Question 1

How much does a helicopter elopement or wedding cost?

Accepted Answer

The private helicopter tour itself ranges from $500-$1,000 per person, with a minimum of 2 people. The rest of the expenses for an elopement or wedding can range from $3,000 to $50,000 for services like photography, videography, officiant, catering, dj/music, lodging, travel, florist, etc...

Question 2

Do you offer any kind of package deal with the heli tour + photo and video?

Accepted Answer

We do currently offer a helicopter discount where we cover the costs of our seats. We also offer a $1,117 discount for any tours with an all black helicopter.

Question 3

How many people can fly in a helicopter at once?

Accepted Answer

The typical adventure touring helicopters will fit between 2-6 passengers (not including pilot). There is also sometimes an option to choose a larger aircraft that can accommodate up to 10 people. For example, an Alaska helicopter tour company uses the R44 helicopter which fits up to 3 passengers max and also uses the A-Star helicopter which can fit up to 6 passengers max.

Question 4

What are the different kinds of helicopters?

Accepted Answer

A-Star: 6 passengers
Eco-Star: 7 passengers
Bell 206: 5 passengers
Bell 407: 5-6 passengers
Robinson R44: 3 passengers
Hughes MD500: 5 passengers

Question 5

How long does a helicopter tour last?

Accepted Answer

Helicopter tours are between 30-120 minutes, depending on whether or not there is a landing involved. For example, a flight-seeing tour with no landing may only be 30 minutes however a glacier landing + remote alpine landing will be closer to 2 hours.

Question 6

Can you land somewhere like a glacier or mountain during the helicopter tour?

Accepted Answer

Oh heavens yes. We recommend nothing else but helicopter tours with a landing on a glacier, mountain, or plateau. Remember, you can enjoy more than 1 landing per tour.

Question 7

Where do you rent or reserve a helicopter tour?

Accepted Answer

Your favorite local helicopter touring company. We can also make recommendations based on your particular wedding, elopement, or proposal adventure.

Question 8

How far in advance should I book a helicopter tour?

Accepted Answer

I'd recommend booking as far in advance as possible, with the understanding that if weather causes a reschedule, you're going to get first priority vs. someone booking short notice.

Question 9

Can you rent multiple helicopter tours at once?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, some helicopter touring companies can even accommodate up to 50 people at once!

Question 10

Can kids ride in the helicopter too?

Accepted Answer

Indeed they can. As long as they aren't covered in fur anyway.

Question 11

What colors do helicopters come in?

Accepted Answer

While we prefer (and discount for) all black, helicopters come in a variety of beautiful and classy paint schemes and colors. Ask your touring company what they have available when you're in the booking process.

Question 12

Can helicopters fly in bad weather?

Accepted Answer

While helicopters can fly in most bad weather, they usually will not if it's a public touring operation. Powerful wind gusts, fog, and clouds plus freezing temps make flying safely very difficult.

Also remember that poor weather conditions usually make for lower visibility, which is often the whole point of a helicopter tour. So even if the helicopter can fly, you might not be able to see what it is you're flying over.

Question 13

Are helicopters safe to fly in?

Accepted Answer

Helicopters are very safe to fly in. Especially public touring helicopters because they have to maintain a certain maintenance specification set at the highest standards. Helicopter touring companies also adhere to the safest possible flight patterns, as opposed to top gun private pilots.

Question 14

What should you wear on a helicopter tour?

Accepted Answer

Since you're here enjoying our website you're probably going to want to be wearing your wedding attire. With your wedding attire you'll want to wear hiking boots or adventure appropriate footwear as well. If you want a classy shoe for the photos and video then you can bring those and change into them for the shoot. You can also bring a wind/rain jacket.

Question 15

What should you bring on a helicopter tour?

Accepted Answer

Depending on what kind of helicopter adventure you're embarking on you'll want to consider things like bringing a bag with sun protection, a wind/rain jacket, hiking boots, ice spikes, GPS tracker, snacks, and the RING if it's a helicopter proposal of course.

Question 16

Should you tip a helicopter tour pilot?

Accepted Answer

A tip of $20-$100 is certainly appropriate depending on your experience. If the pilot is friendly, skilled, outgoing, and especially if they are your Officiant, tipping is a great idea.

Question 17

Do people get motion sickness from flying in a helicopter?

Accepted Answer

Motion sickness from flying in a helicopter is unlikely, however if it is something you or your partner are prone to then do plan accordingly.

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