Niagara Falls Canada Tour: Helicopter, Boat Cruise & Journey

Recommended by 96% of travelers

Niagara Falls & Around, Canada

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Booked 10+ times last week!

5 to 6 hours (approx.)
Flight time: 15 minutes
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Tom_R ·

May 2026

Absolutely wonderful, Nikola was our guide. The experiences were wonderful, but it was a pleasure to see his smile between each destination. He was always on time, extremely friendly and had many interesting things to say about the area. Great conversation and company, and he walked us all the way inside of each destination. No waiting anywhere!

· Dannette_M ·

Jun 2026

Had a great time. You will get wet. Helicopter ride was beautiful. Definitely worth the money. The experience was very memorable

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Overview

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.

Get a comprehensive tour of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls
Enjoy unique aerial views of the falls many tourists miss
Have a more personalized experience on a small-group tour

What's Included

Free Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
12-minute helicopter ride
Niagara City Cruises Boat Ride (Skip-The-Ticket-Line)(May - December)
Journey Behind The Falls (Skip-The-Ticket Line)
Professional guide
Mercedes Luxury Van
Seasonal Boat Replacement: Niagara Takes Flight Ride (January - April)

Gratuities
Lunch

Lunch is not included in this tour

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Complimentary pickup/drop-off in Niagara Falls (CANADA & USA) and central Toronto pickup spots. We will contact you 1-3 days prior to your tour regarding a specific pick up time. If you do not have access to phone or email please be ready and waiting 15 minutes prior to your tour start time.

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Get things started with a convenient hotel pickup in a comfortable sightseeing vehicle, complete with an expert guide who knows everything there is to know about Niagara Falls.

The ultimate Niagara Falls activity is a Hornblower cruise to the edge of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. No trip to the falls is complete without it. Grab a poncho and get up close and personal with the rushing water. Feel the cool spray and hear the powerful sound. This is the experience of a lifetime.

Then take an equally exciting “Journey Behind the Falls” to explore the scenic tunnels below and behind the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Make no mistake, thrill seekers — this is as close to the falls as anyone wants to be. The sound is like thunder and the view is breathtaking. Stand back, or in this case stand just close enough to feel the power. It’s exhilarating.

Enjoy the view from above all of Niagara’s natural and man-made attractions on a helicopter ride, flying directly over top of the American and Bridal Veil Falls, then along the curve of the Horseshoe Falls.

Take an exciting ride up to the observation deck at the top of a Niagara Falls masterpiece, the majestic Skylon Tower. Enjoy the incredible view of the Niagara River and all three waterfalls — the American, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls from 775 feet (236 meters) up in the air.

Additional stops include Whirlpool State Park and the Niagara Falls hydroelectric generating plants, among others.

Niagara Falls (Pass By)

Dufferin Islands Park (Pass By)

International Control Dam (Pass By)

Old Scow Lookout Point (Pass By)

Toronto Power Generating Station (Pass By)

Niagara Parks Power Station (Pass By)

Journey Behind the Falls

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Skylon Tower

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Niagara City Cruises

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Niagara Helicopters Limited

12 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Niagara River Parkway

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 600 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Please note: Voyage To The Falls Boat Tour is seasonal, operating May - December only. Please phone ahead to check availability. Replaced with admission to Niagara Takes Flight in the winter months).
Important: Niagara Takes Flight is not accessible to infants or children under 100 cm.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Cynthia_R

We had an amazing time! Our tour guide Samara was wonderful! She was informative, kept us on time and on to the next adventure. We never had to wait for anything, professional and courteous at all times. The helicopter ride was exhilarating! The behind the falls tour was very cool, the roar of the falls was fascinating. The boat tour was an incredible experience! The sky view lunch was so good, so many options to choose from and the service was top-notch. I want to book it again and bring my family! Perfect, perfect, perfect!

