Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tours

Yeah, near 2 hr. tour is pretty damn expensive but totally worth it … must to do when visiting the Big Island …
We flew over active volcanoes and saw small amounts of magma flowing and glowing out of the hole on the surface. Then flew over Hilo and lush forests embedded with numerous waterfalls and picturesque coastline vistas. Even if you are prone to getting air sickness, I would skip lunch, grab the barf bag and go nevertheless. You will see simply spectacular view of the island that you can’t get from just driving or hiking.
The staff was friendly and courteous, offered wet towels and ice water to cool off. Wearing the headphones and music being piped through them and the pilot explaining things every step of the way enhanced the tour, not to mention filtering the engine noise. Our pilot Karl was professional, as well as friendly and personable.
Top notch attraction, highly recommended.

Had a great time, Gogo aka Gerry was wonderful. We had a great group of people and it was fun! Only thing is that the motion sickness will get a little uncomfortable. Also the day before we had my mom do the tour and she did the volcano and waterfall tour with no stoppage. We all had to stop at Hilo for refueling which we thought was odd. Overall it was a great experience.

Top notch! The Hilo side of our tour got cancelled due to weather so they offered full refund, reschedule to another day or continue on tour minus Hilo side + refund on portion not done.
We continued on our tour 45 min to Pololu & Waipi’o Valley. Truly spectacular. You wear headphones with music. Really adds to the experience. When our pilot Tom turned our helicopter just as the lyrics «Somewhere Over the Rainbow» came into our ears, a huge beautiful rainbow appeared! I said «The rainbow is there everyday.» He replied, «I made it for you guys.» It made me smile ear to ear.
Friendly and professional tour.

Nate, you rocked it tonight, the Mauna Kea sunset tour was spectacular. We are going to share and recommend this experience to many others. Thank You for an intelligent thought provoking evening! John & Kate

We had fun and had a great tour around the island. At first was bit nervous but Marco our pilot made the flight very smooth and provided an informative ride. It is definitely pricey but worth it. We were on the Euro and got a nice view and felt safe. It was pretty amazing. Loved the view from up in the sky. It was quite peaceful at times when we were going over the island. The headphones cancel much of the noise, they played some music, some were bit off but overall nice complement to the view.
The shuttle was there early at our hotel and came to pick us up and take us to the heliport so if you didn’t have a car, that’s no problem. It was about 30 mins. They will also drop you off. The staff checking us in were friendly and they have to weigh you there again to be sure the weight is appropriate. You can’t take anything on the helicopter except for cameras. phone and water. They lock your belongings for you. Safety is important which is good to see.
After we landed, we were given a cool towel and they had water on the porch for you as well. They provide a recording if you like to purchase it. We got ours for free because the audio wasn’t working.
Was really worth it. Those considering timing of this adventure, it might be good to do it early so you can see everything and then decide where you want to go.
Fun!!!

This was our second time flying with Blue Hawaiian, the first being in Kauai last year. That was one not a very long trip. Today, we were in the air over an hour and a half! There are some things in life you will NEVER see on foot or in person. Active volcanoes are near the top of that list. Seeing activity, lava flows, lakes and landscape is amazing. The scenery and waterfalls were equally amazing. Our pilot, Carl, was great! He was knowledgeable and funny. I’m personally one that appreciates tour guides, pilots, whoever… to let me actually enjoy my experience without talking my ear off, trying to be over the top entertaining and putting me on the spot when mixed in with others I don’t know. It might sound like a petty thing to point out but little things like that make or break excursions for me and Carl is your guy. I enjoyed every second! This company never disappoints and takes you places you’d never experience any other time in your life. Just do it!

Great trip. Well worth every penny. I don’t think you have a chance to choose your own guide but «Go Go» was awesome. We took the two hour trip and saw everything. Got lucky and saw lots of lava. The waterfalls and the valleys are truly incredible, especially from a helicopter.

Best tour ever! Very fun and the pilot was super nice and knowledgable about the island. He answered all the questions everyone threw at him.

We chose blue Hawaiian helicopter tour for big island spectacular. We chose an A star but got a free upgrade to an eco star. The difference is really just the bench vs. bucket seats in the back. We had plenty of room to see the beauty around us and take pictures/​videos. Absolutely breath taking experience. We saw both volcanoes, beautiful coast, valleys and waterfalls that you cannot see on the road. We even saw two whales swimming. It may be out of budget for many people since its $ 400 – 500 per person but it’s worth it!

