Description
Fly from Oahu to Hilo and back on this Hawaii Island Sightseeing Tour With Helicopter Ride. Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from the ground and the air! (The airfare for both travel between islands and a 45-minute helicopter ride is included in the price plus tickets for entry into Volcanoes National Park.) You will explore cascading waterfalls, volcanic craters and lava tubes, and the tsunami-stricken city of Hilo on this comprehensive volcano adventure tour.
The Kilauea Visitor Center has park updates and fascinating educational displays. We will share the story and show you where the 2018 eruption occurred that drastically altered the island’s landscape. Peer into the depths of Halemaumau Crater which has doubled in size and watch steam clouds form as groundwater seeps onto hot volcanic rock at the famous Steam Vents. We will also drive down the scenic Chain of Craters Road – partially covered during the 2018 eruption. We will even walk through a lava tube in the middle of a native rainforest.
We even take you on a tour of Hilo Town – Including Banyan Drive, Richardson’s Black Sand Beach & Liliuokalani Gardens. You will marvel at the spectacular Rainbow Falls and gaze at sweeping coastal views of Kealakomo Overlook where older lava flows melted into the ocean.
The helicopter flight included in this tour is the climax of the day where you fly over Volcanoes National Park on a 45-50 minute flight. See tons of volcanic craters and other features that are not visible from the ground. Itʻs eye-opening to say the least!
Complete your tour day with a quick flight back to Honolulu and a guide waiting to take you back to your Waikiki accommodation that evening.
What’s Included
- Airport Shuttle From Your Waikiki Accommodation Or Nearby Location
- Roundtrip Flights From Honolulu Airport To Hilo Airport
- Hilo Airport Pickup By Small Group Tour Guide
- Entrance Tickets To Volcanoes National Park
- 45-Minute Helicopter Flight Over Volcanoes National Park
- Multiple Stopes Throughout The Day On The Ground Tour
- Knowledgeable Local Guides and Pilot Showing The Points Of Interest
For guests choosing to come from Maui. Transportation to and from the airport in Maui is not included.
Departure & Return
The tour schedule may change based on flight availability and the number of passengers that day.
- 5 AM - Pickup in Waikiki
- 7 AM - Flight From Honolulu To Hilo
- 8 AM - Pickup By Your Hawaii Island Guide
- 9 AM - Arrival At Volcanoes National Park
- 9:15 AM - Breakfast On Your Own at Volcano House
- 10:00 AM - Explore Kilauea Crater Overlooks & Visitor Center
- 11:00 AM - Walk Through The Thurston Lava Tube
- 12:00 PM - Visit Various Crater Overlooks Within The Park
- 1:00 PM - Stop For Lunch On Your Own
- 2:00 PM - Return To Hilo To See Waterfalls, Gardens & Black Sand Beach
- 3:00 PM - Guide Brings You To Check-In For Helicopter Flight
- 3:30 PM - Helicopter Flight Over Hilo Side & Volcanoes National Park
- 4:40 PM - Sightseeing Around Historic Hilo Town
- 5:00 PM - Return To Hilo Airport For Flight To Honolulu
- 6:40 PM - Flight Arrives at Honolulu Airport
- 7:30 PM - Return To Your Accommodation In Waikiki
For guests coming to and from Maui, this tour do not include airport transportation. You can request that for your group at checkout.
Pickup & Check In
This tour includes transportation to and from the airport on Oahu from Waikiki (not on Maui.) Guests may choose to drive themselves (there is no discount) to the airport for greater flexibility in their schedules. The tour pickup time is about 5 AM at most Waikiki accommodations.
There is an extra charge for pickup outside of the Waikiki area or anywhere in Maui. Please contact us for information or choose the option at checkout to learn more.
Your tour will be confirmed and pickup times arranged once the flights are secured.
Cancellation Policy
Any inter-island tour or Big Island tours originating from the Islands of Maui, and Oahu may incur up to $100.00 per person airline change fee (when flights are included in your tour) for any changes to the original booking. Any request for a refund prior to 72 hours will result in a full credit for a future tour and a credit for airline flights in only the originally reserved names.
Travel Insurance: A cash refund is available on tours with flights when you purchase the travel insurance (available during the booking process) and you have an emergency or had some unforeseen medical issue occur prior to 72 hours to your tour start date. No refunds are issued for any tours canceled or changed (even with insurance) within the 72-hour period, prior to the start of your tour.
