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15 Helicopter Tours That Actually Land Somewhere

41 flights  ·  from $215 a seat

Half the value of a landing flight is the twenty minutes with the engine off. These 15 put down on glaciers, canyon floors, vineyards and mountain terraces, with the ground time each one gives you.

Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing from Las Vegas - The Grand Canyon landing below the rim
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Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing from Las Vegas

1.Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,535 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $598Our pick

Fly an EC130 helicopter from Las Vegas over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Strip, then land 3,500 feet below the Grand Canyon rim. You get about 30 minutes beside the Colorado River, with Champagne and snacks under a traditional ramada. Pilot assignments vary, with Brice, Dana, Thomas, and others named in recent guest feedback.

“Excellent service. Amazing experience. Would highly recommend for anyone coming to Vegas. Best money you can spend”

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Las Vegas: Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour - From Boulder City to the Grand Canyon West
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Las Vegas: Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour

2.Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,307 reviews · 4h 30m · from $499

Fly from Boulder City over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam to Grand Canyon West in a six-seat EcoStar helicopter. You land about 3,200 feet below the rim for champagne, snacks, and photos beside the Colorado River. Hotel pickup is available, and a sunset departure upgrade adds extra color to the return flight.

“it was an amazing experience. Just do it. Best excursion ever.”

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Grand Canyon Helicopter and Western Ranch Adventure Landing Tour - Leaving Las Vegas from the VIP Heliport
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Grand Canyon Helicopter and Western Ranch Adventure Landing Tour

3.Grand Canyon Helicopter and Western Ranch Adventure Landing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $569

Leave Las Vegas by Airbus helicopter, pass Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Fortification Hill, then fly 1,500 feet below the Grand Canyon West Rim. Land at a 165-acre western ranch for a cowboy lunch and optional horseback ride, wagon tour, or buffalo safari. Pilots such as Sam, Cristina, Jon, and Will provide commentary along the way.

“Bring a jacket! Everyone was very professional and on time! Fun helicopter ride and the range was great!”

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Grand Canyon West: West Rim Helicopter Tour with Landing - What the ECO-Star flight feels like
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Grand Canyon West: West Rim Helicopter Tour with Landing

4.Grand Canyon West: West Rim Helicopter Tour with Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 345 reviews · 40 min · from $279

From Grand Canyon West, fly in a seven-passenger ECO-Star helicopter over the Hualapai Tribe’s canyon lands, then descend 3,500 feet below the rim to a private landing site about 300 feet above the Colorado River. You get 20 minutes on the canyon floor before a 10-minute return flight. Pilots such as Allan, Levi, Aaron, and Kaleb provide live narration.

“The pilot was very knowledgable in the area and a great pilot.”

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Maui: Road to Hana Helicopter & Waterfall Tour with Landing - From Kahului Heliport to the north coast
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Maui: Road to Hana Helicopter & Waterfall Tour with Landing

5.Maui: Road to Hana Helicopter & Waterfall Tour with Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 277 reviews · 1h 15m · from $329

Fly from Kahului over Paia, Hookipa, Haiku, Jaws, the Road to Hana, and Hana’s sea cliffs. Then land in Wailua Valley for about 35 minutes among banana and coconut palms. English-speaking pilots such as Nick, John, and Ethan provide commentary. The small helicopter carries up to six people.

“The helicopter tour was amazing! I had a fantastic time.”

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Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour with Vegas Strip - Leaving the VIP Papillon terminal
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Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour with Vegas Strip

6.Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour with Vegas Strip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 248 reviews · 3h 30m · from $599

Fly from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West in a small Papillon helicopter group, with aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Black Canyon. Land beside the Colorado River for Champagne and snacks, then return over the Las Vegas Strip. Pilots such as Ken, Kane, Jimmy, and Duncan provide live English commentary.

“Everything was just amazing! This was a beautiful tour. The staff was all really friendly and our pilot was awesome. She did a great job with the entire tour. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a little adventure. On take off it felt a little like being in Top Gun. So cool. You won’t regret this tour. It’s worth the splurge. I forgot to mention the views they were breathtaking.”

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Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing - The 25-minute route over forest, ice, and peaks
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Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

7.Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · from $238Best value

Fly from Franz Josef over rainforest, the Franz Josef Glacier, and the Southern Alps, with about 10 minutes on an alpine landing site. Pilots such as Mark, Mike, Rachel, and Sam have been praised for calm flying and useful commentary. Snow is seasonal, so summer landings may be rocky rather than snowy.

“Unreal experience. First time I've been in a helicopter and it was so fun! I don't think there's a better way to experience the glaciers. The team was also fantastic, very friendly and knowledgeable. We loved it!”

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Las Vegas: Red Rock Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour - A private vista with champagne and valley views
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Las Vegas: Red Rock Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour

8.Red Rock Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 206 reviews · 1 hour · from $279

Fly with Maverick Helicopters from the Strip over Red Rock Canyon, then land at a private vista 2,900 feet above Las Vegas for champagne and wide valley views. You get about 30 minutes on the ground, a small group of up to seven, and a return flight over the Strip. Sunset departures add golden light and a night flight.