An unforgettable experience! Our pilot, Ian was fantastic! He was informative, friendly and took us on an incredible tour. We saw amazing views of Kilauea, the active volcano, lava fields, breathtaking coastlines of the Kohala Coast, lush green valleys and waterfalls. The helicopter was comfortable and everyone could see from where they were sitting. Highly recommended!

During our week on the Big Island, the husband and I spent a good deal of time just lying on the beach and taking hikes and walks. And eating. And drinking. And… having relations.
I was hesitant to take a helicopter tour because it seemed sooooo very touristy to me and we really try to avoid being the stereotype.
All that considered, IT WAS AWESOME! I am so glad we did it, I can’t imagine the trip without it. The views from the air are just stunning and being a western desert/​mountain girl my whole life it really put the island experience in a new perspective for me.
And as interesting as a National Geographic special on volcanoes may be, nothing compares to seeing them from the air. Wow.
Great staff, great facility, never once questioned how safe I was, just a wonderful time.

I did the Big Island spectacular tour at 7am in the newer of their helicopters. It was worth it. The scenery is breathtaking. Smoking lava, magnificent coastline, whales, waterfalls and jaw dropping valleys. It certainly seems like the best way to truly appreciate the island. Marco was our pilot and he was excellent. His ability to maneuver the helicopter was remarkable and he was knowledge, friendly & funny.

Where do I begin? Well I was somewhat afraid because this was my first helicopter ride but I only had beautiful images on my mind & our pilot made it all possible. I took so many pictures, well over 75 – 100 & it was well worth the trip. He was extremely informative while showing us the waterfalls, coastline view, active volcanoes, & historic background. I would definitely take this trip many more times & I don’t think one could ever experience boredom along this ride. I’m truly grateful for the entire experience & my pictures are so breathtaking… I loved everything about this experience.

We took the Kohala Coast tour on the eco-​star helicopter (spacious with a/​c) and our pilot was Jason. It was a nice ride that lasted almost an hour which is just enough and Jason was knowledgeable of the area. I’m from the island of Oahu and was with my nephew who is from Kealakekua (located on the island of Hawaii). Being born and raised in Hawaii doesn’t always mean that you are able to enjoy everything it has to offer. On this tour, we were able to see and appreciate a part of the island that we’ve always known about but never did get to enjoy because of accessibility. I would highly recommend Blue Hawaiian on your next trip to Hawaii.

Two hour tour of the Big Island was a splurge and worth every penny! Our pilot Ian was the best. We flew over the active volcano, Kilahua. Ian flew us directly over the crater so we could see the lava cracking through the mantle. We also flew over the lava fielsd and saw lava flows incinerating the neighboring forest. The highlight was our breathtaking flight in the Waimanu Valley, with its sheer cliffs, dozens of waterfalls, and verdant plant life.

Darren took us on the most amazing bucket list trip of my life, everything was perfect. We drove over from the hotel and they set us up with all our safety gear and off we went.
We saw the volcano actively shedding a wave after a wave. Darren took us around for multiple views so everyone could see it. It was stunning. He had a great knowledge of the island and told wonderful stories. He was lots of fun. Next over to the coast and a beautiful rainbow, bright as could be appeared. Then up the coast, Such beauty on the smooth helicopter ride. A highlight of the ride was the touchdown, We touched down in front of this amazing waterfall. He let us get out and take pictures, He even brought a Santa hat so we could make Christmas Cards if we wanted.
Thank You Darren and Blue Hawaiian. Happy Holidays

Amazing and well worth the money. Didn’t get to fly over the volcano due to the weather but the rest of the Big Island was gorgeous! Great service and pilot!

This is the best way to see the Big Island when getting your 5 – 0 on.
Our Captain, James was a very cool guy from Conneticut and he told great stories about the history of the island and the tour was super.
Flying over the lava was very chill considering it was 2,000 degrees. We took the long tour, which is the best, but if you only have time for the shorter version, you’ll still be psyched bc you get to see the canyons and the waterfalls that are impossible to see by car.
The whole experice was totally worth it and is must when in Hawaii. The helicopters are very well maintained and very stable and if you even a little nervous, their professionalism should take that away immediately. We’ve done this in other parts of the world and have to rank BH up there as the most professional operation around. It might be cool if they painted one of the helicopters like TC from Magnum, but overall this is a top of your list thing to do when over here.
Mahalo…

