Manhattan Big City Helicopter Tour
Fly Over New York in a Helicopter and See the City From Above During this 18 to 20 Minute Tour
NY
people
1 participant
minutes
- • Ride in a Helicopter Over Manhattan
- • Learn About New York's Famous Landmarks
- • Get a Birds Eye View From Harlem to Hoboken
Why We Love This Unique Experience
New York City Experience Gifts: The best way to see the Big Apple is from above! This airborne adventure is your chance to get a bird's eye view of New York during a twenty minute helicopter tour. You will take off from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and head north, flying over the Hudson with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and One World Trade Center. As you pass over Lower Manhattan you will see Battery Park, Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Next, you will make your way through Midtown with views of the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden, Times Square and Central Park. Before long, you'll see the George Washington Bridge, The Palisades Cliffs, Harlem and the Harlem River, the Bronx and Yankee Stadium!
Whether this is your first visit to New York or you are looking for the perfect first date adventure, this Big City Helicopter Tour is one of the best things to do in the Big Apple!
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Experience Overview:
Big City Helicopter TourDuration
18-20 minutes
Rates
• $279 per person plus mandatory $40 per person Heliport Fee.
Do you want to see more? Who could blame you! Stay longer in your comfortable helicopter seat while you see all of the sights included in the Liberty Harbor tour then extend your route northbound to Upper Manhattan. Your crew will fly you past midtown and all of Central Park up to Harlem and the Harlem River, Columbia University, Grant's Tomb, the Bronx, Yankee Stadium, and over the infamous George Washington Bridge. You will view the mountainous Palisades Cliffs and make a turn south towards the most popular parts of eastern New Jersey like Hoboken, the birthplace of Frank Sinatra. The Big City tour truly gives you a perspective into both exciting worlds and sights impossible to see from any other vantage point!
Sights Include:
• Statue of Liberty
• Ellis Island
• One World Trade Center
• 9/11 Memorial Site
• Brooklyn Bridge
• Battery Park
• Wall Street
• Empire State Building
• Chrysler Building
• Madison Square Garden
• U.S.S. Intrepid Museum
• Times Square
• Central Park
• Columbia University
• Grant's Tomb
• George Washington Bridge
• Harlem and Harlem River
• Bronx & Yankee Stadium
• Palisades Cliffs
• Spuyten Devil Bridge
Available Times
Monday - Saturday 9am - 6:30pm
Policy Information
Disclaimer: Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time, as well as no-shows, will incur 100% of tour charges. Please contact Zip Aviation at least 24 hours in advance, and we will reschedule your tour at no additional cost. Late arrivals will be addressed on a case-by-case basis depending on seating and aircraft availability. Reservations made at the heliport the day of the tour forfeit the right to cancel after payment has been made. 300-lb (136kg) maximum weight per passenger. The scheduled duration of tours vary based on flight routing, airspace restrictions, and weather conditions.
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. All passengers must pass through a metal detector security screening and present a valid government-issued ID for security purposes. Prices are subject to change without notice. Zip Aviation reserves the right to refuse boarding to passengers or upgrade passengers at any time. Zip Aviation reserves the right to alter or terminate any flights due to any circumstance including weather, security, maintenance, emergencies, aircraft availability, or acts of God.
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Check in time is 45 minutes prior to your scheduled flight time. All passengers are required to provide a government issued photo ID. A photo ID of the person providing payment is required at the time of check-in. We reserve the right to refuse boarding to passengers that do not provide a government issued ID of the person making payment for services provided.
Heliport Fees
The $40 Heliport Fee per Person is mandated by the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. Heliport fees MUST be paid upon arrival at the time of check-in and can be paid with either Cash or by Credit Card.
Additional Information
No bags are allowed onboard the helicopter. You will be able to take cell phones, tablets, smartphones, cameras, and sunglasses into the helicopter, EXCEPT Galaxy Note 7, everything else has to be left at the heliport. For your convenience, token-operated lockers are provided at the heliport. Tokens can be purchased for $2 at the token dispenser machine.
Please note that any changes to this flight would have to be made at least 24 hours in advance via email or by calling us at 212-422-1700.
Please remember to bring each passenger’s government-issued photo ID (valid Passport or Driver’s License or State ID) in order to take the flight.
Credit/Debit cardholder MUST be present at the heliport at the time of check-in for the tour. The card that was used to purchase the tour must be displayed and must match the cardholder’s photo identification. This is a security measure to help protect cardholders from fraudulent charges. There will be no exceptions.
If the cardholder will not be present, he/she must email or fax a copy of his/her credit card (front and back) and photo identification to us no later than 24 hours prior to the tour.
Passengers weighing 250 lbs. (113 kg) or more are required to purchase an additional seat. The maximum weight per passenger is 300 lbs. (136 kg).
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
All gift certificate sales are final and not refundable. Gift certificates can only be exchanged prior to redemption.
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Helicopter Tours NYC
Our helicopter tours of NYC provide you spectacular views and a very unique experience. We offer you a new look at this beloved city like no other helicopter tour can! Zip Aviation is committed to maintaining your proven customer satisfaction and an impeccable safety record. See all of New York City’s historical sights today from the most breathtaking aerial angles during your helicopter ride around the Big Apple! All tours are offered in the following nine languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese.
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Manhattan Big City Helicopter Tour
NY
people
1 participant
minutes
- • Ride in a Helicopter Over Manhattan
- • Learn About New York's Famous Landmarks
- • Get a Birds Eye View From Harlem to Hoboken
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