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Cape of Good Hope Scenic Helicopter Flight with Free Boat Cruise
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Cape of Good Hope Scenic Helicopter Flight with Free Boat Cruise
By Cape Town Helicopters
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Soar above the Cape Peninsula, including the Cape of Good Hope, on this picture-perfect helicopter tour. Get a bird’s-eye view of Table Mountain, the Boulders Beach penguins, Constantia’s vineyards, the crashing surf around Cape Point, and so much more as your experienced pilot reveals exactly what you’re seeing. Your tour departs from the V&A Waterfront in the heart of downtown. It’s capped at just six travelers, ensuring a personalized adventure.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 48m
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- See the Cape Peninsula’s rugged landscapes and pristine beaches from the air
- Minimize travel time: Tour leaves from the V&A Waterfront downtown
- Morning and afternoon options available, to suit your schedule
- Six-person helicopter means an intimate experience and excellent views
- Flight
- Live commentary on board
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- 36 E Pier Rd, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8002, South AfricaCape Town Helicopters is situated at the V&A Waterfront Helipad, just behind the Table Bay hotel.
Pickup details- We kindly request guests to wait in the lobby for our driver who will be driving a Cape Town Helicopters Branded vehicle. Please note that the pick-up is complimentary and is not included in the price. We reserve the right to cancel a pick-up due to operational requirements. Please ensure that your Pick-Up location is within our collection radius. Cape Town Helicopters is situated at the V&A Waterfront Helipad, just behind the Table Bay hotel.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- 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: 5670PENINSULA- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Infants from 3 months to 1 year are permitted on board the helicopter.
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers 2 years old and above
- A minimum of 2 guests is required for any flight. Guest will be contacted in case of time changes.
- Helicopter tours may be shared with members of other parties; helicopters seat up to 6 people
- Seating allocation done according to weight and balance outcome prior to your flight
- No handbags or carry-on bags will be allowed on the flight. Lockers will be available free of charge
- Personal cameras, video cameras and binoculars are allowed on-board.
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
- 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: 5670PENINSULA
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- Pass byCape of Good HopeTwelve ApostlesCape Point Nature Reserve
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- W2280TFmichelles0 contributionsAn unforgettable helicopter and boat TripWe recently went on a helicopter flight, and ot was an amazing experience with breathtaking views. A big thanks to Taufeeq for making the flight details so interesting. Special thanks to Ammarah for arranging a complimentary boat trip when we ran outil of time. This thoughtful gesture added extra enjoyment to our adventure. Thank you for providing us with an experience of a lifetime. Highly recommend….. thanks to all the boat crew members we had a blast in the cold 🍷❤️Written 2 October 2024
- MaggieG750 contributionsBucket List Experience!Wowzers! What a treat! The Mother City showed us her best sights today, aware possible by the team at Cape Town Helicopters! Professional, EXCELLENT service from start to end! This is definitely one experience I would do again! Thank you to the team at Cape Town Experiences for helping build special memories with my parents!Written 21 September 2024
- 1983ANM0 contributionsCape of good hope flightAbsolutely amazing experience!!! Totally suggest it!!! All of the staff is great and helpful! Smily faces and kind people!!!Written 14 September 2024
- bazzs20200 contributionsThank youIt is an excellent experience seeing Cape Town from the top. The staff are great and friendly. Thank you Cape Town for a lovely visitWritten 23 August 2024
- sandrasY625CF0 contributionsGreat views and so great to see it all from the sky!Beautiful day and amazing scenery. We had the 25 minute full cape tour and loved it. We had just arrived in Cape Town so this was excellent way to orient us with the landscape and sights around the cape area. Our pilot was very friendly and knowledgeable.Written 19 August 2024
- hf9240 contributionsAmazingJadon Lovemore flying! He is a great captain; we had a great experience. Especially the pitch and roll maneuver at sunset. Thank you!Written 2 June 2024
- adrianbY7612ZQ0 contributionsCape Town helicopters best views everExcellent experience friendly staff helicopter flight absolutely amazing highly recommended many thanks Cape Town helicoptersWritten 27 May 2024
- nataliecK2072YM0 contributionsFantastic FlightThis was my first time ever in a helicopter. Captain Dave was fantastic! Very professional and knowledgeable, not to mention funny. The entire staff at Cape Town Helicopters were courteous, helpful, and friendly! Excellent experience all around! Very grateful to Guy for organizing this tour. Thank you!!Written 4 March 2024
- masX1210PW0 contributionsPort containers and endless water views instead of scenic ocean viewDisappointment. Highly depends on where you seat. if you are on the 2 left-side back seats it won't be scenic as stated in the description . You will see just port containers and endless boring water. Especially if it's 6 seat helicopter. Passengers in the middle at the back cannot see the full view. All the best scenic views will be either from the front or right-side back seats. We asked the pilot to turn our side to the ocean. He did his best but it was just a couple of minutes, we didn't even manage to enjoy the view and make photos. We understand that it is a sharing flight and the company did tell about it but the company doesn't specify that it can be 6-seat helicopter and that the passengers in the middle at the back wont see scenic views as promised in description. This is not fair to pay same amount of money and see just 30% of the promised views compared to the other seats. This specific flight is waist of money. My recommendation: 1. Don't go for "Two Oceans Scenic Flight". Choose other route where both sides of helicopter will see same views 2. Try to avoid 6-seat helicopter. 4-seat option is better. A person in the middle can see more at both sides 3. If you can afford choose a private flightWritten 21 February 2024
