Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Big Island - Hilo, HI
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Big Island Hawaii •
2650 Kekuanaoa Street • Hilo, HI 96720
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters offers a stunning 50-minute aerial tour over Hilo’s breathtaking landscapes, including Kilauea volcano, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. Soar above black-sand beaches and volcanic terrain in a state-of-the-art helicopter guided by experienced pilots, capturing unforgettable views of Hawaii’s natural beauty.
The Discover Hilo helicopter tour departs from Blue Hawaiian Helicopters' Big Island location at the Hilo International Airport, located at 2650 Kekuanaoa St, Hilo, HI 96720.
Check-in is 45 minutes prior to your tour time.
The Discover Hilo volcano helicopter tour lasts approximately 50 minutes.
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters' aircraft are temperature controlled, so dress comfortably. Wear solid dark-colored clothing to minimize your clothing reflection in your photos. Hats are not allowed around the helicopters as they can fly up into the rotors and damage the aircraft.
Yes. Even if you plan to buy the inflight video, you will not want to miss an opportunity to save these memories.
Taking a precautionary anti-motion sickness medication is a good idea if you are particularly prone to motion sickness. However, Blue Hawaiian's flights are very smooth, and turns are slow and gentle. Most people do not experience motion sickness and do not need an anti-motion sickness medication.
All Blue Hawaiian Helicopters pilots are highly experienced. Each is required to obtain certification as a State of Hawaii Tour Guide. Blue Hawaiian is the only helicopter tour company in Hawaii with its state-of-the-art Flight Simulator. It is the only one that puts its pilots through annual factory and FAA recurrent training.
You will be sharing the flight with other guests. Couples and families are seated side-by-side as much as possible. They cannot guarantee particular seating as the FAA-approved “weight and balance” program often dictates it. However, visibility from every seat is excellent in both their A-Star and Eco-Star helicopters since there are no cabin partitions that would block part of the view, as in other types of helicopters.
An adjacent, empty seat purchase is required for each guest weighing more than 240lbs. The charge for an adjacent empty seat is 50% off the regular tour price. This open seat ensures comfort for you and all of the guests on your flight.
Every flight is captured on a high-quality DVD. Each helicopter has four cameras; three external and one in the cabin. The video recording begins during the boarding process. You'll likely first see yourself on the video as you approach the aircraft for boarding. To orchestrate the most interesting video, the pilot chooses between the forward, side, or internal camera as the flight progresses. The cabin camera, for example, usually shows you right after lift-off. The recording is continuous until landing and includes digital quality music chosen to complement the changing scenery and the pilot's narration. The video is available for purchase right after you return from your flight.
Booking the tour through Tripster is so effortless. It was nice to have the option to book the front seats next to the pilot; as my wife is "height-challenged" and I wanted her first flight in a helicopter to be something to remember.
I previously worked in the helicopter tour Industry on Kauai, so I was already familiar with the top-notch operation at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by Christian and Eric and led through a Safety briefing. After the safety briefing, we were introduced to our pilot, Ryan, And he took a moment to talk about his pilot experience and spoke about what we would experience on our tour. (This added personal touch helped calm my wife's nerves for her first flight.) we were then escorted to the helicopter for pre-flight photos and to board. The 50 minute "Discover Hilo" tour was smooth, scenic, educational and entertaining. Our pilot had a good selection of music that perfectly fit the different areas that we were flying over. We thoroughly enjoyed this trip and would recommend it!