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Lake Tahoe Helicopter Tour: Circle the Lake

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Lake Tahoe, USA
  • 45 minutes (approx.)
  • Flight time: 45 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

See spectacular Lake Tahoe from above on a memorable helicopter flight. An aerial view is simply the best way to appreciate Tahoe's deep blue and green hues ringed by mountains and forested shorelines. View Emerald Bay, marinas, villages, and ski resorts like never before on this thrilling adventure with live narration from the pilot.
  • Get an unparalleled bird's-eye view of Lake Tahoe
  • Private helicopter flight for a VIP experience
  • Tour has a solid 5-star rating from happy travelers
  • Communicate with the pilot through two-way headsets

What's Included

  • Helicopter tour of the entire 72 mile shoreline of Lake Tahoe
  • Noise reducing headsets
  • Live commentary on board
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Tahoe Helicopters
    1901 Lisa Maloff Wy, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA

    Suite 106, in main lobby

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Lake Tahoe Area (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Total weight per passenger: 300 lbs
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Maximum weight per person of 250 pounds (113kg) is STRICTLY enforced for safety reasons.
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required. Please call tour operator prior to flight to arrange this. A full refund will be given if disability cannot be accommodated.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Maximum combined passenger weight of 500 pounds is STRICTLY enforced for safety reasons.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Tom_B
Matt was amazing. A must do experience. Birds Eye view of this mountain range and lake are spectacular

Reviews

5.0
based on 25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

First time I've been on a...

russell_c, Jul 2025
First time I've been on a helicopter ride it was really cool over Lake Tahoe the pilot was super cool and acknowledgable I highly recommend it especially for a date

Perfect way to start your 1st trip to Tahoe!

Barry_K, Aug 2024
Our pilot was personable and offered a wonderful history of Lake Tahoe. It was our first visit to Lake Tahoe and this was the first thing we did to get a literal birds eye view of the landscape.

Birds Eye View

Tom_B, Aug 2024
Matt was amazing. A must do experience. Birds Eye view of this mountain range and lake are spectacular

Highly recommended

sam_b, Jun 2024
It was so worth it very good experience pilot was very friendly I highly recommend trying it out very good experience

Really Fun

Craig_M, Jun 2024
Matt was great. He was friendly, we felt safe and he was really knowledgeable about the sights. Cute airport.

Fantastic

Amr_M, May 2024
We have been on several helicopter trips in the USA and found that Matt was a Knowledgeable pilot. Who made great recommendations of things to see and places to eat. I highly recommend the 45 minute tour.

Airtime

Jason_C, Apr 2024
Breathtaking Great experience Sight seeing Lots of fun Great tour guide Good times Exciting times Amazing times

Tour around the entire lake

Garrett_G, Oct 2023
It was totally awesome my girlfriend and I have never been in a helicopter 🚁 before and we had the most wonderful time. We flew around the lake (the 45 minutes flight) I would highly recommend it. Thanks Matt for giving us a great first flight experience.

Tahoe from the air.

Dan_C, May 2023
Great way to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Fantastic 45 min tour - great pilot. Thank you! ……………………………..

Perfection!

Traci_P, Jul 2021
Wonderful morning trip around the lake. The pilot provided a smooth ride and lots of narration. We felt very safe. Definitely recommend a morning trip as the wind seems to be an issue more towards the afternoon.

Cave Rock Flyby

Jeff_B, Aug 2020
Pilot (Marius) was awesome! Very informative on lake and helicopter. Would recommend it to anyone. Go early. Pictures & video we took were amazing. It was a little windy so we didn’t make it over west shore, but got to fly over the rest of the lakeshore and even fly lower by cave rock to wave at the hikers at the top. Awesome experience!

Tahoe Time

Jeff_S, Dec 2019
First time in Tahoe. Loved the tour and the owner was great and very knowledgeable. We actually were fortunate enough to see two Bald Eagles flying around the lake below us. Great trip

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 29 days in advance.

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