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The world’s top helicopter rides

Severn Valley

With this hellicopter ride over one of the most rural parts of England you can experience what it means to fly. This are is located in mid-Western England and as well as the magnificentt rolling hills of countryside, the flight will overlook the River Severn, which stretches as far as south Gloucester and north to Ironbridge.

The valley itself is characterised by a substancial river bed with deep-flowing channels. If you wish to explore this area by foot, first be advised that there are few bridges due to the soft sandstone banks and it mostly consists of riverside footpaths with traditional pubs.

The location is also excellent for anyone wishing to visit a spot immortalised in classic literatue, as it was the setting for the fictional location in the horror novels of H. P. Lovecraft.

Angel Falls

Angel Falls (in Spanish, Salto Angel) is the world’s highest waterfall located in Venezuela. The base falls into the Kerep River and it is the nation’s most famous landmark.

Various climbers have attempted to ascend on foot, but it would take around nine days and the best way to observe the beauty of this landscape is to do so from the air. It remains one of the most incredible flying experiences for anyone wishing to observe some of the most incredible creations of nature.

The Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is a treep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States. It is considered a Wonder of The Natural World and was preserved thanks to the efforts of presidernt Theodore Roosevelt.

It is a location perfect for an avid flyer and also a beautiful tourist resort, The Grand Canyon National Park attracting about five million visitors a year. The helicopter tours are very popular as it is the best way to enjoy the scenery. Rafting, hiking and running are also activities popular in the area and The Grand Canyon was a host to an ultramarathon in the North Rim during October 2010.

New York City

New York is one of the most popular destinations for helicopter flying lessons. It is the home of thousands of aspiring flyers and a trip overlooking the city is the perfect way to incorporate a new experience with a new way of seeing a city.

The Manhattan skyline is a Hollywod icon and a trip from Lady Liberty to Central Park will allow you to see all the landmarks which make this city one of the most recognised in the world.

Kona, Hawaii

The Volcano and Valley landing tour is one of the most popular flying destinations, departing from Kona in the southwest area of Hawaii, a region known for its breathtaking beauty when seen from above.

The flight overlooks the Big Island’s five volcanoes, most of which are only accessible by helicopter and there is the opportunity to get off the helicopter in some of these hidden spots and breathe in the clean air of an unpolluted area of the world.