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Sunshine Helicopter is owned and operated by Ross and Anna Scott. Ross helicopter experience started with his first tour of duty as a gunship pilot in Vietnam. After the war, Ross managed a large aviation company in Alaska with 50 airplanes and 30 helicopters. Sunshine Helicopters now has the benefit of his vast aviation experience and the company operates helicopter tours on Maui, the Big Island and Kauai using both A-Stars and the advanced Whisper Star helicopters.
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Hilo Pele Explorer 35-45 Min - Sunshine Helicopter
Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Hilo Pele Explorer 35-45 Minute Tour
Description: 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.*
Operates: Daily
Departure Point: Heliport at the Airport in Hilo. Check in at the Commuter Terminal.
Duration: 35 to 45 minutes
Equipment: A-Star Helicopter
Capacity: 6 passengers.
Inclusions:
Menu: N/A
Exclusions:
*Restrictions: Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay for the seat)
Weight Guidelines: A-Star - passengers over 240lbs or with
a combined weight for 2 passengers over 420lbs may require the purchase of
a comfort seat. Whisper
Star - First Class
guarantee of front seat is limited to 290lbs or a combined weight of 490lbs.
Open Seating over 290lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
*Please call 1-800-779-6305, additional discounts may be available.
| Regular Price | Your Price | |
| FXstar First Class Seating | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| FXstar Open Seating | $169.00 | $169.90 |
Hilo Volcano Deluxe 95-100 Min - Sunshine Helicopter
Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Kona - Volcano Deluxe - 105 Minutes
Description: Experience the fiery lava vents of the Big Island's active volcano, Kilauea. Tour continues on to the hidden tropical valleys of the Kohala mountains and the beautiful rainforest of the Hamakua coast.*
Operates: Daily
Departure Point: Hapuna Airport at the Hapuna Prince Hotel.
Duration: 105 minute
Equipment: Sunshine Helicopters offer you unobstructed 180 degree views, air conditioned cabin that is quiet and insulated, Sky-Cam 5 camera video system, custom recorded CD music, custom stereo aviator headsets, polarized bubble windows, customized seats and a custom built assisted passenger chair lift.
Capacity: 6 passengers A-Star or Whisper Star Helicopters.
Inclusions: N/A
Menu:
Exclusions: Fuel Surcharge is not included in pricing.
*Restrictions: Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay for the seat)
Weight Guidelines: A-Star - passengers over 240lbs or with
a combined weight for 2 passengers over 420lbs may require the purchase of
a comfort seat. Whisper
Star - First Class
guarantee of front seat is limited to 290lbs or a combined weight of 490lbs.
Open Seating over 290lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
*Please call 1-800-779-6305, additional discounts may be available.
| Regular Price | Your Price | |
| A-Star First Class | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| A-Star Open Seating | $390.00 | $390.00 |
Kona Kohala/Hamakua 40 Min - Sunshine Helicopter
Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Kona - Kohala/Hamakua 40 minute Trip
Description: View the awesome beauty of the Kohala Mountains and tour the deep winding valleys such as Waimanu, Pololu and Waipio.*
Operates: Daily
Departure Point: Hapuna Airport at the Hapuna Prince Hotel.
Duration: 40 minutes
Equipment: A-Star Helicopter or Whisper Star
Capacity: 6 passengers.
Inclusions: N/A
Menu:
Exclusions:N/A
*Restrictions: Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay for the seat)
Weight Guidelines: A-Star - passengers
over 240lbs or with a combined weight for 2 passengers over 420lbs may require
the purchase of a comfort seat. Whisper Star - First Class guarantee
of front seat is limited to 290lbs or a combined weight of 490lbs. Open Seating
over 290lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
*Please call 1-800-779-6305, additional discounts may be available.
| Regular Price | Your Price | |
| A-Star First Class | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| A-Star Open Seating | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Whisper Star First Class | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Whisper Star Open Seating | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Hilo Volcano Pele 45-50 Min - Sunshine Helicopter
Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Hilo - Volcano Pele 45-50 Minute Tour
Description: Peer into the boiling vents of Pu'u O'o (weather permitting), search for active lava fields and experience the "newest place" on earth, "Pele's Fountain'" where molten lava erupts into the Pacific Ocean.*
Operates: Daily
Departure Point: Heliport at the main Airport in Hilo.
Duration: 45-50 minutes
Equipment: A-Star Helicopter
Capacity: 6 passengers.
Inclusions: N/A
Menu:
Exclusions:
*Restrictions: Flight patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay for the seat)
Weight Guidelines:
A-Star - passengers over 240lbs or with a combined weight for 2 passengers over 420lbs may require the purchase of a comfort seat.
*Please call 1-800-779-6305, additional discounts may be available.
| Regular Price | Your Price | |
| FXstar First Class Seating | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| FXstar Open Seating | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Hilo Volcano Deluxe 95-100 Min - Sunshine Helicopter
Vendor: Sunshine Helicopter
Product: Hilo Volcano Deluxe 95-100 Minute
Tour
Description: Whisk above the beautiful Rain Forest
of the Hamakua Coast and through hidden Tropical Valleys of the Kohala
Mountains alive with dozens of roaring waterfalls. Experience the fiery
lava vents of the Big Island's active volcano, Kilauea.*
Operates: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Morning
tours only
Departure Point: Heliport at the main Airport in Hilo.
Duration: 95-100 minutes
Equipment: A-Star Helicopter
Capacity: 6 passengers.
Inclusions: N/A
Menu:
Exclusions:
*Restrictions: Flight
patterns and specific sights are subject to weather. You will be weighed
at check in (if given weight is substantially lower than your actual
weight, you may get bumped from the flight and you still have to pay
for the seat) Weight Guidelines: A-Star - passengers over 240lbs or
with a combined weight for 2 passengers over 420lbs may require the
purchase of a comfort seat.
*Please call 1-800-779-6305, additional discounts may be available.
| Regular Price | Your Price | |
| A-Star First Class | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| A-Star Open Seating | $390.00 | $390.00 |
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Customer Testimonial
Hi Leslie,
Wow! I can't remember when I've had such excellent service. You are a gem and a great asset to Tom's. I hope they appreciate you as much as I do. I can't wait to take our day trips.
Mahalo nui loa! Aloha,
Melissa
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