Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours

Ever since 1995, Rainbow Air has been making tourists to the American side of Niagara Falls happy with its adrenaline-fueled helipad rides. Tourists will see such captivating sights out of the window that they’ll imagine it’s the stuff of their dreams! A typical ride looks like this: you’ll take a 12-minute aerial tour hovering over these scenic spots: the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Horseshoe Falls (also known as the Canadian Falls), Goat Island, Cave of the Winds, Maid of the Mist, the Rainbow Bridge, the American Observation Tower, Queen Victoria Park, Clifton Hill, and other wondrous destinations of Niagara Falls. If you like what you’re reading, book a luxurious private tour of Niagara Falls, USA with the Rainbow Air Helicopter Ride as a bonus!

Hour Of Operation

from 9:00 am to sundown
Helicopter tours are not available on Tuesday and Wednesday (weather permitting)
Hours subject to change

What to Know

A visit to Niagara Falls without hopping on a helicopter ride is as bad as sacrilege. You can’t just visit this majestically beautiful destination without taking an aerial tour to see the skyline meeting the cityscape with its lush waterfalls, and blending seamlessly! A helicopter tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and should not be missed. If you’ve made up your mind to go on this wondrous ride, Rainbow Air should be your first pick!

A choice helicopter tours provider with over 25 years of aerial expertise and quiet turbine engine helicopters, Rainbow Air won’t disappoint you on your Niagara Falls USA ride. With its charter services and aerial wedding ceremonies, it’s more than just a go-to place for people looking to book a helipad ride in the Niagara region! Book your 12-minute tour today to glide over the scenic Niagara River, the stunning Rainbow Bridge, the three majestic Falls, and more, and find out why this ride is so special!

How to Get There

Plenty of options make it possible for visitors to reach Rainbow Air for an aerial tour, but the best way is definitely via a guided tour. By booking a Private Niagara Falls, USA tour, you’ll get the best of both worlds – the terrestrial and the aerial! Our guides will show you around Niagara and its hottest hotspots after picking you up from your location at 9990 Porter Road, Niagara Falls, New York. Aside from the helicopter ride, you’ll be taken to Maid of the Mist for a misty boat ride and Cave of the Winds for a thrilling adventure a stone’s throw away from the cascading falls! Book now for a completely hassle-free experience!

Take in the Aerial Sights of Niagara Falls, USA with us!

Best Time to Visit

From 9:00 am until sundown, Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours are open for booking – consider visiting Niagara Falls during these hours so you can get the most out of your visit! It’s important to note that the tours are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (weather permitting), so be sure to check the schedule before you book a tour. If you have something special planned on a specific day, which you want to make even more special by seeing the falls from the air, book as early as you can guarantee accessibility. Also, remember to check the weather forecast before booking to avoid any problems caused by bad weather.

Highlights

Looking to enjoy the majestic power and beauty of the falls in a completely different way? Rainbow Air Helicopter Tour should be your choice! This aeronautical adventure provides a unique experience unlike any you’ve had before as you loom over the three majestic falls and take in a spectacular view of the Rainbow Bridge, Niagara River, Clifton Hill, and other beautiful destinations of Niagara’s USA side! So what are you waiting for? Book a tour now!

Features

The sky awaits an adrenaline-fueled experience of your visit to Niagara Falls, USA, and beckons you to book a Rainbow Air tour! Operating in the Niagara region since 1995, this helipad tours provider is the very best at what it does! Your journey begins as you’ll take flight from Niagara Falls International Airport and hover over the Upper Niagara River for a majestic view stretched out from the mighty Falls to the Rainbow Bridge, Goat Island, Queen Victoria Park, Clifton Hill, Cave of the Winds, and more aesthetic places in the Niagara region. As you glide above this gorgeousity, you’ll have many wonderful chances to capture its beauty and snap the most Insta-worthy shots that you can take home as a souvenir!

Soon after takeoff, your helipad will cover the sprawling expanse of the Upper Niagara River plunging into the rapids that encircle Goat Island and the Three Sisters Islands. When you’ve taken in the glorious sights of these regions, you’ll fly above the verge of the American and Horseshoe Falls, where you’ll feel the thunderous power of 750,000 gallons of water flowing per second! This gushing spectacle is the source of the most beautiful rainbows you’ll ever see if you tour on a bright sunny day – don’t forget to pause and capture this moment in your memory and your camera. If you’ve read this far, you must book a helipad tour now to experience Niagara Falls uniquely!

You can tour over Niagara Falls with a helicopter ride from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Although open year-round (weather permitting), the tours are closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays due to weather.
The Airbus H130 with a seating capacity of 7 passengers at a time is the helicopter used for the tour.
The flight duration is 12 minutes, providing an awe-inspiring view of the cascading Niagara Falls.
The helipad for the Niagara Helicopters ride is at 3731 Victoria Avenue in Niagara Falls, Canada. Hotel pickup services are available in downtown Niagara Falls with our helicopter tours!
Each helicopter can seat 8 individuals (7 passengers including the pilot.)
A minimum of two passengers is required for a helicopter ride. However, the helicopter is filled to capacity, provided people are waiting for a helipad ride.
The aerial ride covers 27 kilometers (17 miles) in 9 minutes. However, the entire ride takes about 12 minutes, including boarding and photos.
Our pilots are trained in flight school with a minimum of 100 flying hours and hold a Canadian Commercial Pilots License. Also, all aviators have a minimum of 1500 hours of professional flight experience, with 500 hours of training with a turbine engine.
Seating is arranged for proper weight and balance distribution for passenger safety, considering factors such as fuel weight, passenger weight, and total passenger count. However, seating arrangements can only be confirmed at the time of the flight.
Our helipads are among the safest, meticulously maintained every day by our professional staff and pilots. Our maintenance technicians won the Roland Groome Award for their high standards of helipad protection and maintenance.
The helicopter ride is suitable for people of all ages, including infants as young as one month.
Take-off requires a minimum visibility of 3 miles and a minimum cloud base of 2400 feet, making the flight dependent on weather conditions.
While our helicopter rides are safe for low-risk pregnancies, we recommend checking with your doctor to ensure your and your child’s safety.
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