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Anything with a rotor and a route attached. The 15 here are the ones worth building a day around rather than squeezing into a spare hour, each priced and timed.

New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour - Governor’s Island, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty
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New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour

1.Manhattan Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,076 reviews · 12 - 30 minutes · from $299Our pick

Take off from Pier 6 at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport for a narrated helicopter flight over New York. Choose a 12 to 15, 18 to 20, or 30 minute route, with views of Lady Liberty, Central Park, the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Broadway, and more. Flights use prerecorded commentary in several languages, subject to availability.

“I have been on helicopters before so we did it so our lads could experience it. The recorded description was not in sync with the location of the helicopter, which was poor. The overall flight though and views were the main attraction.”

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NYC: Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour - The helicopter cabin and the small-group setting
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NYC: Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

2.Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,826 reviews · from $299

Fly over Manhattan in a modern helicopter with large convex windows, Bose headsets, and room for up to six people. Your English-speaking pilot points out Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and major skyscrapers. Check your departure point carefully, since some flights leave from New Jersey and Sunday Manhattan departures are unavailable.

“This was such a beautiful view of NYC and an experience you truly can’t get anywhere else. I would highly recommend! The pilot had lots of fun facts and info about NYC for us. My friend and I really enjoyed this helicopter tour and if you’re looking for another way to view the city, this is it!”

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Las Vegas Helicopter Night Strip Flight Tour with Optional Dinner - The night route, from the High Roller to the Luxor beam
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Las Vegas Helicopter Night Strip Flight Tour with Optional Dinner

3.Las Vegas Helicopter Night Strip Flight Tour with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,693 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $89Best value

Fly over the Las Vegas Strip at night in an Airbus AStar AS350B2, passing the Sphere, High Roller, STRAT, Fremont Street, Bellagio, Luxor, and Allegiant Stadium. The 10 to 12 minute flight costs $89, with optional dinner at Bonefish Grill or Pampas Brazilian Grille and Mercedes Sprinter transport afterward.

“It was magical took my girl for her 30th birthday over the strip of las vegas! Before I used viator to set up the whole day with other activities to do this app is my best friend to suprise either my friends, family, or in this case my love. She was scared of helicopter ride at first and then i played the meme *helicopta 🎵🎶 helicopta* and made her laugh and made the trip easy. The place is set up like a ride at Disney land and if you drive there they got a parking lot with enough space to park so dont worry about parking. Minute you walk in…”

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Grand Canyon Village: Helicopter Tour & Hummer Tour Options - Adding the Hummer tour at the rim
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Grand Canyon Village: Helicopter Tour & Hummer Tour Options

4.Grand Canyon Village: Helicopter Tour & Hummer Tour Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,586 reviews · 30 - 210 minutes · from $289

Fly over the South Rim, Kaibab National Forest, Colorado River, and Dragon Corridor in a helicopter carrying up to six people. Add a two-hour Hummer tour with a guide such as Taylor, Keith, or Jerry, stopping at major viewpoints for geology, history, photos, and sunset views.

“awesome trip. got more than 30mins. Great music to accompany the trip! defo recommend”

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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

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

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

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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Kauai: Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour - Manawaiopuna Falls and Hanapepe Valley
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Kauai Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour

6.Kauai Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,032 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $449

Fly for about 50 minutes over Kauai in a small Eurocopter Eco-Star with Bose noise-canceling headsets and two-way pilot communication. The route may include Waimea Canyon, Manawaiopuna Falls, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Bay, and Mt. Waialeale. Pilots such as Alex, Robby, Sara, Barrett, and Benson provide island narration.

“Really great experience, friendly staff and well maintained helicopters. Our pilot was very knowledgeable and gave us a ton of island tips”

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The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York - Lift-off over One World Trade Center
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The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

7.The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,842 reviews · 12 to 15 minutes (approx.) · from $236

Take a 12 to 15 minute shared helicopter flight from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. Your pilot, sometimes including Frank, provides live commentary as you pass One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, Midtown skyscrapers, Central Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Bring photo ID, arrive early, and budget an extra $40 heliport fee per person.

“Amazing views of Statue of Liberty & NYC skyline with good guide. Smooth ride and perfect amount of time.”

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NYC: Big Apple Helicopter Tour - Pier 6 check-in and the small aircraft setting
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NYC: Big Apple Helicopter Tour

8.Big Apple Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,826 reviews · 15 - 30 minutes · from $274

Fly from Pier 6 over the Hudson River on a 15, 20, or 30-minute helicopter tour with up to six passengers. You’ll pass the Statue of Liberty, Ellis and Governors Islands, the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Central Park, and more. Pilots such as Frenk, Eduardo, and Raphael have been praised for calm, informative commentary.

