Style Valleys, and Kamehameha I’s Story

9.Kohala Waterfalls with Exclusive Landing Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $804

Take a small-group helicopter tour of Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, including an exclusive Laupāhoehoe Nui waterfall landing for photos.

“This was absolutely the highlight of our trip to Hawaii! Our pilot was very professional and a font of knowledge. Answered all questions and had a calm and confident demeanour that assured nervous travellers in our group. We explored fantastic areas of the island - deep valleys and tall cascading waterfalls that can only be seen from a helicopter. Felt like we were on the set of Jurassic Park! This was not a cheap excursion, but wow, was it worth every penny! Highly recommend! You won't know what you would miss until you see it!”

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Kona Coast Hualalai Volcano-60Min Helicopter Tour-Door Off or On

Kona Coast Hualalai Volcano-60Min Helicopter Tour-Door Off or On - Kona Coast highlights: from fish ponds and Kailua Bay to Ali‘i Drive views

10.Kona Coast Hualalai Volcano-60Min Helicopter Tour-Door Off or On

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $640

60-minute door-off or door-on helicopter tour from Kona over lava, bays, fish ponds, coffee farms, and Hualālai’s summit views.

“It was truly amazing! Seeing the coastline from above with all the color variations was beautiful! We saw at least 10 whales and their calves I was in awe! The pilot was great at helping us learn how to look for the whales. The pilot pointed out points of interest, and answered all of our questions! He was so knowledgeable and informative, a pleasure to listen to. Our minds were blown by the incredible experience! Knowing what I know now, I may have left the doors on lol! We enjoyed our selves so very much!”

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