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Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Awesome, Breathtaking, Not Enough Great Words to Describe
Reviewed by: DWAungst
The flight was amazing, but we did not fly from Hilo. When our scheduled time (from Hilo) arrived, the weather was below minimum at the volcano. This was very disappointing since Hilo weather was nice. But, Hawaii weather is very volatile.
We rescheduled for the next day as a "reserve flight" (needed more people to "confirm" the flight). Before the scheduled time, Paradise Helicopters called to say the flight was still only "reserved", but they had an opening in a different, circle the whole island, flight from Kona. They would upgrade me for no additional cost to take that one. We jumped at it.
The flight was amazing. We got to see the whole island, in addition to the volcano and real, live, flowing lava. Our pilot was Koji and he was awesome. The weather over the volcano was mixed, but he was able to navigate through the clouds enough to maintain the FAA rules for height and get us over the actual volcano caldera. Then, we headed for the current eruption points on the southern slopes and saw even more lava in the second vent. Moving further to the new lava fields, he located some live, flow lava. "WOW!!!" is all I can say.
The rest of the flight was great, too. Flying low up the valley on the north shore was wild. Seeing all the waterfalls was also terrific.
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"Captian Cook", his initial landing point on the Big Island. -
Green Sand Beach
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Main Volcano Laval Pool on the Caldera
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Lava pool in the second vent on the southern slopes of the volcano.
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Flowing Lava - we were hovering only about 50 feet off this, the heat wash from the lava made the ride bumpy but worth it.
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More Flowing Lava, Oozing Out of a Crack
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North Shore Cliffs
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One of Many Waterfalls
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Intrepid Adventurers (us), Post Flight
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/21 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Fantastic
Reviewed by: Miked
First helo ride ever and we had the doors off. It was fantastic! Our pilot Rob was great! Would definitely recommend this if you want a close up view of a volcano!
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/14 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Awesome Flight!!!
Reviewed by: DWAungst
Weather cancelled booked flight. They upgraded me to a whole island tour for second flight next day. Bucket list item checked off - I saw real, flowing lava! Amazing flight. I wanna do it again.
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/10 |
Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
Hilo Zipline Adventure
Reviewed by: Patrick
My Son, Daughter and Myself had a great time, our guides were funny, helpful and very personable. What can you say about finishing the day with a 3,350' run that lasts over a minute, WHOW! This is our second Hawaii Zip Line and I would recommend it as a bucket list for everyone.
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/27 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo
An excellent tour
Reviewed by: Chun-chieh Wang
I enjoy the tour very much. In addition to National Volcano Park, we also visit other interesting places, such as Black Sand Beach and Rainbow Falls. Our tour guide, Walter, helps us a lot and shares much information and living experience and makes this tour so knowledgeable. But there is one thing to remind. If you don't want to have lunch at Volcano House, you should buy your lunch earlier.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/30 |
Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo
Wonderful
Reviewed by: Andrea
Very knowledgable about the history and local culture. Fabulous time!
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| Packages: | 6-Hour Private Van (8 to 14 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/23 |
Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
What a blast
Reviewed by: Mindy
This is a must do! Our guides were simply amazing! Friendly and knowledgeable. And what an awesome job they have! Would love to get to do that everyday! There were 6 in our party from 11 to 43 and everyone had a blast. Even the one who is afraid of heights!!
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/02 |
Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo
Private VIP Volcanoes & Waterfalls Sightseeing Tours (from Hilo) Half Day Private Guided Tour
Reviewed by: Leung
Excellent experience, learned a lot about Hawaii culture, especially pleased to taylor making to cope my cruise departure time. In addition, the guide was flexible to bring us to the local fruit market to buy papaya and see the turtles.
Thank you so much for your comments! We always thrive to make our guest's Hawaii vacation the most memorable. Our itinerary can be flexible to meet your interest and comfort.
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| Packages: | 6-Hour Private Van (8 to 14 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/09 |
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls
Fun and informative flight
Reviewed by: J. Ford
It was worth every penny to get to fly over the lava fields. Grant, our pilot, has over 30 years experience piloting. He knows the area well. "Luxury" flight only allowed for 4 passengers so there was plenty of room and we all had a great view. We were also given the opportunity to ask the pilot all kinds of questions regarding the lava fields and surrounding area. I highly recommend this activity. Very much a highlight of our trip.
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| Packages: | Circle of Fire [A-Star] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/25 |
Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
DO IT!
Reviewed by: Melissa
This was sooooo awesome! It was my first zipline. The company was very professional and courteous. The guides had samples of local foods in the area for us to try. They helped me with my GOPro (even though I had not rented it from them) and took still pictures for me. By the way, if you don't have a GoPro, rent it from them! It mounts right to the helmet and It is so worth it to have the video! The zips start out with a small practice line and build up to the big one. The whole tour wasn't too long or too short and the final zip was a lifetime adventure with a beautiful water fall in front of me on the way down! Just do this!
