Niagara Falls Canada Tour: Helicopter, Boat Cruise & Journey
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Niagara Falls & Around, Canada
- 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Flight time: 15 minutes
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience Niagara Falls from the land and the air on this thrilling small-group sightseeing tour. Fly around and over the mighty falls on a helicopter ride; go to the edge of the Horseshoe Falls and back on the iconic Hornblower Cruise; feel (literally) the power of the water on the “Journey Behind the Falls” walk plus enjoy lunch in the Revolving Dining Room at Skylon Tower. Round-trip transportation from anywhere in Niagara Falls, Ontario is included.
- Comprehensive tour of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls
- Take a helicopter ride above the falls for a perspective that few people get to enjoy
- Look down on all three waterfalls — Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls — from Skylon Tower
- Go on the Journey Behind the Falls for a look at the tunnels beneath and behind the waterfalls
- Enjoy a casual fine dining lunch in the Revolving Dining Room at the Skylon Tower. It is a fixed menu of an appetizer (salad), main entrée (beef, poultry,fish or vegetarian (pasta) along with a dessert.
- Learn all about the falls from an experienced guide, who will lead you to each activity
- Small-group tour limited to seven people provides a more personalized experience
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)
- Lunch at Skylon Summit Suite Buffet
- Professional guide
- Mercedes Luxury Van
- Seasonal Boat Replacement: Niagara Takes Flight Ride (January - April)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
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. Then enjoy a casual fine dining lunch in the Revolving Dining Room at Skylon Tower.
Additional stops include Whirlpool State Park and the Niagara Falls hydroelectric generating plants, among others.
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. Then enjoy a casual fine dining lunch in the Revolving Dining Room at Skylon Tower.
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)
1
Journey Behind the Falls
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Skylon Tower
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Niagara City Cruises
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Niagara Helicopters Limited
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
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 560 reviews
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
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 🚁
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 🌟
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
William_D, Oct 2025
Amazing experience, excellent customer service by Stephanie our tour girl .She is very friendly and helpful
Ben_R, Oct 2025
Well organized; guide was great, very knowledgeable and adjusted to
Meet the needs of the guest and weather
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.
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.
David_S, Oct 2025
Excellent activities and well organised by our tour guide Manny.
Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to cover all the major Niagara Falls attractions. Manny also gave us lots of tips for the rest of our holiday.
Shari_B, Oct 2025
This tour had everything you needed to see of Niagara Falls. Due to weather we could not go on the helicopter ride but otherwise I would do this again. Allan our tour guide was also amazing and gave us a history tour of the falls as well.
Lokashree_S, Sep 2025
Terrible experience. I would not recommend this as none of the requests I made while booking was accommodated. I will never book my next trip with viator.
Suzana_M, Sep 2025
They pick you up from the hotel and drop you off after the tour. The guide Manishe was amazing and knowledgeable.
Glyn_T, Sep 2025
Extremely worthwhile. Our guide Samara was terrific. Highly recommended for a great five hour trip!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We're so glad you found your tour valuable travel! Samara is an excellent source of local knowledge and insight and it's great to know she gave you a terrific experience! Your recommendation means the most to us, we'd love to have you back for adventures again soon.😄
Lisa_S, Sep 2025
It covered everything about the Falls, both Canadian and American! Vinny did an outstanding job getting us where we needed to be as well as advising us on where to go. We stayed at the KOA on the Canadian side and took Uber to our meet point, and instead of having to Uber back he took us back! Above and beyond! We cannot recommend this trip enough! Best bang for your buck!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the glowing recommendation! We’re so happy Vinny provided helpful advice, seamless logistics, and even a surprise ride back to your campground; that’s how we roll! 😊 W're ecstatic you enjoyed the comprehensive tour of the Falls and felt it was a great value. We appreciate you choosing us and can’t wait to show you more amazing sights in the future!
Daniel_G, Sep 2025
Tour guide was amazing. Everyone was so nice and it was the perfect amount of time to do everything that we wanted to do. Hands down would recommend again.
Bonnie, Sep 2025
This was a fun tour but we were very disappointed that, due to rain, the helicopter didn't fly. We did get a partial refund but we could probably have done the other parts of the tour for less money had we known the helicopter wouldn't be able to fly 😞
The tour group was small and our guide was great. We learned alot and had fun! The lunch was delicious and lots to choose from!
Gary_R, Sep 2025
There is alot more to see than just the falls. Our guide Karan did a great job and was very friendly.
Cynthia_R, Sep 2025
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!
Jamar_S, Sep 2025
I had a great time, I absolutely enjoyed myself. I did the skywheel, gokarts, helicopter ride, boat tour, Skylon tower, behide the falls, the tunnel, the power station Tesla's masterpiece, Clifton Hill, I mean endless joy!
Mike_P, Sep 2025
This was an amazing tour. We've been to Niagara Falls many times, and never got to see it like we did today. Our tour guide, Oscar, really made it interesting and gave us great tips at each attraction.
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