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Good national park helicopter flights fill up weeks ahead and the best departure slots go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride an ATV through Lake Mead’s desert scenery, add a Grand Canyon helicopter flight, and get practical tips on cost, safety, and timing.
“Had a wonderful time but the description on Viator is incorrect for the tour. It does not stop at Hoover dam for photos”
Review of Zion’s 30-minute, 55-mile helicopter tour, with Kolob Canyon, Smith Mesa, Canaan Mountain views, pricing, tips, and drawbacks.
“The pilot was great, the view and route was incredible! We’ve been on a few tours and no questions this one is the best! Definitely would recommend this company.”
Review of Denali’s 135-minute helicopter flight, Yanert Glacier landing, costs, views, practical tips, clothing, and who should book.
“My wife and I have visited 49 States and saved Alaska for # 50. We did a cruise first to Seward and then headed North to Denali when we booked a helicopter. We thought we had seen and done it all until we landed on a glacier in a helicopter. An experience we will remember for a lifetime. Our pilot was first class and the outfit top shelf. We would highly recommend them to anyone.”
See Zion’s canyon country from above on a 10 or 20-minute helicopter flight with pilot narration, small groups, and sweeping Virgin River views.
“Zeer leuk en heel veilig vooral. Als ik kon boekte ik een langere vlucht. Heel professioneel en super…”
Review of Zion’s 35-mile helicopter flight, with pricing, views, group size, weight rules, weather limits, and booking advice.
“FOI INCRÍVEL A VISTA E DESLUMBRANTE. A very worthwhile trip there, very beautiful. Lindooooooooooooooooooo ...”
Review of Zion’s 50-minute helicopter tour, with rare park views, a six-person limit, optional butte landing, costs, and key tips.
“The advanced communication was terrific and their location is easy to find right along highway 9. The facility is new and the waiting area is quite nice. The staff are very friendly. The flight itself was awesome. Kevin, our pilot, was nice, polite and informative. The helicopter was newer and very comfortable. The sites were awesome!!! I highly recommend this company.”
Review of Zion’s 30-minute helicopter tour over West Zion, Kolob Canyons, Canaan Mountain, and Red Butte for $299.
“Kyle is an amazing tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and entertaining as well. The staff was also very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. We had accidentally booked wrong and they helped us correct our mistake in such a great way that put us at ease. P.S. Make sure to take some type of anti-nausea or motion sickness medicine if you get a little queasy, there’s some pretty strong winds so it’ll help you out tremendously.”
Review this 13-hour Phoenix Grand Canyon tour with a 45-minute helicopter flight, South Rim stops, guide service, costs, and practical tips.
“Robert was an excellent tour guide! He taught us many interesting things along the drive. Jeff was our helicopter pilot and also was excellent. This part of the tour was absolutely amazing and we are so glad we decided to do this. Breathtaking to see the canyon this way!”
See Bryce Canyon from above on a 15-minute helicopter flight with pilot narration, striking views, small groups, and useful planning tips.
“We enjoyed a flight with Alex. We felt safe and the views were amazing! He shared interesting facts with us about the area.”
Fly over Denali, then hike above treeline with a naturalist guide on this five-hour Alaska helicopter adventure.
“This was the best excursion we did in Alaska! Jeff our guide was so full of knowledge of the area…he took us on the best hike! The helicopter ride was short but unforgettable thanks!”
See Badlands National Park from a small plane with Ana, sweeping views, wildlife spotting, sunset flights, a Polaroid, and a free T-shirt.
“Terrific service! Ana the pilot is the best. Very knowledgeable and a great tour guide. Kids already want to go again next summer! Will be back”
Fly from Nelson to a remote alpine lake in Kahurangi National Park, with mountain views, a waterfall walk, and a private helicopter landing.
“The views were amazing. Pilot Tom was very competent, flexible, and charming. We felt completely safe with him at the controls. We highly recommend their company.”
Review of Zion’s 55-minute helicopter tour, with views of Zion, Canaan Mountain Wilderness, a possible butte landing, costs, tips, and limits.
“Phenomenal experience. I chose Zion Helicopters for my husband’s 65th birthday and we had the most incredible time. Our pilot Jordan played a killer playlist over our headsets, and told us all about the history and geology as we flew. The weather was perfect, the afternoon light was gorgeous, and the butte landing was the thrill of a lifetime. Jordan took lots of photos for us too. One hundred stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Fly from Nelson to Abel Tasman, land at Awaroa Bay, and enjoy a private beach walk, swim, or picnic in a remote coastal paradise.
“Wonderful activity, great pilot & host. Magic part of the world to fly over & picnic at. Snack box just what we needed. Brilliant experience.”
See Bryce Canyon’s hoodoos, Paunsagunt Plateau, and Boat Mesa from the air on a 15-minute helicopter tour for $165.
“It was a great experience, my son is a helicopter pilot for the Navy. I have never been able to go up in the helicopter with him. It was a beautiful day and we got to see a lot.”
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