USA · HELICOPTER TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 14 helicopter tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
See Manhattan, Lady Liberty, Central Park, and Broadway from the air on a 12 to 30 minute helicopter tour from Pier 6.
“My daughter loved the helicopter tour, she didn’t want it to end. Lovely experience.”
See Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, and Manhattan’s skyline from a small-group helicopter with pilot narration and 180-degree views.
“It was an incredible experience! The pilot was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a silky smooth ride. And the whole staff on the ground was very helpful and polite as well. 10/10”
See Las Vegas glowing from an Airbus AStar helicopter, with Strip landmarks, free parking, and optional dinner with hotel transport.
“We had an amazing time! The dinner at Bonefish was excellent and the staff at 5 Star were all friendly and know about what to expect. Mike our pilot was great and explained a lot of the sights that we were seeing during our flight. Would highly recommend! We look forward to another trip maybe over the Grand Canyon next time!”
Compare Grand Canyon helicopter and Hummer tours, with flight views, sunset stops, costs, timing, safety, and practical booking advice.
“Great, well run experience. The staff were all really helpful and informative”
Fly from Las Vegas over Hoover Dam to a private Grand Canyon bluff for Champagne, snacks, and remarkable Colorado River views.
“This was an amazing experience! You won’t regret booking this experience! We had an incredible time!”
Blue Hawaiian’s 50-minute Kauai helicopter tour pairs smooth flying, expert narration, and unforgettable views of Waimea Canyon and Na Pali Coast.
“The pilot, Alex, did an awesome job! Very knowledgeable and proficient at piloting his helicopter! We saw all the wonders that is Kauai! Mahalo”
Review of Maverick’s 45-minute Grand Canyon helicopter flight from Tusayan, with route details, value, seating, ID rules, and booking advice.
“It's a crazy experience. My mind still can't really comprehend the scale of the canyon. But we had a great pilot, and the helicopter allowed for great viewing.”
See New York from above on a 12 to 15-minute helicopter flight over the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan landmarks, and Central Park.
“Our pilot was amazing with lots of information . I ended up in the middle and the person next to me kept holding onto the hook on the roof so I could not see to great ,”
See the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, bridges, and Manhattan skyline on a small-group NYC helicopter tour from Pier 6.
“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 😊”
Review of Maverick’s 45-minute South Rim helicopter flight, with canyon views, practical tips, costs, seating rules, and honest drawbacks.
“This was something we always wanted to do, The Grand Canyon is beautiful and the helicopter ride is a wonderful way to view the canyon.”
See the Las Vegas Strip from a helicopter at night, with neon views, optional hotel pickup, and a quick 10-minute flight.
“Absolutely amazing flight over the strip .Was amazing to see all of the strip lit up .Had a lovely picture done to .The only thing I would say would be an improvement would be for the pilot to talk a little mid flight .”
Review of Maverick’s 10-minute Las Vegas night helicopter flight, with Strip views, pilot commentary, practical costs, and booking tips.
“Lovely little trip. my guide was great, very informative and spent plenty of time with different people (different languages) to make sure everyone was getting the information! Definitely worth the money and a very cool way to see the city!”
See Hollywood, Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Sign, and Universal Studios from a small helicopter with live pilot commentary.
“Very friendly people, pleasant flight with excellent tour guide. Would book it again in exactly the same way.”
See Boldt Castle, Singer Castle, bridges, beaches, and rocky islands from a guaranteed window seat on a narrated helicopter tour.
“My kids and I enjoyed it. And the staff were wonderful. The pilot -female- she is amazing”
Every kind of American day out, and the best of each.
