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Doors-Off Helicopter Lava & Rainforests Adventure from Hilo

Overview
All guests weighing 270 lbs or more when weighed at check-in, will be required to purchase an additional empty seat less 15% before fuel surcharge to safely balance the aircraft. They will be guaranteed a window seat.
The doors-off Lava & Rainforests Adventure showcases the story of how Hawai‘i is inextricably linked to the elements. You will fly over Kīlauea, what was the most active volcano on earth, and continue towards the crater that was previously Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō Vent. The windward side also catches enough rain to make Hilo the wettest city in the United States. All this water fills tunnels that once flowed with lava, creating incredible rivers, pools and waterfalls all over East Hawai’i. View Hilo’s lush rainforests, Mauna Loa’s vistas and the plunging Wai‘ānuenue (Rainbow Falls), so named for the rainbows you can see in the mist when the early morning sunshine hits the water.
City: Big Island of Hawaii
Mon 23 Dec
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Starting at $494.28
Mon 23 Dec
Starting at $494.28
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What's Included
Two-way headset communication with your pilot
Live commentary on board
Additional Info
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children 8 yrs and older must sit in the front middle seat. Children 12 yrs and older may sit by an open door.
  • All pilots and aircraft are FAA-certified
  • Front seat guests CAN NOT EXCEED 330lbs combined weight.
  • All guests weighing 270 lbs or more when weighed at check-in, will be required to purchase an additional empty seat less 15% before fuel surcharge to safely balance the aircraft. They will be guaranteed a window seat.
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own caregiver
  • Please notify Paradise Helicopters Reservations Department if travelers have health restrictions or serious medical conditions
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Mask Mandate is no longer in effect after March 26, 2022. However, all guests on state airport property will be required to wear a mask through 18 April 2022 per the TSA guideline. If guests appear to be experiencing any symptoms of illness, they may be asked to wear a mask or fly at another date.
What To Expect
1
Kilauea
Current activity at Kilauea Volcano
2
Rainbow Falls
Waterfalls of North Hilo
3
Pe'epe'e Falls
Waterfalls of North Hilo
4
Wai'ale falls
Waterfalls of North Hilo
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveler Photos
Reviews (140)
Suzette G
Sep 2012

Flifgt was fantastic, got to see lava erupting in the crater a new lava flow away from the crater sensational exoerience, would like to have got a bit closer to the warefalls.
Wouild recomend to everyone.
John And Suzette Newcaswtle Australia

Jodi S
Sep 2012

Simply brilliant. The pilot flew us over the volcano, flowing lava and waterfalls, ensuring that he circled both left and right so that people on both sides of the helicopter could take loads of photos. If you are lucky enough to sit in the front, you will either be sat next to the pilot or the door - which there isn't one! I would highly recommend taking this flight.

Douglas D
Sep 2012

Great pilot ! Showed us everything we hoped for along with providing great commentary. Glad we booked the flight.

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