Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]

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Reviewed by: Miss Hardey

Would definitely do this again! Pilot was fabulous and sights were beautiful. Wonderful way to spend time in Hilo.

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

Great for First Timers!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Great way to see the highlights of Hilo and the volcano. Good price for it too.

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

Great fun

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was fun because we were able to go see different things along the tour and learn about the island. Thank you.

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Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]

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Reviewed by: MELANIE BURTON

It was awesome, exciting and unforgetable.

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

A Wonderful Experience

Reviewed by: Erin

I went on this tour alone and found it very informative with lots to do even if you have nobody to share it with. The other tourists were very friendly and helped me take plenty of pictures and the tour guide was a sponge of information!

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Hawaii Big Island Helicopter Tour – Volcanoes, Valleys & Waterfalls Flight

Like being on the moon

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Our pilot was friendly, very personable with each one of us. I loved how he used our names as if we already had knowledge of what he was about to share with us. That was a fun way to learn. Amazing how large this volcano is!! Later in the day we drove from Hilo down to the area so we could touch the lava in person. Felt like we were on another planet. Lava and desolation for as far as we could see. Thanks for this experience. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters are the BEST!!! Awesome pilot and staff!!

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Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]

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Reviewed by: Eric

The helicopter ride with the doors off was very cool! You can feel the heat from the lava! This tour gives you a great view of the different features of the island. It's a bit on the expensive side, but I'd recommend it if you've never done it before.

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Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]

Volcano Open Door Tour

Reviewed by: Scott H.

This tour was a wonderful experience! The open door helicopter was, in my opinion, the ONLY way to see the volcano's and the associated flows. We were lucky enough to witness 3 surface flows, noticeable flow into the ocean AND 2 craters with visible orange molten lava! Thanks for a great time. Emily, you were AWESOME!

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

Knowledgeable Staff

Reviewed by: Brad Handy

Polynesian Adventure Tours has very knowledgeable staff members. They share information freely during the tour, which is a great asset in learning more about Hawai'ian history and the volcanoes specifically.

The only problem my wife and I had was how much talking went on. While the information was welcome at times, it seemed the talking never stopped. For some this may be perfect, but it was a little overwhelming/annoying for us.

Overall, the tour went well and the sites were spectacular.

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キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧　水～土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能＜フライト100分／英語パイロット／ワイコロアヘリポート＞

Experience the vastness of the Big Island of Hawaii! ハワイ島の広さを実感！

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I was picked up from the hotel in Waikoloa, and although I was told that a confirmation couldn't be made, I was able to ride in a helicopter piloted by the only Japanese pilot (Mr. Mochizuki) whom I had requested via email in advance. Mr. Mochizuki provided explanations in both languages to the American couple accompanying us and to us, which made it very enjoyable.

It was my first experience in a helicopter, and there was no vibration, with glass all the way to the floor. I was able to see the lava flowing into the ocean at Kilauea Volcano, and it was amusing to see the cows grazing on the vast Parker Ranch appearing as tiny dots. I was surprised to hear about the elementary school that was affected by a tsunami, located on top of an 800-meter cliff in Waipi'o Valley, and we got very close to a waterfall that has a drop of 1,000 meters, allowing us to fully enjoy the majestic nature.

Waikoloa is a dry area with brown lava land, but as we got closer to Hilo, we experienced sudden rain and saw much greenery, making for a wonderful experience of the vastness and climate differences of the Big Island in a short time! (Driving around takes a whole day, right?) Additionally, on the way back, although we had to wait for a few minutes, we could purchase the video from that day that was on board the helicopter.

ワイコロアのホテルからピックアップしてもらい、確約は出来ないと言われていましたが事前に直接メールでお願いしていた唯一の日本人パイロット（望月さん）の操縦するヘリコプターに乗せていただき、望月氏が同乗のアメリカ人カップルと我々に2カ国語で交互に説明して下さったのでとても楽しかったです。
ヘリコプターは初体験でしたが、震動もなく足下までガラス張りなので、キラウエア火山では海に流れ落ちる溶岩を見ることが出来、広大なパーカー牧場では放牧されている牛たちがまるで点のように小さいのがおかしく、ワイピオバレーでは800ｍの絶壁の上にあった小学校が津波の被害にあった話に驚き、落差1000ｍもあるという滝のすぐ近くまで寄ってくださるなど雄大な自然を堪能できました。
ワイコロアは乾燥地帯で溶岩の茶色い土地ばかりですが、ヒロに近くなると突然の雨で緑も多くハワイ島の広さと気候の違いなど素晴らしい体験を短時間で出来ました！（車で周遊するのは1日掛かりですよね）
また、帰りには数十分待ちますが、ヘリコプターに搭載されていた当日のビデオを購入することも出来ます。

