You know that moment when a helicopter flies overhead?
You look up. You follow it until it disappears behind a building, a mountain or the horizon.
We have always been fascinated by that feeling — and by the idea of seeing places from a perspective that you simply cannot get from the ground.
That is why we built Best Helicopter Flights.
Helicopter tours are more accessible than we thought
For a long time, we assumed helicopter flights were something reserved for celebrities, wealthy travelers or very special occasions.
Then we started looking into them.
We found scenic flights, doors-off adventures, private charters and waterfall tours at a much wider range of prices than we expected.
A helicopter tour can still be an expensive experience. But for many travelers, it is a realistic bucket-list experience rather than an impossible luxury.
The difficult part is figuring out which flight is actually worth booking.
So we started comparing them
Helicopter tours are surprisingly difficult to compare.
One flight might be 60 minutes while another is 45. One might be doors-off. Another might offer all-window seating. Some are private. Others focus on waterfalls, coastlines or specific departure locations.
And marketplace listings can make it difficult to understand those differences at a glance.
So we built a research site around the comparison.
We look at things like:
- Published flight duration
- Doors-off vs. doors-on format
- Private vs. shared experiences
- Seating configuration
- Route and sightseeing focus
- Traveler ratings and review volume
- Published pricing
- Departure locations
- Booking and cancellation information
We then organize that information around the questions travelers actually ask.
We are not helicopter operators
We want to be clear about what we are — and what we are not.
We are not pilots, helicopter operators or travel agents.
We don’t operate the aircraft, choose the routes or control the prices.
We are independent researchers and helicopter enthusiasts who compare publicly available information and traveler feedback to make the decision easier.
When something is important to verify — such as current pricing, availability, weight restrictions or cancellation terms — we direct travelers to the live booking listing rather than pretending that information is permanent.
We don’t believe there is one “best” helicopter tour
The best helicopter flight depends on what you want from it.
A photographer may want doors-off and all-window seating.
A couple celebrating a special occasion may prefer a private charter.
Someone visiting Kauai for the waterfalls may care more about the route than the cabin.
And another traveler may simply want the longest flight they can get for their budget.
That’s why our rankings are organized around different traveler needs, rather than simply declaring one tour the winner.
Our goal is not to tell you what to book.
It is to help you understand your options well enough to decide for yourself.
Starting with Kauai
Kauai is our first destination because it is almost impossible to think of a better place to experience from the air.
Dramatic cliffs, deep valleys, remote waterfalls and the Na Pali Coast make the island particularly interesting for helicopter sightseeing.
We are starting with Kauai and plan to expand the research to additional destinations over time.
Independent research
Best Helicopter Flights is an independent research and comparison site.
We may earn a commission when travelers book through links to our partner booking platforms. This does not change the price paid by the traveler.
We are not affiliated with the helicopter operators we cover unless explicitly stated.
Our information is based on publicly available product information and traveler feedback and can change over time. Always check the live booking listing for the latest price, availability and terms before booking.
Best Helicopter Flights is part of the 2xGen network of independent travel research websites.