Doors-Off Helicopter Lava & Rainforests Adventure from Hilo in Big Island of Hawaii booking from $494.28

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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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)

MoonMike

Apr 2022

Amazing tour - highly recommend the doors off tour for couple and if you are not afraid of height. It feels so good to feel breeze! It was a surprise birthday gift for my husband and he absolutely loved his first helicopter ride.

Kristi R

Apr 2020

I absolutely loved the front seat. Great views, nothing interfering. Crew was caring and it felt completely safe. Plenty of beautiful views. I used the opportunity to ask lots of questions about the people living in lava fields :)

Response from Host

Apr 2020

Aloha Kristi R, Mahalo for taking the time to review your experience. It is pretty incredible to see the aftermath of the 2018 Kilauea Eruption. Although the lava may not be flowing right now, it's amazing to see what the "frozen lava river" looks like now. Mahalo for choosing to Paradise Helicopters, we greatly appreciate your review! Mahalo, Paradise Helicopters

gmcmd

Dec 2019

Excellent staff, pilot, and aircraft. Only criticism might be fat they charge an extra $50 or so for a guaranteed window seat, when as it turns out five out of the six seats are window seats. One of us was sitting in a rear facing window seat, having to continually turn my head 90 degrees or more to see oncoming Vistas. Those seats should be discounted.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Aloha gmcmd, The helicopter used on your tour is the Bell 407, which offers five window seats (more than any other helicopter touring company in the state of Hawaii) and has only one seat that is not next to a window. We offer a window seat option for guests who want to be prioritized for a window seat. Seating arrangements are based on a variety of factors, including weight balance, that ensure safe loading of our aircraft. While we are glad you enjoyed your tour with us we're sorry to hear that you didn't fully enjoy your seat. This model of aircraft offers limousine style seating, allowing guests to share the experience with a companion sitting across from them and offers guests to see sites coming and going. While many people enjoy this, we understand your preference. Thank you again for flying with us and taking the time to give us feedback as we do read and take all feedback into account to make sure we are doing our best to satisfy our guests. Mahalo Nui Loa, Paradise Helicopters

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Doors-Off Helicopter Lava & Rainforests Adventure from Hilo

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