- grhers0 contributionsWe recommend it!Highly recommended for both tourists and locals. Provides a totally different view of Cape Town. Pilot is very knowledgeable of the area. Fun to see places you’ve been but from a different perspective and also great to see things we haven’t seen like the shipwreck. An amazing 25 minutes.Written 4 February 2024
- bkornblau0 contributionsbest operator everwhat a unbelievably well run operation. I am a pilot and understand good ops. This operator is above all else. Feel safe and what a bargain!Written 31 January 2024
- deborahlU3154UC0 contributionsBeautiful helicopter ride😍😍😍Had the best window view😍 great time, great service from beginning to end👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 beautiful coast line views. Even gave a ride back to the waterfront!Written 31 January 2024
- victoriac100 contributionsTop Cape Town ExperienceAmazing experience!! We flew into CT on Friday the 19th of January and it was a beautiful day and our hotel staff (Ricardo at The Portswood) recommended the helicopter experience and it was arranged that day for 4pm and it was such a great way to see all of CT in its glory! I would highly recommend this experience as the staff were top quality and even included hotel transfer! The views were incredible, a very reliable and safe pilot and company!! Definitely value for money too - thank you for the complimentary boat cruise that was even upgraded to a sunset cruise that was also just stunning. A an absolute must for a top CT experience!! Thank you guys!Written 24 January 2024
- olgap2450 contributionsBest way to see Cape Town!We took our 3 kids on their first helicopter ride on a most gorgeous clear wind-free day! It was stunning! Our pilot Megan pointed out beautiful sights and areas. It was the most beautiful view of Cape Town on the last day of our trip - what a memorable conclusion. Highly recommended - professional, on time, fun and warm people who want you to love Cape Town as much as they do!Written 3 January 2024
- 21mar_w0 contributionsExelentIt was a very short trip... but time flies when you are having fun..... it was my son's first time in a helicopter...Written 29 December 2023
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Barry R
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Friends
We get to the place early and every group that came in behind us was helped before we were. Our time was set for noon and it was almost 30 minutes late. The manager (I assume) continued to pull other groups up in front of us and was rather rude about it. Customer service at this place was the worst we had while in Cape Town.
Written 9 September 2023
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I sincerely apologies that our service did not delivers as per our normal high standards. Check-in for your flight was 30 min prior to your actual flight as per the product explanation of the experience. I do apologies once again.
Written 11 September 2023
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John P
Edenvale, South Africa156 contributions
A must do when in Capetown. It just wasn’t the spectacular views of the peninsular or seeing the whales and dolphins that made this trip memorable. The aircraft was modern and clean and the pilot a pleasure and informative whilst making for a relaxed atmosphere. However it was dealing with company from our first enquiry to our last confirmation email that really made it that much more enjoyable. From the get go to the return to the wine farm it was an absolute pleasure and the trip will hold memories forever. You don’t realise just how beautiful the Cape is until you seen it from the air.
Written 21 August 2021
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Thank you for your review.
Written 6 January 2023
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DianZor
San Juan, Puerto Rico21 contributions
An incredible experience in a beautiful and very well maintained helicopter. You can see everything, all around the peninsula which is a must do in Cape Town. The pilot (Megan) was amazing explaining everything. Even the facility is amazing.
Written 10 March 2024
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Thank you for this incredible review, we are delighted that you enjoyed an incredible experience with Cape Town Helicopters part of Cape Town Experiences.
Written 11 March 2024
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DarrenMacD
Dubai, United Arab Emirates17 contributions
An amazing afternoon flying the full Peninsula and then landing at Klein Constantia for wine tastings and lunch. Landed on the lawn there and was taken to the tasting rooms in the wineries open jeep. Very cool.
Then the fun started tasting amazing wines, a nice tour and then a great lunch.
The flight of the Peninsula was awesome, very clear and calm with an amazing outlook of the beach’s and mountains. After the winery stop we took off and landed at the International Airport which made our SA departure very easy and memorable.
The helicopter and our pilot Ryan were fantastic. Ryan was very knowledgeable and funny. It was a great experience. Thanks Ryan and the whole team.
Then the fun started tasting amazing wines, a nice tour and then a great lunch.
The flight of the Peninsula was awesome, very clear and calm with an amazing outlook of the beach’s and mountains. After the winery stop we took off and landed at the International Airport which made our SA departure very easy and memorable.
The helicopter and our pilot Ryan were fantastic. Ryan was very knowledgeable and funny. It was a great experience. Thanks Ryan and the whole team.
Written 27 June 2024
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Thank you for this incredible review, we are delighted that you enjoyed an incredible
experience with Cape Town Helicopters part of Cape Town Experiences.
