Reviewed by: miwa.M
This is something I absolutely think everyone should experience!
In addition to seeing the moving red lava, they also took us to a canyon that can only be accessed by helicopter, showcasing a world you can't see in everyday life.
You can witness the wonders of nature.
The pilot, Toshi, was a fun person and provided a lot of explanations, which was great.
I heard that Toshi also runs a company called Aloha Breeze.
Since you can see the natural conditions at that time, I don't think you'll ever get tired of the experience, no matter how many times you do it.
I definitely plan to ride in a helicopter again next time!
これは、絶対経験するべきと思いました!
赤い溶岩が動いている様子やワイピオ渓谷の他にもヘリでしか行けない渓谷にも連れて行ってくれて、日常では見られない世界です。
自然の素晴らしさを見られます。
パイロットのトシさんは、楽しい方で、いろいろ説明もしてもらえてので良かったです。
トシさんはアロハブリーズという会社もされているそうです。
その時の自然の状態を見られるので、何度経験しても飽きないと思います。
次もぜひ、ヘリに乗ろうと思います!
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| Posted on: | 2011/07/10 |
Reviewed by: さみてぃ
We participated as a couple.
Both of us had a great time.
The view from above was very beautiful.
The sensation of being hit by the wind during free fall, which is hard to experience elsewhere, was incredibly refreshing.
We purchased the photos and DVD.
It will be a wonderful memory.
夫婦で参加しました。
二人とも、とても楽しめました。
上空からの景色はとてもきれいでした。
他ではなかなか体験できない自由落下による風を猛烈に浴びる感覚は、とても爽快でした。
写真+DVDを購入しました。
いい思い出になります。
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| Posted on: | 2011/07/05 |
Reviewed by: DRFAJ
was skeptical at first b/c i'd never been on a chopper before. it was a smooth ride with an experienced pilot. i was able to actually be over a rainbow...somewhere over the rainbow, way up high! would do it again. highly recommend it. you only live once.
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| Posted on: | 2011/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Tom & Mindy
Totally awesome! Mark was full of interesting information and the trip was beautiful and amazing! We would highly recommend this adventure to anyone!!
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| Posted on: | 2011/06/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a couple. It was my husband's wish to join, and we had a really great time! I definitely recommend the course that has the longest airtime and goes the highest!
It gets cold up there. Also, the belts are quite tight, so I recommend wearing clothing that has some length around the shoulders and thighs. I wore a short-sleeve T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt, but I ended up with light marks on my arms. If you have long hair, make sure to bring a hair tie! My hair is about shoulder length, and since I forgot a hair tie, it got really tangled after the flight.
You can land on both feet on the grass. I noticed that a few men landed on their bottoms (including my husband), so it might depend on the weight distribution with the instructor.
The mention of "long wait times" seems to refer to the editing time for those who requested DVDs. Still, during our time, there were 10 participants and 5 DVDs, and we were able to return to Waikiki around 12:30.
夫婦で参加しました。
そもそも夫の希望で参加しましたが、す~ご~く楽しかった!
絶対、滞空時間の長くなる、一番高く上がるコースをおすすめします!
上空は寒いです。またベルト類をぎっちり締めつけるので、肩口や腿の部分はある程度長さのある衣類をオススメします。
私は半袖T&長袖シャツでしたが、腕の付け根に軽く跡がつきました。
髪の長い方はヘアゴムを!私は肩ぐらいの長さですがヘアゴムを忘れたため、飛び終わった後は髪が絡まりまくって大変でした。。
芝生地に両足で立って着地させてもらえます。
見ていると男性はお尻からのかたが数人いたので(うちの夫も)、インストラクターさんへの加重にもよるのかもしれません。
「待ち時間が長い」とあるのは、DVDを申し込んだ方々の編集時間待ちのようです。
それでも私たちのときは参加者10人、DVD5人で、12時半ごろにはワイキキに戻れました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/06/01 |
Reviewed by: fufufu
After driving around the Big Island, I participated in this tour.
It was exciting to see the scenery and the overall landscape of the island that I couldn't see from the car.
In Hawaii, the clouds feel very low. The moment I entered the clouds, water droplets formed on the window, and the wind from the propeller made them slide down the window at an incredible speed, which was quite a surprise.
I could see the boundary between the grassy areas and the black regions where lava had solidified, observe plants growing only along the river in places without paths, suddenly encounter a volcano with glowing red lava inside, and get close to a magnificent waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. It was truly a tour that allowed me to experience the grandeur of Hawaii's nature.
