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Deluxe New York Helicopter Tour

Name: Deluxe New York Helicopter Tour
Brand: Virgin Experience Gifts
SKU: AIR-NEW-0019
Price: 334.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (11 reviews)

Manhattan, NY

From: $334

Item #: AIR-NEW-0019

(11 Reviews)

Deluxe New York Helicopter Tour in Manhattan, NY

City Skyline on Helicopter Tour in New York

Over Look of Statue of Liberty in New York

View of the Hudson River from Helicopter Tour in NYC

This is the deluxe NYC helicopter tour! Not only will you see all the historic sites of Manhattan, but you'll do so from a whole new perspective - a bird's eye view!

Experience provider has been in operation since 1985
FAA certified pilots have logged thousands of hours of flight time
Fly aboard a meticulously maintained Airbus EC130, Airbus EC155 or Bell 407helicopter
Take in sights such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Coney Island, Yankee Stadium, Chelsea Piers and more!

From: $334

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Overview

This is the deluxe NYC helicopter tour! Not only will you see all the historic sites of Manhattan, but you'll do so from a whole new perspective - a bird's eye view!

Experience provider has been in operation since 1985
FAA certified pilots have logged thousands of hours of flight time
Fly aboard a meticulously maintained Airbus EC130, Airbus EC155 or Bell 407helicopter
Take in sights such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Coney Island, Yankee Stadium, Chelsea Piers and more!

Full Description

Availability

When Do I Choose A Date?

If giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience; otherwise, you can choose one after checkout.

Year-Round:
Select Dates - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Important Details

Essential Information

All passengers must present a valid photo ID (passport or driver's license)
The maximum weight per passenger is 275 lbs due to seat size restrictions
Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian - there is no age limit to participate
Children 2 years old and up are full price as, due to FAA regulations, they must sit in their own seat
Infants under the age of 2 years old will sit on parents’ laps at no additional charge
All bags will be subject to inspection
Price includes heliport fee and fuel surcharge

Duration

Approximately 25-30 minutes of flight time

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

Due to COVID-19, this experience is limited to 5-6 participants.

Spectators

This is only for those on the tour

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.

COVID-19 Safety

For this experience, our partners are taking add measures to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. They are reducing the number of passengers permitted in each flight to 5-6 participants. Headsets will be provided without microphones and will be disinfected between flights. Passengers will have the option to use disposable earplugs if they prefer. Participants will be asked about any recent exposure to COVID-19 and any recent tests results relating to such. Additionally, if any passengers present with any related symptoms, they may be asked to reschedule. A touchless thermometer may be used at the discretion of the experience provider to verify that all participants are under a temperature of 100.4 degrees. All helicopters will be disinfected before and after each flight. All high touch points such as life preservers, headsets, seat belts, seats and door handles will be thoroughly cleaned. Our partners will be providing hand sanitizer to any participant who prefers to use it. Our partners kindly ask that all participants please bring and wear a mask for their experience. Participants without masks will not be permitted into the facility or to fly. These Covid-19 safety measures are subject to change.

FAQs

Is there an age restriction?

No, passengers of all ages are allowed. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Infants under the age of 2 years old will sit on parents’ laps at no additional charge

Is there a weight restriction?

Passengers must weigh less than 275 lbs, due to seat size and seat belt restrictions.

Who are your pilots?

All pilots are FAA Certified and logged thousands of hours of flight time. Many have backgrounds serving as helicopter pilots in the military, law enforcement or other civilian capacities.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If the flight gets cancelled due to the weather, participants may reschedule the experience at no additional costs. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

How many people will be in the helicopter?

The helicopters can accommodate up to 6 people. If you are booking less than 6 people, please note, you may be joined by additional guests!

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 refunds will be given. Rescheduling is allowed up to 72 hours prior to your experience, failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 72 hours prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is cancelled 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 4
based on 11 reviews.

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Worst

— Naga S | Sep 08, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there, Naga Sri Harsha! Thank you so much for taking a moment to write your review! I am incredibly sorry to hear that your experience was less than 5 stars. I have reached out to you personally to connect and see how I can help resolve any concerns you may have. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns! All my best, Brianna

Although everyone was nice and professional what I got was not what the operator on the phone told me I bought at all. Miles away and I was embarrassed as this was a gift, there are much nicer tours that actually go over the landmarks except for just doing it off the coast and looking out. And I was told this would be private and there werr 3 strangers there with us. So I felt lied to, but still a fun thing to do, just not what I bought

— Angela M | Dec 21, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Angela, I want to thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with me! I am the flight specialist over here at Cloud 9 Living, and wanted to connect with you regarding your experience. From my understanding, you were unintentionally misinformed by our team that this amazing Deluxe New York Helicopter Tour would be private. Upon arriving, I can imagine how frustrating and upsetting it must have been to learn that you were going to be joined by another party on this tour. You are so correct. As much as we do our very best here at Cloud 9 Living to give the most accurate information as possible, mistakes do happen. From the bottom of my heart, I am so sorry for this. We strive for providing the absolute best service and information to our customers, and I am so incredibly sorry that in this instance, we misinformed you. We are extremely grateful for your understanding and patience, and I want to share that we have taken this as an opportunity for growth within our team. Your feedback is important to us, and we want you to know that you are heard. I am thrilled that despite this unexpected change, you were able to get out for an amazing flight and take in some awesome views! While flying in and around the city, there are certain limitations on airspace and air traffic control, despite this it sounds like you were still able to enjoy all of the beauty the New York City has to offer. You are one tremendous gift-giver, and I am sure that this was still an incredible gift to have received! As our hope for a second chance at a first impression, I want to let you know that we have refunded 50% of your purchase back to the purchasing account. The confusion you experienced is simply not a Cloud 9 Living standard, and we want to to ensure that we make this right. Please anticipate the funds to be returned to the purchasing account within 5-7 business days. You will also receive an email with these refund details in about that time frame. We sincerely hope that despite the confusion surrounding the tour, you and your guest were able to have a wonderful time up flying! Very Best, Sophia

Please tell the purchaser of this experience there is a 7 people max on helicopter tour.

— Leigh P | Dec 29, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello, Leigh! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us! What a fun way to spend an evening! We are very sorry if there was any confusion. While we do list that this experience is for up to 6 people per helicopter, we appreciate your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve. We can't wait to get you out on another fun experience! Best, Sophia

I would have liked to talk to the pilot more but there was interference on the headset. Pilot was very friendly. I felt for the person in the middle seat -- she did not get a good view.

— Mary B | Oct 14, 2015

Just a great experience!

— Joseph B | Jun 21, 2014

Only 1problem: the flight was ment to be 30 minutes. It was only 20. We didn't bother raising it with the chopper company because by the time the chopper was landing it was clear nothing we said was going to change the flight plan. We were very happy regardless. But you should know: you paid them for 30 minutes, but only got 20.

— Matt M | Oct 09, 2013

This was a memorable experience that I will always cherish. I have recommend Cloud9 to many of my friends & colleagues.

— Kyra Q | Aug 07, 2013

It's better to stay on the right side of the helicopter, but you can't decide.... If you stay on the left, you will see less.........

— Nicola M | Aug 12, 2013

I loved it. Booking was fast and easy! Thank you.

— Brian M | Aug 18, 2013

It would be great to have print-out notes to read about journey when waiting for your tour.

— Bogdan K | Aug 29, 2012

.....it was truly an exhilarating experience, I highly recommend it!!

— George T | Aug 08, 2012

Deluxe New York Helicopter Tour