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Helicopter Tour

Name: Helicopter Tour
Brand: Helicopter Tour (Downtown OR Northwest pending option chosen!)
SKU: AIR-CHI-0014
Price: 495.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (8 reviews)

Schaumburg, IL

From: $495

Item #: AIR-CHI-0014

(8 Reviews)

Chicago Helicopter Tour (for 3) in Chicago

Climb aboard for a magnificent sky-high helicopter tour above Chicago!

Fly with FAA Certified pilots of Chicago's leading helicopter tour provider
Experience the unparalleled sensation of hovering in a helicopter while taking in the sites
Ride aboard a historic Hughes OH-6A helicopter, a model originally designed for use as a military scout to meet the need for an extremely maneuverable observation helicopter!

From: $495

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Overview

Climb aboard for a magnificent sky-high helicopter tour above Chicago!

Fly with FAA Certified pilots of Chicago's leading helicopter tour provider
Experience the unparalleled sensation of hovering in a helicopter while taking in the sites
Ride aboard a historic Hughes OH-6A helicopter, a model originally designed for use as a military scout to meet the need for an extremely maneuverable observation helicopter!

Full Description

Location

Schaumburg Regional Airport - Schaumburg, IL

Availability

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Year-Round:
Daily - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Important Details

Essential Information

Price includes up to 3 passengers (pending weight restrictions)
Children must be at least 5 years of age, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
The individual passenger weight may not exceed 300 pounds

Duration

30 or 45 minutes of flight time depending on the option selected. Flight time is determined from engine start to engine stop.

Experience Provider Info

Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.

Maximum Participants

3 passengers per helicopter

Spectators

This experience is for up to 3 booked participants only.

Weather Dependent

This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What To Wear

Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions. Small camera bags and purses are permitted at the discretion of the pilot and are subject to search.

FAQs

What if my flight is cancelled due to weather?

We always recommend contacting your pilot on the day of your experience if you have any concerns regarding weather. In the event your flight is cancelled due to weather you can reschedule directly with your pilot.

Is there an age limit?

Yes, passengers must be at least 5 years old.

Is there a weight limit?

The weight limit is dependent upon the number of passengers. Individual weight cannot exceed 300 lbs.

What should I wear?

Please wear flat, closed toe shoes and comfortable, weather appropriate clothing. We recommend bringing a jacket with you.

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.

Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no cancellations are permitted. You may reschedule your flight up 72 hours prior to the booked date. Failure to appear on your booked date, or to reschedule at least 72 hours prior to your flight will result in a loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 5
based on 8 reviews.

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It was a great ride! Loved our pilot, friendly, fun and knowledgeable. Loved in the city for 10 years and this was a totally new way to view it. Awesome without the doors on!

— Kristina J | Sep 20, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Kristina. I love to hear you enjoyed your day above the city! I am so thrilled we were able to help you experience Chicago in a new and exciting way. I can’t even imagine how spectacular the views would be normally, and I am sure they were even more stellar with the doors off! That truly sounds incredible!! I have passed on your lovely review to our pilots so they can enjoy your kind words as well. Cheers to you, Elizabeth

We enjoyed the helicopter ride over Chicago very much. Having been born and raised in Chicago it was amazing to see the city from that view. Our pilot, Steve, was very knowledgeable and informative. All in all a great experience!

— Richard O | Jul 29, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Richard, Cheers to a one of a kind adventure! Although I am sure you have seen all that you can while being from Chicago, we are delighted that our pilot could show you a new side to your hometown. I can't even imagine what it was like but here is to your new unforgettable memories. All my best, Brianna

It was a lot of fun. I nice day away from things. Would definitely do it again.

— Debbie S | Jun 29, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Debbie, We are thrilled you were able to have an enjoyable escape for a while and were delighted your time in the skies on your Helicopter Tour! We can't wait to see you again for another exciting experience soon! Cheers, Garrett

Awesome! We showed up few mins late the caption was ready for us. He was super friendly and helpful the entire time of our fly. Only thing was the seats for the people in the back were very uncomfortable.

— Amir G | Nov 19, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there Amir, Thank you so much for taking a moment to share your experience with us! We love that the pilot was able to be so accommodating and was well-prepared for the flight. It definitely adds more excitement to the experience to have a fun and knowledgeable pilot! We hope his expertise made for a great time. I'm so sorry to hear that the seats were a bit uncomfortable. With smaller aircrafts, there is certainly less room -- I do hope this didn't take away from your thrilling experience. That being said, I am so happy that your group was able to join you for the flight! Best, Sophia

Wow, what a Great Way to see Chicago. We experienced seeing landmarks - United Center, Soldier Field, downtown skyline, Wrigley Field, and could go on. We would recommend A M Air Service highly. They made our experience memorable. If you go, take the doors off to experience the whole city -- we did not but wish we did.

— Renee R | Oct 13, 2015

I'm glad we went on the helicopter ride. I guess we didn't realize there would be no doors on it. That was very scary!!! A good adrenaline rush. I'm glad we did it.

— Rita Z | Jul 27, 2015

We had a awesome time. Our pilot Fritz was very friendly and made us feel very relaxed. It was our first time in a helicopter and we look forward to doing it again one day.

— Melinda R | Aug 25, 2014

Pilot Ryan was very good at what he does. Even with the doors of helicopter off for the summer, and the wind in Chicago gusting quite a bit, it was an exciting hour of white knuckle fun! Ever consider giving the backseat passengers a harness-type seat belt at least when doors have been removed? Three cheers for Ryan and his little red helicopter!!!!! Jim and Jennifer Richardson

— James E | Sep 27, 2012

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