“Amazing experience for me and my friend , friendly staff .”

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From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour - From Kaibab forest to the South Rim
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From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour

9.From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,806 reviews · 30 min · from $339

Fly from Tusayan over Kaibab National Forest and into the Grand Canyon’s Dragon Corridor. Your English-speaking pilot points out Marble Canyon, Point Imperial, the Painted Desert, and Desert View Watchtower from a small ECO-Star helicopter. Check the advertised duration carefully, as some booking details say 30 minutes while the flight itself is described as 45 minutes.

“The best way to visit the Grand Canyon and realise the sheer size of it. Out Josh was very friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Manhattan Sky Tour: New York Helicopter Flight - What the Bell 407 flight feels like
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Manhattan Sky Tour: New York Helicopter Flight

10.Manhattan Sky Tour: New York Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,458 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $259

Fly from Downtown Manhattan Heliport in a six-passenger Bell 407 and see the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Governor’s Island, One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and USS Intrepid from above. The flight lasts about 12 to 15 minutes, with check-in, security, and a $40 heliport fee added to the $259 price.

“amazing trip!! Everyone was super friendly and helpful, a wk Sergio way to celebrate a special birthday with friends!”

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Barcelona Helicopter, Sailboat & Old Town Private Walking Tour - Plaza de Catalunya and the route into the old city
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Barcelona Helicopter, Sailboat & Old Town Private Walking Tour

11.Barcelona Helicopter, Sailboat & Old Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,395 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $513

Start with a guided walk from Eixample through Passeig de Gràcia, Plaza de Catalunya, and the Gothic Quarter. Then take a boat from Port Vell to the heliport for a roughly 5 to 7 minute helicopter flight over Barcelona’s waterfront. Guides have included Jimena, Carlos, Han, Lucas, Mirko, Roger, and Oscar.

“The walking portion covered a lot in both old and new Barcelona and was very interesting, we did not know however that it was going to be 2 hours. The taxi to get to the helicopter had to be done in 2 batches, not all as 1 group. The ride itself was too short and we were not able to ride together. The boat was nice, however we had to line up with the general public and did not get priority seating. When the excursion was over we were not brought back to our original meeting point. The adventure was good but knowing more specific details would have been appreciated”

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Barcelona: Helicopter, Boat Ride & Old Town Private Tour - From Plaça Catalunya into the Gothic Quarter
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Barcelona: Helicopter, Boat Ride & Old Town Private Tour

12.Helicopter, Boat Ride & Old Town Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,357 reviews · 4 hours · from $500

Spend four hours seeing Barcelona from three angles. A multilingual private guide leads you from Passeig de Gràcia through the Gothic Quarter, then you cross Port Vell by boat before a six-minute helicopter flight over the coast. Guides such as Ivan, Han, Marco, and Martina have earned praise for lively local stories. A flight video is included.

“We had a wonderful guide who was funny, friendly and knowledgeable. The first time being on a helicopter did not disappoint. Flying over Barcelona was amazing!”

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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

13.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 West Rim Luxury Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas - Hoover Dam and the wide blue sweep of Lake Mead
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Grand Canyon West Rim Luxury Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas

14.Grand Canyon West Rim Luxury Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $399

Leave your Las Vegas hotel by luxury van for a roughly 90-minute flight in an Airbus AStar AS350 B2. Your pilot points out Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Fortification Hill, the Colorado River, and the Strip. Pilots such as Sam, Eddie, Christy, and Mad Dog Mike have earned praise for clear commentary and good humor, though seat assignments depend on aircraft balance.

“An amazing experience, what better way to visit the Grand Canyon than by helicopter! Flew over Hoover Dam, through the Grand Canyon then stopped off at a Ranch for a Buffalo burger and to be serenaded by Cowboy Dave, Backstreet Boys watch out! Great experience, aided by a great pilot 👊 Please bear in mind that this was not our initial booking, our initial flight was not fully booked so we were fortunate enough to upgrade to the above detailed package.”

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NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights (Heliport fees Incl.) - Starting at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport
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NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights (Heliport fees Incl.)

15.NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights (Heliport fees Incl.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,262 reviews · 12 to 15 minutes (approx.) · from $322

Fly from Downtown Manhattan Heliport in a shared Bell 407 helicopter with up to five other passengers. Your pilot points out the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, and more. The climate-controlled cabin has floor-to-ceiling windows, and heliport fees are already included.

“It was a thrilling ride over Manhattan. My wife and I took this ride as a way to celebrate our seven and one-half year wedding anniversary. We definitely reached new heights!!”

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