I was hoping for a Japanese pilot, but unfortunately, it was conducted in English.
If I understood a bit more English, it would have been even more interesting... I realized my lack of English skills.
Of course, the pilot was very refreshing and a wonderful person.
After seeing the overall landscape from here, driving around the island might spark more interest in various things.
車でハワイ島を回った後に参加。
車では見えなかった景色や島の全貌が見え興奮ものでした。
ハワイは雲がとても低く感じられます。
雲に入った瞬間に窓に水滴がつきプロペラの爆風ですごい勢いで窓を伝って滑り落ちていく様までが珍しく、驚きの連続でした。
草原地帯と、溶岩の固まったような黒いエリアの境目が見えたり、道なき場所にある川沿いにだけ植物が育っているのをみたり、急に火山が出現しその中で溶岩が赤く光っているのをみたり、そうかと思えば、緑あふれるにある壮大な滝に接近したり、本当にハワイの自然の壮大さを体感でいるツアーでした。
日本人パイロットもいるということでそれにかけていましたが、残念ながら英語対応。
もうちょっと英語がわかればもっとおもしろかったのに…。自分の英語力のなさを痛感しました。
もちろんパイロットさんは、とっても爽やかで素敵な方でしたいよ。
こちらで全貌をみてから島を車でまわると、いろいろなことに興味がもてていいかもしれません。
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| Posted on: | 2011/05/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with my husband and niece. It was our first time, but thanks to the instructor who helped us relax, I was able to get through it without any issues and had a great experience. My husband seemed to really enjoy it. Thank you very much.
主人と姪の3人で参加させて頂きました。私と主人は初めてでしたが、インストラクターの方がリラックスさせて頂いてくれたおかげで私はなんとか、事なきを終える事ができ、よい体験をさせて頂きました。主人はすごく楽しかったようです。有難うございました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Tina Thatcher
This was an excellent trip!
The pre-flight activities were well organized, and the staff was very courteous.
The actual flight was incredible, and the pilot was very knowledgeable. It was wonderful to be able to ask questions while in flight.
The weather was the only drawback. We couldn't see the crater due to rain/fog/wind. It was still an incredible trip, but it would have been even better to see the crater.
I would recommend this trip to anyone, although considering the cost, children probably wouldn't enjoy as much as adults. Seating is arranged by weight to balance the ride, so young children could be separated from Mom - might be an issue for some.
Overall, a wonderful tour conducted by a wonderful company.
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| Posted on: | 2011/04/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I wasn't scared even though I have a fear of heights.
It was fun coming down with a parachute while looking at the beautiful sea.
However, there is a lot of waiting time afterward, so if you're short on time, it might be better to go by rental car. I think I waited for about an hour and a half.
高所恐怖症でも怖くありませんでした。
綺麗な海を見ながら、パラシュートで
下りてくるのも 楽しかった。
ただ、終わった後の待ち時間が多いので、
時間がない人は、レンタカーで行ったほうがいいかも。
1時間半くらい待ったかな。
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/12 |
Reviewed by: 山マキFamily
The staff's service is outstanding. They are friendly and approachable. The pilot was cautious and serious, and the explanations were easy to understand (he's from Hawaii). It was the most comfortable helicopter ride I've ever experienced.
I started to get a bit bored with the endless expanse of volcanic ash and land, but then came the breathtaking beauty of the Kohala Coast and Waipi'o Valley!!!! I think this beauty can only be appreciated from a helicopter. When I spotted a mother and baby whale swimming from above and informed the pilot, he kindly showed us from an angle where everyone could see, which was truly moving.
For those who want to condense the essence of the vast Hawaii Island into a short time, this adventure comes highly recommended.
