Niagara Falls Small Group Tour w/Helicopter and Maid of the Mist
This exciting Niagara Falls tour delivers what is truly the ultimate way to experience the American side of Niagara Falls. On this tour, you will catch a birds-eye view of the Falls from inside a helicopter plus get up close on the Maid of the Mist boat ride (operating seasonally, May - November) and at the Cave of the winds.
- Helicopter ride over Niagara Falls - once in a lifetime opportunity! The helicopter ride is weather permitting and infants are not allowed on the helicopter.
- Tour of Niagara Falls, NY with photo stops at Goat Island, Terrapin Point and Luna Island
- Boat ride on the iconic Maid of the Mist (operating seasonally from May - November; when boat is closed tour will include admission to Aquarium of Niagara)
- Venture to "hurricane deck" at Cave of the Winds
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Niagara Falls Observation Tower, 333 Prospect St Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Your guide will bring you to your first attraction, a boat ride on the famous Maid of the Mist. Before you board, you’ll have a chance to check out the view from the Prospect Point Observation Tower (also known as Niagara Falls Observation Tower), located directly above the boarding site for the Maid of the Mist boat tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Maid of the Mist, 1 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
While you’re on the boat tour, you’ll take in incredible views, hear the thunderous roars of the rushing waterfalls and you may get a bit wet, depending on where you stand - but don’t worry, you will be provided with a rain poncho for this boat ride.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Goat Island, Niagara Falls, NY
The next stop on your tour is a visit to Goat Island which connects to Terrapin Point and Luna Island as well. While here you’ll learn about the history of the Falls, see the Nikola Tesla monument overlooking the Falls, and get very close to the Bridal Veil Falls which are situated between Goat Island and Luna Island.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cave of the Winds, Goat Island Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
After your Goat Island visit, your guide will take you to Cave of the Winds where you will descend 175 ft. into the Niagara Gorge before heading out onto a series of walkways leading to the “hurricane deck” - only a few feet away from the Bridal Veil Falls. You will be so close that it will feel like you’re surrounded by tropical storm-like conditions, even when it’s calm out.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rainbow Air Inc, 9990 Porter Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, USA
Following your visit to Cave of the Winds, is the moment you’ve been waiting for all day. Your guide will take you to board a Rainbow Air helicopter for an unforgettable ride around Niagara Falls, the gorge and surrounding area.
Important to note: Infants are not allowed on the helicopter ride.
Duration: 8 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Children under 40" are NOT permitted on the helicopter flight."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
08:00 AM
Duration: 5 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up and drop off at most locations in downtown Niagara Falls, NY
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.