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Hop aboard a helicopter and witness the sheer scale and power of Niagara Falls from above. Marvel at the iconic horseshoe shape of the Horseshoe Falls and take in the immense scale of the running waters against its landscape.
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Niagara Falls Helicopter Tours
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TOTAL DURATION5 hours
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START POINT
Downtown Niagara Falls, USA
Enjoy a pick-up from your hotel in Downtown Niagara Falls, USA.
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Prospect Point Observation Tower
Tickets included
Before boarding the boat, enjoy stunning views from the Prospect Point Observation Tower above the dock. Marvel at the view from the only place on the US side where you can see all three falls—American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls.
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Maid of the Mist
Tickets included
Your next stop will be a boat ride on the iconic Maid of the Mist. On the ride, experience the thunder of the falls up close—you might get a little wet, but a rain poncho is provided.
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Goat Island
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Next, you'll visit Goat Island, which also connects to Terrapin Point and Luna Island. Here, you'll explore the history of the Falls, see the Nikola Tesla monument, and get up close to Bridal Veil Falls, nestled between Goat and Luna Islands.
Nearby things to do
Nikola Tesla Monument
1 min walk
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Cave of the Winds
Tickets included
After Goat Island, your guide will bring you to Cave of the Winds, where you'll descend 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge. From there, you'll walk a series of platforms leading to the "hurricane deck," just feet from Bridal Veil Falls—so close, it feels like standing in a tropical storm.
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Helicopter Ride Over the Falls
Tickets included
After Cave of the Winds, it's time for the highlight of your day—a thrilling Rainbow Air helicopter ride over Niagara Falls, the gorge, and the surrounding landscape.
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END POINT
Downtown Niagara Falls, USA
Fly above Niagara, cruise the Mist & feel the Falls at Cave of the Wind on this guided tour.
- Everything you get: See Niagara Falls like never before as you soar above the Falls on a thrilling helicopter ride. Your small group guided tour also includes a ride aboard the Maid of the Mist & the chance to get up close to Bridal Veil Falls at Cave of the Winds. With expert guides & round-trip transfers, this is the ultimate Niagara experience.
- Why choose this: Get a once-in-a-lifetime view of Niagara Falls from the sky with a thrilling helicopter ride. This small-group tour offers a more personal experience and combines top-rated attractions for a unique, all-angle perspective of the Falls.
Fly above Niagara, cruise the Mist & feel the Falls at Cave of the Wind on this guided tour.
- Everything you get: See Niagara Falls like never before as you soar above the Falls on a thrilling helicopter ride. Your small group guided tour also includes a ride aboard the Maid of the Mist & the chance to get up close to Bridal Veil Falls at Cave of the Winds. With expert guides & round-trip transfers, this is the ultimate Niagara experience.
- Why choose this: Get a once-in-a-lifetime view of Niagara Falls from the sky with a thrilling helicopter ride. This small-group tour offers a more personal experience and combines top-rated attractions for a unique, all-angle perspective of the Falls.
Inclusions
- 8-min helicopter ride over Niagara Falls USA
- Maid of the Mist boat cruise with poncho (replaced by Aquarium of Niagara in the winter months)
- Admission to Cave of the Winds
- Guided tour of Goat Island, Terrapin Point and Luna Island
- English-speaking guide
- Small group of up to 7 people
- Round-trip transfers from Downtown Niagara Falls
Exclusions
- Gratuity
- Food & drinks
- Tip: If you pack a pair of binoculars, you might spot birds soaring over the falls or kayakers braving the rapids below.
- Safety is a priority, so the helicopter ride is restricted for infants and guests under the height of 1.02m (3.3ft).
- The boat cruise usually operates from May to October. When it is not operational, it will be replaced with a visit to the Aquarium of Niagara.
- You’ll receive your exact pick-up time via email or phone 1–3 days before your tour. If you don’t have access to either, please be ready in your hotel lobby at least 30 mins before the tour’s scheduled start time.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Perfect for those short on time or photography enthusiasts, this 12-min scenic helicopter ride offers panoramic views of Niagara Falls and surrounding landmarks.
- See all three waterfalls – American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls – plus iconic sights like Rainbow Bridge and Skylon Tower from above.
- Learn about the falls with multilingual audio commentary in 12 languages, adding historical and local context to your aerial adventure.
- Depart from a heliport just 5 minutes from downtown Niagara Falls, Canada, with flexible flight schedules that work around ideal weather conditions.
- Spot Toronto’s skyline and Lake Erie on clear days, offering extra photo opportunities beyond the breathtaking views of Niagara Falls.
- Perfect for those short on time or photography enthusiasts, this 12-min scenic helicopter ride offers panoramic views of Niagara Falls and surrounding landmarks.
- See all three waterfalls – American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls – plus iconic sights like Rainbow Bridge and Skylon Tower from above.
- Learn about the falls with multilingual audio commentary in 12 languages, adding historical and local context to your aerial adventure.
- Depart from a heliport just 5 minutes from downtown Niagara Falls, Canada, with flexible flight schedules that work around ideal weather conditions.
- Spot Toronto’s skyline and Lake Erie on clear days, offering extra photo opportunities beyond the breathtaking views of Niagara Falls.
Inclusions
- Niagara Falls helicopter tour
- Audio commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Russian
- Local taxes and fees
- Parking at the heliport
- Tip: Bring polarized sunglasses to enhance your view of the rainbows and reduce glare while flying above the falls.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Why go on a Niagara Falls helicopter tour
Bird’s eye view of Niagara Falls
Your tour explained
- Apart from an 8-minute helicopter ride, you will also get the chance to visit the Aquarium of Niagara or go on the Maid of the Mist boat cruise.
