7 Three-Hour Helicopter Days to Book Around the World

1.Fox Glacier: Up to 3 Hours Hike with Helicopter Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 309 reviews · 4 hours · from $448Our pick

Fly onto Fox Glacier, gear up with boots and crampons, then spend up to three hours walking through blue ice, caves, arches, and icefalls. Guides such as Kate, Billy, Keeley, and Toa explain how the glacier changes. The return flight completes this four-hour trip from Fox Glacier village.

“Taylor our guide was excellent, finding plenty things to see on the glacier and explaining a lot about the terrain and glaciers in general.”

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2.Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Helicopter Ride and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 235 reviews · 3 hours · from $537

Fly from Mount Cook Airport to a remote part of Tasman Glacier, then spend up to two hours walking through changing blue ice, moulins, tunnels, and caves with a guide such as Hunter, Anna, or Tori. Boots, crampons, warm layers, and two helicopter flights are included.

“We had the most amazing time viewing the blue caves and heli hike on the glacier. Highly recommend.”

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3.Mount Cook: 3 Hour Heli Hike to the Tasman Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $564

From Mount Cook Airport, you’ll fly over Tasman Glacier Lake, land on the glacier, and spend two hours walking among ice formations with a professional guide such as Scott, Kerry, or Maddie. Glacier boots, crampons, and a jacket are supplied. Expect a small group of up to 10, strong mountain views, and weather-dependent scheduling.

“Magnificent views with breathtaking experience, a professional glacier hiking guidance of Kerry, a great pilot with smooth helicopter ride. A 7 stars journey.”

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4.3-Hour Hunter Valley Scenic Helicopter Tour Including 3-Course Lunch from Cessnock

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $290Top rated

You’ll take a private 15-minute helicopter flight from Cessnock with pilots such as Michael, Nick, Grayson, or Byron, depending on the day. Look down on Hunter Valley vineyards, gardens, and Cypress Lakes golf course, then land for a three-course restaurant lunch. The flight carries two or three adults.

“Great pilot great flight and experience ....highly recommend the restaurant and wine tasting....was raining on the day but it didn’t dampen the experience”

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5.Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $601

Fly from Mount Cook Airport over Tasman Glacier Lake, land at about 1,200 meters, and spend two hours hiking the ice with a guide. Boots, crampons, poles, wool socks, and waterproof clothing are supplied. The return flight may include views of Hochstetter Icefall and, weather permitting, an ice-cave walk.

“Hiking on the glacier was a one-in-a- lifetime experience. Connor Bensen was our guide and he was great - very communicative, considerate, and accommodating. He knew so much about the glaciers. It takes concentration as you walk on the glacier as it is not flat, but Connor made it very doable.”

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6.Everest Base Camp: 3 Hour Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · from $1,600

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and over Everest Base Camp in a small helicopter group of up to five. Your route passes Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Gorakshep, and Khumbu glaciers before a refreshment stop at Everest View Hotel. English-speaking support, hotel pickup, and passenger insurance are included.

“Amazing trip. Helicopter pilot (Alistair) was professional and very safe. No problems of any kind. So happy we did it. Spending time next to Everest Base Camp is beyond words.”

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7.3 Hour Helicopter Wine Tasting Tour in Hunter Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $225Best value

Take a private helicopter from Cessnock Airport over Hunter Valley vineyards and Hunter Valley Gardens, stopping at two wineries for one-hour tastings. The tour lasts about three hours, carries no more than three people, and may be flown by Grayson, a highly praised local pilot.

“Grayson the pilot is a real professional and a nice guy. We asked to fly over my brother's property in the Hunter Valley and it was no problem for him. Really easy going and adaptable. We went to Ivanhoe winery first and it has beautiful gardRead more”

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