It may seem a little excessive to you, but there are some places in the world that you would experience better from a bird perspective. It means taking a helicopter tour above the desired destination and enjoying its magic from the air. The view from the ground sometimes doesn’t reveal the full picture, and you need to take a tour to the sky to fill the missing piece. Here is a list of some of the best places around the world to take a helicopter tour to and experience them the best way possible.
New York City, USA
The Town Which Never sleeps has definitely so much to offer any visitor both from the ground and the air. If you want to experience this city the best way possible, then don’t doubt to pay for a helicopter tour above the Big Apple. The most of the tours in there include the visit of some of the most iconic places in New York such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Manhattan, Brooklyn, George Washington and Verrazano-Narrows bridges, Wall Street, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Yankee Stadium and New Jersey’s Palisades cliffs. You will definitely enjoy the view and the whole experience.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio the Janeiro is one of the destinations around the world that is always on the top of the “must visit destinations” lists. The first thing that we relate Rio de Janeiro, or even Brazil, with is the famous Christ the Redeemer statue. And, believe us there is no other masterpiece around the world that you will enjoy more seeing from above than this iconic statue. And the view is million dollars worth, indeed.
Kauai, USA
Kauai is the oldest of Hawaii’s islands and has the most beautiful sky sights ever existing in the world. If you choose a helicopter tour to this amazing destination, get ready to experience the cliffs of the Na Pali coast, the famous Waimea Canyon and the Waialeale Crater with its 5000-foot walls and matching wispy waterfalls.
The Grand Canyon, USA
If you want to experience an adventure the Grand Canyon in the desserts of Arizona is the choice for you. Some of the helicopter companies have permission to land in the canyon to offer you a riverboat ride, so you can experience both, a boat trip and helicopter trip above one of the most famous canyons around the world, enjoying both the view and the adrenaline.
The Great Barrier Reef, Australia
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the world’s largest coral reef which stretches for 2300 kilometres along the coat of Queensland. If you decide to take a helicopter tour above it, you will be glad to see Green Island, the Low Isles, White haven Beach and the Heart Reef. There is definitely so much to be experienced when flying above these amazing landscapes.
Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe
The Victorian Falls are one of the most famous ones around the world. They form the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. When seen from the ground, they create an impressive view no one can stay indifferent to. But when seen from above, from over 20 kilometres away from the ground the view is even more stunning and will leave you breathless.