Imagine yourself looking down on the world, seeing it’s attractions from a bird’s eye view. Imagine the gentle breeze brush through your hair, combing each strand as you gaze in wonder that amazing seas, mountains, lush jungles, and other things down below.
You don’t have to imagine for too long, as many people are already doing this activity for quite some time. Enter the marvelous world of helicopter tours. It’s a fun activity that takes people on a breath-taking journey in seeing the world as it is.
However, a good helicopter and a tour guide won’t cut it this time. For you to have a memorable experience, it pays to have the best locations in the world as a destination for your tours. One can argue that, yes a helicopter ride is a fantastic experience on its own, but seeing the world in a whole new perspective makes the journey even more incredible.
Without further ado, we introduce to you the five most beautiful places in the world to go on a helicopter tour.
Great Barrier Reef – Australia
The Great Barrier Reef is an attraction that gets is acclaim for its extensive coral reefs that stretches to over 2000km from the coastline of Queensland. When going on a helicopter ride, the views are exhilarating and one of a kind. Almost all helicopter tours such as those from MicroFlite offer a wide array of activities upon reaching the Great Barrier Reef.
Helicopters can safely drop off tourists onto floating platforms where they can set up for a dive with the fantastic aquatic marine life in the Great Barrier Reef.
Glacier Country – New Zealand
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Located on the west coast of South Island in New Zealand, this unique location offers tourists a great view of the twin glaciers in the area. The Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers extend to 12 miles and is in between snowy mountains and an elevated rainforest.
A helicopter ride in the region now includes snow landings on either or both glaciers which make the trip all the more memorable. For a reasonable upgrade, tourists can also opt to venture towards the highest point in New Zealand: Mount Cook.
The Grand Canyon – U.S.A.
When staying in the U.S., no trip is complete without a visit to the majestic Grand Canyon. The famous carved land extends to over 200 miles. Resulting from the effect of erosion, the Grand Canyon reaches down deep to almost a mile. Most tourists aren’t able to reach the southernmost point due to difficulties in road accessibility. However, a helicopter ride eliminates those challenges. Not only do tourist get to view the Grand Canyon in all its glory, but they’ll also get to see the famous Vegas Strip, Mojave Desert, and the Hoover Dam.
Cape Town – South Africa
Cape Town is best known for its rocky coastlines and unusual natural features that make a perfect background for a memorable trip. A short helicopter ride takes tourists to see a majestic view of the city along with unique land formations such as the Table Mountain and The Twelve Apostles. Guests can also view Robben Island.
While in the air, be on the lookout for Sharks that breach the waters off the coast of Cape Town. Sharks often jump out of the water to surprise their prey. Sharks don’t usually do this, so be on the lookout for such events.
Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
Although Rio de Janeiro is known for the hustle and bustle of city life, the place has natural landmarks such as Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Bay. Perhaps one of the most iconic views of Brazil, Christ the Redeemer statue is an iconic view that helicopter tourists should not miss. The beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema also look pleasant from a view up top.
Bonus: The Great Ocean Road – Australia
Australia’s rocky attractions come alive when you visit The Great Ocean Road. On the ground, a quick road trip along the coastal road can take visitors to small parts of the coast. Due to inaccessibility, a helicopter ride provides a breathtaking view of the nearby islands, gorges, rainforests, and the beaches.
Takeaway
Most tours and trips happen on the land and make for a memorable vacation. However, a helicopter trip can make it even more amazing. From exhilarating views and breathtaking experiences, helicopter flights are the best.
A lot of attractions around the world provide tourists with the best trips. Places such as Cape town in Africa and the Great Barrier Reef offer a broad look at how beautiful nature is, up close and personal.
