Take Off for Adventure on these Thrilling Helicopter Tours

Take Off for Adventure on these Thrilling Helicopter Tours
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Partners With Maui Ranch To Offer
Helicopter Horseback Tours


Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is partnering with Piiholo Ranch Maui and offer guests the Heli Ranch Experience, an opportunity that combines a private helicopter tour and horseback ride for the ultimate upcountry Maui adventure.

Guests who book the Heli Ranch Experience will fly from Kahului up the north side of Haleakala to Hana Town and view East Maui waterfalls before landing at Piiholo Ranch, tucked up at 2000 feet on the slopes of Haleakala. Complimentary pastries and coffee will be served at the Baldwin family cabins before guests embark on a two-hour horseback ride through lush green pastures and fragrant eucalyptus forests, experiencing both ocean and mountain views. The Heli Ranch package includes roundtrip SUV limo transportation from guest’s hotel to the Blue Hawaiian heliport in Kahului and from Piiholo Ranch to guest’s hotel. Packages begin at $3,355 and are available for two, four and six-person experiences. Custom itineraries are available upon request, group bookings and special occasions can be accommodated with advanced notice.

For more information on the Heli Ranch Experience, please call 800-745-BLUE (2583) or visit Piiholo Ranch Maui online. Blue Hawaiian offers private charters and is the only helicopter tour provider servicing all four major Hawaiian Islands; Oahu, Maui, Big Island and Kauai.

Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters

Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters Launches New Tours Showcasing Grand Canyon Luxury Dining Experience

Tour by air or ground and dine this fall with Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters.

For the first time, the world’s largest and longest-running flightseeing company will launch a collection adding a twist to their most popular tours by showcasing Grand Canyon West’s new restaurant, Sa’Nyu Wa, which means “Home of the Eagle.”

Whether arriving by helicopter, airplane or Mercedes Sprinter vehicle, guests have three unique ways to travel to the Grand Canyon before experiencing a spectacular three-course lunch at the area’s only full-service dining option.

Each package includes:

  • Views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Grand Canyon.

  • Lunch at Sa’Nyu Wa featuring a panoramic view through glass walls of the canyon and Eagle Point. Executive Chef James Mendoza’s menu* will feature savory Southwest dishes and Asian-inspired cuisine such as pad thai, double bone pork chop and fried ice-cream.

  • Both the Heli Skywalk and Indian Adventure packages will receive complimentary round-trip transportation from Las Vegas resorts to the Papillon Aerocenter located in Boulder City, Nevada.

Heli Skywalk Tour with VIP Dining Package
This experience begins with a helicopter flight to the West Rim. Upon landing, guests will be taken to the Skywalk Bridge where they will be given an exclusive pass to experience the horseshoe-shaped, glass-bottom bridge which offers unobstructed views nearly a mile down to the canyon floor. To commemorate the occasion, they will be given souvenir Skywalk photos. The group will then be escorted to Sa’Nyu Wa for lunch before returning to the helicopter. ($554 per adult and $534 per child, approximately 6.5 to seven hours).

Indian Adventure with VIP Dining Package
This luxury tour begins by boarding an airplane featuring oversized windows designed specifically for sightseeing. After landing in the West Rim, guests will be taken to Eagle Point to have lunch at Sa’Nyu Wa, before returning to their shuttle for the transfer to the second canyon viewpoint, Guano Point, the most intricate part of the canyon, offering nearly 360-degree views. ($384 per adult and $364 per child, approximately seven hours).

Platinum West Rim with VIP Dining Package
On this tour, guests will take-in intimate views of the scenic Mojave Desert landscape. This ground tour transports guests from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West aboard a customized Mercedes Sprinter vehicle, complete with plush seating, air conditioning and oversized windows for optimal sightseeing. Brief stops will allow for close-up views and photo opportunities of the desert, Hoover Dam and the Colorado River. While at the canyon, shuttle service will stop at the scenic Eagle Point for lunch at Sa’Nyu Wa. After, guests will take-in the majestic views of Guano Point before their return trip to Las Vegas. ($289 per adult, $269 per child, approximately 12 hours).

