Top USA In the Air - page 5

Discover the beauty of Miami from a completely new vantage point with this private plane tour. As the flight is private with just your party and the captain, it's the perfect option for celebrating a special occasion or making it a vacation to remember. During the flight, soar above the South Beach shoreline, Downtown Miami, Key Biscayne, and the luxurious Venetian Islands with pilot narration along the way so you don't miss any key sights.

Start your trip in homer, alaska. Travel on a float plane across the inlet to your unforgettable adventure. Once in the park Choose if you would like to be guided up to Brooks Falls or go explore Katmai National Park. Bear tours offer a chance to observe grizzly bears in their natural habitats. Each experience is designed to provide a taste of Alaska's stunning landscapes and rich wildlife. These adventures promise to create lasting memories.

Take a sunset helicopter tour over Red Rock Canyon, flying past fiery-red sandstone cliffs and landing on a private bluff for a champagne toast. Enjoy panoramic views of the Las Vegas Valley and Strip as the city lights up below. This shorter flight offers a unique aerial perspective of the desert and Sin City.

Get the best views of Denali on an air tour from Talkeetna. This flightseeing adventure takes you over rivers, valleys, glaciers, and snowcapped mountains, providing an unparalleled look at the highest peak in North America. Plus, fly deep into the Alaska Range to see the Kahiltna Glacier, the longest in Denali National Park. You have the option to upgrade to include a glacier landing, if you wish.

There’s nothing on this planet like the Grand Canyon and nothing can compare to seeing this natural wonder from the sky. Hop aboard a helicopter for an incredible aerial sightseeing adventure. You’ll fly over the rim and gaze down into the canyon, which reaches depths of 1-mile. From the Dragon Corridor and Imperial Point to the North and East rims, you’ll see this iconic landmark from a comfortable helicopter seat.

Many visitors to Las Vegas miss out on the incredible outdoor activities on the city's doorstep. This combination tour ensures that you don't make the same mistake by including two top experiences in one day trip. First, take to the skies in a helicopter and enjoy panoramic views of the mighty Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and more. Then, kayak along the Colorado River, surrounded by towering cliffs, to Emerald Cave.

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).

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.

Take your tour of the Grand Canyon to the next level with this customizable helicopter tour that showcases incredible views of the national park. Soar over the vastest part of the canyon for some of the American West's most incredible views while you listen to in-flight narration. Opt for a flight-only experience or upgrade to add on a Hummer tour.

Soar over hidden waterfalls, and hover above tropical rainforests that are inaccessible by land, on this small-group helicopter tour of West Maui and Molokai. Admire views that few other travelers get to see during a flyby of the nearly 4,000-foot (1,219-meter) Molokai cliffs, which descend straight into the ocean. Plus, make a waterfront landing for an extra thrilling experience.

Tick off many of Nashville’s top landmarks, and get spectacular views you won't find anywhere else, in a short space of time on this private helicopter tour over Nashville. Ascend above Music City and get aerial views of the Ryman Auditorium, Downtown Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Tennessee State Capitol, and Germantown.

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.

Soar above Sedona and admire all of its famous rock formations and canyons from the air on this scenic helicopter experience. During your 20 mile (32 kilometer) helicopter tour, you’ll enjoy incredible aerial views of landmarks such as Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Thunder Mountain, Boynton Canyon, and much more.

Take in sweeping views of Chicago from the air during a scenic helicopter flight that offers a premier experience of the Windy City. This private 45-minute flight provides an aerial look at landmarks such as Millennium Park, Navy Park, and Wrigley Field. Ideal for a special occasion, this helicopter tour accommodates up to three people and includes the use of noise-cancelling headsets to hear the pilot clearly.

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.

Enjoy a bird’s eye view of New York City’s top attractions—and admire a perspective of the city that most visitors miss—with this deluxe helicopter tour. Pick from numerous daily flight times and soar above the city’s bustle. With your pilot’s guidance, spot highlights like the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park. You’ll even venture farther north than a lot of helicopter tours to see Harlem and Yankee Stadium.

Come fly with us in our majestic hot air balloons. Our season runs from May 1 through October 31. Greet the sun as you float effortlessly over spectacular red rock desert ravines and canyons in our magical hot air balloons. Celebrate your special day and make hot air ballooning your once in a lifetime adventure. Perfect for singles, couples or small groups.

Discover a totally new perspective on Las Vegas and the nearby Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on a scenic helicopter flight. Soar above Sin City and the rugged landscapes of Red Rock Canyon while your pilot shares the stories behind the sights. Pick from multiple daily flight times—or upgrade for a twilight departure.

Leave the glitz of Las Vegas behind without the hassle of renting a car on this day-long, action-packed tour of the Grand Canyon—available in both small-group and private formats. Stop at the Hoover Dam and a Joshua tree forest before exploring the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. Opt to upgrade to include a thrilling helicopter flight to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

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.

The best way to see Hawaii’s steaming vents and glowing lava has always been like the birds. You’ll get that feeling on this helicopter tour, soaring above one of the most volcanically active islands on the planet. Getting the pilot’s commentary via headphones, you’ll witness waterfalls, craters, the craggy coastline, and—if you're lucky—the volcano’s fiery glow.

Combine a helicopter flight, dogsled tour, and guided glacier walk for a multi-activity excursion you’re unlikely to experience elsewhere. Let someone else deal with the logistics while you enjoy aerial views of the glacier, before exploring its crevasses and melt pools. Plus, spend time with Alaskan sled dogs, for an experience few travelers get to enjoy.

On this guided Pearl Harbor day trip from Maui, take a journey to 1941 when Japanese bombers forever changed the course of America’s history. Visit the somber Arizona Memorial, which remembers over 1,000 sailors who were tragically lost in the attack, and walk the decks of the USS Missouri where the Japanese surrender was signed. On the USS Bowfin, step inside a deep diving sub that served in World War II, and hear the tales of death and victory while fighting the War in the Pacific.