NATIONAL PARKS · HELICOPTER TOURS
The 7 best helicopter tours on the site, from six continents, with what each costs, how long the day runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Meet at TEMSCO Helicopters for a small-group flight over Denali’s tundra and peaks. Your pilot guides the 50-minute flight, then lands on Yanert Glacier for about 20 minutes of walking and photos. Over-boots are supplied, but bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, and sunglasses.
“Amazing!! Don't miss this! Beautiful views and amazing glacier walk”
Spend 13 hours traveling from Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Tempe to Grand Canyon National Park with an English-speaking guide and a group capped at 13. You’ll walk the South Rim, then fly 45 minutes over Marble Canyon, the Little Colorado River, the Dragon Corridor, and the North Rim.
“Sad that the helicopter flight had to be canceled due to high winds but the tour & our guide Aldo was amazing!! Highly recommend & would do it again”
Fly above Bryce Canyon National Park for 15 minutes with an English-speaking pilot, who points out Boat Mesa, Sinking Ship, and Fairyland. The small group holds up to six people, giving you clear aerial views and strong photo chances. The flight does not go directly into the canyon, so expect a panoramic overview rather than a close look at the hoodoos.
“We enjoyed a flight with Alex. We felt safe and the views were amazing! He shared interesting facts with us about the area.”
Take off from TEMSCO’s private riverside heliport for broad views of Denali’s tundra and alpine ridges. After landing near the park, hike for up to 3.5 hours with a local naturalist guide, learning about plants and wildlife along the way. Groups are limited to 10, and hotel pickup is optional.
“Great trip recommend to anyone, very knowledgeable and personal guide..”
From Nelson Airport, your private helicopter follows Abel Tasman’s coast to remote Awaroa Bay. You’ll hear your pilot through a headset, land for a beach walk, swim, or lunch, then return after 150 minutes. The group price covers up to six people, making this a strong value for a small party.
“Wonderful activity, great pilot & host. Magic part of the world to fly over & picnic at. Snack box just what we needed. Brilliant experience.”
Take a 30-minute guided flight over Sedona’s Munds Mountain Wilderness Area, Secret Wilderness Area, Gunsight Pass, and Boynton Canyon. You’ll ride in a turbine helicopter with six passenger seats, air conditioning, noise reduction, and an English-speaking pilot who points out the scenery from above. Photos are taken before or after the flight.
You’ll board a small helicopter at Bryce Canyon Airport for a 15-minute flight over the park’s red-rock amphitheaters, hoodoos, cliffs, Boat Mesa, and the northern rim of the Paunsagunt Plateau. The full visit takes about 45 minutes, carries up to six people, and includes all fees, but not hotel transportation.
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