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New York Helicopter Tour – City Highlights & Liberty Harbor | 12-15 Minutes

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Where: New York City, U.S.A.

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Duration: Approx. 12-15 minutes

Price per person

$145.00

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A New York City “must” – places for helicopter flights sell fast, avoid disappointment by booking ahead
You will be taken all over the island of Manhattan with a particular focus on the harbor on this 12-15 minute helicopter flight
The flight is narrated by your English speaking pilot who will ensure you don’t miss a thing
Operated in state of the art helicopters with excellent views for all
Our Local Partners have been given the highest safety award by the Helicopter Association International

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By taking a New York Helicopter tour, you’ll see a much larger area of the city than you could possibly see by taking land tours.

This Manhattan Harbor Helicopter tour starts with an in-depth look at the New York City’s bustling harbor including magnificent views of the Statue of Liberty. Following this you will continue for an all encompassing view of the New York skyline. Soar past the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building and fly over Central Park and Ground Zero.

New York Helicopter Tours constantly sell out – book ahead to avoid disappointment!

Customer reviews

New York muß man sehen, gigantisch !!!...

KLAUS BROSCH Germany

I thought this trip was well worth the money although I could have flown round all day! The team seemed very safety conscious and things seemed to run smoothly. Everyone was...

Mrs Catherine Lumb United Kingdom

Itinerary

From the Downtown Heliport your militarily trained pilot will take you on a 12 to 15 minute flight over New York. Enjoy an English narration by the pilot through the headset. (Audio commentary is also available in Spanish, Hebrew, Italian, German and French). You will fly in a 4 or 6 seat helicopter depending on demand on the day of the tour.

You’ll fly over the following landmarks:

• Statue of Liberty: This flight allows for an in-depth aerial view of the Statue of Liberty; a symbol of independence for many. She stands on Ellis Island overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. “Lady Liberty” stands at 151 feet tall upon her pedestal.

• New York Harbor: New York Harbor is an integral part of New York City. It is an expansive area comprising of the New York Bay and an array of rivers and channels all destined for the Atlantic.

• New York Financial District: The New York Financial District is located on the southern-most tip of Manhattan Island. It is here that the famed Wall Street lies.

• Ground Zero: Ground Zero is the space that remains at the site of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The World Trade Center is currently being rebuilt.

• Empire State Building: The Empire State Building was completed in 1931. It is approximately 1,472 feet tall. There are two observation decks that are forever teeming with the masses.

• Chrysler and Met Life Buildings: Chrysler and Met Life Buildings are two of the tallest structures in Manhattan. You’ll get a perfect view of these giants on your tour!

• Central Park: With approximately 840 acres of green space, Central Park is an oasis in the concrete desert of New York City. You’ll have a spectacular view of it as you fly over Manhattan.

Please note

There are situations when you cannot be accommodated at the requested time of your choice and you might have to wait for the next flight departure which can be between 30-45 mins. To avoid this it is mandatory for the customers to contact the activity operator 48 hrs prior to the tour to reconfirm your flight time of the tour.

Please report at the Heliport 1 hour before the flight time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing. Failure to do so may result in extended delays, or forfeiture of flight.

All guests must have a valid photo ID, and are required to check in all handbags and carry-on baggage and walk through a metal detector.

You will be required to undergo a weigh in, and must notify the company if the weight of anyone traveling exceeds 250lbs
Seating based on a 4 and 6 passenger helicopters, depending on what is available on the day of your tour.

Due to the unpredictable nature of our high volume days, passenger wait times may vary.
Helicopter seating is determined by weight, balance and size, to ensure our passengers utmost safety.
Heliport fee $30 per person to be paid at the heliport.

Inclusions

12 to 15 minutes helicopter tour

Exclusions

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Heliport fee $30 per person to be paid at the heliport

What happens after I book?

A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
Print all pages of the voucher
Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance

Activity schedule

When does it run?
Daily

Duration
Approx. 12-15 minutes

Start time
Flights operate at the following times: Mondays - Fridays: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturdays & Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Flights depart every 30 - 45 minutes, please state your preferred flight time in the special requests field at the time of booking.

Meeting point
The helicopter tour departs from The Downtown Manhattan Heliport, Pier 6 East River, New York, NY, 10004.
Please report at the Heliport 1 hour before the flight time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing. Failure to do so may result in extended delays, or forfeiture of flight.

Ending point
The Downtown Manhattan Heliport, Pier 6 East River

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Additional information

We reserve the right to upgrade alter or terminate any or all of the flights due to security, weather or acts of God
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
Recorded commentary available in Spanish, Hebrew, Italian, German and French.
English narration by the pilot through the headset.

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