This fantastic tour is simply a "must" when visiti...

This fantastic tour is simply a "must" when visiting Hawaii. There is simply no better way to view of the entire "big island" than by air.

I saw the two types of lava flow that mark the island surface, the rain forests, the boiling lava within the "crater within the caldera" of Kilauea and a fantastic view of lava rolling into the sea. I also saw the white black and green sand beaches and the dramatic waterfalls of the valleys and cliffs on the eastern and north shores.

The around-the-island tour lasts about two hours. After a brief safety orientation, you are ready to board the flight. You are given a set of headphones/mic to communicate with the pilot and others onboard. The helicopter is built to accommodate six passengers plus the pilot.

I recommend wearing dark clothing to minimize reflections from the windows. There's a sliding panel in the side windows to take glare-free pictures but it's low and small. If you're prone to car-sickness, take a Gravol before the flight.