Volcano Deluxe (1 hour and 45 minutes)
Experience the fiery lava vents of Big Island's active volcano, Kilauea. The breathtaking live volcanic landscape is just one of the amazing sights you will find on an island with eleven out of thirteen climate zones present on Earth. Soar through the hidden tropical valleys of the Kohala mountains, alive with dozens of cascading waterfalls, and above the Hamakua coast's beautiful rainforest.
Flight Includes: Ground briefing, coffee, personally narrated tour, air-conditioning, choreographed CD music through headsets with volume control. The pilot-narrated video of your actual flight will be available for purchase on DVD.
ASTAR: The industry standard AS 350 BA has forward facing customized bench style seats and great visibility.
ASTAR OPEN SEATING: Industry standard 6 passengers. Seat assignment is determined by balance & weight.
WhisperSTAR: The EC 130 B4 WhisperSTAR is the ultimate in sightseeing helicopters. The WhisperSTAR has more interior room, individual seats (more shoulder and leg room), great visibility with added plexiglass and elevated rear seats. It offers business and first class seating. The state-of-the-art WhisperSTAR provides superb quiet and ultra smooth comfort of the most technologically advanced sightseeing helicopter.
WhisperSTAR OPEN SEATING: Up to 6 passengers. Assigned seats are determined by balance & weight.
WhisperSTAR FIRST CLASS SEATING: The 3 front seat configuration is replaced with 2 front seats. Enjoy "1st Class" seats next to pilot, with additional arm and leg room. Maximum combined weight for two passengers is 490 lbs.
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Operation Days
| Daily |
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Where And When
| Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. |
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Restrictions
| All passengers must present a valid government issued photo identifcation. Participants may not scuba dive within 24 hrs prior to this activity.
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Activity Type
| Helicopter Tours |
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Island
| Big Island |
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Requirements
| Weight Limit: ASTAR - 240 pounds/person. WhisperSTAR - 290 pounds/person. If a standard airline seat belt is too small or you weigh over 240 pounds, you will be required to purchase a comfort seat on ASTAR. For passengers between 200-290 pounds, we recommend open seating on WhisperSTAR. Passengers over 290 pounds must purchase a comfort seat in WhisperSTAR.
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Duration
| 1 hr 45 minutes |
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Vendors
| Sunshine Helicopters |
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