All Reviews for Helicopter & Airplane Tours

Our Blue Hawaiian Helicopter tour was fantastic. Our pilot, Chris, was very informative and knowledgeable about the volcano and its surrounding area. His flying was superb as it was a very smooth ride. I would definitely recommend the Circle of Fire tour!!

The helicopter tour was probably our best activity the we choose to do. Very Very pretty and Awesome to see all the mountains and waterfalls. Really Cool tour. Would recommend.

The tour was amazing! Over Hawaii locations on a prefect Hawaii day... what more can you ask for!? The tour guide was entertaining and well knowledge. But the fact that we had to share the tour with 10-12 year old boys kind of killed the romantic part of the tour. It's a GREAT experience! Although staying in Waikiki and driving to the North Shore was kind of a hassel and took one hour... the helicopter tour made up for part of it. I would recommend to first timers to the island.

On the day of the event, it was clear and almost windless. It was the perfect day for diving.

This was my second time skydiving. I forced a slightly reluctant friend to join me.

The location was in the northwest part of Oahu. The scenery looked like something out of Field of Dreams. The hot dog I had while waiting was delicious. A group of Harleys passed by, and the relaxed atmosphere was great.

There was a Japanese explanation video and staff who could communicate in Japanese. There were quite a few participants, around 40 people, including couples and groups. About 40% of the participants were Japanese.

No special knowledge was required. When I dove in Florida before, I had to manage things like reading the altimeter and operating the parachute, which was quite serious. This time, everything was left to the instructors. So, it might be a bit unsatisfying for those who want to do more themselves.

The instructors were very kind and experienced. They picked up on my slight anxiety and kept the mood light and fun. Thank you, Instructor Stephan, for being "the most dangerous instructor" (as George said).

Photos and videos are optional, but I especially recommend the video. When I jumped in Florida, I didn't order the video, so I regretted not having "proof" to show off to someone in Japan. Therefore, it's definitely a good idea to order the video. It's a wonderful video with cool music. Thank you, Ash.

On the day, there were many participants, and I felt the waiting time was a bit long. However, spending time leisurely with a hot dog and beer while watching others jump is also a nice way to spend a holiday.

It's scarier than a roller coaster but not as scary as bungee jumping. I highly recommend this activity for those who have never done it before.

参加当日は、快晴かつほぼ無風。
最高のダイビング日和でした。

スカイダイビングは人生2回目でした。
すこし嫌がる友人を無理やり誘っての参加。

現地は、オアフ島の北西部。
フィールドオブドリームスに出てきそうな風景。
待ち時間に食べたホットドックが美味。
ハーレーの軍団が通ったり、のんびりとした感じがGOODです。

日本語の解説ビデオと、日本語対応可能なスタッフ。
参加者は結構多くて、カップルやグループなど40人くらい。
日本人は全参加者の4割程度でした。

特別な知識は一切不要。
以前フロリダでダイブした時は、高度計の見方や、パラシュートの操作など、
結構自分でする必要があり、かなり本格的でした。
今回は逆で、すべてインストラクター任せでした。
なので、自分でいろいろしたい！という人には物足りないかも知れません。

インストラクターは、とても親切かつ経験豊富な方たちでした。
少し不安になっているこっちの気持ちを汲んでくれて、明るく盛り上げてくれました。
「いちばんきけんなせんせい(George談)」ステファン先生ありがとう。


写真とビデオはオプションですが、ビデオは特にお勧めです。
フロリダで飛んだ時はビデオ撮影を注文しなかったため、日本で誰かに自慢したい時に｢証拠｣がなく、ずっと後悔していました。
なので、ビデオは必ず頼んだほうがいいです。
カッコいい音楽付きの素敵なビデオ。アッシュありがとう。

当日は、参加者が多く、やや待ち時間が長いかな？
と感じました。
まあ、他の人が飛んでるのを見ながら、のんびりとホットドックとビールで時間をつぶすのもまた、いい休日ですよ。

ジェットコースターよりは怖いけど、バンジージャンプよりは怖くありません。
一度もやったことのない人には、かなりお勧めのアクティビティーです。

The "doors off" was everything I had expected.....spectacular!!! Combine this with Jacks Volcano House Landing and you have a fantastic adventure. Jack Thompson met us and was a very cordial tour guide of the devastation that has occured arround his house. The pilot was an obvious experienced professional. The flight was smooth and not "white knuckle" at all. My wife was even pleasantly surprised, and she hates to fly!!!

