Sunshine Helicopters Volcano Deluxe
This is nearly a 2 hour flight experience.Experience the fiery lava vents of Kilauea, Big Island's active volcano. The intensity of the live volcanic landscape is breathtaking. This is just one of the unique sights you will find on an island boasting eleven out of thirteen climate zones present on Earth. You will be whisked through the hidden tropical valleys of the Kohala mountains, alive with dozens of roaring waterfalls, and lifted above the Hamakua coast's beautiful rainforest.
Flight Includes: Ground briefing, complimentary coffee, personally narrated tour, air-conditioning, choreographed CD music through rich stereophonic headsets with volume control. You may purchase the pilot-narrated video of your actual flight on DVD.
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Activity Type
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Helicopter Tours
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Duration
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1 hour 45 minutes
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Equipment
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ASTAR: The industry standard AS 350 BA has forward facing customized bench style seats with excellent visibility. ASTAR OPEN SEATING: Industry standard 6 passengers with seat assignment determined by weight and balance. WhisperSTAR: The EC 130 B4 WhisperSTAR was developed to be the ultimate in sightseeing helicopters. Offers more interior room with individual seats (more shoulder and leg room), more visibility with added plexiglass and elevated rear seats. It has business and first class seating to further enhance passenger comfort and visibility. The state-of-the-art WhisperSTAR provides superb quiet and ultra smooth comfort of the most technologically advanced sightseeing helicopter. WhisperSTAR OPEN SEATING: Up to 6 passengers, seat assignment determined by weight and balance. WhisperSTAR FIRST CLASS SEATING: The 3 front seat configuration is replaced with 2 front seats. Passengers enjoy "First Class" seating next to pilot, with additional arm and leg room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers is 490 lbs.
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Island
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Big Island
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Operation Days
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Daily
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Requirements
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A valid government issued photo I.D. is required.
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Restrictions
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Weight Limit: ASTAR - 240 pounds per person. WhisperSTAR - 290 pounds per person. If a standard airline seat belt is too small or you weigh over 240 pounds, you will be required to purchase a comfort seat on ASTAR. For passenger between 200-290 pounds, open seating on WhisperSTAR is recommended. Passengers over 290 pounds will require a comfort seat in WhisperSTAR.
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Special Notes
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Participants may not scuba dive within 24 hours prior to this activity.
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Vendors
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Sunshine Helicopters
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Where And When
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Hapuna Heliport (located in Mauna Kea), Central Hawaii
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Town
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Hilo - Big Island
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Group
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Hawaii Tours
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Setting
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Air
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