Helicopter Tours Around the World: 3 to Book

1.Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour and River Raft or Emerald Cave Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $699Our pick

From Las Vegas, fly by Airbus AStar over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Fortification Hill, and the Grand Canyon West Rim. Then choose a motorized Colorado River float with lunch and swimming, or paddle from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave. Guides such as Sam, Kyle, and Ray have earned praise for clear commentary and calm, friendly service.

“We LOVED every minute of this excursion! Pilot Mike was excellent and knowledgeable on the helicopter ride. Colorado float was so relaxing and fun. Captain Ron kept the tour going with his key points and was friendly to our needs along the way. Highly recommend this tour!”

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2.Helicopter and Glacier Paddle Boarding -PRIVATE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $1,415Top rated

Fly from Alaska Glacier Lodge to a remote glacier with a private helicopter, then hike, paddle board, swim, and explore icy pools and tunnels with experienced guides. Guides such as Maty, Tom, Tavel, Micaiah, and Kinley have helped make this a highly personal outing. Dry suits, spikes, lunch, and paddle gear are included.

“This is an immersive and awe-inspiring experience. Our guide Maty is super fun and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!”

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3.Knik Glacier Helicopter and Paddleboarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $1,415

From Alaska Glacier Lodge, you’ll take a helicopter over Knik Glacier, land on the ice, and gear up in a dry suit for a supervised swim in a glacial pool. Then learn paddleboard safety and explore the frozen water with a group of no more than seven. Lunch, safety gear, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“I recently took a helicopter tour to a glacier, and it was an unforgettable experience. Everything about the trip was perfect, from the breathtaking views to the smooth flight. The pilot was professional and knowledgeable, making us feel safe and informed throughout the journey. The sights were absolutely stunning, and landing on the glacier was like stepping into another world. I highly recommend this adventure to anyone looking for an extraordinary experience. Definitely a 10/10! And girls who assist us on the glassier were so friendly and give us amazing experiences of swimming and hiking on there, also be sure that u will have more then enough pictures from them,…”

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