- Your 5-hour tour with a small group of up to 6 people will be hosted by an experienced English-speaking guide.
- You will also be able to access some of the most popular attractions at Niagara Falls US including Whirlpool State Park and Cave of the Winds.
Recommended tickets:
Niagara Falls (New York) Small Group Guided Tour & Helicopter Ride
Boarding points for your Niagara Falls helicopter ride
Location: USA
Address: 9990 Porter Road, Niagara Falls International Airport, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | Find on Maps
Nearby landmark: Niagara Aerospace Museum
Closest bus stop: Niagara Falls Boulevard Caravelle D | 6-minute walk
Plan your helicopter tour
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Open from: 8am
The helicopter tour is included with the Niagara Falls guided tour. The standard start time for the guided tour is 8am.
Best time to go on a Niagara Falls helicopter tour: The helicopter tours operate from April to October, weather permitting. For the most picturesque aerial views and milder temperatures between 40F to 65F, book your tour during Spring (March to May) to catch the region in bloom or summer (June to August) to spot beautiful rainbows over the Falls.
- The helicopter ride is wheelchair accessible.
- Transportation to the helicopter accommodates wheelchair needs.
- Infants are not permitted on the helicopter ride.
- Passengers need to weigh 129 kgs (284 lbs) or lighter.
- Helicopter tours are extremely popular at Niagara Falls, so it's best to book your ride ahead of time, especially during peak season from June to August. This ensures availability for your preferred date and time.
- Keep your hands, arms, and head inside the helicopter at all times during the flight.
- Don’t hesitate to ask the pilot or crew any questions you might have about the Falls or the tour.
- For the best views, ask the staff if you can sit in the front seat next to the pilot.
- For open-door helicopter tours, wear a light jacket to protect against the cold wind and wear lots of sunscreen.
- Maid of the Mist: This sightseeing boat tour is one of the oldest and most popular attractions at Niagara Falls in the US. It offers an up-close experience of the Falls, with access to the thundering waterfalls.
- Cave of the Winds: A tourist attraction on Goat Island in Niagara Falls State Park, Cave of the Winds offers a unique experience of standing very close to the Bridal Veil Falls after crossing a series of wooden decks.
- Hornblower Cruises: The Hornblower Niagara Cruises is the official boat tour operator on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. It offers several different cruises that allow visitors to get up close to the majestic waterfalls.
- Journey Behind the Falls: Journey Behind the Falls is an attraction in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, that takes you through a series of tunnels and observation decks behind the Horseshoe Falls.
Here are your views from up in the sky
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Frequently asked questions about the Niagara Falls helicopter tours
Are helicopter tours safe?
Yes, helicopter tours are safe with experienced pilots and ground crew. Tour operators follow strict safety regulations and provide a safety briefing before the flight.
What landmarks will I see during the tour?
You can spot the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls from your helicopter.
Can I take photos and videos during the helicopter tour?
Yes! The helicopter tour is a wonderful opportunity to take pictures of Niagara Falls against its surrounding landscape from a bird’s eye view.
Are the tours affected by weather conditions?
The Niagara helicopter tours are subject to good weather that is safe for flying. In case of bad weather, your helicopter tour might be rescheduled or canceled.
Millions love heading out with us
Carolyn
United Statessep, 2024
Other than being directed on my tickets to the wrong meeting point which created a lot of extra unnecessary walking to get to the right place, the tour itself was exciting and very good.
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Rebecca
United Statessep, 2024
The entire experience was awesome! Boarding the boat was easy, lots of interesting information along the walking tour from the boat to the journey behind the falls. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes! A water bag isn't necessary bc the ponchos they provide will cover you and a backpack.
Niagara Falls Boat Ride and Journey Behind the Falls: Half-Day Tour
Veronica
United Statesnov, 2024
Karey was an absolutely amazing tour guide. He was patient with the children in our group, so knowledgeable, and truly excited about the information. Thank you so much Karey!
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Kimberly
United Statesoct, 2024
No regrets purchasing the tour! Actually I didn't realize I had booked a tour! Thought I had just bought tickets for the boat/tunnels... but super happy on how it turned out! Our guide was great, thanks Meesh!
Niagara Falls (Canada) Tour with Hornblower Cruise & Journey Behind the Falls
Eileen
United Statesdic, 2024
Ashton was a terrific representative for your company. We loved the tunnel the most, and most of the boat. The captain thought drowning us in "mist?" was going to be refreshing. Um. Tooooo coooold!
We will never forget our day and the photos are a treasure.
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Ashley
United Statesoct, 2024
We loved our guide Alisha. She had a great upbeat personality that made the tour more exciting. She gave a lot of good information regarding history and places to go or places to eat. We loved that the tour due to it hitting all the spots that we were interested in seeing. It would be a nice option for people that want to stay at the locations longer to pick an extended time tour. We liked the time frame we were at for each location but if we had an elderly person with us, I could see them wanting more time at each location or needing more time to get to the next location. We loved and will recommend to family and friends in the future.
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Christine
Canadaabr, 2025
We loved everything! Although we didn't get to ride the boat due to weather conditions, my family and I still enjoyed our time. We had a great experience thanks to our tour guide, Shuresh who was very accommodating and flexible. He had great attention to detail and was incredibly helpful. Great experience overall!
Niagara Falls (Canada) All-Inclusive Tour with Hornblower Cruise, Journey Behind the Falls & Skylon Tower
Eric
United Statesabr, 2025
Hedi picked us up at the hotel. She was great! very informative, Excellent driver.
We had a great time, she gave good advise for the boat, allowed plenty of time to roam around.
Will definitely book with them again when we return.
Niagara Falls (Canada) All-Inclusive Tour with Hornblower Cruise, Journey Behind the Falls & Skylon Tower