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Big Island Helicopter Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10

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145 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Fly over Big Island lava fields, rainforests, the Hamakua Coast, and Kohala waterfalls on a 120-minute helicopter tour.

About this tour

See the Big Island unfold from above, from volcanic terrain shaped by Madame Pele’s lava to rainforests, coastal cliffs, and waterfalls. This 120-minute Big Island Helicopter Tour brings the island’s striking contrasts into view from the air.

Fly over volcanic badlands before tracing the lush Hamakua Coast. The route continues toward the Kohala Mountains, where deep tropical valleys and cascading waterfalls create a dramatic finale. An Airbus EC 130, designed for air tours, offers expansive windows and individual business-class-style seats. Two-way communication lets you hear and speak with your pilot guide, a State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guide, while Bose aviation-grade noise-canceling headsets help keep the flight comfortable.

Arrive an hour before departure for check-in, a weight check, and the safety briefing. Weather and wind may affect tour times. Choose the Big Island Helicopter Tour for a sweeping perspective on the island’s volcanic landscapes, green valleys, and rugged coastline.

Highlights

  • Admire volcanic badlands and the spectacle of Madame Pele’s lava
  • Fly over lush rainforests and the Hamakua Coast
  • Take in the Kohala Mountains’ deep valleys and cascading waterfalls
  • Enjoy sweeping views from an Airbus EC 130 helicopter

What's included

Included

  • Big Island helicopter tour
  • Two-way communication with the pilot through microphones
  • Pilot guide who is also a State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guide
  • All fees and taxes
  • Bose aviation-grade electronic noise-canceling headsets

Not included

  • USB in-flight video and photo packages, available for purchase after the flight
  • Transportation to and from the heliport
  • Gratuities
  • Private tour

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Important information

  • Check in 1 hour before departure for a weight check, safety briefing, and boarding; late arrivals may not be accepted and are nonrefundable
  • Tours and departure times may vary with wind and weather conditions
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; children 23 months and younger fly free as lap children
  • For each guest weighing over 240 pounds (108 kg), an adjacent seat is required for aircraft balance; the additional seat costs half the regular tour price and should be arranged after booking
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  • Do not scuba dive within 24 hours of departure
  • Wear dark clothing to reduce reflections in photos; hats, bags, large cameras, and extending selfie sticks are not permitted on the helicopter
  • The heliport and helicopter are wheelchair accessible, with a lift available at the base to assist boarding
  • Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long is the helicopter tour?

The tour lasts 120 minutes.

What should I know about check-in?

Check in 1 hour before departure for a weight check, safety briefing, and boarding. Late arrivals may not be accepted and are nonrefundable.

Can infants join the tour?

Infants must sit on an adult’s lap. Children 23 months and younger fly free as lap children.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The heliport and helicopter are wheelchair accessible, and a lift is available at the base to assist boarding.

What items are not allowed on the helicopter?

Hats, bags, large cameras, and extending selfie sticks are not permitted.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.78 on Viator and 4.37 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.8.

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