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Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
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Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

By Tahoe Helicopters
Recommended by 98% of travellers
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 10–12 minutes
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Helicopter tour of Emerald Bay
  • Noise reducing headsets
  • Live commentary on board
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • Tahoe Helicopters, 1901 Airport Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA
    Inside the main lobby of the Lake Tahoe Airport
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 91965P2

    • Maximum weight per person is 250 pounds (113kg)
    • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required. Please call tour operator prior to flight to arrange this. A full refund will be given if disability cannot be accommodated.
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Maximum combined passenger weight is 500lbs per flight and strictly enforced
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 91965P2

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    • 1901 Airport Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA
      Inside the main lobby of the Lake Tahoe Airport
    • Pass by
      Emerald Bay State Park
    About the operator
    Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
    • Tahoe Helicopters
      168
      United States
      Joined in June 2018
    • D2698LWelizabethb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great lifetime experience!!
      What an amazing experience! We booked the tour before we left, and a little apprehensive as never been in one before but from the very start, meeting the staff in the office to getting up in the helicopter we felt completely looked after. Everyone was relaxed but professional. We took our 15 year old who sat in the front and we all had fantastic views. The flight itself was smooth. Would definitely recommend for a lifetime experience. Levi the pilot was great, friendly informative and made the experience even more special!
      Written 26 August 2024
    • W3104QYjacobf
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      10/10 would recommend
      The pilot gave us a great narrative of the the lake and a bit of the culture. We saw amazing scenery and we were excited to see the snowy mountains
      Written 3 July 2024
    • 690brittneyh
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing!
      You’ve never seen Tahoe like this. Highly recommend! I attached a photo of the helicopter I wasn’t sure what to expect before going. It’s like you’re sitting in a panorama globe. A view from every angle you look. Felt super safe the entire time!
      Written 14 June 2024
    • wendylU908DV
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Spectacular Views of Lake Tahoe
      The ride was absolutely amazing! The pilot was really informative and enjoyable, and the scenery was spectacular! We would highly recommend the ride to anyone.
      Written 14 June 2024
    • AnoinaMD
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Tahoe Helicopter Tours is worth booking!
      We explored Lake Tahoe from the sky, across the water and by land. Tahoe Helicopter Tours was absolutely beautiful and incredible. Easy to book and great varieties of tours to choose from. Well worth the price, felt safe and secure and had a fabulous time. Highly recommend!!
      Written 20 April 2024
    • U510CHkathyk
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Helicopter ride circle Lake Tahoe.
      Levi was our pilot. Absolutely amazing ride. We did circle the lake. Would recommend it to anyone. Awesome views. Would love to do it again when the water falls are going.
      Written 26 February 2024
    • Rafael M
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best flight in Tahoe
      One of the best most beautiful moments you will make, what we all call a core memory. Don’t hold back of fear you will only have joy and sights only seen from coming here. Our pilot was amazing and very knowledgeable on everything he knew about the area highly request Matthew 100% Don’t wait and go fly!
      Written 16 November 2023
    • F7323JDpaulk
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great One Year Anniversary Surprise!
      My wife and I loved our flight over the west side of the lake! Our pilot Matt made the trip really enjoyable. It was nice having someone who grew up here and knows the area. Highly recommend the 30 minute flight, so much to see. All the staff were super nice. The Keeseys.
      Written 18 October 2023
    • Hope S
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome experience
      That was first experience on a helicopter. It was much smoother than I anticipated! We explored the east coast of Lake Tahoe and the views were insane! Highly recommend. Loved our pilot, he was personable and a great conversationalist
      Written 7 October 2023
    • Roving10387698702
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      My first helicopter ride
      Views were beautiful. I never felt unsafe. Levi did an excellent job. He was very friendly, and was willing to talk about the operations of the helicopter. I highly recommend!
      Written 25 September 2023
    • V4929RMjessicak
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience!
      Great views - perfect photo ops! The staff and pilot were wonderful and we were really pleased with the experience. I would definitely do this again! Highly recommended!
      Written 24 September 2023
    • sherry0416
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Breathtaking Veiws
      Breathtaking views. Awesome experience Bryce did a great job showing the lakes and waterfalls. He also provided great history and very easy to ask questions etc.
      Written 19 September 2023
    • candicelT5194QN
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      EPIC custom flight
      I asked for a one off flight and they did not disappoint! Great experience. Second flight with them and be happy to fly again!!!
      Written 10 August 2023
    • melissabU8474JO
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent
      Best overall air view experience you could ask for. My pilot Matt was very professional, precise and very informative off the sights we observed throughout our wonderful flight. Around the lake circle tour highly recommended! Melissa.
      Written 3 August 2023
    • R4149TKjoeh
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful View of the Lake
      Ever since I was a kid I've always wanted a Helicopter ride, Had i chance and took it, So glad we did, it was amazing, the pilot Matt was great, knew all about the lake, it was the best time we had at Lake Tahoe.
      Written 18 July 2023
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    Penumbra
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    The first time we went, they had to cancel the flight due to wind issue. Actually they can still fly, but it is not comforting fly for any tourist like us. So, when they cancel, it mean the wind is too high for tourist.

