Hilo sits right next to some of the world’s most active volcanoes, and this family-run helicopter company – the island’s longest-running – gets you above it all in a way that feels personal and thrilling. You’ll meet your captain at Hilo Airport, get a quick safety briefing, then lift off into skies filled with rainbows and mist. From the air, the Big Island opens up: glowing lava flows snaking through black rock, massive craters in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, cascading waterfalls hidden in lush valleys, and endless green orchid farms and rainforests stretching to the coast. Your captain doubles as guide, pointing out the spots and sharing real island stories while you take in views most people never see. Comfortable helicopters, small groups and that local ohana vibe make it the kind of aerial adventure that leaves you speechless – pure Big Island magic from above.