I haven’t even taken off and I’m already impressed with the staff they have been really nice and helpful… The flight was awesome, unbelievably smooth. I was assigned the front seat which I would recommend if you can make it happen but they weigh everybody and put you where they need to to balance out the helicopter. Some passengers were taking picture after picture, I decided to take fewer pics and enjoy the ride which I thought was better than spending 45 minutes by my camera. I did get some good Shots anyway

Blue Hawaiian Helicopter!
Dave /​Darin/​Roda and our pilot Noah you guys are golden! You made our TRIP! I’m still speechless of the experience. There is no words that can explain the beauty of nature and the volcano lava experience, the Wapio valley. Holy cow!
Worth it!

This was my first helicopter tour and I couldn’t be more impressed! The tour guide, Kiwi, was so personable and knowledgable. The entire staff was so nice and the site was clean and comfortable. We got to see everything from live lava flow, to mile high waterfalls and everything in between! I would Highly recommend this experience to anyone staying in Hawaii!

Truly a great experience! The pilot was skilled at flying and also taught us a lot about the Hawaiian islands, their culture, history and people. I recommend the eco star helicopter as it has more windows for everyone to look out of. Must Go!

It’s just one of those things that must be done at some point while you’re in Hawaii. We asked around a lot before we booked, and the general consensus was that Blue Hawaiian was the best company to book with. I believe it was a little more expensive, but I was told it would be worth it.
Of course, I can’t make any direct comparisons because our only experience was with Blue Hawaiian, but we had a great time. Our pilot, with his goofy sense of humor, was a fun and friendly personality. He kept everyone involved but politely shifted any focus away from my wife when he sensed things getting a little… um, intense for her. (Note: helicopter is outfitted with sick bags, if necessary, but she forgot to take meds for the ride which probably would have helped)
The views are incredible, and I always love a good historical/​geological lesson so that was nice to be able to hear while we were looking out the windows.
The real treat came when we soared into the deep green valleys near Hilo, surrounded on all sides by green walls littered with huge waterfalls. Absolutely incredible.

Not to be missed! Ask for Pilot Scott!
AWESOME!!!

I’m sorry to say that Blue Hawaiian helicopter tour of the waterfalls was a big disappointment. The views were wonderful. (BH can’t take credit for them).
We paid for the upgrade for 4 –1K.
Our pilot was a sarcastic condescending ASS. He made everyone on the trip uncomfortable.
I spoke to management after the trip and asked them to review our tape to hear how he spoke to us and answered our questions. I was told they would get back to me — hasn’t happened.
The video they promised was not as advertised — another disappointment.
There are other companies — use them. It’s not worth the money and experience to have a crappy pilot.

Just do it!
Well worth the investment in fun and discovery. Our pilot John and the entire flight crew and staff were excellent. The view from above was awesome and the ride was safe and sound.
We were staying in Hilo and for some reason we booked our flight out of the West side of the island which was odd, but that was our fault.
Get the CD Video of your flight and take lots of pictures.
Directions to the heliport is a little difficult but what do you expect… it’s at the edge of desert and lava field and some resorts.
Have fun!

This was the most awesome helicopter tour I’ve been on. You get to see beautiful water falls, flowing lava, gorgeous coastline, majestic mountains, fantastic foliage, and THE INSIDE OF A VOLCANO!!!
Definitely worth the money if it’s in your budget. Can’t wait to do it again.

I’d recommend this tour.
The big island has so much to offer but how can you bring it all in and not spend your time driving for a solid week? Simple answer is to book the 2 hour helicopter tour.
Let’s forget the beauty for a second and know you’ll be getting a verbal history lesson on the island’s people, villages and creation.
They hook you up with head phones and a microphone, so ask away. Your pilot will answer or at least double talk his way through your questions regarding the island.
What I saw and wanted see first of all was the hot lava. I’m not going to bullshit you it looked like a bunch of steam coming out of black rocks. I was good with that because that was as close to molten lava as I was going to get. Checked flying over active volcano off my bucket list.
The big surprise was seeing Hilo and the surrounding area by air. We had driven into Hilo a couple days earlier and I thought the town was a dump, other than our stop at Akaka Falls. I guess we didn’t know where to go because there are waterfalls and lush green valleys everywhere, as far as the eye could see.
The trip is going to cost you some serious jack but when are you ever going to see nature from this perspective?