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Paradise Helicopters - Volcano, Lava & Waterfalls Flight from Hilo

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Reviewed by: Allyson , 2022/11/17

We had a group of 4 and knew we wanted to do a helicopter tour and this place knocked it out of the part the pilot (Wade) was amazing and all of the staff was great at communicating! They make it convenient by being able to call or text and ensure that you will be comfortable before going up in the air! Would definitely do this again if we ever return to the area! Mahalo!

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2022/10/28
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Fantastic

Reviewed by: Pauline, 2022/10/20

This is a must do. It was fantastic. Our pilot was Wade and he was very
informative

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2022/10/11
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Great lava views!

Reviewed by: Oscareen, 2022/04/07

There was some AC issue that needed fixing, and caused a 2hr delay. However, the views from the helicopter were amazing! We were able to see a bunch of waterfalls, a natural arch, and of course… LAVA!
It was a great experience, and we’ll always remember the memories!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/03/31
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Great areal tour

Reviewed by: Mumtaaz Mohammed, 2022/03/16

The pilot was very experienced and informational.
The view are amazing. Will do it again too!!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2022/03/10
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Once in a lifetime experience

Reviewed by: Fausto robles , 2021/12/25

truly, it was an amazing experience, once in a lifetime, we really enjoyed it, highly recommended

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2021/11/29
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Unforgettable Experience

Reviewed by: MINY, 2021/10/09

This is the best way of seeing volcano and Hawaii, a once in a lifetime experience. Definitely recommend everyone to join.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2021/06/08
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Experienced Pilot and Check in staff - very friendly and knowledgeable,

Reviewed by: pah, 2021/09/16

Experienced Pilot and Check in staff - very friendly and knowledgeable,
Both explained what to expect and what to see while on helicopter tour. Pilot has good knowledge of history of volcanos.. overall very good ride/tour of national park too.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2021/09/10
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The tour is not 60 minutes - closer to 50 minutes.

Reviewed by: Debbie M, 2021/06/28

We enjoyed the trip and thought we'd see at least one waterfall in addition to the volcanoes. After paying $670 for my husband and I, we were really put off by the "begging" for a tip for the pilot - the staff told us thee time about how to tip the pilot - felt it was really cheesy. We always tip and don't need to be told three times. Also, we asked about validating parking and were told absolutely not.
On the positive side, the pilot was very knowledgeable, took us over volcanoes and had was very skilled - we felt safe.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2021/06/25
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Comfortable ride

Reviewed by: Kerilyn, 2017/09/11

Very clean and comfortable helicopter. Pilot had a great soundtrack and was very good at making sure we all got a good view of everything. Staff was efficient and knowledgeable.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2017/09/06
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Fantastic experience

Reviewed by: Cain, 2017/08/15

Had a wonderful time flying over the volcano's. Ticked something off my bucket list. Would recommend to everyone

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2017/06/15
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Excellent!

Reviewed by: Cristina , 2017/07/24

The trip was amazing, we had the doors on flight to the volcano and the waterfalls. The pilot Joyce was very nice and informative. The flight was smooth, and we got awesome pictures!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2017/07/21
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Fantastic trip!

Reviewed by: Jalemap13, 2017/06/26

Great tour of volcanoes and waterfalls, definitely would recommend. Pilot Paul was a great guide and wonderful with the kids.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2017/06/23
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Great flight

Reviewed by: The Baker's, 2017/06/20

It was a very fun way to see the volcano. The pilot made sure everyone could see everything available.

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Activity Date:2017/06/13
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Wow

Reviewed by: Megan, 2017/05/22

The ride was amazing. Very smooth and some excellent views of lava. Joyce, my pilot was very informative. I highly recommend this! Door off was really worth it!

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Activity Date:2017/05/19
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Helicopter tour

Reviewed by: J McQuitty, 2017/04/30

Was a wonderful tour and would advise others to do this!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2017/04/25
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Volcano heli ride

Reviewed by: Max, 2016/11/25

We were a group of three with 2 of us never before in a heli.
Thanks to a gr8 pilot we experienced an adventure we will never forget.
Spectacular views and the heat of streaming lava.
If you can afford it do it, we will come back that's for sure.

Max

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2016/11/22
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Doors On Hilo's Fire & Falls Adventure

Reviewed by: Bonnie, 2015/03/30

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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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2015/03/03
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Volcano Helicopter Tour

Reviewed by: shrikant jalukar, 2014/12/28

There was no lava erupting nor flowing. We had Door closed Ride. What Open Door Tour will experience ? Prior to our arrival at Hilo, I was told , " YES " you can see Lava , etc. Your office should give real truthful information. Some tourists come from too far away, like we came to Hawaii from Michigan, ( Main Land ) ... ... 1 ! !.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2014/12/04
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The only way to see lava

Reviewed by: Pilot01, 2014/07/28

This is exactly as described, a 40 minute helicopter tour of the volcanoes on the eastern side of the island of Hawaii and the area around Hilo. The staff are very friendly and the entire operation is well run and safety oriented. Our pilot Joyce was informative and did a great job of piloting so that everyone on both sides of the helicopter got good views of everything. Considering that there are no active lava flows at the current time. This is the only way to see molten lava. While it is through "sky lights" looking down into lava tubes, it is still quite exciting to see the bright pink/orange glow of lava.

The helicopter company offers the option to fly with the doors off the helicopter. I would recommend this for optimum viewing and picture taking. However, be aware that it is pretty chilly with the doors off and make sure to wear a warm jacket.

As a final note, when booking a helicopter tour, be aware that there are two airports on the island (Hilo and Kona). Make certain that you are booking a tour from the airport that is on your side of the island. I made a mistake and booked a tour out of the wrong airport. It was completely my fault and I did not realize my mistake until the day before the tour. The folks at Veltra and at the helicopter company went out of their way to get us booked on this tour at the last minute. They also worked hard to find someone else to take our seats on the tour that I had originally booked. They were only able to fill one of the two seats that I had booked, but at least they were kind enough to refund that portion of the fee.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2014/07/25
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Lava Chasing from the Air

Reviewed by: The Shepherds, 2013/12/27

Professional pilots and a well-coordinated organization combined to show us where the lava action was happening. We were safely strapped in and plugged into communications so we could get the most out of what we were seeing and trying to photograph. With an experienced pilot, everyone in the chopper got a good chance for the best views. The photography itself can be tricky; the higher quality pictures you try to take, the more you should have a good camera setup and practice from a vibrating platform. Overall: a rousing success.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2013/12/17
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