Mountain Helicopter Flights in the USA: the 5 Best Flights to Book

1.Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 412 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $202Our pick

Spend about 10.5 hours exploring Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Thurston Lava Tube, steam vents, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Banyan Drive. A professional guide such as Dexter adds local stories, while an optional helicopter flight offers views of craters, waterfalls, coastlines, and forest from above.

“As you go through the reviews, you will see many of the 5 star reviews have a tour guide named Dexter. Dexter was our tour guide and in my opinion THE GUY to give this tour. He's lived here all his life and know so many minute details about the places we visited, the history, and much of it because he experienced it! He is a great guy just to talk to during the stops, and our Hawaii vacation was greatly enhanced by being lucky enough to have him as our tour guide and get to know him. One note to future tours - make sure to take cash for…”

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2.Ridge Runner Smoky Mountain Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 15 to 18 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Take a 15 to 18-minute, 30-mile helicopter flight from Sevierville over downtown, Pigeon Forge, Waldens Creek, Bluff Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the Chilhowee Range. Your pilot narrates the ride through a headset, with flights limited to six passengers.

“We were so disappointed as our flight got canceled due to bad weather. This I understand is not under their control. However we weren’t given accountable answers for the refunds and were told that we have canceled in our system and TripAdvisor should return you the money and that they aren’t accountable”

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3.Hana Rainforest and Haleakala Crater Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $332

Fly from Kahului over East Maui’s rainforest, waterfalls, Hana coast, and Haleakala’s crater in a six-seat A-Star helicopter. Pilots such as Drew, Kirk, Vince, and Christian provide narration and music. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with weather-based route changes possible.

“Our guide , Drew, gave us spectacular views over waterfalls and the crater. He also gave us additional information about the area for future exploration! The music was fabulous… adding to the adventure! It was a professional and personal experience! !”

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4.The Smoky Mountain Valley Adventure by Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 12 to 15 minutes (approx.)

Fly 24 miles over Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and the Tennessee Valley with a Scenic Helicopter Tours pilot. The 12-minute flight reaches Bluff Mountain and Sugar Loaf Mountain, with narration along the way. Flights carry up to six people, and longer aircraft options may be available for passengers over 300 pounds.

“Kody was a wonderful pilot. Due to rain we took an alternate flight. Just as beautiful. We really enjoyed our flight”

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5.Lookout Mountain Grand Aerial Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $230

Take a private 15-minute helicopter flight from 932 Jubilee Dr in Chattanooga. You’ll see downtown, the Tennessee River, Lookout Mountain, a Civil War site, and Moccasin Bend from above. Pilot Noah has earned praise for friendly answers and a smooth, memorable ride.

“It was an absolutely amazing adventure that my wife and I will soon return to do again! The pilot was super friendly and willing to answer any question we may have had. Thanks Noah!”

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