7 1-Day Tours to Book Around the World

1.Grand Canyon West Rim Day Trip by Helicopter from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $563Our pick

You’ll fly from Maverick’s Las Vegas terminal to Grand Canyon West, passing Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, then spend about three hours using the included rim shuttle. Expect Eagle Point, Guano Point, and optional Skywalk admission, followed by an aerial look at the Las Vegas Strip. Pilot seating is assigned by weight and balance.

“Our pilot Tim was very knowledgeable of history and facts he shared throughout the flight. It was a great experience for our family of four”

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2.From Darwin: Top End Helicopter Ride & BBQ Cruise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $421

From Darwin or Bynoe, combine a short scenic helicopter flight, Finniss River airboat ride, BBQ brunch on a pontoon boat, and a close crocodile encounter. Guides such as Josh, Jack, Matt, and Jake bring local knowledge and practical safety skills. Expect wildlife, wetland views, refreshments, and a busy 4 to 7 hour day.

“great value for money, the tour guides were amazing. we went as a party of 4 and had the best time. 100% recommend”

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3.Day Trip fr Oahu to Kauai: Highlights & Movie Sites w/ Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $699

Leave Waikiki at 5:30 a.m. for Kauai, where a guide such as Rosario may lead you through movie locations, waterfalls, Hanalei, and scenic lookouts before a 45-minute Blue Hawaiian helicopter flight. Round-trip airfare, transport, and narration are included. Lunch, airline surcharges, and any helicopter comfort-seat fee cost extra.

“incredible i actually wanted to stay on the island of Kaui, and not return to Oahu. Started off with a movie tour watching the scenes and then arriving at the destinations shown. Lunch was divine in one of the local places. The helicopter tour was incredible i wouldn't know how to describe it or even interpret what we seen along the Napali coast.”

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4.Oahu to Big Island : Big Island Volcano Helicopter Tour & Hilo 1 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $1,499

Start before sunrise at Honolulu Airport, fly to Hilo, and see the Big Island from above on a 45-minute volcano helicopter flight. A local guide then takes you to Rainbow Falls, Richardson Ocean Park, Liliʻuokalani Gardens, and the King Kamehameha Statue before you return to Oahu. Guides may include Karen, Todd, or Lance.

“WE had a great tour and a great guide. Todd was very knowledge able of the island in general. We were picked up in Kona at 8:30am and returned around 10pm. Todd answered many questions between Kona and Hilo. The sights were awesome and the knowledge really helped out. I wish there were more water falls, but that would be tough time wise. Even with scattered showers it was a great day.”

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5.Reindeer and Heli Flightseeing Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $225Best value

Travel 45 minutes north from Fairbanks to Borealis Basecamp for a 20-minute helicopter flight over Arctic Alaska and a 30-minute reindeer visit. You can feed the resident herd, take photos, eat lunch at Latitude 65, and use free resort activities while you wait. Past flights have included pilots Jackson and Mytty.

“HELD HOSTAGE FOR THE WHOLE DAY! Signed up for the helicopter tour & reindeer walk. We were not given an itinerary with times for our activities beforehand, all we were told was to be ready for shuttle pick up in Fairbanks by 9:15am. We arrived at Borealis Basecamp arRead more”

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6.Helicopter tour to Annapurna Base Camp from Pokhara -1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $640Top rated

Fly from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp with Alpine Club of Himalaya and coordinator Sujan. You will see Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, the Modi River Valley, glaciers, forests, and mountain villages, then land briefly at 4,130 meters for photos and tea. The flight lasts about 90 minutes overall, weather permitting.

“Es war ein unbeschreiblich schönes Erlebnis, die Berge von Annapurna so nah zu erleben. Ein Muss für jeden der nach Nepal reist!!! Von der Buchung bis zur Durchführung ist alles super gelaufen und ich bin von dem Service des Anbieters: Alpine Club of Himalaya, dem Herrn Sujan begeistert. Er hat uns sogar außerhalb der Aktivitäten sehr unterstützt was Transfer usw betrifft. Vielen lieben Dank für alles.”

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7.1 Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $336

Take Great Adventures’ fast catamaran from Cairns to an Outer Reef platform for snorkeling, semi-submersible viewing, an underwater observatory, buffet lunch, and a 10-minute helicopter flight. You can add Green Island, scuba sessions, or the Scuba-Doo underwater scooter for extra cost. Crew member Paul is noted for friendly, practical help.

“Bring water bottle, towel, sun screen, and maybe a hat. All in a backpack. Really didn't need anything else. Water provided to top off bottles. Other beverages available to buy. Our time was packed. We did the sub, chopper, lunch, snorkeling. Barely had time to rest. Just the right amount of time as we didn't want to do Green Island.”

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