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Value Combo Big Island - Hawaii Volcano Helicopter Tour & Atlantis Submarine

Go deep by submarine, go high by helicopter!
Descend 100 feet to explore a 25-acre Hawaiian coral reef aboard the Atlantis Submarine and enjoy a spectacular birds eye view of Big Island which boasts 11 out of the 13 climate zones on Earth.
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Sunshine Helicopters, Inc. (Big Island)

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Every dive is unique and you never know what you will see... beautiful, vibrant reef fish, eels, lobster... maybe even a turtle or a reef shark!

Your journey begins with a 10-15 minute scenic boat ride out to the dive site, followed by the submarine dive, which is approximately 35 minutes in length. Your expert narrator will inform you of everything from the formation of the Hawaiian Islands to many species of marine life unique to the Hawaiian waters. View fascinating natural and artificial reefs in air-conditioned comfort!

Sub Details: A 65-foot, 48-passenger, air-conditioned submarine with 26 large 2-foot diameter side view ports and an extra large 53" front view port. Our submarine, as featured in National Geographic television specials, will take you to depths up to 100 feet!


Choose from two different tours: one departs from the Kona Airport (Volcano Deluxe Tour) and one from the Hilo Airport (Formations of Pele). It is an approximate 2 hour drive between Kona & Hilo.

The Helicopter: Sunshine Helicopter's has enjoyed 14 years of excellence in flying as well as a flawless safety record. All pilots are FAA certified and carry an average of more than 10,000 hours of flying experience. The aircraft are brand new ASTAR, 6 passenger helicopters. They are equipped with the exclusive Skycam, which allows 4-computer controlled external video cameras to tape passenger flights as well as one camera in the cockpit to record passenger reactions.

Location:

  • Submarine – Check-in at Kailua-Kona Pier, West Hawaii
  • Volcano Deluxe Helicopter Tour – Check-in at Kona Airport, West Hawaii
  • Pele Kilauea Helicopter Tour – Check-in at Hilo Airport, East Hawaii (no transportation available)

Time & Duration: *The times are approximate and are subject to change

  • Atlantis Submarine Tour – 1 hour (35 minutes under water) - select dive time below.
P/U Check-in Departure Duration Return
Daily 7:30am - 8:50am 9:30am 10:00am 1 hour
(35 minutes underwater)
11:00am
Daily 9:00am - 10:20am 11:00am 11:30am 1 hour
(35 minutes underwater)
12:30pm
Daily 10:30am - 11:50am 12:30pm 1:00pm 1 hour
(35 minutes underwater)
2:00pm
Mon - Fri 12:00pm - 1:20pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 1 hour
(35 minutes underwater)
3:30pm
  • Sunshine Helicopter Tour
    • Volcano Deluxe Tour (Kona): 105 min flight plus touchdown
Check-in
Departure
Duration
Return
7:00am
7:30am
105min
9:15am
9:00am
9:30am
105min
11:15am
11:00am
11:30am
105min
1:15pm
1:30pm
2:00pm
105min
3:45pm
    • Pele Kilauea Tour (Hilo): 45 - 50 minute flight
      Departs every hour on either the hour or half hour starting from 8:30AM until 4:30PM.

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Packages

Formations of Pele (Hilo Departure) & Atlantis Submarine

  • Formations of Pele Helicopter Tour: Take a concentrated tour of Kilauea, the most geologically active environment on Earth. Witness Pele's Fountain as molten lava drops off into the Pacific Ocean; see the steaming vents and skylights as well as gorgeous black sand beaches.

    *You CANNOT participate in the Atlantis Submarine Tour at the same day as your Pele Kilauea Tour. The travel time between Kona (West Hawaii) and Hilo (East Hawaii) is about 2 hours. You may book your Pele Kilauea Tour for any time within 7 days of your Atlantis Submarine Tour.
Inclusion(s): Guide
Time & Duration: 6 hours (Starting at 7:30am- 4:30pm)
Day(s) of Operation: 7 days a week
Additional Information:
Restriction(s)
  • WhisperSTAR First Class Seating can accommodate a combined weight for two passengers of 490 lbs.
  • All Submarine passengers MUST be at least 36-inches tall and able to climb up and down a vertical ladder.
Requirement(s)
  • ASTAR passengers weighing 240 lbs or more may be required to purchase a comfort seat.
  • Accurate weights are critical for clients comfort and satisfaction.

Required Items to Bring & Attire
    Valid, Government-Issued Photo ID
Note(s)
  • The tour/activity schedule is subject to change.
  • The tour/activity is subject to cancellation due to weather.

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Volcano Deluxe Tour (Kona Departure) & Atlantis Submarine

  • Volcano Deluxe Helicopter Tour: Your adventure begins with unbelievable views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Then explore the raging active volcano Kilauea as well as the dramatic beauty of the Hamakua Coast. Soon you'll be off to the Kohala Mountains for a view of steep ocean cliffs, deep winding valleys of Waimanu and Waipio and daring 2,000-foot tropical waterfalls. This is a two-hour event, 105-minute flight plus a touch down determined the day of the tour.
Inclusion(s): Guide
Time & Duration: 6 hours (Starting at 7:30am / 9:30am / 11:30am / 2:00pm)
Day(s) of Operation: 7 days a week
Additional Information:
Restriction(s)
  • All Submarine passengers MUST be at least 36-inches tall and able to climb up and down a vertical ladder.
Requirement(s)
  • ASTAR passengers weighing 240 lbs or more may be required to purchase a comfort seat.
  • Accurate weights are critical for clients comfort and satisfaction.

Required Items to Bring & Attire
    Valid, Government-Issued Photo ID
Note(s)
  • The tour/activity schedule is subject to change.
  • The tour/activity is subject to cancellation due to weather.

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Additional Information

Please refer to the Additional Information listed under each package.

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Payments

Payment Type:

  • Visa
  • Master Card
  • American Express
  • Discover

Cancellation Policy: set by the activity provider

  • Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the activity start time will be subject to a(n) 100% charge.

Cancellation Service Fee:

No (0%) Cancellation Service Fee is applied for cancellations made outside of the above cancellation policy set by the activity provider.

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Price List

*The prices are not inclusive of tax & fees: GE Tax (4.166%) will be added to the price below.
Package(s) / Condition(s)  Age/ Unit *Price  
Special! Formations of Pele (Hilo Departure) & Atlantis Submarine / No Transportation Adult/Child (13 & over) $317.75 9%off $288.95 Book Now
Child (12 & under) $262.07 11%off SALE! $233.27
Special! Volcano Deluxe Tour (Kona Departure) & Atlantis Submarine / No Transportation Adult/Child (13 & over) $514.54 8%off $471.34 Book Now
Child (12 & under) $458.87 9%off $415.67

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