Top USA Helicopter Tours - page 3

Visit the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas even if you have limited time available with the ultimate half-day helicopter tour. Fly in a state-of-the-art helicopter, pass Hoover Dam, and fly below the canyon’s west rim. After landing at Grand Canyon Western Ranch, enjoy a cowboy-style lunch and free time to enjoy the ranch. Fly over the Las Vegas Strip by helicopter on the way back to your hotel.

Avoid the crowds on land and enjoy sweeping aerial views of the Grand Canyon aboard a state-of-the-art helicopter, offering a smooth, comfortable ride with expansive viewing windows. Departing from Las Vegas at golden hour, take in the canyon’s dramatic landscapes, Lake Mead, and the Las Vegas Strip as it comes alive—a premium way to experience the Southwest from the air.

Make your Oahu visit even more magical with this 45-minute scenic helicopter ride. Experience the island like you’ve never seen it before, flying above island landmarks including Sacred Falls, Diamond Head, Maunalua Bay, the Ko'olau Mountains, Ka'a'awa Valley, Pearl Harbor, and more. Trips includes a choice of ‘doors on’ or ‘doors off’ flights.

Punchbowl Glacier is only accessible by helicopter—and combining an aerial approach with a dog sledding session on the snowfield below, plus the chance to drive the sled yourself, is an experience that can't be replicated independently. This tour covers the helicopter flight to the glacier, a sled dog run across the alpine snowfield, and a guide who covers the history of the Iditarod Trail throughout.

Enjoy the opportunity that not many people get - to walk on ancient ice. This experience starts with a helicopter flight over the Chugach Mountains, one of the most heavily glaciated regions in North America. State-of-the-art aircraft with large windows guarantee excellent sightseeing from the air. Then, land and walk around on a glacier.

Don’t settle for seeing the Knik Glacier Pools from the ground or the air; instead, pick a private excursion that gives you both aerial views and an immersive experience in the pools and channels of the glacier. Once you’ve been fit with the drysuit, board the helicopter for a beautiful aerial tour on the way to your adventure. Land beside the blue melt pools and meet your guides and set off for your paddleboarding experience. Glacier safety briefing and trail snacks are included.

Fly away from Hilo Airport and into a world of volcanoes, rainbows, and waterfalls. With this family-run helicopter company—the longest-running on the island—you’ll meet your captain, get a safety briefing, and hop into your helicopter for an approximately 55-minute aerial adventure. With your captain doubling as guide, you’ll explore the volcanoes of the national park, lava flows, orchid farms, lush forests, and so much more.

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.

This is a fun and luxurious way to get a whistle-stop tour of Nashville’s top sights. Instead of being stuck in traffic, ascend into the sky in a helicopter and see the best of Music City from above. Along the way, listen to commentary about the sights you pass and fly over lots of key city landmarks in a short space of time—such as the Ryman Auditorium, Tennessee State Capital, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Experience Niagara Falls from land and air on this small-group tour. Fly over the falls on a helicopter ride; get close to them on the seasonal boat tour; and feel the power on the Journey Behind the Falls walk. Round-trip hotel pickup in Niagara Falls, Ontario is included for a seamless experience.

Soar above the Grand Canyon during a helicopter flight to the West Rim, departing from either Las Vegas or Boulder City. Peer through panoramic windows on your chopper while flying over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead on your way to the Grand Canyon. Choose the Las Vegas upgrade option to include a return flight over the Las Vegas Strip, for a completely different kind of dazzling view.

Many people plan a trip to Zion National Park for its impressive views and landmarks. Cover more ground of the park in less time during this Zion National Park Panoramic Helicopter Flight that lets you see the park from a unique vantage point—the sky. You’ll see key areas while your guide fills you in on the history of the land.

Maui is best seen by air, and on this complete-island Maui helicopter tour, soar above valleys and waterfalls that are otherwise inaccessible. Fly deep inside the West Maui Mountains, where there aren’t any trails, and gaze upon the colorful cinder cones of Haleakala Crater. Off the coast of Hana, watch as waterfalls tumble directly into the sea, and see hidden coves and white-sand beaches you couldn’t otherwise access.

Enjoy an action-packed day full of the best experiences on the US side of Niagara Falls. Families with kids will especially enjoy the itinerary, which includes a ride on the Maid of the Mist boat to the bottom of the falls, a Cave of the Winds tour, and a helicopter ride over the falls (a minimum height of 40” applies).

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

Take in panoramic views you can’t get from street level on this small-group helicopter flight over New York City. See the Big Apple's landmarks from a perspective most travelers don't get to. This express-length experience is easy to fit into a busy vacation, leaving plenty of time after the flight for other activities in the city.

The privately owned Olokele Canyon is inaccessible to most visitors to Kauai but this exclusive, small-group helicopter tour can take you there. Soar over the cliffs of Nāpali and Waimea Canyon, explore the inside of a once-active volcano and stop at Olokele Canyon with the only helicopter operator with landing access.

Get a bird's-eye view of the Big Apple and its boroughs during this scenic helicopter tour. Make your own way to the heliport, where the heliport fee is included, and get ready to soar over Manhattan, the Intrepid Museum, Brooklyn, Yankees Stadium, and the Bronx. See more landmarks than you would on foot, including the Statue of Liberty, the Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Empire State Building.

Soar like a VIP on a round-trip helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon, departing from Las Vegas or Boulder City. Enjoy a luxurious Champagne picnic on the canyon floor. Save time with seamless hotel transfers. From the air, take in aerial views of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Grand Wash Cliffs Wilderness, and more, while your pilot provides engaging commentary during the 35–45-minute flight each way.

The colossal size of the Grand Canyon makes it a challenging place to go hiking. Instead, cover more ground and see its sights from a new vantage point on this small-group helicopter tour. First, get an aerial perspective of the Colorado River, Lake Mead, and the Hoover Dam. Then, descend below the rim of the Grand Canyon for spectacular close-up views. To finish off the tour, board a shuttle and visit Eagle Point, Guano Point, and the Skywalk Bridge (upgrade to include admission).

Soar over the Columbia River Gorge on a sightseeing flight that takes you from Portland to the scenic gorge. Ideal for visitors who are short on time but don’t want to miss any of the highlights, these 20 minutes of flying time show you more than you could see on a full-day ground excursion. Plus, the aerial view provides great photo opportunities.

There are so many extravagant experiences to choose from in Las Vegas, but none quite like this Valley of Fire State Park helicopter tour. Depart from Vegas' VIP heliport and soar over the Mojave Desert to the stunning Valley of Fire. After touching down on a private plateau, toast the experience with a glass of bubbly before returning over the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip.

Enjoy a scenic evening flight from Las Vegas to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, flying over the famous Hoover Dam and beautiful Lake Mead along the way. Land at an exclusive spot in Valley of Fire State Park in time for sunset. Enjoy a complimentary Champagne toast and soak up the one-of-a-kind view before your return flight to Las Vegas. Local hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

See New York's landmarks, rivers, and islands from the air—a perspective most travelers miss on a scenic helicopter tour. Soar over Manhattan’s famous sights including Liberty Island, the Empire State Building, and Governor’s Island, enjoying aerial views far above the crowds with pilot commentary enhancing your experience.