Morning    Helicopter Tour (50 minutes)

     For an unparalleled thrill, take a helicopter tour of the Hawaii Volcanoes
     National Park. This is the only way to view the spectacular lava lake inside
     Pu’uO’o and the best way to see lava flowing into the ocean, newly formed
     black sand beaches and lush forests of East Hawaii. Flights depart from
     Hilo International Airport and include a video record of this unforgettable
     tour.   

 Afternoon   Visit Nani Mau Gardens

     Nani Mau Gardens, 25 miles north of the Volcano House, is the finest
     landscaped botanical garden on the Big Island. It is an excellent garden
     reflecting the spectacular tropical beauty of the Orchid Island. In the lush 50
     acres, you can learn about and enjoy various species of tropical flowers,
     Polynesian plants and fruit trees. Nani Mau tropical gardens are divided into
     separate areas including the extensive Orchid Display, the Orchid pavilion,
     Anthurium garden, ginger garden, Hibiscus garden, fruit orchards, European
     garden, as well as waterways and waterfalls. A guided tour by tram is
     available.