USA · HELICOPTER TOURS
Twelve minutes over Manhattan, forty over the Strip, or a landing on the canyon floor. The 15 below compare flight time, window seats and the fees that get added at the desk.
Fly from Pier 6 with Zip Aviation over Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Broadway, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Choose a 12 to 15, 18 to 20, or 30 minute flight, with recorded commentary in several languages when available. Check in 45 minutes early and bring photo ID.
“Brilliant. Expensive but worth every penny. It’s something you will remember for ever. My teenage boys loved it.”
Take a 15 to 30-minute helicopter flight over Manhattan and New York Harbor in a small aircraft with wide convex windows. Your English-speaking pilot points out Central Park, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and more. Check your departure location carefully, since some flights leave from New Jersey.
“Great. Friendly staff and everyone was very helpful. The ride itself was fantastic and the guide was great! Must do when visiting New York!”
Take a 10 to 12-minute nighttime flight from Las Vegas over the Strip, downtown, Sphere, High Roller, Bellagio, Luxor and Allegiant Stadium. The AS350B2 helicopter seats up to six passengers. Add dinner at Bonefish Grill or Pampas, with Mercedes Sprinter transport afterward.
“It could have been better. The time you spend up there is too short for the price, and they don't even let you take photos in the helicopter area, which is often part of the experience people want.”
Fly over the South Rim, Kaibab National Forest, Colorado River, and Dragon Corridor in a helicopter carrying up to six people. Add a daytime or sunset Hummer ride with guides such as Jerry, Taylor, Gigi, or Keith for lookout stops, canyon stories, and photo time.
“Amazing experience in a great helicopter with a pilot that inspired confidence!”
Fly an air-conditioned Airbus EC130 from Las Vegas over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Strip, then land 3,500 feet below the Grand Canyon rim. You get about 30 minutes on a private bluff for Champagne and snacks, with pilots such as Brice, Dana, and Thomas often praised for calm, clear commentary.
“This was such an incredible experience. The ride exceeded our expectations. Our pilot was very knowledgeable and fun. The Grand Canyon was absolutely breath taking.”
Fly above Kauai with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters in a small Eurocopter Eco-Star. Your pilot, also a Hawaii-certified guide, narrates the route over Waimea Canyon, Na Pali Coast, Manawaiopuna Falls, and Mt. Waialeale. Bose headsets, two-way microphones, and large viewing glass keep the ride smooth, clear, and personal.
“Our family traveled from va and Okinawa to vacation together. We booked the tour to see the island. The pilot (Robby) was amazing. His narrative of the island was very impressive. The flight was so smooth and exciting. Flying close enough to see everything and the background music made it even more exciting. As he navigated through the cliffs by the shore and mountain side we were at awe with the beauty of the island. Highly recommend flying with Robby on Blue Hawaiian Helicopter tour through Viator. This was the best tour through Viator we have experienced so far. Thank you”
Fly from Tusayan in a six- or seven-seat Airbus EC130, with wraparound windows, headset commentary, and views of both Grand Canyon rims. The 45-minute route covers Kaibab National Forest, the Colorado River, Painted Desert, Marble Canyon, Point Imperial, and the Dragon Corridor.
“Absolutely amazing, bucket-list experience! Drew, our pilot, was awesome--very knowledgeable and safe. We went with our kids and all had a great time!”
Fly from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in a shared helicopter for sweeping views of One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, Midtown, Central Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Your pilot provides live commentary. Bring photo ID, arrive early, and budget an extra $40 heliport fee per person.
“Viator made this so easy and fun! All waivers can be filled out early online so check in goes quickly and smoothly. Staff are all friendly and helpful. One thing to note is that you will need to put hats, scarves, and bags into a locker.”
Depart from Pier 6 for a small-group helicopter flight over the Hudson River. Choose 15, 20, or 30 minutes to see the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Central Park, bridges, and more. Pilots such as Frenk, Raphael, and Eduardo are praised for calm flying and clear commentary.
“All corworkers had been so nice and friendly Specially the pilot was a dream”
From Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan, you fly over Kaibab National Forest and along the South Rim in a small Maverick ECO-Star helicopter. Your English-speaking pilot points out Marble Canyon, Point Imperial, the Confluence, and Dragon Corridor. Expect assigned seating, a 30 to 45-minute flight, and no hotel transfers.
“My husband and I had a wonderful experience. The views of the Grand Canyon were spectacular and our pilot was very friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recommended.”
Fly above the Las Vegas Strip at night with Papillon Helicopters, passing the Bellagio Fountains, Luxor Pyramid, Eiffel Tower, High Roller, Strat, Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, and MSG Sphere. The flight lasts about 10 minutes, with optional hotel pickup and front-seat upgrades available at the terminal.
“Excellent trip, organised and well worth the money thanks”
Fly from Maverick Helicopters at Harry Reid International Airport over the glowing Las Vegas Strip. Your pilot points out the Bellagio fountains, Luxor pyramid, New York-New York, and more. Choose the basic 10-minute flight, a food tour with 12-plus dishes, or a sunset landing at Red Rock Canyon.
“Such a great activity the only thing I would keep in mind is it’s not a private helicopter tour we booked for 2 and there was 4 people in the helicopter with us”
Take a 75-minute private doors-off flight with Ali’i Kauai Air Tours from Lihue. Every passenger gets a window seat, with aerial views of Waimea Canyon, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Valley, Manawaiopuna Falls, Olokele Canyon, and Wai’ale’ale Crater. Pilots such as Ross, Travis, Taylor, Clay, and Stuart provide commentary along the way.
“My husband and I just got back from our honeymoon in Hawaii, and we cannot recommend Ali'i Kauai Air Tours & Charters enough! We did the open-door private helicopter tour, and it was absolutely unbelievable — hands down our favorite part of our trip to Kauai. This was actually our third helicopter experience, and it was by far the best one yet. Our pilot was amazing — so knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we felt completely comfortable the entire time. The views were breathtaking from start to finish, and the whole experience was beyond anything we could have imagined. If you’re visiting Kauai, this tour is an absolute must!”
Fly above the Las Vegas Strip at night in a six-seat ECO-Star helicopter. Your pilot points out landmarks such as the Bellagio, Sphere, Stratosphere Tower, and Luxor beam. The flight lasts about 12 minutes, with check-in, boarding, and photos making the full visit roughly one hour.
“Smooth and easy check in. Your weight will be checked prior to boarding. Overall, it was an amazing experience. The views were incredible! I highly recommend!”
Take a 12 to 15-minute flight from Downtown Manhattan Heliport in a six-passenger Bell 407. You’ll see the Statue of Liberty, Governor’s Island, Ground Zero, Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and USS Intrepid from the air, with audio commentary subject to availability.
“I was very Angry, upset and extremely disappointed with Manhattan Sky Tours. I was told that I could not ride because I was 40 pounds over weight i was even asked my weight when they first took all our information and was told nothing just took our money. That's a bunch of BS because I did the Las Vegas Helicopter tour around Vegas at the same weight twice and there was no problems. This whole trip to New Uork was bassed upon my Dad and I doing the Helicopter Ride around Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty so now we spent $3,000 dollars to take our Bucket list trip to…”
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