USA · HELICOPTER TOURS
10 tours
Good helicopter tours sell out first once the season starts. Below are the 10 best, with current prices and what separates them, so you can book before the calendar closes up.
See Manhattan from the sky on a narrated helicopter tour from Downtown Heliport, with Liberty, Central Park, bridges, and Broadway lights.
“My daughter loved the helicopter tour, she didn’t want it to end. Lovely experience.”
NYC helicopter over Manhattan for 15 to 30 minutes with 180-degree views, live pilot narration, Bose headsets, and a small group.
“It's great. The pilot was really nice with good explanations on what we were seeing. However if you go at the top of Top of the Rock, the Edge etc, the helicopter tour is not mandatory as the view is not that different. But all the organisation with the team was perfect.”
A 10-12 minute Las Vegas night helicopter flight over the Strip, plus optional Bonefish or Pampas dinner with hotel transfers.
“Well…it was a crap ride. We were in seats 5 & 6 which was right behind the pilot. It is NOT a luxury helicopter- think MASH copter with 7 people stuffed inside. From these seats we saw glimpses of the strip a lot of residential areas and no true scenery to take pictures. If it was optional we would have requested a refund. Lesson learned. That said, the employees of the company were nice.”
Fly over the Grand Canyon by helicopter, then upgrade to a custom Hummer ride with multiple South Rim lookouts and optional sunset timing.
“Great, well run experience. The staff were all really helpful and informative”
Fly from Las Vegas over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, then land inside the Grand Canyon for a champagne toast on a private bluff.
“A breathtaking experience worth the price you have to pay for it. Certainly a different perspective with knowledgeable staff, professional pilots and top of the line equipment. Landing in the grand canyon was certainly the greatest thrill. Seeing the strip from the air and the sphere as well was magnificent.”
A 50-minute helicopter tour over Kauai’s big contrasts, with Bose headsets, tight group size, and FAA Diamond Award maintenance.
“Must do when you’re in Kauai. Fantastic company. The helicopter was top notch, large windows for viewing, was smooth in the air as we were treated to wonderful sights. Narration and discussion with pilot was great over Bose headsets, outside noise was drowned out.”
A smooth 45 minute helicopter flight from Tusayan over the Grand Canyon, with South Rim to North Rim views plus river and desert landmarks.
“The helicopter ride was incredible! It’s a great way to see the Grand Canyon in 45 minutes! I can’t imagine anything better! Our pilot was very knowledgeable, and we felt very secure in his hands. The ride was really smooth.”
See Lower Manhattan and Midtown from Battery Park by helicopter, fly over the Statue of Liberty and Central Park, with live pilot commentary.
“Absolutely amazing! The best views of the city. Also very informative. The pilot talked to us about the city and certain land marks as we flew over. So much fun!”
Fly over Manhattan, Liberty Island, and Central Park on a 15 to 30 minute helicopter ride from Pier 6 with tight-city views.
“This was a fantastic experience. Everything went smooth and the views were breathtaking. Only one person sat in the middle. Two sat backwards and one in the front with the pilot. There was not a lot of space but it was comfortable. Both me and my partner are tall and we sat opposite each other, and we had to share the leg space. It was scary for me, firts time I flew a helicopter and I'm scared of heights but it went well 😊”
Small-group South Rim helicopter views: Kaibab Forest, Painted Desert, Dragon Corridor, and Marble Canyon from above.
“The pilot was great and we had a fantastic experience.”
