Volcano by Air and Land: Helicopter, Coach, and Walking Tour of Volcanoes National Park from Kona

10 Hours

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Hotel Pickup Offered

Language Offered

Overview

Experience the best of Volcanoes National Park with this adventurous Big Island helicopter tour, where you can easily see lava, steam and cinder cones while circling above the volcano, and then touch down nearby to explore the park's volcanic formations on foot. Throughout the day, expert pilots, guides, and drivers will accompany you to discuss the park's history and legends, as well as the fascinating natural geology that changes by the day. To guarantee a helicopter seat by the window seat, upgrade to the preferred seating option for an unobstructed view.

Full-day guided tour of Hawaii's volcanoes by helicopter, coach and walking tours, from Kona
Fly in a luxury helicopter over sites that are otherwise inaccessible
Get aerial views of lava flows and Hawaii's natural beauty during your round-trip helicopter flight
Explore Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and International Biosphere Reserve
Learn about the natural and geologic history of Hawaii
See the renowned coffee plantations of Kona from the air

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Departure & Return

What To Expect

Your Big Island helicopter tour begins at the Kona airport, where you'll meet your pilot and board a luxurious Bell 407 helicopter. Fromthe moment you lift off from the airport pavement, you're instantly surrounded by fields of black lava that give way to sandy white coves, and the turquoise shoreline flecked with white waves is a stark contrast to the sea of black lava that's seemingly frozen in time. Through the helicopter's comfortable two-way radio set, your pilot is able to explain the surroundings and tell stories of sights down below, and you can also ask questions or just marvel at the coast at your feet.While en route to Volcanoes National Park, you'll fly over three of Hawaii's tallest mountains: Hualalai, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes loom stoically just out the window. As you descend the east flank of Mauna Loa volcano, the steam and 'vog' from Kilauea volcano will gradually come into view, and your pilot will assess the mountain's activity and find a spot where the volcanic action can only be seen from the air. Watch below as the landscape steams and sends puffs of smoke towards the sky, and, if you're lucky you'll even get the chance to see lava spilling directly into the sea. Next, fly to Hilo for a quick touchdown before boarding a comfortable coach, which will transport you to Volcanoes National Park to explore Kilauea on foot. This volcano has been erupting since 1983, and, on easy walks of up to two miles, your guide will help you navigate the rainforest that clings to the volcano's slopes, and take you through the Thurston Lava Tube that weaves through a volcanic tunnel. Over a picnic lunch at a scenic lookout, hear legends of how Kilauea volcano is home to the Hawaiian fire goddess, Pele. Once you've finished hiking the trails and exploring the mountain on foot, you'll drive back to Hilo for a scenic flight home along the Hamakua Coast.