If you’re planning to visit Niagara Falls and are curious to experience a unique tour that allows you to admire this natural spectacle from a privileged perspective (and, most importantly, keeps you dry), you can take advantage of one of the many helicopter tours available. We’ve selected four options that cater to different tourist needs so that you can choose the one that suits you best.
All helicopter tours over Niagara Falls use aircraft with large windows, ensuring you can fully enjoy the breathtaking view beneath you. For safety reasons, in some cases, you may be required to provide your weight at the time of booking, so don’t be too surprised by this unusual request at first glance. Before you begin, I invite you to also take a look at our article dedicated to when to visit Niagara Falls to learn more about the local weather conditions.
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Niagara Falls Helicopter Tour (Canada)
We are talking about one of the most acclaimed tours for viewing Niagara Falls from above, which will allow you to capture all the natural (and man-made) wonders of the area. You will follow the course of the Niagara River and have the opportunity to observe, among other things, the Sir Adam Beck hydroelectric power station, the Whirlpool Rapids, the Skylon Tower, and, while flying over the Canadian side of the falls, trace the shape of the Horseshoe Falls.
The helicopters on this tour have a capacity of seven people, which will allow you to enjoy your experience in a relatively peaceful setting. The actual flight duration will be ten minutes, in line with all other similar offerings. During the tour, you can listen to a prerecorded guide through headphones, providing you with insights into what you are witnessing.
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Romantic Niagara Falls Helicopter Flight
If you’re a couple of lovebirds or on a honeymoon with your sweetheart, this tour is perfect for you as it will be just the two of you in the helicopter. Opting for the deluxe version will also allow you to admire Niagara Falls while sipping a glass of champagne. You can listen directly to the pilot’s commentary through your headphones, providing insights into the areas you’ll be flying over. The minimum age for participating in this tour is 18 years old. The flight duration will be approximately 20 minutes for the standard tour and 25 minutes for the deluxe version.
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Niagara Falls Helicopter Flight + Sklyon Tower Lunch
This tour doesn’t just include a helicopter ride but combines all possible ways to visit Niagara Falls, offering you the most comprehensive experience. You’ll have access to the Skylon Tower where, besides having lunch, you can enjoy a 360° view of the falls area.
Through a series of tunnels that extend behind the Horseshoe Falls, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in the renowned Journey Behind the Falls, where you’ll observe the falls from an unusual and privileged perspective. Of course, the famous Hornblower Cruise will be part of your experience; what else can we say but “prepare your raincoat”?
To wrap it up, you’ll take a helicopter tour lasting approximately 12 minutes. The tours will consist of small groups of seven people, but to book this tour, you must be at least two people.
Niagara Falls Airplane Tour
So far, we’ve been discussing tours that include the use of a helicopter, but before we conclude, let’s take a brief detour. If you’ve already experienced helicopter rides in the past and are looking for something different while staying at a high altitude, this tour with a small tourist plane might be just what you’re looking for.
The flight will last for 30 minutes, during which you’ll fly over not only Niagara Falls but also the Welland Canal area, the vineyards that stretch alongside the Niagara River, and other attractions in the area. Each passenger will have the opportunity for a seat near the large panoramic windows.
NOTE: Currently, this tour is not available.
