Panoramic Helicopter Flight
Explore all 5 boroughs and more landmarks than you can count—from the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island all the way to Midtown's skyscrapers and Central Park, up to Yankee Stadium and beyond.
Lower Manhattan and the islands
Your flight begins with a scenic view of the Hudson River, Manhattan’s Financial District, the Woolworth Building, and Ellis Island—including a close-up of the Statue of Liberty. From Ellis Island, fly on to Governors Island, and the Verrazano Bridge—which joins Brooklyn and Staten Island—before heading back up the Hudson River for a glimpse of the air craft carrier, USS Intrepid.
Midtown Manhattan and more
Then it’s off to see Midtown’s famous skyscrapers: the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and the Met Life (Pan Am) Building. Other famous flybys include Central Park, Yankee Stadium, St. John the Devine Cathedral, Columbia University, the George Washington Bridge, and the Palisade of New Jersey.
Inclusions :
- Scenic helicopter flight over New York City's 5 boroughs
Duration:
16 to 20 minutes
Available:
Mon.–Sat.
Departure time and location:
9 AM–6:30 PM; from the VIP Heliport on the west side of Manhattan (at West 30th Street and 12th Avenue).
Note:
All flights are subject to a US$30 per person port fee and a small security fee, payable directly to Liberty Helicopters on the day of your flight.
Children age 1 year and younger may ride free if they sit on an adult's lap. Restrictions apply. Please see terms and conditions for more information.
Pricing
Redemption Details
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is critical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.
Exchange voucher for activity:
Reservation confirmation is required. You must call Liberty Helicopters to reserve your desired flight date and time; the customer service phone number appears on your printed voucher. Please call at least 72 hours prior to the day you wish to take your helicopter flight. On the day of your flight, please arrive 30 minutes prior to your reservation time. Present your printed voucher(s) and photo identification to the Liberty Helicopters representative. Flights departing from the 30th Street VIP Helipad are subject to a US$15 surcharge, payable directly to Liberty Helicopters on the day of your flight.
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