Formations of Pele (45 minutes)

The 45 minute flight, Formations of Pele, is a once in a lifetime experience!  View cascading waterfalls and view into Pu'u O'o vent (weather permitting). The colors and landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park unfolds as rainforest gives way to lava fields. Look for active lava flows. "Pele's Fountain" is where molten lava erupts into the Pacific ocean as waves crash ashore.

The Formations of Pele 45 minute flight begins with a ground briefing and complimentary coffee.  Enjoy the personally narrated tour with choreographed CD music through volumne control stereophonic headsets. A pilot-narrated DVD of your actual flight will be available for purchase

ASTAR: AS 350 BA, the industry standard, enjoy excellent visability on forward facing customized bench style seats. ASTAR OPEN SEATING: Seat assignment for the 6 passengers is determined by weight and balance. WhisperSTAR: The EC 130 B4 is the ultimate in sightseeing helicopters. The state-of-the-art WhisperSTAR provides superb quiet and ultra smooth comfort of the most technologically advanced sightseeing helicopter.  Offers more visibility with added plexiglass and elevated rear seats and more interior room with individual seats. Choose between business and first class seating options to further enhance passenger comfort and visibility.  WhisperSTAR OPEN SEATING: Seat assignment for 6 passengers determined by weight and balance. WhisperSTAR FIRST CLASS SEATING: Passengers enjoy "First Class" seating next to pilot, with additional arm and leg room. The 3 front seat configuration is replaced with 2 front seats.  Maximum combined weight for two passengers is 490 lbs.