Activities

Grand Island helicopter tour

from

$359.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 30 minutes

Instant confirmation

Local touch

Smaller Group Size

Small group

Why you’ll love this…

Enjoy views of the skyline, including the Empire State Building and World Trade Center
Fly out over Brooklyn and see the famous Coney Island
Experience an approximate 30-minute helicopter flight over New York City

What to expect

This is the closest experience you will find to flying your own helicopter! The flight of your dreams extends the Big City tour south past Liberty Harbor to the world-famous Coney Island beach and amusement park.
You'll fly over to Lower Manhattan's Battery Park and world-renowned Wall Street and then to greet the Statue of Liberty eye-to-eye where the awe continues as you take in the aerial view from Ellis Island.
You'll also get the chance to fly over the spectacular Verrazano Bridge, the longest double-decker suspension bridge in New York connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn. The grandeur and romance of the vistas make this tour a perfect date or family adventure. You will also revel in the delight of seeing New York's harbors and beaches in their entirety!
Don't forget to bring your camera to capture these unparalleled views in your memory forever!

What's included

Professional pilot and crew
Helicopter tour

What's not included

Heliport/security fee

Where

6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004

Meeting point:

Meet your tour operator at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport.

What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

The listed price does not include a USD40.00 per person (including infants) heliport/security fee, mandated by the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, payable at the time of tour check-in

Know in advance:

Minimum of 4 participants required at booking
Note that duration times are approximate
The maximum weight is 300 pounds (136 kilograms) per passenger. Passengers weighing over 250lbs, or 113 kg must purchase an additional seat.
All passengers must pass through a metal detector security screening and present a valid government-issued ID for security purposes
Zip Aviation reserves the right to amend flight paths for safety without giving notice to passengers
Flight routes will be altered during Yankee home games to avoid restricted airspace
Zip Aviation reserves the right to refuse boarding to passengers or upgrade passengers at any time
The scheduled duration of tours vary based on flight routing, airspace restrictions, and weather conditions
Zip Aviation reserves the right to alter or terminate any flights due to any circumstance including weather, security, emergencies and aircraft availability

Provider

Zip Aviation

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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