    They were very helpful explaining to us the best time of the day to fly base on tour selection, sun direction or any other aspect.

    Jacob Smith the pilot with 6 + years (in 2019) experience and as our tour guide gave a great comforting explanation for safety and other aspect sitting in as a passenger of the helicopter. The use of head set and microphone provided made the flying very comforting. It is just like flying or sitting in a big airplane. Noise of the helicopter was being insulated, and conversation between us can be done with a normal voice.

    They also understand and very helpful to accommodate the need for every tourist to take an extra photo before we fly.

    A lot more great thing can be written, but then the tour won't be a surprise anymore.

    Guaranteed, you won't be disappointed.
    Written 6 January 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

    Brandon D
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience for our family of 3 including our 5 year olds first time on a helicopter. Our pilot Matt made us all comfortable for the duration and narrated our journey on top of Lake Tahoe. Well worth the money so go do it!
    Written 2 July 2023
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    Quest435076
    Edgewood, WA2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022
    The gents were super concerned about safety. We were booked for an afternoon flight when the weather turned and we had to postpone. They recommended rebooking as early in the day as possible as that's when the air is the most smooth and clear. Boy were they right! Eight a.m. flight the next day was spectacular and the ride was as smooth as the lake.
    Written 28 June 2022
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    Texasmom04
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Family
    Wow! What an amazing experience! We took the 30 minute flight. Bryce was very informative and a great pilot. The waters of Lake Tahoe are incredibly impressive from the air and it was such fun to see Vikingsholm and Fannin Island from above.
    Highly recommend!
    Written 31 July 2023
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    Angela M
    Tucson, AZ15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Since the season was too cold already for a kayak tour, I thought this would be another great way to see the lake and surprise my sweetheart! Great choice! The staff and pilot were very friendly and informative. Although, the ride is short and sweet, it’s also spectacular!!
    Written 16 November 2023
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    Ruthi C
    Carson City, NV7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lehi was a great pilot! He told us everything that was happening and answered all our questions!

    The water was so pretty and we loved seeing it from 1100 feet above Tahoe!

    Being 8000 feet above sea level was amazing!
    Written 5 August 2024
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    Ashton
    Sacramento, CA4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Couples
    Booked this event as part of a day trip to South Lake. Amazing views of Emerald Bay, Tahoe Keys, and the small lakes and beaches close by. Pilot was very experienced and knowledgeable of the sights on the route. Although it was a short flight, it was still a great experience overall, would recommend.
    Written 15 August 2024
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    Stephanie Gomes
    Merced, CA2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was amazing and the views were beautiful. Just wish it was a little longer of a ride rather than 15-20 minutes. Worth it though, and would definitely do it again. We felt safe the entire ride and the pilot made us feel comfortable.
    Written 5 March 2021
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    Proxii
    Ukiah, CA12 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020 • Couples
    We exceeded the weight limit, only contacted 2 hours before our trip. And since I booked over a week ahead I would have preferred to know before the day of. Sadly will have to rain check for another day, motivation to get healthy I guess! So 500lbs is the weight limit and we were just over between the two of us! So beware of the limit since we didn’t find the information earlier! Sad birthday adventure not being able to go.
    Written 28 October 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Please accept our apologies, we make every attempt possible to avoid this situation. Upon reviewing the flight manifest for the day it was discovered a booking exceeding our limitations was accepted by your preferred booking site. The weight restriction information is surfaced at least 2 times prominently throughout the process, including at the time a customer enters their weights. We apologize for any difficulties encountered as a result of this oversight; the restrictions are paramount to the safety of the participants, pilot, and everyone on the ground.
    Written 9 December 2020
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    Nealika M
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Family
    I love beautiful town. Because they make me feel at home. Norma and Vianei are always very attentive to what I have to offer. The buffet is delicious starting at 7:00 am and they have special nights. I recommend the Argentina nights. They have very good cuts and the teachers are very friendly, Rafael and Carmen served me on several occasions and they are always on call. Thank you
    Nayeli
    Google
    Written 12 November 2023
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