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Overview
Take to the skies on a helicopter tour to see New York's amazing skyline! On this scenic 18-20-minute helicopter flight you'll soar through the sky and experience a bird's eye view of Manhattan's world famous landmarks. This is the best view you can get of New York City!
Description
Stop At: Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York City, New York 10004
After taking off from Downtown Manhattan Heliport, you will fly over Governor's Island, a former Revolutionary US Army post, and the birthplace of New York. Next you will come face-to-face with the Statue of Liberty, which has become synonymous with America's most fundamental value, freedom.
Stop At: Empire State Building, 20 West 34th Street, New York City, New York 10001
Fly over Central Park, check out the George Washington Bridge from above and enjoy amazing views of bustling Times Square and the world-famous Madison Square Garden.
Stop At: Ellis Island, New York Harbor, New York City, New York 10017
Fly over Ellis Island.
Stop At: Central Park, 59th to 110th Street, Manhattan Borough, from Central Park West to 5th Avenue, New York City, New York 10022
This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York's skyline. Don't miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
Stop At: Times Square, Broadway, New York City, New York 10036
This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York's skyline. Don't miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
Stop At: George Washington Bridge, 179th Street and Riverside Drive, New York City, New York 10033
This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York's skyline. Don't miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
Stop At: Governors Island National Monument, New York Harbor, Ferry Terminal, New York City, New York 10004
This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York's skyline. Don't miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
Stop At: Manhattan Skyline, New York City, New York 11201
This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York's skyline. Don't miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
Stop At: Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York City, New York 10121
This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York's skyline. Don't miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
Stop At: Zip Aviation - Helicopter Tours & Charters, 6 E River Piers, Downtown Manhattan Heliport, New York City, New York 10004
This is the perfect vantage point to take in New York's skyline. Don't miss out on this incredible scenic helicopter flight!
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 20 minutes (Approx.)
- Return Details: Returns to original departure point
What's Included
- Local Taxes
- 18-20-minute Helicopter tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- The listed price does not include a USD40.00 per person (including infants) heliport/security fee
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check-in is 45 minutes prior to the scheduled flight time. Failure to do so may result in extended wait times or forfeiture of flight.
- A $40 (USD) heliport fee per person (including infants) is due at check-in.
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 250lbs (113kgs) will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour. 300-lb (136kg) maximum weight per passenger.
- All passengers including children must have a government-issued ID/Passport or you may be denied your flight.
- Please note, that audio language selection is not guaranteed and is based on availability. Should more than 2 languages be requested on the same flight, the audio commentary may default to English. Due to the unpredictable nature of technical difficulties, we cannot provide assurance for the audio functionality of the headsets.
- All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
- Infants 24 months and younger must sit on an adult's lap
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews
Average 4.50 out of 5 stars based on 371 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.