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キラウエア火山　ヘリコプター遊覧 ＜フライト50分／英語パイロット／ヒロ空港発＞

I saw the bright red crater! ヒロ出発便。まっかな火口が見えました！

Reviewed by: たにやん

I participated in the Circle of Fire tour departing from Hilo. The departure time was 9 AM, and six of us boarded one helicopter. Naturally, sitting by the window is preferable, but only three people can sit there, and the seating arrangement seems to be determined based on the balance of the aircraft. I was already feeling excited before getting on the helicopter, but the moment it took off, my spirits soared. Below me was the beautiful town of Hilo, and I could also see Rainbow Falls. After flying over the forest for a while, we finally arrived at the much-anticipated volcano crater. There were five plumes of smoke rising, and the helicopter circled above them. I could clearly see the red crater. It reminded me of the movie "The Lord of the Rings." It was truly moving. This is something you can only see from a helicopter. There are also Cessna tours available, but a helicopter is definitely the way to go. The altitude is completely different. After the crater, we passed over black lava (and spotted some red lava along the way) and saw the lava flowing into the sea at the Chain of Craters Road, creating steam, before heading back. The landing was surprisingly soft, and the ride was incredibly comfortable. However, I think it's a good idea for those who might get motion sickness to take some medication beforehand. To show the people sitting on the right and left sides of the helicopter, the pilot made right and left turns to give us a view of the crater, but those directional changes were quite nauseating. I was fine, but there was one person who seemed to be struggling. The entire tour was conducted in English. Initially, the staff only spoke English, but there was one Japanese person among them. It's fine even if you can't speak English. There seems to be a Japanese pilot named Toshi, but I guess that's just luck. If you depart from Kona, it costs more to see the crater, but from Hilo, you can take a relatively inexpensive 50-minute tour, which I recommend. Also, try to go early in the morning because it gets crowded since the crater is the main attraction. In the afternoon, clouds tend to form more easily. In fact, when I participated at 9 AM, there were two helicopters, but by the 10 AM departure, there were quite a few people in line. During the tour, I was quite eager to take videos, and I was able to buy one for $20. This video was taken without me realizing it, and it occasionally includes scenes from inside the helicopter, making for some great memories. I purchased it. So, I highly encourage you, the reader, to hop on a helicopter and see the red crater for yourself. It's amazing!

ヒロ出発のサークルオブファイヤーに参加しました。参加した時間は午前９時出発。１台のヘリに６名のりました。座る場所は当然窓側がいいのですが、窓側にのれるのは３名で、座る場所は機体のバランスを考えて決まるようです。ヘリに乗る前からドキドキだったのですが、ヘリが飛び立った瞬間から気分は最高潮。眼下に美しいヒロの町並み、そして、レインボー滝も見えました。しばらく森の上を飛んだ後、いよいよお待ちかねのボルケーノの火口が登場します。もくもくと煙が５つあがっていて、そのうえをヘリは旋回します。はっきりと赤い火口がみえました。映画のロードオブリングを思い出してしまいました。ほんと感動ものです。これがみれるのはヘリしかない。セスナ機のツアーもあるようですが、セスナ機より断然ヘリです。高度が全然ちがいます。火口のあとは、黒い溶岩の上を通過（途中、赤い溶岩を所々発見）し､チェーンオブクレーター道路の先にある溶岩が海に流れ落ちて水蒸気があがっているところをみて、帰路につきます。着陸は思いのほかソフトで､すごい乗り心地がよかったです。ただ、酔いそうな人は酔い止めを飲んでおくといいと思います。ヘリの右側と左側に座っている人に見せるため､途中右旋回と左旋回で､火口を見せてくれるのですが､その方向転換の時、けっこう気持ち悪いです。私は平気でしたが､１人やばそうな方がおられました。ツアーはすべて英語でした。係員も最初英語のみでしたが、途中１人日本人の方がおられました。別に英語がしゃべれない人でも大丈夫です。パイロットもトシさんという日本人パイロットがおられるようですが、こればっかりは運でしょうか。コナ出発だと､火口をみようと思うと費用がかかりますが、ヒロからなら、50分のツアーで比較的安価にいけるのでおすすめです。さらに時間は早い時間にしましょう。なぜなら、火口がメインポイントのため混むからです。そして、午後は雲が発生しやすいらしい。事実、私が参加した９時は２機のヘリでしたが､10時発はけっこう人が並んでました。ツアー中、けっこう必死にビデオとってたのですが、20ドルで買うことができました。このビデオはしらんまにとられてて､車内の様子もたまに入っているので､けっこういい思い出になります。私は購入しました。では、ぜひぜひこれを読んでるあなた様もヘリにのって、赤い火口をごらんになってみてください。すっご

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