Reviewed by: Mr.Anonymous
The cool thing about this helicopter flight is that you get to see a lot of volcanoes national park in a relatively little amount of time. Especially since the lava wasn't flowing a lot that day, flying over the greyish lava wasteland made it a lot easier to spot minor lava flows (see picture).
Since it was raining that day, there was too much steam for us to fly directly over the caldera, but otherwise the flight was great. If conditions are stable, I definitely recommend a helicopter flight as the best way to see the volcano. There's a lot you can only see from up in the sky.
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| Posted on: | 2018/06/05 |
Reviewed by: ecchan
The Volcano National Park was closed, and since we couldn't get close, we participated in a helicopter tour that approached from the air. The price was high, but seeing the Kīlauea volcano from above was an amazing experience and memory.
Due to the weather, there were clouds, so the photos taken with my smartphone didn't turn out great, but I could really feel the power of the volcano with my own eyes, and I'm so glad I participated.
The pilot was very safe, and no one got sick. I also appreciated the service of taking photos in front of the helicopter at the end.
火山国立公園が閉鎖され、近くに行けないため空からのアプローチでヘリコプターツアーに参加しました。料金は高いですが、上から眺めるキラウエア火山の様子が実際に見れたのは素晴らしい感動と思い出になりました。
天気のせいで雲がかかってしまい、スマホでの撮影はいまいちでしたが、肉眼ではその迫力がリアルに感じ取られ、参加して本当によかったです。
パイロットの方はとても安全で酔った人はひとりもいませんでした。
最後にヘリコプターの前でお写真を撮ってくれるサービスも嬉しかったです・
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/22 |
Reviewed by: 旅するじじい
I wish we could have gotten a little closer to the crater. I also wanted to fly along the coastline. If the cost were lower, that would be perfect.
もう少し火口に近づいて貰えたらよかった。あと海岸沿いも飛んで欲しかったです。あとコストが安ければ、最高です。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/27 |
Reviewed by: 山ちゃん
I was the only Japanese person, but the staff was very considerate, such as providing Japanese subtitles for the pre-lecture video. The pilot's clear English and the easy-to-capture flights over the volcano created a comfortable and pleasant free space. I was able to take better photos of the crater than I expected! I definitely want to use this service again next time!
日本人は私だけでしたが、事前レクチャービデオで日本語字幕を選択してくれるなど、スタッフの気配りが良い。操縦士のわかりやすい英語、火山を撮影しやすい飛行など、快適で心地よい自由空間が堪能できました。火口など思った以上にいい写真が撮れました!次回も是非利用したい!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Deborah
WE were very fortunate to have our tour just after the eruption. An unforgettable experience that lasted not long enough
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/03 |
Reviewed by: mark
Had a beautiful helicopter tour through volcanoes and waterfalls, but it almost didn't happen because Veltra didn't give the right information to the company, resulting in us showing up at the airport and discovering our reservation didn't exist.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer Harriette
1st time in a helicopter. 1 more bucket list item checked off. The views were spectacular and we were very fortunate to have the weather & Mother Nature in general on our side that day. Our captain/pilot was great and very knowledgeable. He encouraged us to ask questions & answered them very well. I personally think the whole experience was worth every penny but then again, we were a party of 2. Either way, I would highly recommend Bule Hawaiian and this flight package in particular. Got to see everything they advertised. Aloha!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Craig M
For my first flight in a helicopter, wasn't sure what to expect... but wow what a smooth & quiet aircraft the Eco-Star is! The crew at Blue Hawaiian were courteous & professional and our Pilot Patrick was great - who was always checking to make sure everyone was comfortable during the trip and had ample opportunity to see & photograph each viewing site.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/18 |
Reviewed by: tsune
I parked the rental car at Hilo Airport and took a helicopter from there. The weather was decent, and I could see the coastline well from above. The eruption of Kilauea volcano has calmed down, and I couldn't observe any lava flows. I could see some smoke and part of the crater was glowing red. I imagine that during periods of active volcanic activity, it must have been quite impressive. From above, I could clearly understand the history of eruptions on the Big Island through the spread of lava and the distribution of vegetation. It was about a 45-minute tour, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I would like to experience it again during a time of active eruptions.
