Hawaii Volcano Helicopter Tour: Doors Off Lava Tours Big Island

doors off helicopter tour

Hawaii Volcano Helicopter Tour: Doors Off Lava Tours Big Island

(7 customer reviews)

$324.00

Feel The Heat! Take a ride in a Hughes 500 helicopter with no doors, and find out for yourself why the Travel Channel calls this the “hottest helicopter ride on Earth!” Kīlauea Volcano has been continuously erupting for 30 years, and even at 500 feet above the flowing lava and open vents, you will feel waves of hot air rolling off the subsurface flows, which can reach temperatures of 2,000 degrees! Along the way, cool off as you soar over Hilo’s lush rain forests, Mauna Loa’s vistas and the plunging Wai‘ānuenue (Rainbow Falls), so named for the rainbows you can see in the mist when the early morning sunshine hits the water. There’s no better vantage point than a helicopter, and there’s no bigger thrill than leaving the doors behind so there is nothing between you and the sights!

Learn about the latest happenings at Kīlauea, Mauna Loa, and Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park with the Hawai’i Lava Update.

Sights

  • Current activity at Kilauea Volcano
  • Tropical rainforests of Puna
  • Waterfalls of North Hilo
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Description

DEPARTURE TIME & LOCATION

INCLUDED IN THIS ADVENTURE

  • Approx. 45 minute* tour in MD500 helicopter
  • * total flight time typically varies from 40 – 50 minutes

DETAILS

  • Warm clothing suggested as flight is cool and windy
  • All cameras including cell phones must have straps
  • No hats permitted on flight

SIGHTS

  • Current activity at Kilauea Volcano
  • Tropical rainforests of Puna
  • Waterfalls of North Hilo

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL

  • Easy: Suitable for adults, children, and seniors.

INCLUSIONS

  • Two-way communication between you, your pilot, and your group
  • Fully narrated tour
  • All taxes and fuel surcharge included

VOLCANO HELICOPTER TOUR NOTES

  • Please check in for your flight 45 minutes prior to departure
  • Passengers over 264 lb. may be subject to weight restriction fee
    • $25 capacity surcharge (Guests weighing 265 lb. to 315 lb.); Brings Total Flight Price to $349.
    • Must purchase 2 seats (Guests weighing more than 315 lb.); Brings Total Flight Price to $648.

7 reviews for Hawaii Volcano Helicopter Tour: Doors Off Lava Tours Big Island

  1. Lonny –

    I’ve been on several helicopter tours times but this one takes the cake! Doors off! Mahalo.

  2. Tristan M –

    Highly recommend to everyone reading this review. Best tour ever.

  3. Braylen –

    Going no-doors is unforgettable! Feeling the heat of lava isn’t something you do every day. Plus, this tour was about so much more than the volcano. The views we got were spectacular. The pilot made sure everyone got to see the same things from several perspectives. We saw macadamia farms, Hilo’s harbor, Rainbow Falls, the Kilauea Volcano (we were fortunate to see molten lava streams – it was incredible to watch the lava flow into the ocean. It is unpredictable to know in advance what the flows will look like on any given day).

    It is cold up in the Hilo skies, so definitely wear long pants, socks, and a long-sleeve jacket!

  4. taneika –

    Feeling the heat of lava has been checked off my bucket list!

  5. Katie G –

    The pilot was great! Not all tours spot flowing lava, but our pilot found what lava was flowing and gave us a great experience.

  6. Hank –

    Loved the tour! Doors off is really adds a whole new dimension to the experience.

  7. Bob & Cheryl –

    This tour is totally amazing – a must see for anyone visiting Hilo. The doors off opens up some incredible opportunities…aerial photos of lava, plus feeling the heat of an active volcano. If you’re debating taking this tour, take it! You won’t regret it.

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