Manhattan VIP Helicopter Tour
Fly Over New York in a Helicopter and See the City From Above During this 25 to 30 Minute Tour
NY
people
1 participant
minutes
- • Ride in a Helicopter Over New York
- • See the City's Bridges, Buildings and Attractions
- • Amazing Views of the City Skyline and Palisades
Why We Love This Unique Experience
New York City Experience Gifts: The best way to see New York is from above! This thrilling adventure is your chance to get a bird's eye view of the Big Apple during a thirty minute VIP helicopter tour. The fun begins when you 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 along with Madison Square Garden, Times Square, Central Park and the U.S.S. Intrepid. Columbia University, the GWB, Harlem, Spuyten Devil Bridge and the Palisades Cliffs are the final northern highlights before the tour concludes with a pass over Coney Island and Staten Island. Whether this is your first trip to New York City or you're looking for a unique way to celebrate a special occasion, this VIP Helicopter Tour is one of the best things to do in Manhattan!
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Experience Overview:
Vip Manhattan Helicopter TourAll aboard for the most spectacular and unforgettable experience of your New York visit! With the extended route and approximately 30-minute duration, you'll be sure to feel like a VIP on the VIP Tour! In addition to all the world-famous attractions of the Big Apple, your pilot will take you on a quick spin over colorful Coney Island Beach & Amusement Park in the south, ending the flight with a jaw-dropping panorama of the Palisades Mountains in the north. If you want the feeling of a private tour, the VIP Tour is your best option.
Sights Include:
• Statue of Liberty
• Ellis Island
• One World Trade Center
• 9/11 Memorial
• Battery Park
• Financial District
• Empire State Building
• Chrysler Building
• Times Square
• Central Park
• U.S.S. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
• Grant's Tomb
• Columbia University
• George Washington Bridge
• Harlem
• Spuyten Devil Bridge
• Palisades Cliffs
• Coney Island Beach
• Coney Island Amusement Park
• Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
• Staten Island
Available Times
• Monday - Saturday 9am - 6:30pm
Policy Information
Disclaimer & Heliport Fees
Pricing is per seat. Each helicopter is filled with 4-6 passengers. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time as well as no-shows will incur 100% of tour charges. Please contact Manhattan Helicopters at least 24 hours in advance and we will re-schedule your tour at no cost. Late arrivals will be addressed on a case-by-case basis depending on seating and aircraft availability. Reservations made at the heliport forfeit their right to cancel after payment has been made. 300 lbs max weight per passenger. Passengers weighing over 250 lbs will incur an additional seat charge. The scheduled duration of our tours may vary based on flight routing and weather conditions.
Manhattan Helicopters reserves the right to amend the flight paths without notice. Flight routes will be altered during Yankee home games to avoid restricted airspace. All passengers must pass a metal detector and present a government-issued ID for security purposes. Prices are subject to change without notice. Management reserves the right to refuse boarding to a passenger or to upgrade passengers at any time. Manhattan Helicopters reserves the right to alter or terminate any flights due to security maintenance, aircraft availability, emergencies, weather, 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.
A full list of terms of sale of tickets and certificates can be viewed here.
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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 VIP Helicopter Tour
NY
people
1 participant
minutes
- • Ride in a Helicopter Over New York
- • See the City's Bridges, Buildings and Attractions
- • Amazing Views of the City Skyline and Palisades
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