レンタカーをヒロ空港にとめて、ヒロ空港からヘリに乗りました。天候もまずまずで、上空から海岸線の様子が良く見えました。キラウエア火山の噴火は収まっている状態で、溶岩流などは、観察できませんでした。噴煙と、火口が一部赤くなっているのが見えました。火山活動が活発な時期は、かなりの迫力があっただろうと思われます。上空から見ると、溶岩の広がりと、植物の分布から、ハワイ島の長年の噴火の歴史のようなものが良くわかりました。約45分の遊覧でしたが、十分楽しめました。噴火活動が活発な時期にもう一度経験してみたいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Corly
Overall, very satisfied with the value of this trip. I have ziplined in Mexico and in Belize City, and this trip was very comparable in terms of value, excitement, and thrill.
The Hawaii zipline consisted of 7 lines, the first few were relatively short. Although short, breathtaking views. The last three were much longer, more scenic, and best of all, amazing view of a BEAUTIFUL waterfall! The day I went was very gloomy and did have some slight visibility issues due to fog, but the experience was amazing.
This was more expensive than my foreign ziplines, but as I mentioned, it was a great value for the experience relative to the other ziplines I have done.
Thinking back on what I could have paid for other Big Island adventures, no regrets on this trip and would ABSOLUTELY do this one again.
Lastly, the staff were great! Very expeditious, always safety first, and very friendly.
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/25 |
Reviewed by: otan123
I rode in a helicopter for the first time. The day before, when I arrived at Hilo Airport, I went to Lobby 2 to reconfirm my reservation and check in, where I was able to complete part of the check-in process, including a weight measurement. On the day of the flight, after about ten minutes of instruction, we headed to the helipad. The staff were polite and efficient. I thought I might get motion sickness, but the pilot was skilled, and it was very comfortable. It was indeed cold up in the air, and combined with the wind, there was a bit of light rain, so a jacket is essential. However, I was amazed to see the heat from the crater and the gently undulating red lava, wondering how easily one can feel nature like this! The English instructions were clear and explained point by point, and since we all wore headsets, we could chat together. I think it’s great that if you experience it as a group, those who understood can share in Japanese. At first, I was nervous in many ways, but I felt like I could experience the nature of the Big Island of Hawaii, seeing Hilo city from above and confirming the traces of lava flows from various eras all at once, which you can't feel from the ground.
初めてヘリコプターに乗りました。前日、ヒロ空港に着くと同時に、予約の再確認とチェックイン場所確認でロビー2に行きましたが、そこで体重測定等一部チェックインできました。当日は10分ぐらいのインストラクションの後、ヘリポートへ。スタッフも丁寧で、手際が良かったです。乗り物酔いするかと思いましたが、操縦が上手なのかとても快適でした。上空はやはり寒く、風と相まって小雨も混じってきたので、上着は必須です。しかし、火口の熱気や、タプタプ波打つ赤いlavaが見られて、こんなに簡単に自然を感じられるものか!?と感動しました。英語は丁寧にポイントごとに説明してくれて、ヘッドセットをつけていて全員でおしゃべりできるので、グループで体験すれば意味わかった人が日本語で話すことでみんなで共有出来て良いと思います。最初はいろんな意味で緊張しましたが、ヒロの街を一望出来て、いろいろな年代の溶岩の流れた跡を一目で確認できて、地上からは感じられないハワイ島の自然を体感できたような気がします。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Bill and Kathy
This was a tour which we will never forget! My husband, Bill and my brother Gary and his wife Deb thoroughly enjoyed this and Lee was the perfect guide. He was very knowledgeable about the culture and being a native new the area well. He answered all our questions an excellent host to us and friendly to everyone who we met on the way. He was also very personable and a family man talking about his family and sharing with us how he helps the children in his spare time on the island. He is a true asset to the company and to his heritage of the island. Taking a private tour is definitely worth your money and time spent on the island! Mahola! Lee
Aloha folks! Wow, so much has happened here in Hawai'i, since we toured together. the 13 climates of the planet showed up;
we had an extra-ordinary range of weather : from monsoon rains with hail and rolling, crackling thunder from Mauna Kea and
Mauna loa. Then clear, blue quiet skies. rolling waterfalls and quiet heavens...and then thunder and lightning and wind from the sea...
Mahalo for the memories.
Lee
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| Packages: | 6-Hour Private SUV (Up to 7 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/05 |
Reviewed by: トムトム
My 9:30 reservation was canceled due to a flight cancellation, and when I changed it to 10:30, that flight was also canceled... I was asked if it was okay to change to 14:30, but I could only go on a short course, so I reluctantly said yes! The flight wasn't as scary as I thought, which was good, but... they circled around to show us the red spots of the volcano, and I got motion sickness (T ^ T). The seat behind me had no door, so it was windy and cold... It really depends on the weather...
