Top USA Helicopter Tours

Take in views of the Las Vegas Strip in all of its glittering glory on a 10-minute helicopter flight that lets you admire Sin City at its most impressive. Soar over this famous stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard for exceptional views of the city’s skyline and beyond, including the Bellagio, the Mirage, and the Fremont Street Experience.

Save time and see New York's many landmarks in less than an hour from the air. On this fast-paced tour, soar over Manhattan’s sights in a helicopter and enjoy aerial views of the Big Apple. There's plenty of time to see Liberty Island, the Empire State Building, and Governor’s Island, all while enjoying perspectives away from, and above, the crowds.

Experience Orlando in an unusual way: from the window of a helicopter. Sit back and enjoy an eight- to 10-minute flight over highlights such as The Big Orange, Old Town, Fun Spot, and Kissimmee city. Learn about the development of the area and its history through your pilot's commentary and snap epic aerial photos as you travel.

Marvel at Kauai's lush mountain peaks, dramatic canyons, and unspoiled coastline from the air with unobstructed views on this 60-minute doors-off helicopter tour. Identify major landmarks with the pilot's narration and use your full hour to snap photos of Manawaiopuna and Waipo’o Falls, Waimea Canyon, and Na Pali Coast. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

South Lake Tahoe can be slammed with tourists at any time of the year. Avoid the masses on land by prebooking this Emerald Bay helicopter tour. Take off from South Lake Tahoe and fly above the area to see main highlights such as Fallen Leaf Lake, Cascade Lake, Pope Beach, and Taylor Creek. Learn about Emerald Bay as you fly with live commentary provided.

When your ship anchors in Juneau port, get ready for a shore excursion pumped with adventure and incredible views. First, soar by helicopter over Juneau Icefield, and then land on Herbert Glacier to explore the remote landscape by foot. Learn about the surrounding Alaskan wilderness and capture memorable shots during your icefield walk. This tour includes hotel pickup and transportation to and from the helicopter facilities.

Enjoy a perspective of New York City that few people see during a shared scenic helicopter flight. Soar over the Big Apple, looking out for landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a resident, this tour is a great way to see New York City from above. Frequent departures can fit into almost any schedule.

Experience the Grand Canyon in a way most tourists won't—flying high above it inside a helicopter. Touch down deep inside the canyon for a Champagne toast and explore the Grand Canyon's breathtaking beauty in luxurious style, with exclusive access to a private bluff. This unforgettable tour includes ample flying time, as well as complimentary drinks and snacks during your adventure for a truly seamless experience.

See the Chugach Range from the air as your helicopter flight takes you over snow capped mountain peaks and braided river valleys to land on over 300 feet of glacial ice thousands of years old! Experience majestic blue pools, stunning, swirling moulins, deep crevasses and dramatic ice formations that continue to fascinate and attract the explorer in all of us when you step foot and trek around the surface of the Knik Glacier. The mighty Knik, one of the largest glaciers left in Southcentral Alaska, is 26 miles in length and 6 miles across at its toe and is just one of several glaciers in the ancient river valley. In addition to spotting wildlife from the air (moose, dall sheep, spawning salmon, and bears), you’ll have an eagle’s eye view of towering waterfalls, glacial iceberg-filled lakes, and the untouched wilderness of the Alaska backcountry. Enjoy a once in a lifetime Glacier Plunge in the summer months at no additional cost! Approx. 40 mins flight time w/ 45 mins on glacier.

Experience a side of Alaska that most tourists miss, with a dog sled ride pulled by a team of huskies and mushers along the Godwin Glacier, offering sweeping views of Alaska's snowy landscape. Your Alaskan tour includes round-trip travel to the glacier from Seward by helicopter for a thrilling bird's-eye view of the state and its rugged landscape. Plus, you also get some time with the pups before you go dogsledding, too.

If you don't have the time, or the expertise required, to go on a glacier expedition on foot, a helicopter tour is a great way to see the glaciers surrounding Anchorage. This tour takes you over spectacular scenery and makes three landings—one alpine, one on an ice wall, and one in the middle of Knik Glacier—where you can get out and explore with your guide. You also have the possibility of seeing mountain goats, Dall sheep, moose, and, in the summer months, bears and wolves. Note: in winter, the helicopter lands next to the glacier.

