
San Francisco Vista Helicopter Tour
- Location:San Francisco, California
- Duration:15-20 minutes
- TOUR Code:3538VISTA
On this San Francisco Vista Helicopter Tour, the sky really is the limit! A helicopter tour is the ultimate way to admire beautiful San Francisco, highlighting the bay and its famous sights. So come and admire the view on a flight over the bay!
Highlights
- 15 to 20-minute scenic helicopter flight over San Francisco
- Spectacular views of San Francisco's famous landmarks and bay
- See the Ferry Building, Alcatraz Island, the city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge
- Choreographed musical accompaniment and narration
- Choice of morning and afternoon flights
- Pick-up and drop-off from selected San Francisco locations
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Your 37-mile (60-kilometer) flight lasts for 15-20 minutes in a Bell Jet helicopter, and takes in the well-known landmarks of San Francisco. You'll see the Ferry Building, Alcatraz Island, the city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge and much more!
Background music accompanies your flight, along with spontaneous narration by your professionally trained pilot.
Schedule Details
San Francisco Vista Helicopter Tour
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Pickup is provided from the following pick-up locations;
- Pier 39 (at the taxi stand in front of Hard Rock Cafe, for all passengers staying in Fisherman's Wharf Hotels)
- Fairmont Hotel (front entrance on Mason St, for all passengers staying in Nob Hill and Financial District)
- Hilton Hotel (Mason St side at the corner of Ellis, for all passengers staying in Union Square and So. of Market)
15-20 minutes
Return details:Returns to original departure point
Tour and Pricing Options
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Additional Information
- San Francisco pickup
- Helicopter flight with tour narration
- Gratuities (optional)
- Souvenirs
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Minimum of 2 passengers required per flight
- All of the Bell Jet Helicopters are maintained by Bell Factory Approved Mechanics and are flown by Bell Trained, FAA licensed pilots
- All flights are taken in quiet, smooth and reliable Bell Jet helicopters seating 4 or 6 passengers
- Recommended: Comfortable shoes and a extra layer of warm clothing
- All items carried onboard are subject to search. Large bags and backpacks are discouraged
- Weather permitting. If seasonal fog obscures the view, tour route may be altered
- All passenger heights MUST be advised at time of booking
- The weight restriction for this flight is 300lbs. All passengers must be able to properly use standard aircraft safety belts
- Valid photo ID is required to board aircraft
- Pickup is provided from Pier 39, the Fairmont Hotel or the Hilton Hotel on Mason. You must specify your preferred pickup location in the "Special Requirements" field on the checkout page
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