The top Big Island helicopter tours - Kona tours and Hilo tours - are a great way to see the best parts of the island. (For helicopter tours that depart from Hapuna or Waikoloa, visit the Big Island Helicopter Tours page.)
Whether you want to see lush rainforests, live lava flows, gorgeous sunsets, or endless stretches of sand, these aerial Hawaii tours are the way to go.
When booking a helicopter tour, you and the other tour members will fly high above the island to view Hawaii from an unrivaled airborne perspective … what most people only see from land!
Many of the top Big Island helicopter tours and airplane tours depart from two places: Kona and Hilo.
Keep reading to find out more about the tours that leave from each town:
Kona Helicopter Tours
If you want to depart from Kona - or if Hilo helicopter tours are booked up - then check out a few of these top tours:
- Volcano and Kona Landing - Operated by Paradise Helicopters, the Volcano and Kona Landing tour boasts that it is “the ultimate experience only offered by Paradise Helicopters.” On this tour, you won’t just ride in a helicopter … you’ll land atop a remote ridge in the Kohala Mountains, where you can explore, hike, or just relax.
- Volcano by Land and Air - Also offered by Paradise Helicopters, Volcano by Land and Air brings you the best of both an aerial and a ground-based adventure. After departing Kona International Airport, you will enjoy a tour over famous sites - including 3 volcanoes and the world-famous Kona coffee farm - and then land at Hilo. During the land portion of the tour, your guide will escort you through many attractions in the Ka’u district.
- Hawaii Experience - On this aerial adventure you’ll fly over famous sites, including the historic Kailua Village, the Kona coffee belt, the Pu’u O’o lava area, lush tropical rainforests, and more.
Hilo Helicopter Tours
Hilo is another top departure point for Big Island flying tours.
Here are some of the best Hilo helicopter tours to try on your next vacation:
- Fire and Falls Adventure - If you want to see volcanoes from the sky, then this is the tour for you! Once on board the helicopter, you’ll make a beeline over 50 miles of lush rainforest to Kilauea Volcano to see the latest volcanic activity.
- Doors Off Experience - For thrill-seekers, Paradise Helicopters’ Doors Off Experience is a must-try. This flight takes you straight into the heart of the Kilauea Volcano in a doorless helicopter. Warning: this tour is not for the faint of heart.
- Circle of Fire Plus Waterfalls - To see the best of both Hawaiian worlds - water and fire - book your seat on this tour. On this aerial excursion, you’ll see black sand beaches, Hawaiian jungles, stunning waterfalls, and world-famous volcanoes.
For more Big Island helicopter tours, including Hilo helicopter tours and Kona helicopter tours, browse through the rest of HawaiiDiscount.com.
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