Feel a Hawaiian volcano's heat radiate from its crater as you experience live volcanic activity up close, with nothing between you and the lava! An open-door helicopter ride over a Big Island volcano is the adventure of a lifetime. After the lava warms you up, you'll cool back down with breathtaking views of cascading waterfalls before soaring back to Hilo.

Feel a Hawaiian volcano's heat radiate from its crater as you experience live volcanic activity up close, with nothing between you and the lava! An open-door helicopter ride over a Big Island volcano is the adventure of a lifetime. After the lava warms you up, you'll cool back down with breathtaking views of cascading waterfalls before soaring back to Hilo.

This 50-minute Big Island helicopter ride from Hilo isn't your average helicopter tour. You won't simply stare out of glass windows - this helicopter is open-door, meaning there's nothing between you and these amazing Hawaiian sights (don't worry, it's safe!).

You'll take off from Hilo International Airport in a four-passenger Hughes 500 Helicopter and spend almost an hour flying over this beautiful island. Soar above an active Hawaiian volcano and watch the lava flow to the ocean. Get up close and personal with volcanic lava, and feel its heat emanating from the crater, with nothing between you but air. This once-in-a-lifetime experience gets you as close as you'll ever want to be to a natural wonder so powerful and magnificent.

In addition to the volcano, you'll fly over waterfalls and tropical rainforests. Listen to expert narration from your professional pilot on your two-way headset, and see great views of historic downtown Hilo on your return flight to the airport.

• Helicopter tour
• Two-way headset communication with your pilot
• Live commentary on board

• Food
• Gratuities (optional)

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
• Your safety is our #1 priority; in order to ensure the safety of all passengers, customers that weigh between 250-300lbs (113 kg-135 kg) must pay a $25 capacity fee at the time of check-in. Guests will be guaranteed a window seat.
• All guests weighing over 300 lbs (135 kg) will be assessed a capacity fee of 1/2 of 1 fare at regular price. The guest will be guaranteed a window seat.
• All guests weighing 350 lbs (158 kg) and up are required to buy 2 seats. The guest will be guaranteed a window seat and an empty seat next to them.
• All pilots and aircraft are FAA-certified
• If you are staying in Kona, be aware it is an approximate 2.5-hour drive to Hilo

• Hotel for pick up
• Weights for helicopter tours
• Choice of times for tours
• Special dietary requirements, meal choices etc.