Hawaii Helicopter Tours

Planning Hawaii adventure tours begins with choosing among a long list of exciting activities. The Hawaiian Archipelago, located about 2400 miles off the California coast and approximately 3900 miles from Japan, is made up of eight major islands and numerous other small isles and atolls. From Hawaii, the Big Island, the chain stretches north to the Kure Atoll, a distance of approximately 1600 miles. The country's fiftieth state is obviously a lush tropical paradise, but it is so much more than that. With a diversity of landscapes from an active volcano to breathtaking waterfalls and snow-capped mountains, Exciting trips are designed for a variety of activities on land, on and under the water, and Hawaii helicopter tours provide an exciting experience in the air.

Sightseers may choose a morning drive to Haleakala National Park on Maui. The dormant Haleakala volcano, also known as the House of the Sun, rises ten thousand feet above the clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. Once at the top, visitors can backpack along hiking trails that lead past sparkling pools and unique tropical vegetation. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park boasts over 150 miles of hiking trails, including the four mile Kilauea Iki trail. The gigantic Kilauea Volcano is said to be the most active volcano in the entire world. From its rim, hikers descend 400 feet and follow the trail through a native rainforest to reach the lava flow beds in the crater. Those who would rather ride than walk can sign up for Hawaii adventure tours that take vacationers sightseeing in vehicles, on horseback, even on donkeys. These trips may be in the volcanic regions, through mountainous valleys, or guided tours through working ranches and plantations. The length of these activities varies, but may include wilderness camping as part of the package. Hiking, camping, and horseback riding are only the beginning. Sports enthusiasts can also find places to ride bikes, speed around on all terrain vehicles, rappel down cliffs, and spelunk through caves.

The breathtakingly beautiful landscape of the Hawaiian Islands is surrounded by the clear warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. Literally hundreds of beaches attract sunbathers, surfers, and swimmers. Snorkeling and scuba diving are popular activities that give fascinating glimpses into a tropical underwater seascape of fragile coral reefs and colorful, exotic fish. Green sea turtles, dolphins, and even some species of sharks can be encountered while enjoying one of these Hawaii adventure tours. From about mid-December to mid-May, vacationers can take catamaran boats out from shore to photograph the humpback whales. These giants come from their summer homes near Alaska to these Hawaiian waters to mate and give birth. Some boats are equipped with hydrophones that are lowered into the ocean so that tourists can hear the mysterious whale song of the male humpbacks. Vacationers also can rent kayaks and sailboats or sign up for glass-bottom boat and submarine rides. Whatever water activities that vacationers choose, they will surely go home with exciting memories of their once-in-a-lifetime experience.

For a bird's eye view of paradise, vacationers have many Hawaii helicopter tours from which to choose. Companies offer a variety of experiences. Some helicopters provide more seating and are more luxurious than others, though, of course, these types of upgrades have an affect on the price of the package. Before departure, vacationers go through an orientation with the pilot or a guide. Each person will also need to show valid government identification, such as a driver's license or passport. The flight may be as short as forty-five to fifty minutes or last several hours. The longer flights could include the special bonus of landing in a secluded spot for a picnic. Imagine the restful experience of eating lunch beside a clear blue valley pool, surrounded by cliffs and waterfalls, that can only be reached via the sky.

To ensure a memorable and safe flight, savvy vacationers should ask questions about a company's safety records, the pilot's flying experience and ongoing training and equipment maintenance schedules. The companies that offer Hawaii helicopter tours will have various policies that also need to be discussed to avoid any misunderstandings. The company may limit the amount of luggage or bags that can be brought aboard the flight. For safety reasons, they may even have a maximum per person weight limit. Vacationers should clearly understand the cancellation policies, whether they need to cancel or whether the flight company needs to cancel because of weather conditions. The considerate tourist will also want to know the company's gratuity policy.

Whatever activities tourists participate in, they will experience spectacular beauty that inspires breathless praise. "Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles and the inhabitants thereof. . . . Let them give glory unto the Lord, and declare his praise in the islands" (Isaiah 42:10, 12). With many vacation packages, tourists can choose to participate in a festive luau, a tradition that dates back to the 1883 coronation of King Kalakauna. The customary roasted pig, cooked in an "imu," a large sand pit, is the main dish. Other traditional cuisine may include poi, fish, chicken baked in coconut milk, pineapple, and tropical drinks. Hula dancers in native costume entertain the guests with their lovely and expressive movements.

Tourists have so many options and amenities to choose when planning their island vacations. They can choose Hawaii adventure tours to explore the diverse landscape of the islands or their undersea mysteries. They can reserve Hawaii helicopter tours to get a bird's eye view of paradise. Packages can even be combined so that vacationers enjoy many different kinds of experience during their visits. A festive and traditional luau is the perfect ending to a perfect day,

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