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Seven of the world’s most amazing helicopter rides

helicopter ride over Hong Kong

Helicopter rides are amazingly adventurous! You get to view the earth from above it and the scenic visualizations that you cannot attain from the ground are all possible when you are flying over it. Helicopter rides are different from regular airplane rides as helicopters fly lower than airplanes, thus giving you a view of the landscape below with considerable detailing. Moreover, it is possible for you to take off from any point where a helicopter can land, which need not necessarily be an  airport. Also, for an affordable fee, you can customize your helicopter excursion to suit your tourist interests. Seven of the most amazing helicopter rides are discussed further.

1.       Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride

You can fully appreciate the beauty of the Victoria Falls landscape, only when you can take a look at it in its awesome totality! This stunning piece of natural art is located 5,600 feet above sea level between the Zambian and Zimbabwean borders. To watch the Zambezi river gracefully pass through this region, nourishing the surrounding flora and fauna, is a sheer pleasure.

2.       The Beauty of Hong Kong City

helicopter ride over Hong Kong

The helicopter ride over Hong Kong, from the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong (the world’s tallest hotel) is a rare experience ! The unique view of the tall and impressive towers, the harbor beyond and the opulent homes flanking the Victoria Park go in for making a breath taking view of the city. The best part of the rides is that the Ritz Carlton has opened its helicopter ride service to guests who are not in-house.

3.       Great Barrier Reef, Australia

An enthralling beauty, this stretch of barrier reef extends about 1600 kilometers around the Coral Sea. This sapphire colored sea, with its scintillating surroundings sets the mood for romance. Well-organized paid helicopter cruises with food, drinks and partying, are available. 

4.       Grand Canyon, Arizona 

Though you may have taken a mule ride on the Grand Canyon, or even mustered up the courage to walk over the Grand Canyon Sidewalk, nothing can beat the experience of taking a helicopter ride over this brick-colored rocky marvel of nature. Paid rides from the South Rim to the North Rim including the Dragon Corridor and the Little Colorado Confluence are available. The aerial view of the Grand Canyon is something that no American should miss out! You can take a 2 hour or 2o minute ride, depending upon your choice.

5.       Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska 

Alaska, with its innumerable frozen natural entities, is a beauty! According to geographical statistics Alaska has 16000 miles covered with sheets of glacier ice and 34,000 miles of shoreline ice. Added to this, it has about 3 million frozen lakes. A land excursion will not give you the experience of watching these countless Alaskan resources. You will have to take an aerial tour for that. The Mendenhall Glacier is one of the most important attractions of Alaska. The aerial tour covers a stunning view of the Mendenhall Glacier from Juneau (the South-eastern helicopter launching pad), along with the other attractions of Alaska. You also get to view dog sledge camps around the place. Some of the helicopter tourist services include a guided walk along with the helicopter ride. They fly over lesser known ice fields of the region, making your experience a truly adventurous one.

6.       Big Island, Hawaii

The Big Island of Hawaii, which is more than twice the size of all the other Hawaiian islands taken as one whole, not only has a stunning natural landscape, but also an adventurous helicopter tourism hotspot owing to the active lava mountains of the region. Diversity of the natural attractions of this place constitutes the key feature of this holiday spot. You can expect to attain inner peace with the heavenly scenarios which range from rain forests to waterfalls to black sand beaches. Organized helicopter touring services are available. They will fly you over the ever-fuming Kilaeau volcano for a thrilling experience. You do not have to worry about the risks of flying over active volcanoes, as the tour pilots are trained to handle your excursion in the presence of such dangerous mountains.

7.       Uluru/Ayers Rock, Australia

The rising and the setting sun transform the Uluru into an astounding fantasy land, which you can never expect to see in reality on this planet. The heavenly scenario of the blue sky meeting the reddish brown sand is a priceless visualization that nature offers to the air tourists. Your tourist excursion will also include flying over the national park and the waterfall and gorge of the King’s Canyon. You could take a break on the Mount Connor, with its picturesque Australian backdrop, and relax your mental faculties.

Helicopter rides become enjoyable when you take the rides from authentic tour providers. You should follow reliable reviews about helicopter tourism agencies before selecting one from amongst them.

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