Blue Hawaiian Helicopters — Big Island
Waikoloa, Kohala Coast
Volcano, Waterfall and Kohala Coast Flights From Waikoloa or Hilo
Blue Hawaiian flies Hawaiʻi Island tours from a Waikoloa base (68-690 Waikoloa Road) and a Hilo base (2650 Kekuanaoa Street), with check-in 45 minutes before the flight. Its listing shows each as a starting-from rate per person: Kohala Coast Adventure (about 50 minutes) from $419; Discover Hilo Tour (about 50 minutes, volcanic landscapes, rainforest and waterfalls) from $439; Hilo Waterfall Experience (about 55 minutes) from $459; Big Island Spectacular (about 1 hour 45 minutes) from $719; and a roughly 8-hour Waterfalls and Volcano by Air and Land experience from $1,009. The actual price is set in its booking system, and landing options are priced there too.
The operator says lava sightings cannot be guaranteed and not every tour overflies the volcano park. Changes or cancellations need 24 hours' notice, a weather cancellation by the operator is refunded in full, and front-row seats have stated weight limits (the FAQ and tour pages give different figures). Kamaʻāina pricing is not listed.
Why Roamwise recommends this
A splurge, weather-dependent way to see waterfalls and volcanic terrain that are hard to reach on foot.
Best for: premium trips, special occasions, travelers who can't hike to waterfalls.
Insider tip: book early in your trip so a weather cancellation can be rescheduled, and don't count on seeing lava.
- Safety notes:
- Prices are 'starting from' rates; weight limits, kamaʻāina pricing and landing prices are not fully stated on the operator's pages.
- Weather sensitivity:
- Weather-dependent; flights can be cancelled or rerouted.
- Cost:
- Kohala Coast tours start at $419 per person (about 50 minutes); the Hilo volcano-and-waterfall tour starts at $439. (checked October 2026)
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Local tips
- •Tours start at $419 per person (Kohala) and $439 (Hilo)
- •the final price depends on the date.
- •Check in 45 minutes before the flight
- •24-hour change and cancellation notice.
- •Lava sightings can't be guaranteed
- •flights are weather-dependent.
- •Front-row seats have weight limits that differ between the FAQ and tour pages — confirm.
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