I read other companies' experiences and was worried, so I opted for Japanese support. The explanations were clear with videos, and the foreign staff who flew with us were very accommodating, making it a wonderful memory. It was the best skydiving experience that blew away my fear of flying. I want to do it again and again. There was a Japanese lady who provided video explanations, but she didn't smile at all and seemed a bit angry, which was a minor downside; otherwise, there were no issues. I didn't bring any money, so I couldn't take videos or photos, but I definitely recommend getting them even if they are expensive. 😊

体験談など他社のも読みまして心配だったため日本語対応にしました。
説明もビデオでわかりやすく、一緒に飛んでくれる外人さんも対応良く、すばらしくぃぃ思い出になりました。
飛ぶ恐さも吹き飛ぶくらい最高のスカイダイビングでした。
何回も繰り返したいくらい。
日本人のおばさんがビデオ説明までしてくれるのですがその方が一切笑顔なしで怒った感じの対応がちょっと難点なくらいで何も問題ありませんでした。
お金を持っていってなかったのでビデオも写真も撮れなかったのですが絶対高くても撮った方がオススメです＾＾

I had previously experienced a Cessna flight on the mainland U.S., so I was looking forward to enjoying the beautiful scenery in Hawaii. However, the flight was quite bumpy due to the air currents from the airport near Oahu until we passed over Waikiki. It was a bit chaotic at first, but eventually, we got to see the beautiful ocean, the stunning view of Turtle Bay Resort from above, and the harvest season at Dole Plantation. The guide was easy to understand, making it a very satisfying Cessna flight.

My husband and I did not choose the piloting option, but I believe that those interested in flying would definitely create lasting memories with that choice.

I have visited Hawaii many times, but seeing it from the sky is simply amazing. The crater of Diamond Head is breathtaking.

I highly recommend it.

以前アメリカ本島でセスナ体験はあるので、そのイメージでハワイで綺麗な景色を楽しみにしていきました。
ところが、オアフの空港近辺からワイキキ上空を抜けるまでは気流の関係で揺れる、揺れる、、、きゃーきゃー騒いで最初は余裕のないフライトでしたが、そのうち綺麗な海、真上から見るタートルベイリゾート付近の美しさ、ドールプランテーションの収穫時期等がよく見えて　ガイドもわかりやすく、大変満足なセスナフライトになりました。
私と主人は運転操縦付きプランではなかったのですが、操縦に興味あるかたは絶対にそちらのほうが思い出になると思います。

今まで何度もハワイに行ってきましたが上空から見るハワイはすばらしいの一言です。ダイヤモンドヘッドのクレーター部分は圧巻です。


おすすめです。

This was by far the best activity we did on the island, and we did a lot of stuff! The EcoStar helicopter made it very quiet and smooth. No bumps or drops, so no nausea from my wife! The van ride to the copter was a rougher ride than the flight! Excellent all around!

We took the open door with landing at Jack's lava house. It was a very neat experience getting to walk on the lava rock. Be prepared for being wind-blown on the open doors, and take a jacket as it can be chilly in the air. Overall a very nice experience, but don't expect big "red lava flows" as that is not realistic. You can't exactly "feel the heat" and the waterfalls are not close up views they are more from a distance and thrown in at the end, But still pretty spectacular scenery!

Andy was our Pilot and he was quite informative. The views were spectacular. Would definitely do this again.

I had considerable hesitation because it was an expensive tour and my first experience on a helicopter, but I decided to book it thinking I might never have the chance to come again. However, once I was on board, the views were amazing, including the inside of the Kilauea volcano crater and the sight of lava flowing into the sea, which I couldn't have seen from a helicopter otherwise. I didn't feel the turbulence at all; it was much more comfortable than riding in a tour bus on the roads. The pilot's explanations were all in English, and honestly, I didn't understand much, but the scenery didn't need any words. I took a taxi from the Royal Kona Resort, and it cost about $100 one way, including the tip, so if the tour is your main purpose, it would be better to stay in the South Kohala area.

高額なツアーであることまた、ヘリコプター初体験であることから相当迷いはありましたが、二度と来れないかもしれないと思い申し込みました。
しかし、乗ってしまえばヘリコプターでし見る事ができないキラウエア火山の火口内部の様子や溶岩が海に流れ込む様子など景色は最高で、心配していた揺れなど観光バスで道路を走るより感じられずとても快適でした。
パイロットの説明は全て英語で正直サッパリ判りませんでしたがあの景色に言葉はいらないです。
私はロイヤル・コナ・リゾートからタクシーで行きましたがチップ込で片道＄100もかかったのでこのツアーが主目的であれば宿泊はサウス・コハラ地域がいいでしょう。

This flight ended up being the highlight of our trip to Hawaii. At first we were a bit hesitant as my wife got sea sick on the boat trip the day before. However she had no problems on the flight. Bruce, our pilot did a wonderful job!

