Tahoe Helicopter Tour: Lakes and Waterfalls

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.

Starting at South Tahoe Airport, this 30 minute tour first embarks to Emerald Bay, then south past Mount Tallac, and over the shoreline of Fallen Leaf lake. Head west over Glen Alpine Falls below, climbing towards Pyramid Peak. The area is scattered with myriad lakes and waterfalls. Fly over Lake Aloha and past Horsetail Falls, dropping nearly 500 feet.

City: Lake Tahoe

Mon 24 Feb

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Starting at $265.00

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Mon 24 Feb

Starting at $265.00

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What's Included

Noise reducing headsets

Live commentary on board

Helicopter tour of Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake, Horsetail Falls, and Echo Lakes

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 500 pounds (227kg)

What To Expect

Lake Tahoe Area

Departing the Lake Tahoe Airport, you'll head to the south shore of breathtaking Lake Tahoe, then along the shoreline to Emerald Bay to take in the stunning views of this iconic alpine lake. Depart Emerald Bay heading south over Fallen Leaf Lake on your way to see the beautiful and rugged Desolation Wilderness. The area is dotted with many lakes as you climb up to 10,000 feet! Fly past Horsetail Falls, dropping over 500 feet. The tour concludes after reaching Echo Summit and then returning to the Lake Tahoe Airport.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (55)

Robin_R

Nov 2020

Excellent adventure. The pilot was great. Very knowledgeable and nice! Loved it. We saw so much. The views were amazing. The time was well worth the money.

John_W

Nov 2020

Great view and narration from the pilot. Very smooth flight over the entire area of that portion of Lake Tahoe.

Lizbeth_G

Oct 2020

I recommend it 100% worth every penny I'm coming back to do it with mom and son. The young pilot is super nice and very knowledge he tells u fun facts of every water body and mountain take he flies u over.