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Kilauea Volcano Helicopter tour Lava episode 16 at around noon on April 1, 2025

Is Kīlauea Erupting? Live Updates & Helicopter Viewing Guide

Want to see the Kīlauea lava eruption on Hawaii’s Big Island right now? A helicopter tour offers the safest and most dramatic way to witness flowing lava, volcanic craters, and glowing vents from above. Discover how to experience the Kīlauea eruption with a Big Island volcano helicopter tour departing from Kona.

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Big Island Doors-Off Helicopter Tours | Thrilling Aerial Views from Kona

Rainbow Helicopters offers exciting helicopter tours over Hawaii’s beautiful islands. You can fly over Oahu to see famous places like Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head Crater, and Pearl Harbor. On the Big Island, tours include views of volcanoes, waterfalls, and the Kohala Coast. Some tours even let you fly with the doors off for a more thrilling experience. These adventures provide a special way to see Hawaii’s amazing sights from the sky.

Rainbow Helicopters Kilauea Volcano Eruption January 28 2025 Lava Tour Hawaii

Best ways to see the current Kilauea volcano eruption from a helicopter

The Kīlauea volcano eruption on Hawaii’s Big Island continues to captivate visitors with towering lava fountains and glowing lava flows. Learn where to see the eruption safely, the best viewpoints inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and how helicopter tours reveal the most dramatic views of Kīlauea.

Big Island Helicopter Tours over Waimanu Falls with Rainbow Helicopters in Hawaii.

Top 5 Big Island sights to experience by helicopter

With Rainbow Helicopters, you can embark on an unforgettable journey that showcases the Big Island’s stunning volcanoes, majestic waterfalls, and dramatic coastlines. Feel the exhilarating experience of Rainbow’s Hawaii Big Island Helicopter Tours, and discover the various sites and unique aerial perspectives you can expect to see on your Rainbow helicopter adventure.

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