スタッフさんの対応は抜群です。気軽に話しかけてくれてフレンドリーです。パイロットの方は慎重な運転のかたで、まじめ、解説もわかりやすかった(ハワイのかたです)です。今まで乗ったヘリコプターのなかでいちばん安心の乗り心地でした。
延々と続く広大な火山灰と土地に半ば飽きが来てしまいましたが そのうちコハラコースト、ワイピオバレーの鳥肌ものの美しさ!!!!これはヘリの上からでないと味わえない美しさだと思いました。途中クジラの親子の遊泳を上から発見した私がパイロットに知らせると丁寧に 全員が観れる角度で見せてくれて感激しました。
広い広いハワイ島の醍醐味を短い時間で凝縮して楽しみたいというかたは、ぜひお勧めのアドベンチャーです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We loved our helicopter tour! Our first time in a helicopter and we both had a few hesitations, but the ground crew was very helpful and supportive and Koji, our pilot, was wonderful. He made an effort to circle around each area so that everyone would have a great view of the area. The tour was awesome, we felt like we saw all the highlights on the island and really got a feeling of how the lava flows and how the island has changed over the years. We would definitely recommend this tour. The highlight of our trip to the Big Island.
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Greatest experience of our 20 day stay on Kauai!! Would recommend this to anyone in a heartbeat.
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Fernando
For those of us who enjoy flying (and for those who are not sure), this is a once in a lifetime experience (to soar in Oahu Northern shore). Great time if weather allows, stunning views (we saw even whales...) !
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/01 |
Reviewed by: elchuy
Flew with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters on our first ever trip to Maui. Overall experience was great, from their office personnel and ground crew to the pilot. What made it particularly well worth it was our pilot – Glenda, she was awesome! The moment we got on board she was so calm and in control. She provided a lot of information and answered our questions in a soothing, calm voice as she maneuvered about the sky and terrain so effortlessly. We flew over dense jungle that she said was inaccessible by foot and viewed waterfalls falling into pristine pools. Would be curious to try it again after a rain shower, as we were told each and every gully turns into a waterfall!
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was an extremely unique experience. Some of the views can only be experienced from a helicopter. Waterfalls, lava flows, flights deep into the valley are just some of the sights on this tour. The pilot/guide is extremely knowledgeable and makes the trip fun as well. Well worth the cost and would highly recommend for any individual or group. I can only imagine that each trip would be different due to environmental conditions such as lava flows and rainfall so it is perfect for first timers and repeat guests.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/21 |
Reviewed by: crfolgate
This would be a great trip IF you don't get stuck in the backwards seats. These seats are a total rip off since you don't get to see where you are headed and when there is something cool to see well too bad it's already past. Pilot does a good job of trying to circle around so everyone see's but there's no way for the backward seat folks to see anything really well. If you decide to go I STRONGLY recommend that you get guarantee's that you get a front seat or front looking seats only. My wife and Mom had great seats and enjoyed the views I'm happy about that but I wish I had saved the money and sent them up without me since it was two hours of flying backwards and barely seeing anything. You have been warned. :O
**** Also you should also be aware that the photo's of all the cool lava flows are really old. We saw very little lava and after the flight we found out they use old photo's for advertising. Pretty views are to be had but not much lava.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Gabe
My Wife and I had a great time. We saw the whole Island of Oahu.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Fusionone41
The northshore and waterfall was very good. You get the best views from the sky. The pilot (Josh) narrated very good and was funny. I would highly recommend this tour. You will not be disappointed.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Ed
We took our trip on 1-15-2011 and it was incredible. What a chance to see the island like never before. I believe we took 200 pictures. You have to go for a hour or you may feel you got cheated on your time, because it goes by really fast.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The staff was fantastic - friendly, helpful, and safe. Let alone the views and vistas you get to see - this is the best bang-for-the-buck of helicopter tours, with a full 2 hours in the air. The pilot, Koji, was very knowledgeable of the area and led an incredibly informative and fun talk over the intercom. Koji also provided a very comfortable ride that was much more mellow and safe than I was expecting (I'm afraid of heights and I LOVED IT, so don't let your fear of heights worry you, you'll be fine with these guys). Excellent work from everyone and I'll be back soon : )
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Jerald Fox
Everyone shoud do this tour in the first few days of vacation. Fantastic experience and the best way to see the island!
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Adele + Samantha
The helicopter trip was fun. The pilot (Julie) was very informative. Would have been better if the volcano was erupting so that we could have seen that!
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Aya
It was a valuable experience that everyone should try at least once in their lifetime. It was really exciting. Whether I want to do it again is another story, but it was a wonderful experience.
The cost was a bit high due to various tips and fees, so there was a slight gap in expectations, but I guess it can't be helped.
The instructor was nice, and I'm glad I returned safely.
