Volcano Helicopter Tour & Morning Snorkel Trip from the Big Island -- Take a glorious morning snorkel trip with Kona's finest and most highly experienced crew. Witness endangered sea turtles, wild dolphins and brilliantly colored tropical fish. Then see the ever-changing colors and landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park unfold as rainforest gives way to barren lava fields on an afternoon helicopter tour from Hilo.

Your morning snorkel-dolphin sail will be filled with oceans of adventure and fun. Snorkel the coral reef gardens at Pawai Bay, a protected marine sanctuary. During the winter, Pacific Humpback Whales swim over 3500 miles from Alaska to visit Hawaii and can be seen daily on this cruise.

Then, you'll head to Hilo for your helicopter adventure. Witness a myriad of waterfalls and peer into Pu'u O'o vent (weather permitting). Search for active lava flows and experience the "newest place" on earth, "Pele's Fountain" where molten lava erupts into the Pacific Ocean as waves crash ashore. This is a once in a lifetime experience!

Volcano Helicopter Tour & Morning Snorkel Trip from the Big Island Length: approximately 7 hours  Prices - including tax Our Adult Retail Rate: $375.95 Our Adult Internet Rate FXSTAR Open Seating: $370.95 Savings: $5.00 Our Child Rate FXSTAR Open Seating: $328.95 Child - Free (under 2, in adult lap): $0.00 Comfort Seat Individual - 240+ lbs or Couple - 420+ lbs combined (must purchase in addition to regular seating): $370.95 Time: 8:00 am Snorkel Trip departs from Kona - 4.5 hours Afternoon Helicopter Tour departs from Hilo - 40 to 45 minutes  Summary: PLEASE SEE WEIGHT AND SIZE GUIDELINES BELOW. A child 23 months or younger may fly at no charge and must sit on adult's lap. Children 2 through 12 years old must occupy a seat with seat belt on and are charged child rate. All taxes and fees are included in rates shown. This tour does NOT include hotel or condo pick-up. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-837-6930. ** You will receive an E-Ticket for your tour/activity. We attempt to provide your E-Ticket within 72 hours (if your tour/activity is in less than 10 days). If your tour/activity is within the next 72 hours, your E-Ticket will be processed as quickly as possible. You will need to print your E-Ticket at www.reserve123.com/tickets; you must have your E-Ticket, or you will be charged again with no refund. There is a $3.95 processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order.

The Helicopter: ASTAR 350 FX

The industry standard "Black Beauty" has all forward facing customized bench style seats giving excellent visibility. Over 850,000 satisfied passengers have flown these Hawaii tours in "Black Beauties" since 1985. Recently upgraded in 2008 to the all new ASTAR 350FX, the "FX" carries more weight, flies faster, is quieter and more fuel efficient. The conversion from AS350BA to AS350FX is provided by Heli-Lynx Helicopter Service of Canada and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.

FX Open Seating: Industry standard six-passengers, seat assignment determined by weight and balance.

Weight and Size Guidelines

Helicopter weight and balance changes with every flight because of passenger weight, pilot weight and length of flight (fuel weight). It is important that we have accurate body weight for every passenger. FAA regulations require all passengers and their carry-on items to be weighed at time of check-in. If a standard airline seat belt is too small or you weigh over 240 pounds you must purchase a Comfort Seat on the FX STAR. Any couple with a combined weight of 420 lbs. must purchase a Comfort Seat on the FX STAR. Comfort Seat is an extra full-price seat on the helicopter. Thank you for your cooperation.

A child 23 months or younger may fly at no charge and must sit on adult's lap. Children 2 through 12 years old must occupy a seat with seat belt on and are charged child rate. All taxes and fees are included in rates shown. This tour does NOT include hotel or condo pick-up. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-837-6930.