Where to Fly: the 3 Best Half-Day Tours Worldwide

1.Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $887Our pick

You’ll fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, cruise the fiord for about an hour, and land on a glacier or alpine site in Fiordland National Park. Pilots such as Luke, Jeremy, Will, Alfie, and Jack are praised for clear commentary and calm handling. Hotel pickup, headsets, and return transfers are included.

“Our pilot Michael was excellent showing us a most beautiful part of New Zealand and giving us a very memorable experience!”

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2.Niagara Falls: Private Half-Day Tour with Boat & Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 6 hours · from $317Best value

Travel by private vehicle from Toronto or Niagara Falls with an English-speaking guide such as Suthan or Pirapa. See the Canadian Falls, take an optional helicopter flight and seasonal Hornblower cruise, then add lunch, Clifton Hill, wine, or Niagara-on-the-Lake. The six-hour plan is flexible, but major attractions may cost extra.

“Everything! I can't say anything negative about the excursion from tour guide to helicopter ride to boat to launch. I recommend this tour to anyone vacationing in Niagra Falls.”

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3.Half-Day Helicopter Experience: Lunch at Eco Beach from Broome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $816

Take a 60-minute return helicopter flight from Broome with pilot commentary, flying over Chinatown, Dampier Creek, and Roebuck Bay to Eco Beach Resort. Enjoy a three-course ocean-view lunch, sparkling wine, kayaks, and the infinity pool before returning. The private tour carries no more than three passengers, with Hilary and Mitch among the pilots.

“Brilliant experience with the amazing Hilary as pilot. Stunning part of the world and the view from the air there and back was extraordinary.”

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