Where to Fly: the 15 Best Waterfall Helicopter Tours Worldwide

1.Kauai Private Doors-Off Helicopter: Ultimate Waterfalls & Canyons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,510 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $415Our pick

Fly privately over Kauai with a guaranteed window seat and no doors blocking your view. In about 75 minutes, your pilot may show you Manawaiopuna Falls, Waimea Canyon, Olokele Canyon, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Valley, and Waiʻaleʻale Crater. Pilots including Ross, Travis, Taylor, Clay, Aiden, and Stuart provide narration in English.

“The only way to observe the absolute beauty of Kauai, the Garden Isle, is from a helicopter tour. Our pilot, Ross, was personable, professional and informative. Safety items were thoroughly addressed in pre-boarding and also with our pilot. BTW...Doors off is the only way to go. For a note, you do indeed need to wear a jacket/sweatshirt and securely tie your hair back since it is windy inside of the helicopter. The photo ops are truly amazing. This was not our first air tour in Kauai or the Islands...it was however one of our best! The private tour option is definitely a bonus.”

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2.Helicopter Scenic Flight over Victoria Falls 12-13 minutes Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,391 reviews · from $135

Chikopokopo Helicopters takes you from your Victoria Falls hotel to a helipad in Zambezi National Park, then over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, and nearby wildlife areas. Expect a safety briefing, bubble windows, hotel pickup, and about 12 to 15 minutes in the air. Extra fuel and government fees apply.

“Good flight and experience, very smooth with excellent views of the Falls. If using a camera try to sit on the back left of the helicopter or back right, so as to be able to take photos via the small openable window.”

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3.Niagara Falls, Canada: Scenic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,068 reviews · 12 min · from $149

Take a 12-minute flight from Victoria Avenue Heliport in an Airbus H130. You’ll see the Whirlpool, Rainbow Bridge, Queen Victoria Park, Skylon Tower, American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Canadian Horseshoe Falls from above. Audio commentary is available in 12 languages, and pilot Michael has earned praise for giving passengers good views on both sides.

“This is a must do, when visiting Niagara Falls, fabulous experience, breathtaking views on the falls as you fly over”

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4.Niagara Falls, ON: Helicopter Ride with Boat & Skylon Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 968 reviews · 5h 30m · from $305

Spend 5.5 hours seeing Niagara Falls from every angle with a small group of about six. Your guide handles transport and tickets for Journey Behind the Falls, a 12-minute helicopter flight, the seasonal boat ride, and lunch at Skylon Tower. Pickup is available on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls.

“We had an incredible experience with the Niagara Falls Helicopter Flight, Boat Ride, and Skylon Lunch tour! Despite a delayed flight, Liam, the manager, was extremely helpful when I called to reschedule the tour for the next day. He even waived the change fee, which was a pleasant surprise. Our guide, Nick, was amazing and made the whole experience unforgettable. The tour offered great value for money. Highly recommend!”

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5.Kauai Deluxe Waterfall Safari: Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 900 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $309

Fly above Kauai with Safari Helicopters on a small-group tour of up to six people. In about 55 minutes, you may see Waimea Canyon, Na Pali Coast cliffs, waterfalls such as Jurassic Falls, beaches, and remote mountain valleys. Pilots such as Dali add commentary and humor, while the helicopter’s broad windows give you strong photo views.

“Please wear dark clothes light clothes hinder others photos. You won’t be able to take purses or bags.”

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6.Niagara Falls Canada Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 842 reviews · 12 minutes (approx.) · from $153

Board a seven-passenger Airbus H130 at the Niagara Falls heliport for a short but striking flight over the American, Bridal Veil, and Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Your headset supplies recorded commentary as you pass the Whirlpool Rapids, Rainbow Bridge, hydroelectric plants, Queen Victoria Park, and Skylon Tower. Bring a camera and expect a small-group flight with no hotel pickup.

“Very nice, didnt have to wait long (we did get there earlier in the morning) flight was beautiful and the staff were suoer friendly.”

