Sevierville Helicopter Tours: the 5 Best Flights to Book

1.Douglas Lake View Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 6 to 10 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Take a 6 to 10 minute helicopter flight from Sevierville over the French Broad River to Douglas Lake, Douglas Dam, farmland, and the Smoky Mountains. Your English-speaking pilot uses a headset to point out sights. Flights run throughout the day and return to the same meeting point.

“This was my wife's first flight! We kept to the shortest trip available. Geoff's amazing sense of humor and professionalism helped put her at ease. She loved every moment and wants to go back for a longer flight. Thank you for making this a great memory!”

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2.Extended Douglas Lake Region Tour by Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 8 minutes (approx.)

Fly 16 miles above Douglas Lake from Sevierville, climbing to nearly 1,000 feet for broad views of the French Broad River, Douglas Dam, and distant mountains. Your professional pilot narrates the flight. The tour is family-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and limited to six people.

“The staff and pilot were very friendly and patient. The flight was AWESOME!!!! We will be visiting again.”

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3.Ridge Runner Smoky Mountain Helicopter Tour

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

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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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.Scenic Helicopter Tour of Wears Valley, Tennessee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 18 to 23 minutes (approx.)

Fly 36 miles from Sevierville over Pigeon Forge, Cove Mountain, and Wears Valley, reaching the Great Smoky Mountains National Park boundary. Your professional pilot provides live commentary on Tennessee scenery, wildlife, and history. The flight lasts about 18 to 23 minutes and carries up to six people.

“There was 4 of us that went for a birthday gift. The pilot was great and pointed out scenery throughout the tour. It’s worth the trip. I’m afraid of heights so I wasn’t going to go. They talked me into it and so glad they did. It was worth it.”

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