Reviews

4.8

based on 574 reviews

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Fantastic trip

Sandra_A, Jul 2026

Brilliant trip from start to finish. We were picked up on time by our driver Yohannes from the collection point and taken to Niagara to meet our guide Vanessa. Both really nice and friendly. We took the helicopter flight first, omg, absolutely fantastic! I believe it’s a must do! To see the falls from the sky was just amazing. We popped into a place to taste all things made with maple syrup! Delicious! We visited the Skylon Tower, the journey behind the falls and then onto the boat. We got a little wet but it was so good! Amazing to see. The only minor criticism would be that you do go from one to the next. It would have been nice just to have maybe 30 minutes just to stand on the street just to look at the falls and take Niagara in. We absolutely loved the trip, I’d go as far to say it was the best day trip we’ve ever done. Totally recommend!

Bucket list

Dannette_M, Jun 2026

Had a great time. You will get wet. Helicopter ride was beautiful. Definitely worth the money. The experience was very memorable

Great experience

Anh_A, Jun 2026

It’s a great experience. At first there was a mixed up in the pickup location and time, but it was resolved. Heidi is a very friendly tour guide.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

🤝 Once things clicked into place it sounds like it delivered on what matters most.

5⭐️ Would highly recommend

Victoria_I, Jun 2026

This was an amazing experience from start to finish. Our tour guide, Kay, was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Everything was seamless which is important to me. We got to do all the fun activities but not stress about the logistics. I highly recommend booking this tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Kay making the whole day feel seamless while fitting in every activity is exactly the kind of guiding that lets guests just be fully present and enjoy! 👌

Satisfied Traveler

Stanley_M, Jun 2026

Man....where do I start. It was amazing! I learned so much about Toronto and Niagara Falls. TJ was awesome. Very respectful and "patient". Manny (Munni) was amazing as well. He had an answer for every question I asked. He was also patient with the group.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

TJ and Manny both bringing that same energy of patience and knowledge throughout the whole trip, that kind of consistency across a full day tour really makes the difference! 🌟

My sister and I had a...

Shauna_T, Jun 2026

My sister and I had a great experience! Our driver from Toronto (Gezim) and our tour guide at Niagara Falls (Heidi) were awesome. They were both friendly, helpful, and gave interesting facts throughout the day. The only downside of the day was there was no time to eat lunch in between events. When we booked, it said lunch was included, but we found out it was not towards the beginning of the tour. We barely had time to grab a small sandwich from Starbucks before we went to our next location. Other than that, I would highly recommend this tour. It was great to see the Falls from so many different perspectives.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Gezim and Heidi clearly made the day memorable in all the right ways and seeing the Falls from so many angles is exactly what a great tour should deliver! That said, being told lunch was not included after expecting it to be is something we take seriously. Please reach out to us directly so we can look into this and make sure the listing reflects what guests can actually expect. 🙏

Nikola is a treasure

Tom_R, May 2026

Response from Host, May 2026

😊 We're so glad his warmth, punctuality, and local knowledge made your experience so memorable!

Amazing Views.

Jill_O, May 2026

We had a great time. Our guide, Vinnie did a great job. We were not sure if we’d get to ride in the helicopter but the weather cooperated and it was a gorgeous day. We liked the convenience of being picked up at our hotel and dropped off at all of our excursions with tickets in hand. We started with the Falls and ended at a wonderful lunch at the Skylon restaurant with a revolving view of the area. The only thing is it would’ve been nice if the helicopter ride was a little bit longer. We would definitely recommend this package.

Response from Host, May 2026

Vinnie sounds like he did a great job keeping everything smooth and well organized, especially with hotel pickup, tickets ready, and seamless transfers between activities. Thanks for sharing your feedback about the helicopter duration too, that’s really helpful for future improvements, and glad to hear you’d recommend the package overall.

Niagra by air, water, tower

Roberta_P, May 2026

Wonderful day with Cheryl! Great tour guide lots of information and very personable! Everything was fantastic!

Response from Host, May 2026

It’s wonderful to hear everything felt fantastic from start to finish with her personable style and strong guiding throughout the tour.