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7.Niagara Falls Grand Helicopter Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 610 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $221

Fly from Niagara District Airport over the American, Bridal Veil, and Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Your pilot circles key viewpoints so passengers on both sides can see well. The route also includes Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country, Brock’s Monument, the hydro station, and the Niagara River. Flights carry up to six people.

“The men running the helicopter tour are fantastic!! The airport was easy to find. The trip over the falls had views you could not get any other way! Loved the whole experience!!”

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8.Niagara Falls Canada Tour: Helicopter, Boat, Behind Falls & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 550 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $352

See Niagara Falls from every angle on a five to six-hour small-group tour. Ride a helicopter over all three falls, cruise into Horseshoe Falls, walk behind the cascade, and eat at Skylon Tower. Hotel pickup, a guide, skip-the-line access, and winter replacement options are included.

“Had a great day with Manish from SeeSight tours, Booked the tour back in the Uk with Viator for a complete package tour of Niiagara Falls, inc Helicopter, behind the falls tour, boat ride and sky tower with a meal. Mannish picked us up from our hotel at 9.00am took us to helicopter first, this was fabulous and he came and recorded some footage for us, every where we went Manish took care of us, no waiting in queue’s it felt like being a VIP for the day. Meal in the sky tower was great, it’s a buffet meal and there was plenty for us to choose from and I…”

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9.Lihue: Deluxe Waterfall Safari Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 422 reviews · 1 hour · from $309

Fly with Safari Helicopters for a one-hour, six-person tour over Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Waialeale Crater, and Jurassic Falls. Your English-speaking pilot narrates the flight, points out hidden waterfalls, and may add the Jurassic Park soundtrack near the famous falls. Expect spectacular views, tight seating, and possible window reflections in photos.

“Great memories ! the best way to admire the Napali Coast will come back for sure”

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10.Victoria Falls: Helicopter Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 371 reviews · 12 - 25 minutes · from $180

Fly above Victoria Falls, the upper Zambezi, Batoka Gorge, and, on the longer flight, Zambezi National Park. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with an English-speaking pilot or guide, headsets, and a safety briefing. The 15-minute flight suits most visitors, while the 25-minute option adds time over the park and its wildlife.

“good communication, nice attraction, a different look at the waterfalls and Zambezi Park”

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11.Helicopter Scenic Flight over Victoria Falls 25-27 Minutes Game

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $265

Fly from Zambezi National Park over Victoria Falls, then follow the Zambezi and search for elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, and zebra. Hotel pickup, a safety briefing, and bubble-window views are included. The flight lasts about 25 to 30 minutes, with longer routes covering the park.

“The ride itself was pleasant, although I don’t recommend the extended version as I could not really see the animals. The shorter version that includes the Falls only is more than sufficient. Minus two stars due to lack of professionalism and orgRead more”

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12.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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13.Victoria Falls Scenic Day Tour with Lunch & Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 188 reviews · 6 hours · from $265

Spend six hours exploring Victoria Falls with a local guide, a 13 to 15 minute helicopter flight, and lunch at Lookout Café or Baines. Guides such as Moreblessings, Jacob, Mango, and Paul are praised for clear explanations and family photos. Hotel pickup, park walking tour, and return transport are included, while park and helicopter taxes cost extra.

“it was very well organised. the guide was very informative and helpful. the trip was really great. definitely worth doing. the view at restaurant was beautiful and the food was great.”

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14.Niagara Falls VIP Private SUV Tour: Helicopter & Boat included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $322

Travel from Toronto in a private black luxury SUV with a guide who can shape the day around your interests. The usual plan combines Niagara Falls, a 12-minute helicopter flight, Niagara City Cruises, maple syrup tasting, Queenston Heights, and free time. Lunch and some major attractions may cost extra, so confirm your package before booking.

“The driver was very nice, the vehicle was comfortable! They said we were to receive a gift but never did! Oh well!”

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15.Helicopter Ride Over the Iguazu Falls – Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 119 reviews · 10 min · from $189

Take a 10-minute helicopter flight over Iguazu Falls from Av. das Cataratas in Foz do Iguaçu. You will fly in a four or six-seat aircraft with a live Portuguese, English, or Spanish-speaking guide available. The flight gives you a wide view of the falls, but only part of the ride may pass directly over the cascades.

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