Niagara Falls Ultimate Helicopter Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Breathtaking aerial views of Niagara Falls
- Experience the iconic Maid of the Mist boat ride
- Expert commentary from a professional guide
- Explore both American and Canadian sides of the Falls
- Capture stunning photographs of natural beauty
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Helicopter ride over Niagara Falls
- Maid of the Mist boat tour
- Professional guide
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Your guide will bring you to your first attraction, a boat ride on the famous Maid of the Mist. Before you board, you’ll have a chance to check out the view from the Prospect Point Observation Tower (also known as Niagara Falls Observation Tower), located directly above the boarding site for the Maid of the Mist boat tour.
While you’re on the boat tour, you’ll take in incredible views, hear the thunderous roars of the rushing waterfalls and you may get a bit wet, depending on where you stand - but don’t worry, you will be provided with a rain poncho for this boat ride. Note: The boat is seasonal and operates from Mid May till October.
The next stop on your tour is a visit to Goat Island which connects to Terrapin Point and Luna Island as well. While here you’ll learn about the history of the Falls, see the Nikola Tesla monument overlooking the Falls, and get very close to the Bridal Veil Falls which are situated between Goat Island and Luna Island.
After your Goat Island visit, your guide will take you to Cave of the Winds where you will descend 175 ft. into the Niagara Gorge before heading out onto a series of walkways leading to the “hurricane deck” - only a few feet away from the Bridal Veil Falls. You will be so close that it will feel like you’re surrounded by tropical storm-like conditions, even when it’s calm out.
Following your visit to Cave of the Winds, is the moment you’ve been waiting for all day. Your guide will take you to board a Rainbow Air helicopter for an unforgettable ride around Niagara Falls, the gorge and surrounding area. Important to note: Infants are not allowed on the helicopter ride.
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the tour schedule and availability in advance.
- Check the weather forecast, as tours may be affected by weather conditions.
- Ensure you have valid identification for border crossing if applicable.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for both aerial and boat tours.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning views and memories.
- Prepare for potential mist and water exposure during the boat ride.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children under 40" are NOT permitted on the helicopter flight.
- Any passenger(s) unable to cross the border and their service is terminated and or delayed, will not be issued a refund, nor will the responsibility of return transportation be paid for or provided to the point of origin by See Sight Tours. Any additional transportation required as a result of being denied or delayed entry at the international border will incur additional charges.
Traveler reviews
Best tour! Entertaining and an interesting experience
Ask for Saied he was the best tour guide. He told amazing stories, very friendly and very knowledgeable about Niagara Falls.
Awesome
"Jimmy coyote" and Gary are the best tour guides. Jimmy so knowledgeable about the history. They understood are needs at times to slow down. Jimmy went out of his way to make sure we got the helicopter ride. I could go on they were A++++
Great experience but…
We had a great experience at Niagara Falls although we didn’t get a helicopter ride due to bad weather. However, I was wondering the price is too expensive. The reason why I think so is I got a refund for cancelling the helicopter ride but the refund was less than I expected. The tour agency claimed they got the helicopter in discounted price, but after I tried to calculate the cost, if my calculation is correct, less than 50% of the tour price accounts for the total of fees of the 3 venues. Of course they gave us hotel transfer and told us some knowledge about falls, but I doubt their service values over 50% of the tour price.
Our tour guide was...
Our tour guide was awesome, he explained everything to us even helped us not getting a ticket we almost flew our drone lol
Best tour experience of all time
What an incredible experience! Our guide was so patient and kind. The boys were blown away by the helicopter ride, but then getting to experience the falls on the maid of the mist, and then cave of the winds was icing on the cake. They managed all of the tickets and driving and parking and ushering us to the right place at the right time and made it so easy and effortless. It was the highlight of our 2 1/2 week, 14-state roadtrip for sure..