A helicopter tour of the city is just fabulous. You really won’t regret it, read this post if you want to know more about visiting New York City from above!Ā š
Why is it absolutely necessary to fly a helicopter in New York?
And yes I insist, this is a āmustā!!!:)
No joke, I can confirm that this trip will allow you to enjoy an incredible and magnificent view of Manhattan. I know you may see Manhattan from the plane, but there’s no comparison with the view from a helicopter.
Just one advice: āif you have the budget, just do it!ā Itās unique!
I did it many times and I never get tired of it!
Thereās so much to see!
Which helicopter tour company to choose from?
There are a number of companies offering helicopter flights throughout different locations in the city.
Now, be careful in choosing random companies, like I said, this is a real budget, thus it would be a shame to go wherever.
As a result, I especially recommend 3 companies who are working with Citysights: HeliNY and Liberty Helicopter Tours NYC.
Anyway, the choice is yours however itās true to say that these companies will guaranty a beautiful experience. I did it many times and as a result, I can guaranty it. Tested and approved š
Which helicopter tour packages are available?
These companies offer similar flight options:
Company | Tour duration | Rates | Liberty Tour** | 12-15 minutes | $199 |
---|---|---|
Central Park Tour** | 17-19 minutes | $266 |
The New Yorker Helicopter Tour | 12-15 minutes | $234 |
The Ultimate Helicopter Tour | 17-20 minutes |
$284 |
The Deluxe Helicopter Tour | 25-30 minutes | $374 |
Liberty Helicopter – The Big Apple* | 15 minutes | $224 |
Liberty Helicopter – New York, New York* | 20 minutes | $309 |
ADDITIONAL $40 per person Heliport fee payable prior to boarding with Liberty Helicopter (*) and $35 with New York Helicopter (**).
This is what you can see while touring New york in a helicopter
15 min helicopter flight: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island & Governors Island, 9/11 Memorial/Freedom Tower & Battery Park, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Times Square, Central Park, Intrepid.
20 min helicopter flight: the same thing plus: Harlem, Columbia University, Yankee Stadium, George Washington Bridge, and moreā¦.
30 min helicopter flight: the same package as the 20 min flight + the world-famous and colorful Coney Island Beach & Amusement Park, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge & Staten Island and The jaw-dropping Palisades Mountains.
When is the best time of the day to enjoy the helicopter tour?
If I could give you a good tip is trying to book according to your schedule but unfortunately itās not always possible.
However, the best tip is to book a flight in the afternoon around 2 or 3 pm to avoid the front sun exposure especially when taking pictures of Manhattan or the statue of Liberty.
What if it rains the day of your New York helicopter tour?
What you need to know once youāve booked your New York City helicopter tour is that most of the time the company will give you a day of flight but no specific time.
Therefore, 2 days before the flight, you would have to call the helicopter company in order to get a scheduled appointment for your NYC flight but most importantly, they will tell you if the weather is ideal or not.
If the forecast announces āsunnyā weather for your helicopter tour then youāre good to go.
If the forecast predicts āaverageā weather then you should call 24 hours prior.
And if ārain āis expected, the helicopter company will reschedule a new appointment the following day or few days later depending onĀ yours and the companyās availability. Usually, thereās always a way to make it work.
Finally, if you really experience a rainy week, you need to know that if you reserved with citysights, your flight won’t be reimbursed even if you didnāt flew but available during a year. If there’s a storm like Sandy, you will get your money back of course.
Have a good flight!
I hope I did manage to convince you whether with pictures or in writing that the helicopter tour is a must!!!
Yes, itās true that itās not cheap but since you donāt come to New York every day, I think that you should treat yourself even if you have to eat ramen noodles back home from New York for a month, āDO ITā!!!!! Before booking your flight, check the coupons to get 10-15% off!
On that note, have a nice helicopter tour in New York!!!! š
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