Hilo: Volcanoes & Waterfalls Extreme

 

Flight

 

Departs: Hilo Airport, Hilo Duration: 45 min*

 

Features

 

Narrated, Beach, Waterfall, Volcano, Rainforest, Doors Off

 

Experience

 

Feel The Heat! Take a ride in our 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!

 

Sights

 

Current activity at Kilauea Volcano

Tropical rainforests of Puna

Waterfalls of North Hilo

 

Tour Notes

 

For answers to common questions please read our faq.

 

* Total flight time typically varies from 40 – 50 minutes.

 

Warm clothing suggested as flight is cool and windy

All cameras including cell phones must have straps

No hats permitted on flight

 

Activity Level

 

Easy: Suitable for adults, children and seniors.