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/15 |
キラウエア火山 ドアなし ヘリコプター遊覧 ＜英語パイロット／フライト60分／ヒロ空港集合＞ by パラダイスヘリコプター
すごい‼
Reviewed by: ykt
一人で参加しました。
4人乗りの小さなヘリコプターで約１時間の空中散歩でした。地上からは絶対に見られない場所なので非常に貴重な体験でした。
ただ説明が全て英語なので聞き取れない私には少し残念でした。
写真も撮り放題だし最後に記念撮影もしてくれるので良い思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | キラウエア火山と壮大な自然遊覧（2017年12月14日までのご参加） |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/22 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Pretty cool
Reviewed by: K. Hayes
I would definitely recommend the doors off experience to the doors on. You are able to get much better pictures and video, in my opinion. There were only a few active spots for us to view, but our tour guide answered most of the questions we had and explained a lot about the landscape. The waterfalls were beautiful- I would recommend hiking to them if you are staying in Hilo for more than a day.
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/14 |
Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
Hilo zipline adventure
Reviewed by: Natascha
Great activity. Guides were good. Unfortunate about weather.
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/16 |
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls
Volcano tour
Reviewed by: Marsha
We had a great time flying over the volcano and seeing how lava makes an island. A very good way to see the vast flows. As on Kauai, the staff at Blue Hawaiian was great. They know their island and their love of it shows.
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| Packages: | Circle of Fire [Eco-Star] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/26 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Wonderful!
Reviewed by: Tim and Jan
The helicopter ride and seeing the volcano steam pots was amazing! Wish we could have seen the waterfalls closer though.
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/20 |
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls
Totally worth time & money!!
Reviewed by: Harpers in Texas
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters & former Marine Pilot Greg are the best! Little nervous about 1st time in a helo but there was no need to worry! Ride was smooth , sights were amazing, pilot was very knowledgable & informative.
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| Packages: | Circle of Fire [Eco-Star] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/19 |
Paradise Helicopters - Volcano, Lava & Waterfalls Flight from Hilo
Doors On Hilo's Fire & Falls Adventure
Reviewed by: Bonnie
I had been somewhat apprehensive as had never been on a helicopter before but I loved it!! What a way to see the volcano and surrounding area!! I was accompanied by my sisters and their husbands and it was enjoyed by all!!
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| Packages: | Doors-On Flight [45 mins] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/03 |
Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
Amazing
Reviewed by: Anita
I wanted to do something exciting for my partners birthday this year. I found this searching the net and thought it would be an awesome experience for both of us whilst on our first holiday together and it was all that and more. The team were super friendly, professional and helpful, making this an unforgettable experience. I would highly recommend this to anyone venturing to the Big Island. Exciting, slightly frightening (sometimes you have to do things that scare you a little...) and a great way to take in all the beautiful surrounding of Hawaii. Hilo was truly beautiful, even if it was a little damp.
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/06 |
Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
Great experience, great group of people (Eco)
Reviewed by: Robert
The zipline trip was a lot of fun. The views were great. Zipping over or past a couple of waterfalls was cool.
We happened to be there when the owners/bosses were out trying some new things. They took time to talk to us and genuinely solicited feedback that would make this and other tours more enjoyable. They were as friendly and personable as our excellent guides, Tim and Nainoa, jumping in to take photos, check on us to make sure we were having a good time, and to provide local information. Sure, they want more business, but also wanted to make sure we had enough fun that we would be repeat business as well. I'm sold. I highly recommend this zip for anyone looking to have some fun and excitement, see some cool scenery, and chat with a couple of locals.
If you go in realizing this is not constant action, you will enjoy this trip. Remember, it does take time to clip and unclip a group of people, one by one. But, take this time to talk to the guides and other members of the group, and those wait times pass by quickly...plus, you can get some fun stories or facts from the guides. Several of the stops have great views, as well.
Maholo
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/19 |
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls
Awesome experience!!
Reviewed by: Dale & Cheryl
We were hesitant to do this because we had never been in a helicopter, but WOW. So glad we did!! Awesome views of the volcano. Pilot (Jeremy) was very knowledgable and made the experience very interesting. He was very professional and skilled with the operation of the helicopter. An experience we will never forget!! Highly recommended!!
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| Packages: | Circle of Fire [A-Star] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/08 |
Hilo Garden, Maze & Waterfalls Self-Guided Tour - Botanical World Adventures
Beautiful Garden & Waterfalls!
