If ok with flying a very small aircraft and ok with a very bumpy ride then this is an awesome way to see the waterfalls on the Big Island and lava flowing into the ocean. Our kids loved it. We saw several lava flows. The plane could use a little updating...inside is very worn. But, pilot was very knowledgeable and... More

After visiting Maui for 30 years and now living here permanently you would think the excitement of living in paradise would wear off a bit. I have always wanted to see an active Volcano but just never found time to fly over to the Big Island and then take a day trip all the way around by car or adding... More

The plane is a 10 seater, and in good to moderate condition (don't expect a brand new Cessna). After introductions and a brief security talk, we boarded and placed our headsets on...and this magical trip started. The plane leaves from Kapaula airport, and heads around the north coast of Maui. The Captain narrates the sites along the way, including Hana.... More

After living on the islands for many years and missing Kilauea's grandeur, on several occasions, I thought that the recent reports of increased activity would be an opportunity to make amends. As I now live on the mainland and a trip to Maui was already planned, I thought that this would be a perfect birthday gift for my Significant Other.... More

My Wife & I booked a two & a half Arial Tour of the Big Island with Iolani Air in a Gippsland Van Fixed Wing Plane out of Kona. The flight was absolutely fabulous with the varied photographic scenery ranging from the coastal beaches & the rugged coastal terrain where solid lava flows met the clear blue sea. From the... More

June 22, 2011 flew over Pu'u O'o vent on the Big Island of Hawaii from Maui and saw a huge red lava lake inside the vent. The pilot explained everything and we all got wonderful photos. Great fun!!! More

I was hoping this experience would go far better than it did. I saw one of their brochures about a year ago -- looked like a great way to see the live lava on the Big Island. So my husband and our friend bought 3 tickets -- even though they are very pricey. We arrived at the scheduled time at... More