Previously, when I took a helicopter tour on Kauai, the American guests riding with me seemed to be having a great time chatting with the pilot. We were listening to a Japanese tape during our helicopter tour... even though it was the same price!! So this time, I chose Blue Hawaiian hoping for a Japanese pilot.

It was an experience beyond my imagination. Since I had been staying for a few days, it felt like we were looking down from above at the places we had traveled by car, and the Big Island was incredibly BIG. The vast black land, lava, lush green valleys, waterfalls, and pastures, and finally the coastline... I thought I might get bored after two hours, but the pace was so fast that it was really fun.

The Japanese pilot, Toshi, was the best!!

以前、カウアイ島でヘリコプターツアーに乗った際、
一緒に乗ったアメリカ人のお客さんは、パイロットさんと会話しながら、超楽しそうでした。私達は、日本語のテープを聞きながら・・・のヘリコプターツアー・・・同じ金額なのに！！と思い今度は、日本人パイロット希望でブルーハワイアンを選びました。
創造以上に素晴らしい、体験でした。
数日滞在後でしたので、車での移動をした所を上空より見て回る感じで、ＢＩＧアイランドは、超ＢＩＧでした。
広大な黒い大地、溶岩・緑あふれる渓谷・滝・牧草地最後は海岸線・・・2時間も飽きるかなあと思いましたが、展開が速いので、すごくたのしかったです。
日本人パイロットのＴＯＳＨＩさん！！最高です

I participated with my son. Until the day of the flight, I actually intended to pilot the plane myself, but since my middle school son was allowed to take the controls, he ended up piloting it＾＾. I observed from the back seat. A professional pilot sat next to him, holding the control stick at the same time and providing detailed instructions for takeoff. So there was no fear. We were able to see the beautiful Diamond Head and the blue ocean from directly above. At first, my son was quite nervous about his first flight, but as the Cessna glided through the sky, his tension eased, and he enjoyed piloting. The runway at Oahu Airport looked different from the view we usually have from commercial planes. It was also fun to taxi down the runway in the Cessna like a car. It was an experience we can't usually have! We enjoyed that together as parent and child.

Before boarding the Cessna, we received an explanation in front of the cockpit and went through a health check. The staff were very friendly. Inside the office, there were many photos of celebrities taken with the Cessna in the background. I feel like I’ve seen the pilot's face on TV before.

We created wonderful memories together as a parent and child. There’s a video of the flight, and watching it still makes me excited. My son's current dream is to become a pilot＾＾. I definitely want to repeat this experience when we go to Hawaii!

息子と二人で参加しました。当日まで、ホントは私が操縦するつもりで居たのですが、中学生の息子でも操縦させてもらえるということで･･･息子が操縦しました＾＾そして私は後部座席から見学。きちんとプロの操縦士の方がお隣に座り、その席で同時に操縦桿を握ってくれて、細やかな指示で離陸。だから怖さはありません。美しいダイアモンドヘッドや青い海を真上から見ることができました。最初息子も初フライトにかなり緊張していましたが、セスナが上空を滑るように飛んでいるうちにその緊張も解け、操縦を楽しんでいました。オアフ空港の滑走路もいつもの旅客機からの眺めとは違って見えました。滑走路の中を車みたくセスナで走ったのも面白かったです。なかなか普段できないこと！親子でそれを体験してきました。
セスナに乗り込む前に、操縦席の写真を前に説明を受けたり、健康状態のチェックなどしました。スタッフの皆さんがとてもフレンドリーでした。事務所の中にはセスナを後ろにして写した、沢山の芸能人の写真が飾られていました。確かに、操縦士さんのお顔を以前テレビで見たような気がします。
親子でとても素敵な思い出ができました。フライトの様子を映したビデオがありますが、それを見ると今でもわくわくしてきます。息子の今の夢は･･･パイロットになることです＾＾
ハワイに行ったときは是非リピートしたいです！

We had such fun! Toby was the greatest tour guide, pointing out every site and giving both sides of the copter a chance to see it. This was the highlight of my daughter's and my trip! If you have only one choice for an activity, make it this one!

Breathtaking views of the famous North Shore. Perfect introduction to gliding. Flight and landing were extremly smooth. We even spotted some whales from the glider.

