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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $494.28

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Tue 24 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

Kilauea

Current activity at Kilauea Volcano

Rainbow Falls

Waterfalls of North Hilo

Pe'epe'e Falls

Waterfalls of North Hilo

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.

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Reviews (140)

lucycL952BT

Aug 2022

If you are looking to check off a helicopter ride from your bucket list, this is it!! I was initially apprehensive, however, Wade and Rick were amazing: friendly, patient, professional and knowledgeable. It was the best experience!!! Highly, HIGHLY recommend. You will regret not going on by this adventure. Can’t wait to be try it again.

88nikim

Aug 2022

What an amazing tour. We were greeted by Rick. He was so kind and patient. Our pilot, Wade, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable about the terrain and provided great information throughout the tour. Highly recommend this tour.

Kim_R

May 2022

We had the opportunity to take this tour with doors on or off, and decided to do the doors off tour. It was rather windy when we took off, but our guide was amazing! While she has only been flying helicopters for 5 years, she was extremely knowledgeable about the various volcanic eruptions, how the island has been growing due to the various lava flows, and general information about the volcanic activity on the island. We ran into some rain on the way back, but the views were majestic. By the end of the tour, I was no longer scared of being in the helicopter and enjoyed the amazing views of the lava fields, shoreline and waterfalls. We even followed the chain of craters road for a bit, so we had an aerial view of the interior of non-active volcanos that others were viewing from ground level. This was definitely a bucket list item, because how often do you view an active volcano from a helicopter. Great tour!

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Doors-Off Helicopter Lava & Rainforests Adventure from Hilo

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