9:30の予約がフライトキャンセル、
10:30に変更もフライトキャンセル、、、
14:30に変更でショートのコースしか行けないがいいか?と聞かれ、しょーがなくイエス!
フライトは思ったよりは怖くなくて良かったが、、、火山の赤いところを見せてくれる為にぐるぐる回ってくれたのが酔った(T ^ T)
後ろの席がドア無し選択してたので風ビュービューで寒いし、、、
天気次第ですね、、、
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Hannah
The driver was friendly. We saw amazing lava flow and beautiful landscape.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Sunny
Wonderful life experience! Our pilot Scott (should be right name) Is experienced tour guide and very patiently answered my 5yrs old boy questions. Thank you
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Dr. Mendoza
Outstanding experience, and great crew. The whole crew was helpful, informative, and really experienced. Not only did we have a great zipline experience, but also learned a lot about the flora and fauna of the area.
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/24 |
Reviewed by: ポポインコ
Because it is a calm period for volcanic activity, I believe you can only see the red, molten magma on a helicopter tour. I was also impressed by the vast black plateau. The pilot made sure that everyone in the seats could see the magma and waterfalls by circling around. The man in the back seat was so focused on taking pictures that he seemed to feel a bit unwell later on due to the circling, but he said he had a great time. Thank you very much.
火山活動が穏やかな時期だからこそ、ヘリツアーでなければマグマの赤いドロドロしたものは見れないと思います。
広大な黒い台地にも感動しました。
すべての席の方がマグマや滝を見れるように、パイロットの方が旋回してくれました。後部座席の男性は写真撮影に夢中で、後半、旋回のせいでちょっと気分が悪くなったようでしたが、楽しかったとのことです。
ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Kathy
We loved our adventure!! Pat was a great pilot and tour guide! We had big smiles on our faces for the rest of the day! A can’t miss in Hilo! The staff and crew were so nice and helpful with my mom who needed extra help getting to and from the helicopter. We highly recommend this excursion
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/08 |
Reviewed by: もっさん
I signed up for the tour because I wanted to see the lava. Although I couldn't see the ocean entry, it was amazing to view the crater and the waterfall without a door, so it wasn't through glass. I was lucky enough to see a rainbow as well. I wore a thick hoodie, but I think it would have been better to wear a windbreaker or something a bit warmer since it was quite windy.
溶岩が見たくてツアーに申し込みました。オーシャンエントリーは見られなかったのですが、ドアなしなのでガラス越しではない状態で、火口や滝、運良く虹も見られて感動しました。厚手のパーカーを着て乗りましたが、風が強いのでウインドブレーカーなどもう少し厚着した方が良かったと思いました。
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| Packages: | 2017年12月14日までのご参加 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/14 |
Reviewed by: 164-165
The expected lava was subdued, and the anticipated scenery was not visible. However, the position I sat in the helicopter, at the edge of the front seat, had a clear view with almost no obstructions. The weather that day was overcast with low-hanging clouds, preventing us from getting close to the Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater. The ocean entry was thwarted by the capricious Pele, who stopped the flow of lava, resulting in a disappointing aerial tour with almost nothing to see.
期待していた溶岩は成りを潜め、期待していた光景は見ることはできなかった。しかし、ヘリコプターで座った位置は、助手席の端で視界が良く遮るものがほとんどなかった。当日の天候は、雲が低く垂れこめ、プウオー火口へは近づけなかった。オーシャンエントリーは気まぐれなペレさんが意地悪して溶岩の流れを止めてしまい、見るべきものはほとんどなく、がっかりな空の旅となってしまった。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/23 |
Reviewed by: best0077
In November 2017, I booked a helicopter tour to see the lava flowing into the sea and the magnificent nature of Hawaii Island. However, the result was that there was no lava flow at all, and the tour only included a view of a small waterfall called Rainbow Falls. Since Rainbow Falls can be accessed by car, I really wanted to encounter nature that could only be reached by helicopter. The flight time was also quite short, about 45 minutes from takeoff, which is too brief. If you're going to go, you need to choose a longer tour to truly enjoy it. Riding in a helicopter is nice in itself, but longer tours can be quite expensive, so it's a tough decision.
