Available at a variety of locations across Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, your experience begins with a full safety briefing from a professional pilot. You’ll be introduced to the aircraft, learn what to expect during your flight and have time to take photos before boarding.
As the helicopter lifts smoothly into the sky, you’ll climb to heights of around 1,000 feet, where the landscape below opens up into sweeping countryside, towns and iconic landmarks. With approximately 30 minutes of flying time, this is one of the most immersive helicopter ride experiences available, giving you plenty of time to truly take in the scenery.
During your flight, you’ll be equipped with a headset, allowing you to communicate directly with the pilot. As you travel across the landscape, they’ll point out notable landmarks, share local knowledge and offer fascinating insights into both the area and the aircraft itself, making the experience as informative as it is exciting.
This helicopter sightseeing tour is available for up to four people, making it a fantastic shared experience for couples, friends or families. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or looking for a unique day out, it’s an experience designed to be remembered.
As an exchangeable experience gift, the 30 Minute Helicopter Ride Sightseeing Tour is ideal for anyone who loves travel, adventure or unforgettable experiences.
More time in the sky, more to explore, and more to remember, this is helicopter sightseeing at its very best.
Please note: this is a shared helicopter flight, meaning other passengers may be onboard unless all seats are booked together.
Please note that locations are subject to change and can be removed and added by the experience provider.
This is an incredibly popular experience, so the provider advises booking around 3-6 months in advance for most locations. As we are a gift experience provider, we advise giving the voucher for the occasion ( i.e birthday/ anniversary ) and allowing the recipient to choose a location, time and date that suits them.Â
The main flying season is April-October for most of the locations, however there are a handful of venues that run year round.Â
The year round locations are:Â Newcastle, Gloucestershire, Fairoaks, Blackbushe, Cumbernauld, Nottingham & Waterford.
The St.Ives location is available 24th July–8th August only.
Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.
Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.
Images are for illustrative purposes only. The experience may vary by location or availability. Please refer to the experience description for full details of what is included.
Is this experience weather dependant?Â
Yes, all flights are subject to weather, operational factors and are subject to the possibility of short notice cancellation.
As the weather is ever changing, the pilot will not make a decision until 6pm the evening before your flight. Please do follow the weather check process on your boarding pass
It is important to note that things can change at the last minute and whilst the flight providers try their best to predict the weather, reports are not always accurate.
Please note
Helicopter experiences are subject to weather, aircraft serviceability, operational matters and availability. Once you have booked your helicopter experience, you are bound by the terms of the experience provider and in the event of 3 or less cancellations, you will be obliged to rebook the experience, rather than exchange or have a refund.
Is this experience private?Â
All helicopters can seat at least 4 people, but there are a few helicopters that have 6 spaces, so exclusivity is not guaranteed.Â
If your experience is named as "private" or a "1:1 flying lesson" this will be a private flight for you/your group only.
Co-Pilot Seat
There may be an option to upgrade (when booking)Â to sit in the front of the aircraft in the Co-Pilot seat. There will be an upgrade cost to this which varies in price depending on the duration of the flight.
If you were to purchase 4 x For 1 vouchers, this would not include the front co-pilot seat and would be for rear seats only. An additional upgrade cost would be needed if one of you wanted to sit in the co-pilot seat.Â
On a flying lesson experience you will be sitting in the co-pilot seat.
What is the maximum participant weight?
Flying activities have maximum weights (per seat) to ensure health and safety along with the comfort of fellow passengers.
You must enter passenger/participant weight at the time of booking an experience. If weight varies between the time of initial booking and date of flight experience it remains the responsibility of the customer to update their individual weight via their online account prior to flight.
All passengers will be weighed before flight and if disparity exists between weight disclosed and actual weight (within reason), the passenger may be ineligible to fly.