Reviewed by: BeachBoy
I stayed in Hilo, and I participated on this tour on the way to Waipio. It's only 20min drive from Hilo, and the place was beautiful. I loved the casual walk in the natural rain forest, and it was like being in the Jurassic Park movie. The waterfall was secluded and awesome. I'd recommend this to anyone and especially the ones with small kids.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/25 |
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls
check whats happening before you book
Reviewed by: graham perth wa
4 of us flew from oahu for this helicopter flight. You need to check what is happening with the volcano first as we were expecting to see some sort of action. The flow had obviously been active for sometime recently but what we saw was not what we were lead to believe was happening. Flight was good but dont take any notice of the pictures in advertising as they are deceptive. I k now this is a nature based activity and the company has no control over the volcano,but to over promise and under deliver is allways a recipe for disaster. The pilot Tim was excellent but the ground crew organinzation was lacking.Had us stand around in the sun for 30 minutes while they organised 5 flights at the same time.So dont expect to leave on the timeyou have booked,doesnt work that way.We hired a car and went to Volcano national park,fantastic and highly recommend that instead of this trip at only a fraction of the cost.The couple we shared with whilst disappointed could not speak more highly of the Maui trip they had with this company, so maybe consider that option
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| Packages: | Circle of Fire [Eco-Star] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/18 |
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls
What a view!
Reviewed by: Barbara
We really enjoyed our recent flight with Tim as our pilot. The sights were spectacular. Everything was organized like clockwork. The equipment is clearly very safety and comfort focused. Tim was entertaining ad a very competent pilot.
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| Packages: | Circle of Fire [A-Star] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/17 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Up, Up and Away
Reviewed by: Jeanne A
My husband wasn't too excited about coming to Hawaii but his one request was to fly in a helicopter to see the volcanos. His choice was the open door option. Neither having been in a helicopter before I at least had some trepidations. It was a blast! Our pilot, Rhys, a Kiwi, was very knowledgeable and a good pilot. Thank you!
And yes, you can feel the heat from the lava. Good times!
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/30 |
Hilo Garden, Maze & Waterfalls Self-Guided Tour - Botanical World Adventures
Great Tour - nice People!
Reviewed by: Anne
I highly recommend the tour of the botanical garden. I opted for the in-person tour and it was well worth the cost. I got a private tour, with far more information than just being told about the plants. "Doc" was very knowledgeable about the plants and their origins. I learned a great deal and got to taste and smell many different varieties. As an added plus, your admission lets you come back for a week and walk around, see the waterfall, picnic, etc.
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| Packages: | Guided Tour with Expert Botanist |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/19 |
Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
Hilo zip line adventure over kolekole falls
Reviewed by: Reeder
Safe fun informative friendly also directed us to other local spots to visit . Had a great time .
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/25 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Kilauea experience
Reviewed by: Deb Stuckey
This helicopter trip was fabulous! Our pilot, Reese, was very informative, friendly and helpful. Gave us a great view of lava fields, the active Kilauea volcano and waterfalls. He was very attentive to BOTH sides of the helicopter, making sure everyone got a great experience. Well worth the money.
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/21 |
Hilo Garden, Maze & Waterfalls Self-Guided Tour - Botanical World Adventures
Very beautiful place!
Reviewed by: David
We had the best tour ever, because we had the doctor himself give us the tour. We learned so much and tried every fruit you can eat as we toured the garden. As we enter acted with the Dr. We learned he was from where we lived and actually graduated at the same high school as my wife, twenty years before her though. We would recommend anyone to learn and tour this garden, it's well worth it.
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| Packages: | Guided Garden Tour 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/14 |
Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo
Volcanoes & Waterfalls Tour
Reviewed by: Clarice Jane Fisher
Top notch tour led by insightful and delightful Lee Michael Walczuk. Tour was well paced and every venue provided greater understanding of the natural events / wonders, past and present, that make the Big Island such a diverse, beautiful, and inviting destination.
Aloha folks. Mahalo for your continuous joy of our unique life here on the Island of Hawai'i. We shared a beautiful time together. Madame Pele and Mother Nature give us such delights that we will continue and hope to visit with you again. E Komo Mai!.......................
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| Packages: | 6-Hour Private Van (8 to 14 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/21 |
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls
Nice & v informative
Reviewed by: Kal J
This was our first ever helicopter ride, so obviously we had goosebumps....our pilot, Nate, was a pro & the entire 50 mins tour was v nice. He went as close to the volcanoes/steam geysers as legally allowed. At the end, since we had spare time, he even took us over the ocean to do whale spotting....and spotted 2 whales too! We even purchased a $30 DVD of all our views & cockpit videos...
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| Packages: | Circle of Fire [A-Star] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
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