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Doors Off Tour
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Doors Off Tour

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Avg Star Rating: 4.4 


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Doors Off Tour
Per Person $270.00 ¹  Person(s)
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¹ Passengers weighing more than 250 lbs must pay an additional $25 fee at checkin.


A quite extraordinary helicopter flight, ideal for adventure seekers. Soar high above the lava flow with no glass in the way.

Doors Off Tour

Experience the excitement of watching a live volcano up close and from high above and best of all, with no doors in the way! Feel the heat radiating from the lava as you soar above the volcano.

This is an adventure of a lifetime for those looking for an exciting alternative helicopter flight that is a little out of the ordinary.

On this open cabin flight, you'll enjoy two-way communication allowing you to speak directly with your pilot, who will answer any question you might have. Your pilot will also provide you with lots of informative narration along the way.

You'll fly in the all-window-seats Hughes 500, which has room for 4 passengers.

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Big Island  

Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii


Here's what the reviews said:
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Exciting and a little scary, but truly unique
 
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Most exciting memory
 
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Doors Off Helicopter Tour - BEST EXPERIENCE
 
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Good ride, scenery ok
 
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Volcano adventure
 
 
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Check-in 45 minutes prior to departure.

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Details
Hawaiian Airlines
  • 50 minute flight
  • Paradise Helicopters is the only company to offer every passenger an aviation headset with microphone that allows you to talk with your friends and the pilot.
  • Everyone has a window seat! The front seats 2 passengers (plus pilot), and 2 passengers in the back.
  • It is recommended that you prepare for cool weather (low 50sF) at the higher altitude; please wear long pants, covered shoes, and a jacket. Also it is suggested that all cameras have a strap and all loose items be "tied down" or put in a bag. Also those with long hair may want to tie their hair up.
  • In an effort to make all passengers comfortable, anyone in excess of 250 pounds (113 kg) will be charged $25 at time of checkin.
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Driving Directions


Thrifty Rent-A-Car System, Inc. 		Your flight will leave from Hilo Airport, from the Main Terminal Building of the Hilo International Airport (Lobby 2), only a short walk from the inter-island gates for Aloha and Hawaiian Airlines. The staff will welcome you to Hilo and prepare you for an incredible flight over the constantly changing Kilauea Volcano.
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Reviews
Average Star Rating:  4.4    (5 Reviews)
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Star Rating: 4
Exciting and a little scary, but truly unique

Reviewer: NYCNYC
(NYC, USA)
March 7, 2010 		It was a little scary at first to be flapping in the breeze up there with no doors, but very exciting and fabulous photos were had. My only issue was that the wind was whipping my eyelashes so much that I could barely see until we came down in elevation at the volcano. The flight to and from the volcano was tough for me but my friend had no problem so I guess it's only an issue if you have really long lashes. Take goggles or something in that case and you'll fully enjoy the ride!
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Most exciting memory

Reviewer: bdungn
(santa rosa, calif, USA)
May 7, 2009 		Our pilot let me change lenses in flight which was awesome. The ground staff had highly discouraged bringing a 2nd lens. The ground staff were excellent though, always great to deal with--our flight was delayed 2 days due to the weather and they did everything possible to accommodate us. I was a bit scared flying with the doors off but the flight harness is very secure and I had total confidence in our pilot--all these guys are former military pilots who are waaayyy overqualified to fly sightseeing tours. Our Pilot knew our main interest was the volcano so we spent a lot of time there. He gave us great photo angles from everywhere in the helicopter. We saw lava and skylights into lava tubes. It was incredible!! We knew right where to hike the next day because of our aerial preview. Much Mahalo!
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Star Rating: 5
Doors Off Helicopter Tour - BEST EXPERIENCE

Reviewer: Mark
(Denver, USA)
February 25, 2009 		This was the highlight of our trip to Hawaii. The doors off Helicopter tour was absolutely amazing and very worth the money. There is no obstruction of your view without the doors, so our pictures and video turned out awesome. This is a MUST do.
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Good ride, scenery ok

Reviewer: Mel
(Minnesota, USA)
December 17, 2008 		The helicopter ride with the doors off was good. We were disappointed that there wasn't much lava flowing that we could see. I recommend that you check lava conditions prior to booking a flight.

I was very happy with Big Kahuna they had the best price and I there were no hidden fees or fuel charges when we arriving at the airport.
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Star Rating: 5
Volcano adventure

Reviewer: Julia
(uk, United Kingdom)
September 30, 2007 		I had a great time on this tour. Riding in a helicopter with the doors off is the most exciting thing I've done in a long time!

Following the safety briefing, we had a ride over the new lava flow, flying around 600 feet above it. How fantastic to be so close to the volcano. We also got to see the previous path of the lava and its effect on the countryside. I've been on helicopters with doors but this was far better and my pictures were outstanding with no reflections from the glass. A truly memorable experience and one of the highlights of my trip to the Big Island.
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