Like most national parks, Zion can be extremely crowded and hard to get around when its at its peak busy season. Enjoy views of the land without having to fight for space on land with this Zion National Park Helicopter Tour. This helicopter tour covers 55 miles (88.5 kilometers) around the park, and you’ll see places like Kolob Canyon, Smith Mesa, and the Canaan Mountain Wilderness Area as you fly.

Fly high above the Tennessee countryside on this helicopter tour over the French Broad River, Douglas Lake, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Gain a new perspective on the landscape as your helicopter weaves through the air and you learn what makes the area unique through guided narration from your pilot.

The excitement of a helicopter tour can quickly turn to disappointment when you are seated in the middle. Not on this private tour where every seat is a window seat. You'll get excellent views of Kauai as you soar through the sky, over Manawaiopuna Falls, also known as “Jurassic Park falls," the Olokele Canyon, Waimea Canyon, Na Pali coast, North Shore and Wai'ale'ale crater.

Get great views—and see far more than would be possible from land—by taking to the Kauai skies on this small-group helicopter tour. You'll cover the island's most important attractions as you soar over landscapes made famous by movies; the high sea cliffs of the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, waterfalls and more.

Get a bird's-eye view of New York City on this small-group helicopter tour. Soar over the Statue of Liberty, Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center, Central Park, Times Square, and more and enjoy a comprehensive look at the city's top sights without having to spend hours traversing the city on your own by car or on foot.

Soar above scenic Maui and Molokai on this scenic and exciting helicopter flight—it's ideal for thrill seekers in Hawaii. Feel the island breeze in your hair as you enjoy the only doors-off helicopter flight on Maui, gliding above the unique vistas of towering waterfalls, sparkling rainbows, and unspoiled valleys thick with rainforest.

This Oahu aerial tour reveals all the highlights of the island from above. Each state-of-the-art Eco-Star helicopter is designed for touring and provides picture-postcard views through the glass. Look down at historic Pearl Harbor as well as Diamond Head, Honolulu, and Waikiki. Buckle up with the pilot and hear recorded commentary on hidden rain forests, valleys, waterfalls, and beaches that many visitors never see. Transport is available from select hotels.

Discover the beautiful scenery of Alaska's North Anchorage area during this helicopter and dogsled tour. Soar over the Church Range and Knik Glacier in a helicopter as you make your way to the Troublesome Glacier. Here, a team of sled dogs is waiting to transport you across the glacier for a true Alaskan experience. Keep an eye out for native animals such as moose and mountain goats throughout your tour.

Take an exhilarating helicopter flight that whisks you from the Grand Canyon’s South Rim to the North Rim. Through the ECO-Star helicopter’s panoramic windows, see the world's largest ponderosa pines in Kaibab National Forest and the mighty Colorado River. Snap photos of the Painted Desert, Desert View Watchtower, Marble Canyon, and Point Imperial before your return flight takes you through the dramatic backdrop of the Dragon Corridor. Choose from a wide selection of departure times to suit your schedule.

Explore Hawaii’s island of Oahu by air on this helicopter tour. Fly above the island and many of its most well-known landmarks, such as Diamond Head, Sacred Falls, the Dole Plantation, and Pearl Harbor. On this ride, choose your departure time and whether or not you’d like the helicopter doors on or off.

Experience the sun-soaked Kona Coast from a different perspective on this thrilling helicopter tour. Soar over Kona Town, Kua Bay, and the Captain Cook monuments; admire aerial views of the beaches and bays, and perhaps even spot migrating humpback whales along the coast. With up to 30 minutes in the air, this tour lets you cover far more sights than you could on the ground.

With this incredible tour, you’ll start with a helicopter flight over the ancient glaciers of the 1,500-square-mile Juneau Icefield. After seeing this marvel of Mother Nature from above, you’ll land at a remote glacier camp for yet another ride on the wild side: zooming across the Alaskan tundra—high, rugged mountains surrounding you—pulled by a rambunctious group of Alaskan huskies. It’s truly an only-in-Alaska experience.