Ridge Runner Smoky Mountain Helicopter Tour

Overview

Our Ridge Runner tour is an exciting flyover of the Chilhowee Mountain Range and Bluff Mountain. This scenic helicopter tour starts with a bird’s eye view of downtown Sevierville and the Tennessee Valley. But the mountains, ridges and valleys are the highlights of this flight.

City: Sevierville

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $126.14

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $126.14

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional Guide/Pilot

15-minute/30-mile Helicopter Tour with Views of the Chilhowee Mountain Range

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There is a 2-person minimum to book
Max per-passenger seat weight limit is 300 lbs. Passengers with bodyweights exceeding 300 lbs. can still be accommodated in our Jet or Long Ranger aircraft. An additional fee may apply, payable directly to Scenic Helicopter Tours on the day of the tour.
All passengers must be weighed at check-in per FAA regulations and in the interest of passenger safety. Only the flight crew will have access to passenger weights, and all information will be kept confidential.

What To Expect

Scenic Helicopter Tours

The Ridge Runner is a definite crowd pleaser! Our Ridge Runner tour is a very exciting flight over the Chilhowee Mountain Range and Bluff Mountain. The flight starts with a birds eye view of downtown Sevierville and the Tennessee Valley. As the flight progresses you will be traveling over the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and the outskirts of Pigeon Forge and Waldens Creek. With excellent views of the Smoky Mountain National Park you round the back side of Bluff Mountain over 6,000 acres of undeveloped land. While flying low over the tree tops you cross over the top of Bluff mountain where views go from 100 feet to 80 miles in the blink of an eye, it truly is a sight to see! As you head back in you will follow the sheer glacier carved rock cliff side of Bluff Mountain and Sugarloaf Mountain before heading over the beautiful rolling foothills back to the Scenic Heliport! This flight is 30 miles and averages 15 minutes.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (110)

hollyw2793

Sep 2018

Had an awesome flying experience!! Definitely would recommend doing this tour! It was absolutely breath taking! Our pilot Sean/Justin did an amazing job of showing us the sites, and describing all the land layouts as well as the mountains. As well as Jon making sure we were all safe and secure before and after our flight! Definitely gave us a memory that we will always remember & cherish! Thanks guys!!!

Response from Host

Oct 2018

We love being a part of your vacation memories! We are so glad you guys enjoyed your flight with us and hope to see you again!

Sharita F

Sep 2018

Husband and I took the Ridge Runner tour with pilot Zac. Our boarding attendant, Sean, helped us in and out of the copter (that back seat is tight but comfortable once you're in). All of the staff are really personable and fun. The flight was smooth and just amazing to see the Sevierville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge areas and a little bit of the Smokies and Wears Valley area from the air. A little turbulence over the mountains, which was expected, but nothing major. Husband was a little nervous about the whole experience but also had a blast and wants to do it again.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

The Ridge Runner is one of our favorites! We are so glad you enjoyed it. See you next time!

Anonymous

Aug 2018

My husband talked me into doing this and I'm so glad he did! This was my first time flying in a helicopter. Raz our boarding attendant was very informative and clearly explained everything to us which rested my nerves. Zac our pilot was simply amazing! He was very knowledgeable about all the the landmarks and made our flight very enjoyable! We will definitely be back to fly with him again on a longer flight! Well worth the money!