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Last updated: 09 July, 2023
Expert travel writer: Ellen Himmelfarb

For the full Niagara Falls experience, you really do need to see it from above. Short helicopter flips, usually 15-20 minutes, are worth the price tag, for the spellbinding views. They also take you out over the rolling landscapes of the Niagara Wine Region to Niagara-on-the-Lake, and the Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Generating Station.

From Matt: I did this as a teenager and it’s something I’ve never forgotten. I highly recommend it.

Price from: £200
Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 8+
When: All year around

Getting there & doing it

There’s no minimum age, but realistically it will be too frightening for children under 8 (and even some adults).

When to do it

Flights depart daily, 9 am until sunset, weather permitting.

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Niagara Falls CANADA Helicopter Tour

Niagara Falls CANADA Helicopter Tour
Marvel at Niagara Falls from above on an exciting 10-minute helicopter ride! As you fly a scenic route along the Niagara River, see all of the area’s spectacular natural attractions, from Whirlpool Rapids to the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls — American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls. You’ll also zoom past sites like the Skylon Tower and Rainbow Bridge. Unique, multi lingual, commentary provides interesting and informative details about the falls as you fly. Maximum of 7 passengers per flight, weight and balance dependent.

Price: C181

Min age: 0

Rating 4.59 / 5 [595 ratings]

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Niagara Falls Grand Helicopter Adventure

Niagara Falls Grand Helicopter Adventure
Marvel at Niagara Falls from a bird's-eye view on this exciting 20-minute helicopter tour. Enjoy unsurpassed panoramic views of Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake's historic landmarks, and then fly over the region's renowned wine country. See it all in a way unimaginable from the ground!

Price: C280

Min age: 3

Rating 4.64 / 5 [477 ratings]

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Niagara Falls Private Half Day Tour with Boat and Helicopter

Toronto

Niagara Falls Private Half Day Tour with Boat and Helicopter
Visit Niagara Falls in the Comfort of your Private Vehicle with Licensed Niagara parks Tour guide. Customize the entire day to your preferences and Take a preset Private Half-Day Tour itinerary showcasing the Highlights of Niagara Falls including Niagara Cruises, a Helicopter ride over the Falls, and a Fresh Canadian-cooked Lunch. Escape the rush of crowded and tight buses with our luxury private day tour. Minimum 2 persons are Required for this Tour.

Price: C429

Min age: 0

Rating 4.92 / 5 [51 ratings]

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Niagara Falls Canada Tour + Helicopter Ride and Skylon Tower Lunch

Niagara Falls Canada Tour + Helicopter Ride and Skylon Tower Lunch
Experience Niagara Falls from top to bottom on this activity-filled tour of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Be wowed on an exciting helicopter ride; feel the power of the water on the Journey Behind the Falls; get up close to the thundering stream on a Voyage To The Falls Boat Tour (seasonal, operating Apr - November only, replaced with admission to Niagara's Fury and Butterfly Conservatory from December- April); and visit several viewpoints for various perspectives of the whole site. Plus, have lunch at the Summit Suite atop the Skylon Tower! Our air conditioned mini-vans will allow for a comfortable experience with easy maneuverability around the area - getting to areas where other tours cannot reach. For the 2023 season, the Voyage To The Falls Boat schedule is as follows: May 6 - June 13 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays 10am-6:20pm June 17 - October 10 Daily 8:30am-8:30pm

Price: C489

Min age: 0

Rating 4.77 / 5 [406 ratings]

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Destination guides including or relevant to this experience

Niagara Falls

Ontario, Canada

View of falls from underneath at the side

There’s only one reason most people come to this Ontario city straddling the border of the United States and Canada, and that’s to see the remarkable Horseshoe Falls waterfall. Just outside the city is the Niagara Wine region, home to world-class vineyards – another compelling reason to visit.