Waterfalls and Volcano by Air and Land

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

The Waterfalls and Volcano by Air and Land tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is a combo adventure that pairs a scenic helicopter flight with an on-the-ground exploration of the Big Island's most iconic volcanic landscapes. This fully guided day includes a picnic-style lunch.

🚁🌋 Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - Waterfalls and Volcano by Air and Land

Experience the Big Island of Hawaii from two unforgettable perspectives – by air and on the ground. Begin your adventure soaring above dramatic volcanoes, lush valleys, and cascading waterfalls aboard Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, enjoying sweeping aerial views that few ever see.

After landing, continue the journey on foot as you explore the world's most active volcano, Kilauea, inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. With an expert Hawaii Forest & Trail interpretive guide leading the way, you'll experience the park's powerful landscapes up close while learning the stories, geology, and natural forces that continue to shape the island.

⭐ Tour Highlights

  • Helicopter tour with spectacular views of volcanoes, lush valleys and cascading waterfalls
  • Land at a private historic ranch
  • Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the ground

✔️ Tour Inclusions

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

🕒 Itinerary for 6:45 am Tour

  • 6:45 am: Check in at Blue Hawaiian Waikoloa Headquarters
  • 7:00 am: Depart with Hawaii Forest & Trail for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (HVNP)
  • 9:00 am: Arrive and explore HVNP with interpretive tour guide
  • 11:00 am: Depart for private historic ranch landing zone
  • 11:15 am: Arrive at the ranch landing zone for a deli-style picnic lunch
  • 11:45 am: Meet your helicopter pilot to prepare for aerial tour with a safety briefing
  • 12:00 pm: Depart for air tour
  • 12:45 pm: Arrive at Hilo Airport for brief courtesy rest stop
  • 1:00 pm: Depart for Big Island aerial tour of coastlines, waterfalls & volcanoes
  • 2:00 pm: Arrive at Blue Hawaiian Waikoloa Headquarters

🕘 Itinerary for 8:30 am Tour

  • 8:30 am: Check in at Blue Hawaiian Waikoloa Headquarters and receive safety briefing
  • 9:30 am: Depart for Big Island aerial tour of coastlines, waterfalls & volcanoes
  • 10:30 am: Arrive at Hilo Airport for brief courtesy rest stop
  • 10:45 am: Continue Blue Hawaiian aerial tour en route to private historic ranch
  • 11:30 am: Landing at private historic ranch, meet Hawaii Forest & Trail for land portion of the tour
  • 11:45 am: Depart with your interpretive tour guide for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (HVNP) and enjoy deli-style lunch
  • 12:15 pm: Explore HVNP with Hawaii Forest & Trail
  • 2:15 pm: Depart for Blue Hawaiian Waikoloa Headquarters by van
  • 4:15 pm: Arrive at Blue Hawaiian Waikoloa Headquarters

Special instructions

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Where & When
Tour times:
6:45 am - 2:45 pm: Land Tour First & Then by Air
8:30 am - 4:30 pm: Air Tour First & Then by Land

Check in 1 hour prior to departure at Waikoloa Heliport, 68-690 Waikoloa Rd, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
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Prompt arrival allows for guest weight check-in, safety briefing, and to be escorted and seated on the aircraft for on-time departure. Late arrivals will be considered as a no-show. Traffic is unpredictable in the Islands. Please allow for ample travel time in case of traffic delays.
Restrictions
Weight Guidelines:
For each passenger weighing 240+ pounds (109 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.

Minimum age: 6 years old

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

Tour routes and sights visited may vary according to wind and weather conditions.
Operation Days
Thursday
Duration
8 hours
Capacity
6 passengers
Equipment
Blue Hawaiian's fleet is Hawaii's largest fleet of touring helicopters. Their EC-130 Eco-Star helicopters have comfortable, 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 also significantly quieter than standard touring helicopters and offers more interior space, with 65 square feet of glass for panoramic views. A 4-camera video system captures touring memories to bring home for a lifetime keepsake.

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