2017年11月に溶岩が海に流れ落ちる様子とハワイ島の壮大な自然を見るためにヘリコプターで申し込みしました。
結果、溶岩は全く流れ落ちる事無く、壮大な自然もレインボー滝という小さな滝を眺めただけのツアーとなりました。
レインボー滝は車でも行けるのでヘリでしか行けない自然に出逢いたかったです。
ヘリの飛行時間も離陸から約45分でこれでは短すぎますね。
行くなら長時間のツアーにしないと堪能出来ませんね。
ヘリに乗るという事自体が良ければ良いですが、長時間ツアーですと費用がかなりかかるので迷い所です。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/17 |
Reviewed by: Meredith
We really enjoyed our trip to Volcanoes National Park! We walked in a lava tube with headlamps on at night and the kids absolutely loved it. Then we saw lava from a viewing deck at the museum using binoculars and I will never forget that. We also felt the steam from several steam vents coming out of the ground, and we hiked through a rain forest down to the bottom of a crater and walked on an old lava flow. Very memorable visit! Our tour guide was very informative and made sure we got to see and do everything.
Yes, The world Heritage site of the Hawai"i Volcanoes National Park is a complete treasure and never is the same. We experienced a beautiful day together and the Ohana will return through the beautiful website that the park maintains; 24/7
Mahalo Nui Loa for finding Wild Orchid Tours.
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| Packages: | 6-Hour Private Van (8 to 14 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/23 |
Reviewed by: Greg
Went on the tour with our pilot Carl, who was very knowledgeable and friendly and fun. Showed us many interesting sites and found glowing lava on one of the flows. It was really a great experience!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Rick
Very beautiful. Did the self guided and enjoyed itverymuch
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| Packages: | Self-Guided Tour (Day Pass) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/08 |
Reviewed by: Pedro
I can't give a feedback regarding Doors-on because we changed it at the last minute. Of course we paid the difference, but it worth it. Actually, after flying without doors, I could said that I wouldn't take the Doors-on option: the whole perspective is incredible and with doors that view wouldn't have been possible...ok, maybe warmer than withoug doors, but that's it.
However, it would habe been nice to be informed that the middle seat it's only for people who are not so tall: my girlfriend really REALLY wanted to be at the window seat, and I gladly would have given it to her, but it was not possible due to my height. We were told about this the moment before boarding. She was really dissapointed.
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| Packages: | Fall Special! Doors-on with FREE window seat upgrade |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/11/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/25 |
Reviewed by: kiwiuk
.......only spoilt by the lack of DVD afterwards. Apparently the inflight DVD recording didn't work - totally gutted, as this was an absolute one off for us from Down Under.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/17 |
Reviewed by: MORIKEN
The explanation in English is not difficult, and it's enough to understand the hazards and precautions. The helicopter without doors is thrilling and enjoyable.
英語での説明は難しくなく、危険事項、注意事項が理解できれば十分。
ドアなしのヘリは迫力十分、楽しめます。
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| Packages: | キラウエア火山と壮大な自然/扉なしヘリ遊覧(2017年12月14日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/08 |
Reviewed by: ディー
The staff were all cheerful and kind. It felt great to glide over the forest under the blue sky. However, the time slot I reserved was likely at maximum capacity, and we had to wait quite a bit each time we went to the new zip line. They said it would take about one to one and a half hours, but it ended up taking nearly two hours.
But since we could enjoy the scenery, I think it was still good? There was also an elderly American grandmother who was trying it for the first time, making it a zip line experience that the whole family could enjoy.
スタッフは皆さん明るく親切でした。青い空の下、森の上を滑走する感じが気持ちよかったです。ただ、予約した回が、おそらく、マックスの参加人数で、新しいジップラインに行くたびにかなり待たされました。1時間から1時間半、と言われていましたが、2時間近くかかりました。
でも、風景も楽しめたから、良かったかな?かなり年配のアメリカ人のおばあちゃまも初挑戦されていて、家族で楽しめるジップラインでした。
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| Packages: | ジップライン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/10 |
Reviewed by: MR2 のヒロ
The feeling of tension and excitement alternated, making it an hour that flew by in no time! If I have the chance, I definitely want to try it again!
緊張と興奮の感覚が交互に交錯してあっとゆう間の一時間でした!機会があれば是非もう一度トライしてみたいと思います!
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| Packages: | キラウエア火山と壮大な自然遊覧(2017年12月14日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Caryq
Best thing we did in Islands. Great staff. Doors off small helicopter was of course windy, but also awesome.
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/10 |
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素晴らしいレビュー、ありがとうございます!
Great review thank you so much!