Wet and Wild Niagara

Phyllis_C, May 2026

Great trip, be prepared to get very wet both behind the falls and on the boat ride. You get soaked, but the views were awesome. Great views from the helicopter ride.

Response from Host, May 2026

Getting soaked is part of the Niagara Falls fun, and those up-close views make it worth it! The boat ride, Journey Behind the Falls, and helicopter views sound like they all delivered a memorable day 🚁

WOW Niagara didn’t disappoint

Anna_F, May 2026

This was a bucket list trip ticked off. Was as wonderful experience . Couldn’t fault our driver or our tour guide Sam, he went out of his way several times to try and get us up in the air in the helicopter, he succeeded!

Response from Host, May 2026

What a special feeling to tick Niagara Falls off the bucket list! It’s fantastic to hear the experience was wonderful and that both your driver and tour were faultless

Get the works. Totally worth it.

Scott_K, May 2026

This was an amazing experience. And Frank was an excellent tour guide. He reached out the day before to make sure everything was scheduled. His attention to detail was fantastic. But the tour experience was over the top. Started the day by myself in the helicopter. Yes, it was a pretty short excursion, but I did not feel cheated. Afterward, we picked up 6 others from Italy and did the Journey Behind the Falls. That was pretty cool. You get super close to the falls. Then we did the boat tour. It was just like you see in all of the videos online. We got right up to the edge of the falls. It was amazingly close. If you want to be in the front, you are going to get wet. I honestly thought it was just those 3 activities, but then we went to the top of the Skylon Tower. The works package included lunch at the revolving restaurant up there, which I assumed was going to be a sandwich and some chips. I couldn’t believe I got a steak, made to order, with baked potato and veggies. And a dessert. An overall amazing experience. Frank took me back to my hotel, but included a couple of extra stops to see other sites. I could not have been more pleased with this tour package. Totally worth every cent. Thanks Frank!!!

Response from Host, May 2026

Frank clearly helped turn your Niagara Falls day into something unforgettable! it’s awesome to hear the full package felt worth every cent 🚁

Our Guide Manish was...

Ulises_C, May 2026

Our Guide Manish was great, the weather didnt cooperate, but he never gave up trying to make our tour as memorable as possible. Thank you

Response from Host, May 2026

Manish’s effort really shines through here! Even with uncooperative weather, it’s wonderful to hear he kept working to make your tour memorable and enjoyable 🌦️

Birthday Girl

Kimeca_M, May 2026

The helicopter ride, the journey behind the falls, the lunch at the Skylon, and the boat ride were all amazing. The fast track guide Cheryl made everything possible, her story telling made everyone feel at easy. She was persistent and passionate about "her" going first and no one, and I do mean no one cutting us off. Thanks for the memorable time. I just wish she could have come along on everything. Thanks again

Response from Host, May 2026

What a packed and memorable Niagara Falls day! Cheryl sounds like she kept things smooth, fun, and firmly on track with her storytelling and fast-track magic. Thanks for letting us be part of such a special experience 🚁

Well done, professional....

James_S, May 2026

Well done, professional. Our tour guide was amazing. Personable, helpful. Viator did an amazing job.

Response from Host, May 2026

So happy to hear the tour felt well run from start to finish! We’re glad your guide was amazing, helpful, and easy to connect with 🌟

Immersive Niagara Falls

Lisa_G, Apr 2026

Great way to see Niagara Falls! We went from the water, to the air, to behind the falls on the ground to a lovely lunch at Skylon tower. Our guide, Heidi was very friendly and always looking forward to make the trip as comfortable as possible for us. The true test of a company is when something is wrong and this company handled it very well. We arrived in Niagara before Hornblower cruises started their season of cruising, and we were notified by the company with an alternative. Once we were here, the boating company on the American side had started so they quickly switched us to that tour. We were here at a perfect time with sunshine and very few crowds. We were seamlessly moved from one activity to the next and dropped right front of each site. I highly recommend this tour and Heidi our guide.