一生のうちで一度は体験した方がいい、貴重な体験でした。
すごくエキサイティングです。
もう一回やりたいかどうかは別ですが、素敵な体験でした。
料金は、チップがもろもろかかるので、何だかんだで高くなり若干ギャップはありましたが、まあ仕方ないかというかんじです。
インストラクターはいい方で、ぶじかえれてよかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Dawn
Had a fantastic time! Our guide, Jesse, grew up on the island and was a wealth of information about not just what we saw on the tour, but also about other activities on the island. Word of caution: if you book through a third party like we did, after you receive confirmation, call Paradise to verify your group size. We showed up as scheduled to discover that someone (don't know if it was Paradise or Hawaii Activities) incorrectly entered the size of our group as two instead of three. We couldn't take the tour on our scheduled day because the group was overbooked. Luckily we were able to go the next day and Paradise had availability. They took great care of us once the error was discovered, but if you're on a tight schedule, don't risk missing out. Call ahead! Inconvenience aside, this is something you should do and was well worth the cost!!
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was my first time flying in a Cessna with another person, and I was very nervous, but the instructor was very kind, and it was fun. I want to ride again when I go to Hawaii. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so everyone should give it a try!
2人で初のセスナでとても緊張しましたが、教官の先生もとてもやさしくて、楽しかったです。また、ハワイに行った際にわ乗りたいです。一度の人生みんなチャレンジしてみてね。
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/11 |
Reviewed by: marcelo
Everything ok.
Just some delayed pick up at hte airport.
Very good service.
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Suzie Housley
Whether you are visiting Kauai for the first time or if you are a seasoned traveler, you will definitely want to check out Kauai Air Tour - Air Ventures Hawaii. There is no better value for your money.
The staff at Air Ventures was so helpful and courteous. Our pilot, Joel made landing in a small aircraft feeling like you were on a huge jet. It was the best landing I have ever experienced; I tried to convenience him to travel back and pilot our plane to San Diego. His pilot skills were superior; he could easily become a commercial pilot.
Air Ventures -- you offered me a once in a lifetime opportunity. I give you the highest form of recognition. Thank you for all that you have done. You can rest assured if I ever make it back to your Hawaii you will be the first business I call to book my air excursion.
Suzie Housley
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/11 |
Reviewed by: Peggy
The Volcano Helicopter Tour with Blue Hawaiian was outstanding! One of the highlights of our trip. We were not only fortunate enough to see lava in the crater and flowing into the ocean but saw many other great sites and learned a great deal about the region. Our guide (Thanks, Kemo!) was fun, knowledgable and a great pilot. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/11 |
Reviewed by: ひまわり
I approached this with the determination to risk my life. That said, I wasn't scared at all, so anyone can take on the challenge. When I fell, it was more painful for my ears than it felt good. It might be a good idea to practice equalizing your ears...
The view during the dive was amazing, but I was really moved by the scenery I saw while ascending in the airplane (we flew with the door open).
Since it had rained the day before, it seemed there were a lot of participants, and the waiting time was long, which made others tired. However, I enjoyed taking pictures of various flowers and the parachutes coming down while I waited, so it wasn't a problem for me.
The DVD and photos cost $200 if you order both, but since a dedicated photographer is included, I thought it was a reasonable price despite being high. It has become a great memory.
命を捨てる覚悟で臨んできました。といっても別に全然怖くはないので誰でもチャレンジできます。
落ちるときは、気持ちいいよりも耳が痛かったです。耳抜きの練習をしておいたほうがいいかも。。。
ダイブ中の眺めも最高ですが、飛行機で上昇していくときに見える景色に感動しました(ドア開けたまま飛んでます)
前日が雨だったため、参加人数が多かったらしく、待ち時間が長くてほかの人はくたびれてましたが、私は待ってる間、いろんな花や降りてくるパラシュートの写真を撮って楽しんでいたので苦になりませんでした。
DVDと写真は両方たのむと200ドルかかりますが、専属カメラマンが付くので、高いですけど妥当な値段だと思って撮ってもらいました。いい思い出になっています。
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/09 |
Reviewed by: エクレア大好き
I am very satisfied.
Even though I couldn't communicate in Japanese, I was still very satisfied.
It was the most enjoyable time during my trip to Hawaii.
If I have the opportunity, I would like to use it again.
The driving was safe and comfortable.
大満足です。
日本語が通じませんでしたが、それでも大満足でした。
ハワイの旅行で1番楽しい時間でした。
機会があれば、また利用したいと思います。
運転も安全で、快適でした。
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/03 |
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