Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

Overview

Weight limits apply: Maximum per-passenger weight is 250lbs. Maximum weight of all passengers combined must not exceed 500lbs.

Passenger weights must be accurately provided at time of booking. Groups reaching a combined weight of 500 lbs will be subject to a weight check upon arrival for their flight. Any individual weighing 300 lbs or more will not be permitted to fly per the limitations of the aircraft. Any cancellation of a planned flight due to weights exceeding the maximum allowable aircraft weight (individual or combined) will be charged at full price.

Showcasing beautiful Fallen Leaf lake, Cascade Lake, Taylor Creek, and Pope Beach, this tour heads to breathtaking Emerald Bay. Surrounded by granite cathedrals and fed by Eagle falls, the lake's only true bay is named for its emerald green waters.

City: Lake Tahoe

Mon 12 May

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Starting at $110.00

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Mon 12 May

Starting at $110.00

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What's Included

Noise reducing headsets

Live commentary on board

Helicopter tour of Emerald Bay

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Maximum weight per person is 250 pounds (113kg)
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required. Please call tour operator prior to flight to arrange this. A full refund will be given if disability cannot be accommodated.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Maximum combined passenger weight is 500lbs per flight and strictly enforced

What To Expect

Emerald Bay State Park

Head to the Lake Tahoe Airport where parking is free in the upper lot. Enter the terminal building to find our office on the left inside the main lobby. After meeting your pilot, take part in a short safety briefing prior to heading out to the ramp to board your aircraft.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (188)

Lilif39

Jan 2025

This was one of the highlights of our first ever trip to Tahoe.. you can’t visit Lake Tahoe without this helicopter excursion .. it’s a must you won’t regret it!

Gloria_C

Jan 2025

I got to the airport for my reservation and the person in the office informed me that it’s been months that’s they have not been operating and we can’t complete the reservation he said I was going to be refund I went back to the office and the person left I find it very unfair that there taking our money instead of taking of a service that it’s not available

Response from Host

Jan 2025

We called prior to the date of your tour to inform you we would not be able to complete your tour on the date reserved. We have had maintenance occuring for an extended time due to the impacts COVID had on the aviation maintenance industry, with 90% of the shops that perform that kind of maintenance out of business due to the hardships. The resulting wait times are extremely long with no forecast date of completion; this is out of our hands. The person in the office was there on that day just for you, as we were unable to reach you prior to your tour to remedy the situation. Calls and voicemails were unanswered. Your tour was in fact refunded after you met with the office staff and indicated you would not be able to reschedule to a later date. You purchased your tickets through a 3rd party reseller on this platform. We indicated to them we were unable to complete the tour or reschedule you, and that they should refund your money, as they're the ones who collected it and retained it until completion of the flight. Please check your account and your emails, you have been notified of the refund. The terms state the funds will be deposited in your account 3-5 business days after the refund is initiated. It has been 2 business days. Had we been able to contact you when we initally reached out, you would have been cancelled and refunded prior to the date of your tour.

Safari04651112246

Sep 2024

It was my husband & I's 1st time in a helicopter I was more nervous when I booked this than I was during the actual ride it was the coolest & 1 of the most amazing experiences!! The staff is great too!! Thanks for a great time!!