Response from Host, May 2026

Glad the team could adapt quickly with the boat change, Heidi will love the shoutout

Niagara Falls tour

Andrew_J, Apr 2026

Heidi the tour guide was excellent, and tour was informative and well thought out, only challenge was the other tour participants who were constantly late.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

It’s great you found the tour informative and well organized, and we understand how delays from other guests can be frustrating at times.

Spectacular Fantastic experience of a lifetime My guy frank was awesome he made sure I got everything I wanted and moree

Karena_G, Mar 2026

It was definitely worth the payment just an awesome amazing experience a must have if you visit Niagara Falls Canada.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

That’s what we love to hear—an experience truly worth it! 🌊 Niagara Falls really is a must-see, and we’re so glad the tour made it even more memorable.

Wonderful experience

dorothy_Q, Mar 2026

We had a wonderful guide and experience. A+++++ Guide went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

🌟 It’s great to hear your guide went above and beyond to make everything special. Thanks for sharing!

Ask for Frank!

Mimi_S, Dec 2025

We had a great day Frank with our guide and he’s awesome! We were disappointed that we didn’t get to do the helicopter because of weather, but otherwise it was great!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

We’re so glad you had a great day with Frank and that he made the experience memorable. While weather can affect helicopter flights due air safety and flight stability concerns, we’re happy to hear the rest of the tour still delivered a great day of exploring. We'd love to have you with us next time for an aerial review of Falls!

Seatbelts optional apparently

Edward_D, Dec 2025

Great experience, but the guide advised us not to wear seatbelts in the car, which seems a bit dicey.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Your safety is always our top priority, and seatbelts should absolutely be worn at all times during our tours. This does not reflect our standards or operating guidelines. We’re glad to hear you still had a great overall experience, but we understand why that advice would feel uncomfortable. We’ve shared this feedback with our team so it can be addressed directly and ensure clear, consistent safety expectations going forward. If you could let us know your booking details, we'd love to check in with your guide about safety compliance and travel standards.

All four experiences were...

Brent_M, Nov 2025

All four experiences were amazing. The helicopter ride was EPIC from above the Falls. Then, the boat under the Falls, and tunnels behind the Falls. You see every angle. I highly recommend the whole package.

Great itinerary and action packed schedule!

Patricia_J, Oct 2025

Our tour guide was Frank and he was prompt picking us up and he was determined to get started/arrive early. This worked out great because we beat the tour buses and were the first ones up in the helicopter! He kept a tight schedule but made plenty of accommodations for everyone. The cruise was so fun and intense and lunch at SKYLON was very good, too. Overall an excellent excursion with great guide! A wonderful way to spend our wedding anniversary! Highly recommend!

Amazing!

Adilia_M, Oct 2025

Absolutely amazing! Frank if you see this thank you so much for being so wonderful and kind! We enjoyed you very much as our tour guide. From the 2 girls on 10/25! The helicopter ride was absolutely stunning with the views of the falls and the colors of Fall.

Absolutely worth the price.

Kenny_M, Oct 2025

Absolutely worth the price, I was skeptical, but everything was great, no waiting in long lines for tickets, tour guide was super friendly and had very insightful information about the falls and the entire area. The highlight of our trip!

Guide was awesome and...

Travis_C, Oct 2025

Guide was awesome and friendly. Great experience. Vinny was knowledgeable and accommodating. The helicopter ride was an amazing first for me.

Amazing experience,...

William_D, Oct 2025

Amazing experience, excellent customer service by Stephanie our tour girl .She is very friendly and helpful

Great experience

Ben_R, Oct 2025

Well organized; guide was great, very knowledgeable and adjusted to Meet the needs of the guest and weather

Awesome!

Jeff_R, Oct 2025

Absolutely wonderful!!! Could not have been better! Guide was top notch. Guide did all the work. Got tons done in a short time.

Great!

JosephJames_P, Oct 2025

What an experience with a great guide! Carlos was our tour guide, prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. If youre easily overwhelmed, maybe try booking these items as separate experiences, however it was good value for money and we felt well looked after.

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