I wavered back and forth with doing a helicopter ride since it is so expensive. My boyfriend and I went on the Falls and Fire tour, which was interesting. I am glad we did it, since much of the volcano viewing area was closed due to the fumes, but I wish we could have gone at night to see the lava flows better. It was a bit inconvenient for us due to the weather (we had to reschedule), luckily we could be a bit flexible. I would recommend a helicopter ride in Hawaii to anyone, since it is a unique experience and the views are phenomenal.

I hesitated to participate because I'm not very comfortable with heights, but in the end, I'm glad I did it.

At first, I was anxious after signing a contract stating, "I will not sue no matter what happens," but thanks to the friendly and reliable instructor, by the time we were diving, my expectations outweighed my fears.

When falling from 14,000 feet, the wind pressure is so intense that I couldn't even close my mouth, but once the parachute opened, I was simply amazed by the breathtaking views below. The instructor showed us the scenery from different angles, explaining it in simple English like a tour guide. It was the best sky adventure.

I was really torn about whether to order the photos because they were expensive, but I'm glad I did. They took many pictures, and being able to look at them later allowed me to enjoy the experience even more after the trip. It became my favorite memory from Hawaii.

For those who are hesitating, you absolutely should do it!!

高いところがあまり得意ではないため参加するか迷いましたが、結果は、やってよかったです。

はじめに、「何があっても訴えません」という内容の契約書にサインさせられ、不安がよぎりますが、気さくで頼りがいのあるインストラクターのお陰で、ダイビングする頃には、不安より、期待の方が大きくなっています。

14000フィートから落ちる時は、風圧がすごくて、口がつむれないほどですが、パラシュートを開いてからは、眼下に広がる素晴らしい景色に、ただただ感動します。
インストラクターが、簡単な英語で、観光案内のように、角度をかえて、景色を見せてくれます。最高の空の旅でした。

写真が高かったので、頼むか相当迷いましたが、これも頼んでよかったです。
何枚も撮ってもらえますし、後で客観的に見れるので、旅の後も楽しめます。
ハワイで一番の思い出になりました。

迷っている方、絶対やるべきですよ！！

What a beauiful experience to see the island of Kauai from above.Pilot Bruce is such a great guy to fly with and his wife Ellen is so great at check-in time.It is wonderful to see parts of the island usually unseen by ground travel. We loved it! Thanks Bruce.

I am afraid of heights and I was really afraid that I would have to close my eyes, like when I go to some of the i-max theaters. This was so great, it was peaceful and calm. I loved every minute of it and wished that it had lasted longer and my eyes never closed. I think that it is a great way to see the coast line, but also the mountains and the poi fields in Hanalei. I would do it again.

I highly recommend this excursion. Pilot very professional and knowledgable. Beautiful island.

Toshi, our pilot, was very informative and made our trip memorable. We bought the DVD of the trip so we enjoy it over and over. Thanks for a great time.

The glider ride was fantatic!! It was the highlight of our trip. The view was great. The ride was smooth. Our pilot was certified and had plenty of experience. It wasn't too expensive which was really nice. I would recommend it to anyone going to Hawaii.

Not only was this my first time on the beautiful island of Hawaii it was also the first time I had ever been on a helicopter. I spent 9 nights on the island and the helicopter tour was, by far, the most enjoyable hour during my entire stay. The pilot was very knowledgeable of the areas we toured and informative. His sidekick, (Ziggy), was a hit with everyone in our group. I would highly, highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the island. You couldn't find a better attractiion on the entire island than this tour. I am returning to the island in August and I'm hopeful we can get as good a rate then, like we did last October. Thanks again and see you in August.

My real name;

Larry Debo
West Chester, Ohio

excellent tour for first time travellers to big island.our pilot bob was excellent.

Awesome experience, best pictures I could ever have from the off doors helicopter. The view was spectacular and the staff was awesome. Thank you!!! Cant wait to be back :)

The best way to capture the beauty of Maui and surrounding islands. Absolutely stunning!

I would recommand everyone at some time to see Hawaii for the air. You truely can't see the beauty of the Island any other way. Our flight was so smooth, my son dooze off for a moment. Our pilot was excellent. My daughter has car sickness sometimes and she was fine. Our pilot was knowable about the Island and had very Interesting stories. It is a must do for everyone at any age. Thanks agian.

This tour was awesome, and Bruce made it pretty interesting for us. The view was just spectacular, and we especially liked the Waimea Canyon. Being from Arizona, we didn't expect to see a similar geographic formation in Hawaii! Do this tour!

This was, without question, the best thing we did on our stay. It was incredible to see the island from the air and scout places that we wanted to see. If you can handle flying in small aircraft, you can handle the helicopter!

J.D.