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

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Banyan Drive, Island of Hawaii, HI

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

Stop At: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Chain of Craters Road, Island of Hawaii, HI

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.

Stop At: Kilauea Volcano, Island of Hawaii, HI

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Steam Vents, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Pāhoa, HI 96778, USA

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

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718

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

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Akaka Falls State Park, End of Akaka Falls Road Off Hwy 220, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96728

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

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

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.

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
• 45 minute helicopter tour (Blue Hawaiian Helicopters)
• Interisland R/T airfare (overage charges may apply)
• Lunch
• Entry/Admission - Kilauea Volcano
• Entry/Admission - Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
• Entry/Admission - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
• Entry/Admission - Steam Vents
• Entry/Admission - Akaka Falls State Park

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

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Infants must sit on laps
• Most travelers can participate
• 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.
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

1: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, 300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA
2: Hilo International Airport, 2450 Kekuanaoa St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

12 hours