5 Ultimate Reasons Why Are Helicopter Tours Worth the Money

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Are helicopter tours worth the money?

If you ask me, absolutely!

I got a lot of these questions in the past few days. The reason was re-sharing a memory on my Facebook from one of my helicopter flights over the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Followed by a photo from a helicopter tour from New Zealand South Island, and then another one from Dubai.

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Yes, I love helicopter rides! And yes, it is true. Helicopter tours can be pricey. Can be, yes! If you do your research, this unique and thrilling experience they don’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. But even if they are more upscale, you can’t put a price on memories.

Helicopter tours provide a birds-eye-view of some of the most breathtaking landscapes and natural wonders. They provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience. They are more time efficient compared to traditional sightseeing tours, and an aerial experience you should try at least once in your life.

Below you will find reasons, why helicopter tours are worth it!

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1. They offer a unique perspective

Helicopter tours offer a unique perspective of the scenery that is not possible from the ground. You get to see stunning views of the landscape from a bird’s-eye view. Which is especially breathtaking if you’re flying over natural wonders such as waterfalls, canyons, or mountains.

Flying over a city, above the glacier, above the Hawaii island admiring waterfalls, or inside the Grand Canyon. This allows passengers to see the scenery from different angles, a new perspective, and a new way of seeing things.

Let’s have a look at a sightseeing helicopter ride in Dubai. You get to see the urban structure and the intersection of the roads. You see how tall Burj Khalifa really is compared to the other buildings, including Burj Al Arab.

You see how tall buildings are and can actually distinguish the shape of the palm in Palm Jumeirah and the World Islands being built in the ocean. Something you can not really do from the shore.

2. They allow you to explore remote areas

Besides offering a unique perspective, helicopter tours will get you to remote places. Usually, the ones that are hard to reach by any other forms of transportation don’t reach. Such as remote mountain ranges, rugged coastlines, glaciers or inaccessible wilderness areas.

Unlike other modes of transportation, like walking, or driving in a car or bus, helicopters can fly at low altitudes and hover in place. This allows you to see things you would not normally be able to. And gives you a chance to find new landmarks and locations that may have gone unnoticed.

Booking a helicopter flight in New Zealand will give you the privilege to experience remote places. Scenic flights there will take you around the Southern Alps, above the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier.

You will see Mt. Cook and land on the top of the glacier. There is no way you could do that without booking a helicopter tour.

3. They are time efficient

The reality is, we all want to take our time and experience a place at a slow and steady pace. But sometimes, as much as we want it, time is not always our friend. This is the time, to book a helicopter flight.

Helicopters are a much more direct form of travel, allowing you to reach your destination much quicker than with traditional methods. You avoid the stress of dealing with traffic, navigation, and renting a car. Not only that, but you also get to enjoy a quieter and more energy-efficient ride.

You can experience time efficiency when booking Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour departing from Las Vegas. You will see Grand Canyon from above, and land inside the Canyon. On the way, you will fly above Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. And finish strong by flying over the Las Vegas strip. All of it in the amount of time would need for driving only!

4. You experience the thrill of a flight

Humans are adrenaline junkies. We all like a thrill now and then to get our hearts beat up and running. Now, what’s better than an adrenaline-pumping helicopter ride? Whether it’s a steep ascent, a banked turn, or a hover over a scenic viewpoint, you’ll feel like you’re living life to the fullest.

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Helicopter rides provide an unparalleled sense of freedom that can’t be experienced anywhere else. It takes only a few minutes for the excitement (and adrenaline rush) to build up as you take off from the ground.

Flying in a helicopter in Hawaii or over a volcano in Iceland is exhilarating. There is nothing like taking off at high altitudes and flying over volcanoes, mountains, cliffs, and valleys. Besides the adrenaline rush, you will also be awarded with spectacular views, no walking tour can give you.

5. They are memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences

Helicopter tours are often considered once-in-a-lifetime experiences that create memories that last forever. They are an unforgettable experience if you celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday, anniversary, or engagement.

The exhilaration of flying in a helicopter, getting a different perspective of familiar places, stunning scenery, and countless photo opportunities. Those combined make helicopter tours memorable experiences that you’ll cherish forever.

Seeing the Great Barrier Reef, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, from above is spectacular. Add flying over the famous Heart Reef, and landing on Whitehaven Beach. Its unique white sand is made from 98.9% pure silica, which is almost pure quartz.

Combine all of this and you have a perfect memory book day.

Why are helicopter tours worth your money, in a nutshell

Helicopter tours offer stunning aerial views of natural and man-made landscapes that are often inaccessible by other means of transportation. From soaring over towering mountains to cruising along the coastlines.

You will get to experience the spectacular scenery from a unique and unparalleled perspective. A combination of excitement and adrenaline rush. Access to remote locations, time-saving, and travel efficiency. Unmatched photo opportunities.

All of those are a piece of a puzzle about why helicopter tours are worth the money. 

So why wait?

Find a perfect helicopter tour in your hometown or in your next destination. Get ready for a truly unforgettable journey – it will be well worth it and you won’t regret it!

Fly high and shine on,
Anja

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Skipped to the good part? Here is the gist

A helicopter tour can open up a world of adventure and exploration that you never knew existed before. With the potential for picturesque views and unforgettable memories, there is no better way to take in the world’s beauty than from a helicopter tour. Not only will it be one of the most memorable experiences of your life, but you will also be able to have a deeper appreciation for the world in a way that only this type of tour can provide. That is a brief description of why helicopter tours are worth the money.

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