“Great experience for everyone, who does not have enough time to fly to Grand Canyon. Maverick Helicopters - all the services are great and proffesional. Red Rock Canyon is beautiful. I can highly recommend.”

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Franz Josef Town: 3-Glacier Helicopter Ride with Landing - Check-in at 10 Main Road
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Franz Josef Town: 3-Glacier Helicopter Ride with Landing

9.Franz Josef Town: 3-Glacier Helicopter Ride with Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 145 reviews · 45 min · from $388

From Franz Josef Town, you will fly over three major glaciers with pilot commentary, spot Mount Cook and ice crevasses, then land on a snowfield for 15 minutes of photos. Pilots such as Poppy, Mark, and Edine have earned praise for calm flying and clear explanations. Weather can change the route or cancel the flight.

“The flight was awesome, the scenery beautiful even with cloudy skies, and the duration acceptable. Our original booking of 3-Glacier with Landing was changed due to weather conditions. It was all a matter of safety. We received a refund for the difference.”

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Whistler: Glacier Helicopter Tour and Mountain Landing - The first 20 minutes above Whistler and Blackcomb
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Whistler: Glacier Helicopter Tour and Mountain Landing

10.Glacier Helicopter Tour and Mountain Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 45 min · from $325

Take a 45-minute helicopter flight from Whistler with live English commentary, sweeping views of Blackcomb and ancient glaciers, and a 20-minute mountain landing for photos. Choose a shared flight or private group for up to five people. Pilots such as Mack, Douglas, Nick, and Brooklyn have helped make this a polished, personal experience.

“What an amazing day! The helicopter pilot was fantastic, informative and funny - really turned my first helicopter experience from a fantastic to an unforgettable experience. The weather was amazing and the scenery breathtaking / unbelievable- fantastic day from start to finish and worth every penny!”

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Las Vegas: Grand Canyon Tour & Helicopter Landing Experience - The early pickup and desert road
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Las Vegas: Grand Canyon Tour & Helicopter Landing Experience

11.Grand Canyon Tour & Helicopter Landing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 102 reviews · 10 hours · from $615

Leave Las Vegas around 7 AM for Hoover Dam, Joshua tree country, and Grand Canyon West on the Hualapai Reservation. A guide such as Michael, Art, or Clayton leads the small group, while a Eurocopter carries you from the rim to the canyon floor for about 50 minutes, including a landing and photo stop.

“Excellent day from start to finish. Very informative guide with plenty of interesting stops on way to grand canyon and back. Would highly recommend as you get to see a lot more that just flying into canyon.”

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Private Whistler Helicopter Tour + Mountain Landing - Garibaldi Provincial Park from the air
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Private Whistler Helicopter Tour + Mountain Landing

12.Private Whistler Helicopter Tour + Mountain Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 24 to 45 minutes (approx.)

Take a private helicopter flight from Whistler over Garibaldi Provincial Park, Whistler Village, the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, glaciers, and alpine lakes. If weather allows, step out for a complimentary 15-minute landing on Rainbow Mountain. Flights last about 24 to 45 minutes and hold up to five people.

“Entire trip was very exciting and pilot very knowledgeable of area. Ride very smooth and area flew over was awesone”

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Whistler Helicopter Tour + Mountain Landing - The Rainbow Mountain landing is the real prize
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Whistler Helicopter Tour + Mountain Landing

13.Whistler Helicopter Tour + Mountain Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 24 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $334

Take a small-group helicopter flight from Whistler into Garibaldi Provincial Park, passing glaciers, lakes, Black Tusk, Whistler Village, and the Peak 2 Peak Gondola. If conditions are right, you will land for 15 minutes on Rainbow Mountain. Pilots such as Adam and Nick add local detail and friendly commentary.

“Was absolutely wonderful.. Best helicopter trip ever... The scale of the landscape .. The staff were all welcoming...”

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Red Rock Canyon Helicopter Tour with Landing and Champagne Toast - The first 12 minutes: desert cliffs from above
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Red Rock Canyon Helicopter Tour with Landing and Champagne Toast

14.Red Rock Canyon Helicopter Tour with Landing and Champagne Toast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $244

Fly in an Airbus EC130 Eco-Star helicopter from Las Vegas over Red Rock Canyon and the Strip. You will land at a private 2,900-foot vista for a 30-minute Champagne toast, then return over Caesars Palace, Bellagio, Luxor, and Allegiant Stadium. Bring original photo ID, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes.

“The best pilot. He made me feel safe thus makes the trip so much enjoyable. He was very professional and friendly.”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Landing - Starting at 4:45 am in Kathmandu
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Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing

15.Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $1,600

Fly from Kathmandu toward Everest in a private helicopter for up to five people, passing Lukla, Kala Patthar, Everest Base Camp, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Land at Syangboche for the Everest View Hotel, with hotel pickup, oxygen, an oximeter, and insurance included. Confirm the exact landing point before booking.

“Adventure Master Trek delivers a truly excellent travel experience. The hotels they arrange are in prime locations, offering both comfort and stunning views. The helicopter ride was organized very smoothly and handled with complete professioRead more”

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