To book the tours, go to www.Papillon.com or call (702) 736-7243.

*Special dietary requests must be made at the time of booking.

Premium Heli-ski Packages in Alaska this Winter

Premium Heli-ski Packages in Alaska this Winter

For five weeks starting in March 2018, skiers and snowboarders will find the best of Tordrillo Mountain Lodge’s legendary heli-ski adventures at Winterlake Lodge, known for its first-class accommodations, customized service and gourmet dining.

Located 30 miles apart in the Tordrillo Mountains, the two remote fly-in lodges are combining efforts to offer skiers and snowboarders seven-night packages that access the northern region of the Alaska Range. This massive range is one of the most pristine areas for heli-skiing in the world.

Founded and owned by long-time Alaska heli-ski operator Mike Overcast and Olympic gold medal skier Tommy Moe, Tordrillo Mountain Lodge operates with a highly skilled team of heli-ski guides that expertly shepherd guests through 1.5 million acres of untouched wilderness. Partnering with Winterlake Lodge allows those experienced guides to offer unrivaled access to the unspoiled and untracked peaks to more guests.

Far removed from the roads and trails of competitive operators, this is wilderness exploration with modern convenience and luxury. Limited to only eight guests per week, ski packages include 10 hours of A-star helicopter use (Hobbs time), two Tordrillo Mountain Lodge guides, private cabins at Winterlake Lodge, all meals from the kitchen of award-winning chef Kirsten Dixon and air transfers from Anchorage. When not out skiing, guests can take advantage of the hot tub and sauna, yoga classes, massage treatments and a fully stocked bar at the lodge. Packages also include alternative activities, such as cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and dog mushing. The rate is $13,500 per person. Full details available at https://www.tordrillomountainlodge.com/winterlake-lodge/.

Hudson Valley Fall Foliage Helicopter Tours

Hudson Valley Fall Foliage Helicopter Tours

With cooler temperatures and stunning colors forming below, fall is a beautiful time of the year to fly. Hudson Valley fall foliage helicopter tours offer unforgettable aerial views of the blazing reds, yellows and oranges while soaring over historic landmarks such as Kykuit, Tappan Zee Bridge, Bear Mountain and West Point. Private fall foliage tours are available from both Midtown Manhattan and Westchester Airport. Shared Hudson Valley tours are available from Westchester Airport only.

Book Tours Here: https://wingsair.net/services/scenic-helicopter-tours-new-york/

Heli-biking

First resort to offer heli-biking in the U.S. - Tordrillo Mountain Lodge in Alaska

Tordrillo Mountain Lodge owners - Olympic Gold Medalist Tommy Moe and fellow heli ski veterans Mike Overcast & Mike Rheam - invested in the country’s first Aero Quick Design Release helicopter bike rack, a state-of-the-art piece of equipment that can transport bikes without the burden of disassembling them for flight. With the new rack, four bikers and their bikes, as well as an experienced guide, are flown deep into the Tordrillo mountain range from the Lodge’s helicopter pad and are ready to hit the pristine Alaskan trails in just minutes. Biking is available for riders of all levels.

When you visit Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, a float plane takes you from Anchorage for a 40-minute flight to Judd Lake. Once there, you are treated to amazing helicopter adventures with the best guides in the business, while staying in luxurious lodges that only sleep 8-12 people each and feature private chefs, sauna, hot tub, and massage services. Heli-biking season runs July 5-Sept 15 and reservations are available now. Packages include round trip flight between Lake Hood - Judd Lake via float plane, lodging, meals, professional guide services, and all recreational equipment & gear. Rates start at $1,000/night and 7-night packages are $6,600. https://www.tordrillomountainlodge.com/heli-biking/