The World’s Most Scenic Helicopter Tour Destinations

When we talk about getting the best view, we often think about being on top of a skyscraper or a mountain, other than catching the sunrise as well as the sunset by the shore. Take it on another level. Instead of going to a building’s rooftop or climbing a mountain, why not hop into a helicopter?

A helicopter ride grants you a complete view of a city and even allows you to catch a glimpse of remote areas that you wouldn’t have been able to see in a short amount of time. If you are thrilled to be in high places simply because some things just look better from high above but you lack the time, the energy as well as the capacity of your body, then set out on a helicopter excursion would be perfect for you.

This thrilling experience is becoming popular that it is even used in marriage proposals that are currently going viral on the internet. So go ahead and book yourself a helicopter ride and prepare to be blown away with some of the most stunning views you have ever witnessed in your life. 

You may have your own ideas regarding destinations that offer stunning helicopter tours but for the purpose of this blog, we’ll be focusing on three of the best known.

Helicopter tours are not something a person will do on every vacation, so the focus will be on a limitless budget for a helicopter tour of a lifetime. 

Most people would probably take a premium helicopter tour to mark a special occasion such as a notable birthday or anniversary. If time, destination and money are of no consequence, however, then the world really is your oyster. 

Although at the time of writing, many helicopter tour destinations do not feature heavily online or in the latest edition of Conde Nast, there are a few destinations that are slowly gaining traction, particularly in Australia. In fact, there are a helicopter ride Hunter Valley locals and tourists should try at least once; it’s slowly creeping to the top of many people’s bucket lists.

Below are a few of the world-renowned locations for helicopter tours of a lifetime. There are a lot more but they can’t all be crammed into this list. If there’s a certain destination not mentioned here that has been on your mind, please let us know.

 

3 World Famous Helicopter Tour Destinations

• Victoria Falls – Straddling the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is certainly one of the only places that can be appreciated more from the air. With 2km of falling water to gaze down upon, this is truly one of the most dramatic, natural sights you will ever see in your life. If your helicopter tour extends away from a little from the actual fall itself, you may be lucky enough to see elephants, hippos, giraffes and more in their natural habitat. Although this destination is somewhat out of the way for visitors from outside of the region, it is definitely worth it if time and budget allow. Plus, chances such as touring Victoria Falls and its surrounding areas via the helicopter are rare, so might as well go all the way and see most, if not all of them.
• The Grand Canyon, USA – This is probably the most famous helicopter tour destination in the world and with good reason. Stretching for 277 miles into the Arizona desert lands, this landscape is barren and scenic; it may evoke memories of the old westerns featured on TV many years ago. The real attraction of the Grand Canyon is its accessibility and with several experienced helicopter tour operators in the area, you will have no problem securing a seat for whichever specific tour you wish to go on.
• Cape Town, South Africa – Cape Town is the jewel in South Africa’s crown and possesses natural features as well as a rocky coastline that can rival a counterpart anywhere else in the world. Highlights of a helicopter tour in and around Cape Town include Table Mountain and the infamous and historic Robben Island. If your eyesight is good, you may even witness penguin colonies and their arch enemy, the Great White Shark.

After reading this list, you may go ahead and scour the net to see what options are being on offer. Whichever helicopter tour you choose to go on, it’s important to pick an experienced tour operator who ticks all the boxes. As most of us now book online prior to actually leaving home, it is easy to check any operators’ credentials, testimonials, and online reviews and ultimately make an informed choice. Good for us, the internet is on our side, and a quick search on Google should lead you to the information you need. 

A helicopter tour can easily be every person’s dream, but not everyone thinks such a thing is possible. So if the opportunity presents itself on your doorway, go ahead and grab it.  

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