If you enjoy sightseeing in nature, then you simply need to explore the Hawaii Volcano National Park during your trip to the Aloha State. Here, you’ll find some of the world’s largest and most active volcanoes plus a range of natural wonders like lava flows and steam vents. If you don’t have the time to explore this vast park on foot, you might be interested in a helicopter tour.
At Pearl Harbor Tours Oahu, we offer a range of flights over some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in Hawaii, including the Hawaii Volcano National Park. By flying, you can take in unbeatable views without having to jostle with crowds. Below, we look at some of the highlights of the Hawaii Volcano National Park. Contact us to learn more or to book a tour.
The Highlights of Hawaii Volcano National Park
Active volcanoes, lava flows, tuff cones, and vents are just some of the natural phenomena you’ll see during a helicopter tour of Hawaii Volcano National Park. Here are a few of our favorite landmarks in the area:
Kīlauea Volcano
Famous for being one of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kīlauea has been erupting almost continuously since 1983. From the air, you’ll have the chance to see glowing lava flows contrasting against the surrounding landscape. You’ll also be able to see the volcano’s massive 2.5-mile wide caldera. Inside the caldera, there’s an active pit crater with a lava lake that glows a vivid orange after sunset.
Mauna Loa
The largest volcano on the planet in terms of surface area and volume, Mauna Loa towers to an impressive height of 13,678 feet (4,169 meters) above sea level. The volcano’s flanks are covered with extensive lava fields that have flowed over the landscape during its numerous eruptions. From the air, these fields appear as vast, dark, and sometimes reddish-brown areas.
Pu‘U ‘Ō‘Ō
Located on the eastern flank of Kīlauea, the Pu‘U ‘Ō‘Ōis a volcanic vent that produced lava flows almost continuously for over three decades between 1983 and 2018, making it the longest-lasting rift zone in the last 200 years. The area around Puʻu ʻŌʻō is a dynamic, ever-changing landscape shaped by continuous volcanic activity. Aerial views reveal fresh lava flows, collapsed areas, and new volcanic features.
Chain of Craters Road
The Chain of Craters Road runs from the summit of Kīlauea all the way down to the coast, giving you a glimpse into the history of the Hawaii Volcano National Park. From above, you can see the road winding through the rugged terrain, crossing old lava flows and passing by numerous craters.
Book a Flight over Hawaii Volcano National Park
By booking a helicopter tour over Hawaii Volcano National Park, you’ll have the chance to take in birds’-eye views of natural wonders like the Chain of Craters Road, Kīlauea, the Pu‘U ‘Ō‘Ō vent, and the Mauna Loa. Better still, you can enjoy the view all to yourself with zero obstructions. Book your helicopter tour with an experienced and passionate pilot today.