Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - Circle of Fire plus Waterfalls

Departing from Hilo Airport, this Big Island helicopter tour takes you over the most geologically active environment on earth! Fly over the most current areas of volcanic activity and view lava flows and vast lava fields. This tour also takes you over beautiful black sand beaches, tropical rainforests and secluded waterfalls.

Please note: Tour routes and sights visited may vary according to wind and weather conditions. Volcanic activity varies hourly.

Tour Highlights:

Fly over active lava flow region on Hawaii's Big Island
See vast lava fields, black sand beaches, tropical rainforests and waterfalls
Learn about the geological history of the Big Island

Tour Inclusions:

Bose aviation-grade noise-canceling headsets
Two-way communication between you and your Blue Hawaiian pilot

Tour Add-ons:

Front Row Seating Add-on can guarantee a front row seating for the guest. Please note the restrictions listed below for this add-on.

Gallery

A-Star & Eco-Star

Tour Map

Special Instructions

Where and When:

Morning: departing between 7:00 am & 10:30 am
Mid-day: departing between 10:30 am & 1:00 pm
Afternoon: departing between 1:00 pm & 3:30 pm
The exact departure time for your preferred time frame will be specified on your voucher. Departs from Hilo Airport View Map
View Driving Directions

Requirements:

Restrictions:

Tour routes and sights visited may vary according to wind and weather conditions.

Weight Guidelines:
For each passenger weighing 250+ pounds (113 kg), an adjacent empty seat is required to safely balance the aircraft and requires an additional surcharge equal to 1/2 ticket price.
The Federal Aviation Administration requires that each each passenger is weighed prior to departure. This weigh-in process is very discrete when you check in. Any significant variance in the weights provided and actual scale weight could result in flight delays or possible cancellation.

Front Row Seating Add-on Restrictions:

ECO-STAR: Combined Front Row seat weight must be under 470 lbs and individual passenger weights must be under 260 lbs.
A-STAR: Combined Front Row seat weight must be under 319 lbs and individual passenger weights must be under 250 lbs.

Should the actual weights at check-in exceed any of these limits guests will be accommodated in other seats and allowed a refund for the upgrade fee.
Front Row passengers must occupy their own seats and must be able to refrain from interfering with the pilot and instrumentation. NO LAP CHILDREN IN FRONT ROW. In the event of an emergency front row passengers must be able to receive instructions in English and be physically capable of operating exit doors. Chair lifts are can only access the rear row seats, therefore guests requiring a chair lift cannot be accommodated in the front row.

You MUST have with you:
Passengers need to bring a government issued photo ID. International passengers will need their passport.

Special Notes:

Children 23 months or younger may fly at no charge and must sit on adult's lap. Please provide child's weight at time of booking.

When you choose a time frame we will email you an exact time your flight will take place. If you need to book an exact time for your flight, please call to make a reservation.

Operation Days:

Daily

Duration:

45-50 minutes

Vendor:

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Island:

Big Island

Capacity:

Equipment:

A-Star: The A-Star is the industry standard helicopter offering a great flight in a compact cabin, bench style seating, and over 50 square feet of viewing glass.
ECO-Star: The Eco-Star is significantly quieter than the standard A-Star touring helicopter and offers 23% more interior space and over 60 square feet of viewing glass for 180 degree unobstructed views. The Eco-Star also has individual seats for every passenger that afford the kind of shoulder room and personal space found in airline "First Class" seating. The ECO-Star is the first helicopter specifically designed for touring, utilizing the latest aircraft and avionics technologies.

Total : $0.00

Qty.	Description	Price
	A-Star - Per Person (2 yrs+)	$269.00
	A-Star Surcharge - Required Per Person (250 lbs+)	$134.50
	Eco-Star - Per Person (2 yrs+)	$319.00
	Eco-Star Surcharge - Required Per Person (250 lbs+)	$159.50
	Per Infant in Lap (0-23 months)	$0.00
	Front Row Seat Add-on - Per Person	$100.00
	EARLY BIRD - Eco-Star - Per Person (2 yrs+)	$280.00
	EARLY BIRD - Eco-Star Surcharge - Required Per Person (250 lbs+)	$140.00

*	ALL FEES INCLUDED Operates daily. Please provide first and last name for each passenger. Please call to order if a specific tour time is required, or if booking within a week. Early Bird flights are usually the 1st flight of the day, if it's unavailable we will contact you.