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Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes & Helicopter Tour

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Honolulu, US

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Experience the thrill of exploring active volcanoes and soaring over breathtaking landscapes with this all-inclusive day trip from Oahu to Hilo. Uncover the legends and cultural significance of famous sites as you journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to the iconic Mauna Loa and Kilauea volcanoes. Witness recent volcanic activity from a bird's-eye view during a thrilling 45-minute helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. Marvel at cascading waterfalls, towering mountains, and lush valleys as you soar above the island. Indulge in a delicious lunch and enjoy roundtrip transportation from the Hilo Airport. This comprehensive volcano adventure offers a perfect blend of sightseeing and adrenaline-pumping excitement. Book now and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that will leave you in awe of Mother Nature's power.

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Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Included
12 hours
Suitable for 1-12 Participants
Small Group Tour
Guided Experience

Highlights

Explore Hawaii's active volcanoes
Take a helicopter tour over volcanic activity
Drive through charming Hilo Town
Visit the famous Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
Witness the stunning Akaka Falls

Included

Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Interisland r/t airfare (overage charges may apply)
Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
45 minute helicopter tour (blue hawaiian helicopters)

Not included

Gratuities
Helicopter comfort seat surcharge (for those over 240 lbs.)
Airline flight overage charges

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Introduction

Escape to the breathtaking beauty of another Hawaiian island on the Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes & Helicopter Tour. This all-inclusive island-hopping experience is designed to indulge you with a seamless and unforgettable adventure. Leave the planning to us as you embark on a day filled with extraordinary sights and thrilling activities, including roundtrip airfare from Oahu to Hilo, roundtrip transportation, a sightseeing land tour with lunch, and a jaw-dropping 45-minute helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.

What to expect?

Prepare for an awe-inspiring journey that will take you to the heart of Hawaii's active volcanoes. Immerse yourself in the world-famous Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you'll witness the raw power of Mauna Loa and Kilauea. Your expert driver-guide will share the legends and cultural significance of these iconic sites while pointing out captivating scenic wonders along the way. The adventure continues with a thrilling helicopter tour, soaring above recent volcanic activity, cascading waterfalls, majestic mountains, and lush valleys.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts looking to delve into the wonders of Hawaii's volcanic landscapes. Whether you're a thrill-seeker itching to witness the raw power of active volcanoes or a nature lover yearning to explore lush valleys and mesmerizing waterfalls from a bird's-eye view, this experience is ideal for anyone seeking an awe-inspiring and immersive adventure.

Why book this?

Embark on this unique island-hopping tour and let yourself be mesmerized by the extraordinary beauty of Hawaii's active volcanoes. With roundtrip airfare, convenient transportation, a delicious lunch, and an unforgettable helicopter tour, this all-inclusive experience ensures every detail of your trip is taken care of. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and captivating legends of the sites you'll visit, and witness the breathtaking natural wonders of volcanic activity and lush valleys from the sky. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure promises thrills and memories that will last a lifetime.

Good to know

Please note that the duration of this tour is approximately 720 minutes. The itinerary includes memorable stops such as Banyan Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Chain of Craters Road, Kilauea Volcano, Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube, and Akaka Falls State Park. However, please be aware that the Kilauea fly-over during the helicopter tour is weather-dependent and not guaranteed. Make sure to arrive at the airport at 5:00 AM for your interisland flight on Hawaiian Airlines.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes & Helicopter Tour have been thrilled by the adventure and sights they encountered. They praised the knowledgeable guides who shared fascinating stories and information about the volcanoes and cultural sites. The helicopter tour was a highlight for many, with guests describing the experience as breathtaking and awe-inspiring. Past travelers highly recommend this tour for its seamless organization, outstanding customer service, and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the raw power of active volcanoes in a safe and exhilarating way.

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How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

At least one adult or senior required per booking

Meeting point & End point

Please meet at the airport at 5:00 AM for your interisland flight on Hawaiian Airlines and promptly check at the Hawaiian Airlines Ticket Counter or Self-Service Kiosk. Make sure to check in for all flights (round trip) and then proceed to the designated gate for departure.

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, 300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819, US

Your Itinerary

Banyan Drive

(Pass by)

Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo's coastline known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame".

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Home to Hawaii's active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Kilauea's latest eruption in June 2023 spewed fountains of lava up to 50 feet high.

Chain of Craters Road

(Pass by)

Chain of Craters Road is a 19-mile (31 km) long winding paved road through the East Rift and coastal area of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii. Some areas are inaccessible.

Mauna Loa

Active shield volcano housed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Last erupted in November 2022. Considered one of the largest volcanoes on earth.

Admission Included

Kilauea Volcano

Active shield volcano housed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Last erupted in June 2023 when vents spewed lava from within Halema'uma'u, a pit crater in the volcano's summit caldera.

Admission Included

Steam Vents

See and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.

Admission Included

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.

Admission Included

Akaka Falls State Park

Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.

Admission Included

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Mandatory 45 minute safety briefing at 3:00 PM and 45 minute helicopter tour at 3:45 PM. Kilauea fly-over is not guaranteed; dependent on existing weather conditions.