The following weight restrictions cover multiple flying experiences:
Aeroplane Flying Lessons (2 Seater Aircraft) – Max 15 Stone (95kg)
Aeroplane Flying Lessons (4 Seater Aircraft) – Max 17.9 Stone (114kg)
Double Landing Flying Lesson, Max 16 Stone (102KG) Triple Landing Flying Lesson
Helicopter Flying Lesson - Max 15 Stone (95KG)
Helicopter Pleasure Flights (Bell 206 Jet Ranger and Bell 206 Long Ranger):
Group size of One - Max 15 Stone (95KG)
Group size of Two - Max 30 Stone (190KG)
Group size of Three - Max 43 Stone (273KG)
Group size of Four - Max 56 Stone (355KG)
Group size of Five - Max 63 Stone (400KG)
Group size of Six - Max 75 Stone (475KG)
Helicopter Pleasure Flights (Robinson R44):
Group size of One - Max 15 Stone (95KG)
Group size of Two - Max 30 Stone (190KG)
Group size of Three - Max 39 Stone (250KG)
**Variation of weight restrictions may apply with external third party providers.**
Please note that the maximum weight limit for the Co Pilot Seat on a helicopter pleasure flight varies depending on aircraft and other operational considerations but will not exceed 95kg. If disparity exists between disclosed and actual weight (within reason), the Co Pilot Seat upgrade will be forfeited and no refund will be payable in view of loss of experience.
If as a party of one you weigh in excess of 15 stone, you may still be able to fly however you will need to purchase an additional seat. This seat will either have to remain unoccupied or can be occupied by an individual as long as the combined total as listed above is not exceeded. However, a total individual weight of 21.5 stone cannot be exceeded.
The experience provider flies a variety of aircraft with varying passenger capacity. Seating will either be forward or rear facing, dependant on aircraft. The Co Pilot seat is an optional upgrade and if this is booked as part of a party of two or more passengers, the second passenger is guaranteed a window seat. Standard vouchers are for rear seats, window or middle, assigned at discretion of the crew. Please note, on a Bell 206 Jet Ranger there is reduced headroom associated with the middle seat owing to aircraft design.
Is there an age limit?Â
Shared Helicopter Flights
Minimum age is 6 years old.
There is no maximum age limit.
All participants under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Participants aged 12 and over may fly unaccompanied.
The experience provider reserves the right to refuse or remove any passenger from the flight if their behaviour is deemed unsafe or inappropriate.
Private Helicopter Flights
Minimum age is 2 years old.Â
All participants under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult.
There is no maximum age limit.
Participants aged 12 and over may fly unaccompanied.
The experience provider reserves the right to refuse or remove any passenger from the flight if their behaviour is deemed unsafe or inappropriate.
Is there a maximum height?
The maximum height is 6ft 6 for helicopter rides.
Can I fly whilst pregnant?Â
The experience provider is happy to fly pregnant passengers however they cannot give medical advice, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns at all before taking your flight.
Photos (not applicable for Private flights)
A photographer is present at every flight and customers can have their photos taken outside and inside of the helicopter. The framed photos will be available to purchase after the flight for £15.
I booked this trip as a surprise birthday treat for my partner. He must have loved it, as he proposed to me mid-flight! 💕 The ground crew were amazing, keeping us informed and safe, without removing any fun from the experience. Captain Alex was a legend! We were able to buy some lovely photos, and received a couple more 'staged' proposal pics as a very kind gesture! Everything was perfect from start to finish, and we will look back on this with much fondness.
We did this as a surprise birthday gift for a friend. The team
On arrival we’re fantastic. We had her blindfolded and we’re about to do a reveal
I’m front of a picture when the team ushered us to follow them and took us right up to the helicopter to do the reveal.. was perfect. Pilot was just lovely and asked where we were based in Rochester and did a fly over the house for her! First class!!
Excellent experience. Longer flight was worth the money. Pilot was very friendly and knowledgeable of the local area. Organisation and staff were brilliant on the run up to the day and on the day. Whole process was efficient and seamless. Could not fault it. Would highly recommend this company.
Good flight.
Could be better if there was commentary during the flight, pointing out points of interest on the ground, where we were , and make it clear that the weight to be reported prior to the flight is the total weight of the person whilst wearing the expected clothes on that day, not medical weight.
Great time, wonderfull experience
A really good surprise present for my sons 21st birthday. Didn't have any problems, all went well on the day.
Brilliant experience!!
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