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B.J. Penn is undoubtedly the best MMA fighter to come from Hilo, Hawaii and one of the best mixed martial arts fighters, period. He is one of only two men to win UFC titles in two different weight classes. To give you an understanding of the magnitude of this achievement the only other man to do this was UFC Hall of Famer, Randy Couture.
To learn more visit B.J. Penn’s Website.
Looking for a Volcano Helicopter Tour in Hilo? Who has the best prices and reviews? Read on to find the answer.
| Tour Company | Tour | Price | Time | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise | Doors Off Volcano & Waterfalls | $241.11 | 40 to 45 minutes | 20 | 4 stars |
| Paradise | Fire & Falls Helicopter Tour | $205.20 | 40 to 45 minutes | 20 | 4 stars |
| Blue Hawaiian | Circle of Fire & Waterfalls | $196.02 | 50 minutes | 23 | 4 stars |
| Safari | Volcano Tour | $169.00 | 40 to 45 minutes | 17 | 4 stars |
| Safari | Volcano & Coastline Tour | $189.00 | 50 to 55 minutes | 17 | 4 stars |
| Tropical | Volcano Adventure | $160.00 | 35 to 40 minutes | 4 | 4 stars |
| Tropical | Volcano & Falls Adventure | $193.80 | 40 to 50 minutes | 4 | 4 stars |
Paradise’s motto is “fly today…remember forever”. They offer two tours out of Hilo to view the fiery Volcano National Park and Hawaii’s most beautiful waterfalls.
Price: $241.11
Time: 40 to 45 minutes
Paradise offer a doors off Hawaiian Volcano Tour for $241.11. Doors off tours provide the best views and most exciting flights and are not to be missed.
Price: $205.20
Time: 40 to 45 minutes
Paradise gives an educational tour of Hawaii’s Volcano and Hilo’s Waterfalls. This tour is narrated and highly interactive, so you can ask all of your questions about Hawaii’s natural wonders.
http://paradisecopters.com/hilo.php
Blue Hawaiian provides a Helicopter Tour of the Volcano and Hilo’s Waterfalls out of Hilo airport which is just a few minutes away from the Hilo Wharf and their tours provide 50 minutes of airtime, so it is a great choice if you are visiting Hilo on a cruise ship.
Time: 50 minutes
A-Star Price: $196.02
Eco-Star Price: $240.90
The primary difference between these tours is the type of helicopter that you will get to fly on. The Eco-Stars are on the cutting edge of Helicopter Technology.
On Blue Hawaiian’s tour you will get to see Hawaii’s Volcano which has been spewing molten hot lava since 1983 and you will see Hilo’s crashing waterfalls while learning about the culture and history of Hawaii.
Safari will take you on a flight to see the Kilauea Volcano in an A-Star 350 Helicopter.
Price $169.00
Time: 40 to 45 minutes
In this tour you will fly directly towards the Hawaii Volcano National Park and see volcanic activity. You’ll see the Lava Tree forest and may even get to see lava pouring into the ocean and perhaps a lava lake.
Price: $189.00
Time: 50 to 55 minutes
In this tour you will see the volcano and waterfalls. You’ll get to see everything mentioned in the Safari tour, plus majestic waterfalls on Wailuku River such as Rainbow Falls and you’ll get to see the Hilo Bay too.
Visit: http://www.safarihelicopters.com/big-island-helicopter-tours/
“Safari Helicopters has been awarded 10 stars—the highest ever awarded—by the Hawaii Helicopter Operator’s Association.”
Tripadvisor ranks them 7 out of 36 activities in Hilo, they have a rating of 4.5 stars by 176 reviewers. Here are a few highlights of their reviews:
Tropical flies three helicopters out of Hilo airport and provides two tours.
Price: $160.00
Time: 35 to 40 minutes
In this tour, Tropical, take you on a flight to see Hawaii’s most active volcano. You will see majestic views of the Kilauea volcano.
Price: $193.80
Time: 40 to 50 minutes
In addition to seeing the Kilauea Volcano you will also get to see the towering 80 foot tall Rainbow Falls of Hilo which is part of the longest river in the Hawaiian archipelago, the Wailuku River.
Visit: http://tropicalhelicopters.com/hilo-helicopter-tours.html
Sources: Yelp and Tripadvisor
Don’t let your first visit to Hawaii become your last.
The waves are big and the riptide is strong in the Islands. Never turn your back on the ocean.
How much do used cars cost in Hilo? Here is a guide to used car prices based on a sampling of Hilo Used Car Dealership vehicle inventories.
As you might imagine De Luz has a good number of used Chevys on its lot in Hilo. But it also has a fair number of used Fords at reasonable prices.
Credit Cars Hawaii has a nice selection of small cars, which are perfect if you are on a tight budget. Their priciest car is less than $9,000 and they are good with helping you get financing.
Kimo’s Used Cars has a wide selection of Chryslers in its Hilo lot.
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