Admission Included

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passengers must provide full name as shown on ID, date of birth, and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
Once reservation is made, tour is non-refundable and non-changeable
Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
Special needs requests must be called in to the local supplier at least 1 week prior to tour date
Weight Restrictions: Due to FAA regulations, all passengers and bags must be weighed at check-in for the helicopter tour. Each passenger weighing over 240 pounds will be contacted and assessed a 'comfort seat' charge for an additional seat, payable directly to the tour operator. This is for the safety and comfort of all passengers. It is important to provide accurate body weight at checkout.
The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes
Lava sightings not guaranteed
IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.
If the helicopter tour is cancelled by the provider, you'll receive a refund for the helicopter portion (at a rate determined by the tour provider) and be welcomed on an extended sightseeing tour. If you choose to abort the sightseeing portion of the tour and would like to return to Honolulu earlier than your return flight is scheduled, you will be responsible for all flight change fees with the airlines. A refund for the sightseeing portion of the tour is not guaranteed. Before aborting the tour, you are required to contact the tour provider.

Reviews

(34)

3.8 (34)

Passenger599706

Had another great day with tour driver, Kimoke'o. Going to hate to see him go as our tours with him are coming to an end. Would definitely recommend him for anyone else.

kpR635CO

The trip was wonderful. It was NCL - best of Hilo tour! On May 14, 2024 The guide Albert was very knowledge, and we had tons of fun! Thanks!

DayTrip39468447954

We booked the trip up as part of our holiday in Hawaii, and it didn't disappoint. The tour bus was waiting for us once our plane landed and once we had a full coach we departed. Dexter the tour guide was fantastic and told us so much about Big Island. The helicopter trip was also fantastic.

T445WHmichellew

FANTASTIC!! so well organised, with easy instructions and everything went smoothly! THe ground tour was great, lovely guide that was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to accommodate all. the Helicopter just took the tour to new heights and really help take it all in! Not to be missed

marileemohr

Kimokeo was a wonderful tour guide. Very Knowledgeable about the history and so kind. Find him you will really enjoy his tour! Mahalo.

209anissat

Mahalo was the best diver and guide has the best 3 days ever and would def recommend to all my friends and family

pablog619

Great experience. We did not do the helicopter part. Our guide Dexter was the best! If you go in this tour, ask for him. What a treat!

lorilijacobs

Wesley was our Blue Hawaiian chopper pilot - awesome soundtrack he put together for us plus knowledgeable and humorous commentary as we flew over the 2 "active" volcanoes and saw down into many craters from volcanoes past! Most recent eruption was June 2023 so there was no red lava to see. Dexter was our coach driver who guided us around Volcano National Park to reveal ground level views of volcanoes and waterfalls. Lots of information from this guy who has lived on Hilo all his life. Long day out from Honolulu to Big Island (aka Hilo) for this Volcano tour but well worth it. My favourite part was 45 minutes in the helicopter and coach stop to walk through a lava tube.

shannonjA2508EY

Lets start with AMAZING! The experience with Polynesian Adventure was “Top Shelf” from day 1. The day I booked our tour on line, confirmation was sent and our trip was set. We continued to receive reminder emails and details of our adventure over the next several weeks. Three days and two days before our adventure we received phone calls to confirm everything and received more details to help us through the process of getting there. The staff on the phone was extremely helpful and was able to answer every questions I had. Very professional, courtesy and easy to talk to. You could tell they had a smile on their face just by the sound of their voice. Between their detailed information and my research of the information they gave me, the movement from our hotel to the Honolulu airport, to the Hilo airport went seamless. Now, we get to the best part. The tour / adventure. We met Dexter (Dex) at the bus and he checked us in and let us know he would be our tour guide for the day. We couldn’t have gotten a better tour guide than Dex. The amount of time he has spent on Hilo played a significant role in his knowledge of the island. That amount of time just happens to be his entire life. Born and raised. I don’t want to insult Dex, but I venture to guess he is, at a minimum, in his mid 60’s. He was such a pleasure to spend the day with and his knowledge is invaluable. Such a great person. Thank you Dex! After the bus tour, the “thrill” part of the adventure was about to begin. The Helicopter Tour with Blue Hawaiian. On behalf of my family, let me just say, “Awesome.” My family had never ridden in a helicopter before. Being the military for 28 years (now retired) I have ridden in many helo’s. For their first and my 1000+ in a helo, we got spoiled. This helicopter was the Lamborghini of helicopters. The EC130 Eco Star seats 7 (including the pilot) and there’s not a bad seat in the house. Our pilot, Wesley, was outstanding. Great knowledge, personable and a pleasure to talk to. He has over 20 years of helicopter flying experience and you can tell he’s right at home in the driver’s seat. He gave us some spectacular views of waterfalls, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, other craters, lava fields and many others. You just can’t get the full picture of the power of a volcano walking on the ground. Seeing if from the air at 1500 feet gives you a perspective like no other. Thank you to the rest of the staff and crew at Blue Hawaiian. You all played a significant role in the whole tour experience. From the time we arrived, your professionalism did not go unnoticed. I know there’s a significant cost involved in a tour like this, but if you get the chance, it’s worth the price. If you do the Oahu to Hilo day trip with helicopter tour like we did, you will be worn out buy the time you get back to your room. The next day you will wake up and say, “Damn! That was awesome.” My hats off to everyone at Polynesian Adventure and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. Another special thanks to Dak and Wesley. You two are great and wish nothing but the best for you and your families. Mahalo to everyone! Sincerely, Team Johnson

Katherine S

We were promised buses with restrooms. I asked for a “luxury” trip. The bus not only had no restroom on board but was an old bus and had no phone chargers available. I would like to have taken more video and photos but ran out of battery. I will NEVER book a trip with this company again.

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2024-06-27 14:38