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Cancellation Policy
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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
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If you cancel between 6 and 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
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If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure or fail to show up on the confirmed day of travel, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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Tickets & ConfirmationImmediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Within 48 hours (often on the very same day!) of submitting your reservation you will receive a voucher confirming all details. Simply print your voucher and present it on the day of your activity, show or tour. A contact number will be provided to reconfirm.
Starpoints:
- Complimentary shuttle pickup and return to PIER 39, the Fairmont hotel or the Hilton San Francisco included for your convenience.
- Enjoy a driving tour of this beautiful area on the way to the helicopter terminal.
- On this extended flight, we cover all the major San Francisco sights you'll want to see!
- Fly in a state-of-the-art comfortable 4 or 6-passenger jet helicopter!
- Enjoy a fascinating 30-minute flight, which covers not only San Francisco but Sausalito and the California coastline as well.
- Listen as your knowledgeable pilot provides descriptive narration via 2-way headsets.
- Travel in safety - we have an impeccable FAA flight certified safety record.
- Experience the best way to see the beautiful Marin Headlands and Sausalito - by helicopter!
- Take in well-known landmarks, such as the Ferry Building, Alcatraz Island and the bridges over the Bay.
- Bring your camera for unbelievable photo opportunities of San Francisco!
Tour Options
This tour / activity has the following tour options. Click the "Check Availability" button to select a travel date and confirm availability for your preferred tour option.
10am Departure
- Price from USD $205.00
- Departs at 10am
- Code: AM1000
12:30pm Departure
- Price from USD $205.00
- Departs at 12:30pm
- Code: PM1230
3pm Departure
- Price from USD $205.00
- Departs at 3pm
- Code: PM1500
Description
This is a longer version of our Vista Helicopter Tour and includes the stunning Northern California coastline, Sausalito, Tiburon & Angel Island.
En route to the helicopter pad, enjoy a land tour of this beautiful area. Then, begin your scenic air adventure onboard a Bell Jet helicopter. Musical background accompanies your flight, along with spontaneous narration by your FAA-certified pilot.
From the comfort of your 4 or 6-passenger Jet Helicopter, you will see all the famous sites of San Francisco and more. View the hills of San Francisco, as well as the city's stunning skyline - you'll also get to see other Bay-area communities from a distance.
Take in well-known landmarks, such as the Ferry Building, Alcatraz Island and the bridges over the Bay. Then, fly north and see the Marin Headlands, California's craggy Pacific Coastline and the quaint artist town of Sausalito.
This extended flight, which covers 90 kilometers and 25-30 minutes, provides you with more time in the air! After this amazing adventure, we'll return you to your hotel.
Your ride from PIER 39, Fairmont Hotel & the Hilton San Francisco includes an interesting driving tour to the helicopter terminal! All of our helicopters and pilots meet the strictest FAA standards, and we are FAA certified.
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the San Francisco Vista Grande Extended Helicopter Tour (Helicopter). We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
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My grandsons (ages 12 and 16) thought it was the coolest thing we did on their recent visit - and we did some other really fun stuff!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, August 2010
wish it had been a little longer for the money
Reviewed by: Galt B., USA, July 2010
Amazing experience, the pilot is great and the flight allowed us to have a nice overall view of the Bay. The flight under the Golden Gate Bridge is memorable.
Nothing else to say than GREAT!!!
Reviewed by: STEPHANE D., France, June 2010
It was amazing. I would do it again. One of the best experiences of all vacation that my husband and I had taken..
Reviewed by: Mhel V., USA, May 2010
Great experience. Would recommend to everybody. Super stuff and super tour.
Reviewed by: Alexey S., Russian Federation, April 2010
It was a great time!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, April 2010
This was my 4th trip to San Fransisco and I learnt more from this helicopter ride than all other 3 trips put together. There is so much to learn about this great city and you see and hear it all from the very knowleagble pilot Jennifer. We were collected on time, explained the procedures very well and enjoyed the ride. Overall this trip is definetely worth doing, and from booking online in the UK to being collected in the US by our driver everything went smoothly. I would highly reccomend to anyone that wants see more in 30 minutes than days pouding around the streets.
Reviewed by: Andrew G., UK, February 2010
This was a surprise for my husband, Leonards, birthday. We are both native San Franciscans and flew over over the house my husband grew up in and schools he attended growing up. The pilot, Ron, was great and very informative. WE LOVED IT and WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WANTING A UNIQUE VIEW OF SF.
Reviewed by: Leonard K., USA, December 2009
This tour was for my mother's 70th birthday - she got to sit in the front beside the pilot. We both had a blast! My mom had a memory of a lifetime which included flying under the Golden Gate Bridge (he told her that was for her birthday). My mom commented on how nice everyone was, and how nice the pilot was (I agree). We also got lucky with the weather - warm and perfectly sunny! The tour is maybe a little pricey but was worth every cent (it is also worth it to pay a little extra for the longer tour).
Reviewed by: Shelley R., Canada, November 2009
Excellent trip with a knowledgeable and skilled pilot and support driver. A very enjoyable experience. Highly recommend it!
Reviewed by: Denis C., Ireland, October 2009
Recent photos from fellow travelers
Here are recent candid photos of the San Francisco Vista Grande Extended Helicopter Tour (Helicopter). If you want to share your own tour photos, simply email your photos to tourphotos@thereservationcenter.com with your Booking ID Number. Please note: We only accept photos from actual, confirmed travelers to San Francisco who purchased this tour / activity directly from us. Thanks in advance for sharing!
Alcatraz Island
It was amazing to see Alcatraz from an aerial view!
Photo by: Kristina C, Canada, May 2010
First trip in a helicopter. We enjoyed it!
Laura enjoying the views over San Francisco
Photo by: Fraser I, United Kingdom, September 2009
Golden Gate Bridge
Sun and fog at Golden Gate Bridge
Photo by: Fraser I, United Kingdom, September 2009
Palace of Fine Arts
Great aerial views of this wonderful building.
Photo by: Fraser I, United Kingdom, September 2009
Financial District
The skyscrapers with Golden Gate bridge in the background
Photo by: Fraser I, United Kingdom, September 2009
Aerial photography
Dorothy capturing the fantastic views of San Francisco
Photo by: Fraser I, United Kingdom, September 2009
Alcatraz
It's hard to escape from but fantastic to photograph from the air.
Photo by: Fraser I, United Kingdom, September 2009
Alacatraz
Alcatraz from the air
Photo by: Fraser I, United Kingdom, September 2009
Bay Bridge
With the new link inserted and the old road still visible
Photo by: Fraser I, United Kingdom, September 2009
Alcatraz
Photo of the escapees leaving the island
Photo by: Fraser I, United Kingdom, September 2009
