Fly Above It All

It would be a mistake to rely on synonyms or metaphors to describe a FLYING TOUR of Hawai‘i Island. One could say it’s like a mythical ride on a magic carpet, or a scene from a James Bond thriller, with a chopper soaring above volcano craters.

The aerial view of the Hāmākua

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is truly magical. Expect to witness roaring waterfalls, vertical forests and tiny villages during a Hāmākua flight. And when you reach Waipi‘o Valley, you’ll be thrilled by the island’s version of Eden.

BIG ISLAND AIR’S PREMIER ISLAND TOUR allows guests to “see it all,” from waterfalls and lush valleys to stunning coastal views. PARADISE HELICOPTERS (paradisehelicopters. com) offers a doors-off experience, and tours above lava fields, rainforests and waterfalls.