The Ultimate New York Helicopter Tour

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Tour Code: 4866

The Ultimate New York Helicopter Tour

4.0 (2 reviews)
Tour Code: 4866
Departure City
New York
End City
New York
Tour Type
Helicopter
Duration
20 minutes
Language
English Live
Activity Level
Easy
Quality
All Inclusive Tour

Highlights

• 17-20 minutes flight experience
• 15 landmarks
• Statue of Liberty
• Times Square
• Chrysler Building
• Empire State Building
• Columbia University
• George Washington Bridge

Itinerary

Take to the skies on our most popular tour and experience the island of Manhattan in its full glory! Our 17-20 minute Ultimate tour offers you the best view of Manhattan. This tour takes you from the Battery all the way north over the George Washington Bridge, one of the busiest bridges in the world. View the very best Manhattan tourist attractions from above including famous sights such as the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center. 

Don't forget there are so many more sights to see in Manhattan above midtown! See the entire length of Central Park, spot Columbia University or historic Grant’s Tomb, the largest mausoleum in North America! Don’t forget about New Jersey’s beautiful palisade cliffs or northern Manhattan’s Inwood Hill park, the last natural forest in this urban metropolis! Even catch a glimpse of Yankee Stadium as you soar above the Hudson River. All the best views in New York can be seen on what is truly the Ultimate Tour of NYC! 

Your journey in the sky will take you up the Hudson River past sites including:
Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island
One World Trade Center
Chrysler Building
Empire State Building
Chelsea Piers
Times Square
The Intrepid
Central Park
Columbia University
Grant's Tomb
Yankee Stadium (Tours do not include Yankee Stadium on game days)
The Palisades
George Washington Bridge
Northern Tip of Manhattan

Flight time: approximately 17 - 20 minutes
Manhattan location: Downtown Manhattan - Heliport 6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004. Located on South Street between the Seaport District NYC and Staten Island Ferry Terminal.
Operation Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm (1/10/2023-2/28/2023 and 1/8/2024-2/29/2024); 9:00am - 5:30pm (Other Dates); 9:00am - 4:00pm (2/20/2023, 5/29/2023, 7/4/2023, 9/4/2023, 11/23/2023, 12/25/2023, 1/1/2024, 2/19/2024); 10:00am - 5:30pm (9/11/2023); 9:00am - 5:30pm (2/14/2024)

★ ★ ★ Too short? Please check below for longer duration flight★ ★ ★ 
The Deluxe New York Helicopter Tour

Visiting Attractions

Times Square

Times Square

Central Park

Central Park

What’s Included

Includes
  • 17-20 minutes helicopter ride
  • Facility fee and fuel surcharge
Excludes
  • Airfare and other transportation fees between your home and destination
  • All personal expenses

Special Notes

  • COVID-19 Health & Safety Information:
    * Passengers will be required to wear a face mask during their entire experience. They may provide their own mask or the local operator will provide a mask.
    * Passengers will be visibly checked for signs of illness. They will be asked about their recent history relating to Covid-19 symptoms, tests and exposure. If staff deem it appropriate, a touchless thermometer will be used to take a passenger's temperature before boarding their flight. If a passenger's temperature is above 100.4, there will be additional screening and the passenger may be refused service.
    * Passengers will have doors opened for them to limit touch points.
    * Staff will demonstrate how life preservers are worn; passengers will put their own life preserver on. Passengers will place their own belongings into complimentary lockers.
    * Headsets will be provided without microphones and will be disinfected between flights. Passengers will have the option to use disposable earplugs if they prefer.
    * We will minimize the number of passengers in our lobby to ensure social distancing can be followed. Passengers may be asked to wait outside.
  • Max weight = 275lbs (125kg) per passenger.
  • In the event of inclement weather - heavy rain and snow, low clouds, dense fog, lightning, extreme winds, etc. - passengers may reschedule their flight on another day at no additional cost. If you are unable to reschedule, you will be entitled to a full refund.
  • If you need to book a flight to New York City, we recommend that you make a reservation after you have received a confirmation email from us (normally within one to two business days).
  • Valid Government issued photo identification must be presented by all passengers and guests.
  • All bags are subject to inspection.
  • All passengers are required to receive a safety briefing before flying.
  • Complimentary lockers are available to safely hold belongings while flying. Only cameras, cell phones and wallets are permitted on the helicopters. Bags/purses must be locked up.
  • Failure of any passenger to comply with the request or instruction of HeliNY staff will result in refusal to board aircraft.

This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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