7 Helicopter Safaris Worth Flying For

1.Kauai Deluxe Waterfall Safari: Helicopter Tour

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

Fly with Safari Helicopters over Kauai’s waterfalls, Waimea Canyon, beaches, Jurassic Falls, and the Na Pali Coast. The small group is limited to six, and pilots such as Dali add commentary and humor while keeping the flight smooth and safety focused. Arrive 40 minutes early in Lihue.

“The entire experience was fantastic! Check in was easy and fun, they provided a shuttle to the helipad. The guide, Dali, was engaging and funny. I really appreciated how as we flew around the island, the pilot maneuvered the helicopter so that both sides could see the main attractions (Jurassic Falls, Waimea Canyon, Napali Coast)--we even flew right into the crater of a dormant volcano--it was so cool! Would highly recommend this experience!”

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2.Lihue: Deluxe Waterfall Safari Helicopter Tour

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

Fly over Kauai in a small six-person helicopter with an English-speaking pilot and guide. You’ll see Waimea Canyon, the Na Pali Coast, Waialeale Crater, and Jurassic Falls in one hour, with Bose headsets, narration, and music during the flight.

“Best experience ever! we spent 1 hour flying up around the island and I saw the most astonishing wild nature I've ever seen. I almost cried for the beauty of it!! the pilot was an excellent guide as well and explained us so much interesting stuff! amazing”

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3.Iguassu Falls Brazilian Side: Macuco Safari, Helicopter Flight and Bird Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $415

Spend about 10 hours exploring Brazil’s side of Iguassu Falls with a local guide such as João Pedro, Ana Carolina, or Mauricio. The day combines a 10-minute helicopter flight, Macuco Safari boat ride, waterfall walkways, and Bird Park. Transport is included, but the park entrance fee is extra.

“Amazing helicopter flight with a great view, a beautiful bird park and a super fun boat trip to / under the waterfalls! Plus our personal driver / guide was excellent and took care of everything!”

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4.Dubai: Helicopter Ride, Desert Safari, Camels & Refreshments

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $300

You’ll start with hotel pickup to Lahbab, where a guide such as Safeer or Yacine can lead dune bashing, sandboarding, camel riding, falcon viewing, and optional quad biking. Afterward, continue to Palm Jumeirah for a 12-minute helicopter flight over Dubai’s major sights. Bring ID, sunglasses, and a light stomach.

“Helikopter był ok, ale cała reszta fatalna. 5min na wielbłądzie, jeden zjazd na sandboardzie i 15min po wydmach. Na sam koniec czekaliśmy 2h na lot helikopterem. Nie polecam.”

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5.Dubai Skyline Safari: Helicopter City Tour with Transfers Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $265Best value

Choose a 12, 17, 22, or 30-minute helicopter flight over Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, coastline, Marina, and more. Flights carry up to five people, with three window seats, headsets, WiFi, and optional hotel transfers.

“It was absolutely fantastic! Would highly recommend, especially if you are short of time. We didn’t have long in Dubai and this flight showed us what we wanted to see. Air Chateau were fabulous.”

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6.6-Day West Kimberley Helicopter Safari Tour ex. Broome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $17,895

Start in Broome and travel by helicopter, seaplane, fixed-wing aircraft and 4WD through the West Kimberley. You’ll ride camels at Cable Beach, visit Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, see Horizontal Falls, stay at Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge, and explore Bell, Windjana and Tunnel Creek.

“Wow where does one start What an awesome trip . From the moment arrived in Broome the excitement had started - Camel ride on Cable Beach at Sunset to Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm then to Horizontal Falls ( absolutely a must do for anyone Read more”

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7.Helicopter, Boat Cruise, Big 5 Safari and Winelands Scenic Experience in 4 Days.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $966

You’ll see Cape Town by helicopter, yacht, road, safari truck, and quad bike, with private transport and a guide-driver. The plan includes Zeitz MOCAA, the Two Oceans Aquarium, Aquila’s Big Five reserve, Cheetah Outreach, and wine estates, though some tasting fees and meals cost extra.

“Helicopter tour Winelands tour hermanus whales real it was amazing , to explain our holiday is very di , it was really amazing and beautiful view , I really recommend”

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