Hawaii Volcano Helicopter Tour - Sunshine Helicopters Big Island

Witness the picturesque beauty of the Kohala Mountains! The Black Beauties will take you on a climb up steep ocean cliffs and sink down into deep winding valleys such as Waimanu, Pololu and Waipio. If you love waterfalls, this if the flight for you!

Experience the fiery lava vents of the Big Island's active volcano, Kilauea. The intensity of the live volcanic landscape will surely take your breath away. This is just one of the unique sights you'll find on an island boasting 11 out of 13 climate zones present on Earth. Let the Black Beauties whisk you through the hidden tropical valleys of the Kohala Mountains, alive with dozens of roaring waterfalls, and lift you about the beautiful rainforest of the Hamakua Coast.

The ever-changing colors and landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park unfolds as rainforest give way to barren lava fields. Witness a myriad of waterfalls and peer into Pu'u O'o ven (weather permitting). Search for active lava flows and experience the "newest place" on Earth, "Pele's Fountain," where molten lava erupts into the Pacific Ocean as waves crash ashore. A once in a lifetime experience!

Private Hourly Charters

The industry standard ASTAR AS 350 BA "Black Beauty" has all forward facing customized bench style seats giving excellent visibility. Sunshine Helicopters has flown over 550,000 satisfied passengers in the "Black Beauties" since 1985. The exclusive Sky-Cam 5-camera video system provides the ultimate in live personalized action of your actual flight (sold separately).