Land and Sky Combo - Circle Island Tour

Two-Day Big Island Adventure Combines Scenic Ground Tour with Spectacular Helicopter Flight

A two-day Big Island experience offers travelers the opportunity to discover Hawaiʻi from both land and air through a combination of a full-day Circle Island Tour and a breathtaking helicopter flight. Blending scenic exploration with aerial sightseeing, the experience showcases the island’s remarkable diversity, from volcanic landscapes and lush rainforests to dramatic coastlines and cascading waterfalls.

The ground tour spans approximately 11 to 12 hours, taking guests through eight of the Earth's thirteen climate zones. Along the route, visitors encounter some of the island’s most iconic natural attractions, including Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, the panoramic Waipiʻo Valley, and picturesque black-sand beaches where Hawaiian green sea turtles are often seen resting along the shoreline. The journey also includes a visit to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where active craters, steam vents, lava tubes, and the dynamic volcanic landscape reveal the powerful forces that continue to shape the island.

The adventure continues from the air with a helicopter tour departing from either Hilo International Airport or the Waikoloa Helipad. From above, passengers enjoy sweeping views of newly formed lava fields, black-sand coastlines, tropical rainforests, and the dramatic volcanic terrain created by Kīlauea’s historic eruptions. The flight also highlights the rugged beauty of the Kohala Mountains, the scenic Hāmākua Coast, and expansive valleys carved over thousands of years by volcanic and erosional forces.

Together, the land and air experiences provide a comprehensive perspective of Hawaiʻi’s youngest and largest island. Combining expert-guided exploration with unforgettable aerial panoramas, the two-day adventure offers an immersive introduction to the Big Island’s extraordinary geology, diverse ecosystems, and world-renowned volcanic landscapes, creating a memorable journey through one of the planet’s most remarkable natural environments.