Written 8 August 2024
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JenzJourneys 🇨🇦 Travel Blog
Toronto, Canada380 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
This review is based on the service not received and how it was handled rather than the flight itself (although I'm sure the flights are breathtaking). I only give a 1 when I feel safety is at risk so not having tried their service I gave a 2. Please read further to see why.
I booked and paid for a tour through Viator with Cape Town Helicopters on June 6th, 2023 for a tour on July 24th, 2023. I had limited time in Capetown and picked the things most important to me a month in advance. In the fine print of their tour on both Trip Advisor and Viator they say that in the event of bad weather or not enough people in the tour customers would be offered an alternate fly date or full refund.
My low review comes because they told me my tour was cancelled just 3 hours prior to take off and 45 mins prior to my ride arrangements to get there was scheduled to arrive (transportation to the helicopter pad is not included). I had been invited to join new friends at the botanical garden and other things that afternoon that I declined to join because of my flight plans knowing it was good weather. By the time they canceled it was too late to join. Cape Town Helicopters' cancellation policy for customers is 24hrs notice or no refund and I believe that if they know they haven't reached the minimum booking of 2 people, customers should be given a warning at 24hrs out so they can choose how to proceed at that point.
I could have filled my day with other outings had I had more notice. I live in Canada and won't have the opportunity to explore South Africa again anytime soon.
My next concern was how the cancellation was handled. It was suggested I could pay for two spots (Over $1000) or switch dates. If I opted for a refund Cape Town Helicopters said I had to put a cancellation through Viator. Knowing the cancellation policy of 24hrs notice or no refund I was leery to do this and reached out to Viator directly. After some back and forth with Viator and also Viator and Cape Town Helicopters I eventually received my refund but this took nearly another hour of my day.
Here's the difference of how it should have been handled in my opinion:
Two days later I had another different Viator tour have to cancel due to weather. The other company gave me notice the day before. They also initiated and completed the refund for me, I did not have to do anything. In my experience is the way things work with Viator and TA when a company cancels. I wonder what would have potentially happened and the headache I would have had if I had blindly put forward a cancellation on Viator as per Cape Town Helicopters suggestion. Because I was leery of their request I also asked Cape Town Helicopters to send me an email so I would have in writing that they were the ones cancelling (instead of just my word that they said it over the phone). I never received this email despite assurance it would be sent outlining a recap of our conversation. (I'll give them the benefit of the doubt on this one that once they had been contacted by Viator they felt it was redundant and unnecessary at that point.)
If you decide to book with them and you are solo I would suggest confirming they have another customer for that day before the 24hr mark so you can maximize your time in South Africa. In the fine print it says a minimum of two people per booking. I book solo all the time for such requirements on Trip Advisor and Viator and most companies if the policy does not permit solo riders the drop down bar either doesn't allow you to put just 1 person or the dropdown bar changes the price to charge double if you put one person. They book it as a potentially shared experience which is fine had I been warned 24 hrs notice there was no second passenger and had they put forward for the refund and not put it in my hands to deal with. Again those are the two reason why I wrote this review.
I booked and paid for a tour through Viator with Cape Town Helicopters on June 6th, 2023 for a tour on July 24th, 2023. I had limited time in Capetown and picked the things most important to me a month in advance. In the fine print of their tour on both Trip Advisor and Viator they say that in the event of bad weather or not enough people in the tour customers would be offered an alternate fly date or full refund.
My low review comes because they told me my tour was cancelled just 3 hours prior to take off and 45 mins prior to my ride arrangements to get there was scheduled to arrive (transportation to the helicopter pad is not included). I had been invited to join new friends at the botanical garden and other things that afternoon that I declined to join because of my flight plans knowing it was good weather. By the time they canceled it was too late to join. Cape Town Helicopters' cancellation policy for customers is 24hrs notice or no refund and I believe that if they know they haven't reached the minimum booking of 2 people, customers should be given a warning at 24hrs out so they can choose how to proceed at that point.
I could have filled my day with other outings had I had more notice. I live in Canada and won't have the opportunity to explore South Africa again anytime soon.
My next concern was how the cancellation was handled. It was suggested I could pay for two spots (Over $1000) or switch dates. If I opted for a refund Cape Town Helicopters said I had to put a cancellation through Viator. Knowing the cancellation policy of 24hrs notice or no refund I was leery to do this and reached out to Viator directly. After some back and forth with Viator and also Viator and Cape Town Helicopters I eventually received my refund but this took nearly another hour of my day.
Here's the difference of how it should have been handled in my opinion:
Two days later I had another different Viator tour have to cancel due to weather. The other company gave me notice the day before. They also initiated and completed the refund for me, I did not have to do anything. In my experience is the way things work with Viator and TA when a company cancels. I wonder what would have potentially happened and the headache I would have had if I had blindly put forward a cancellation on Viator as per Cape Town Helicopters suggestion. Because I was leery of their request I also asked Cape Town Helicopters to send me an email so I would have in writing that they were the ones cancelling (instead of just my word that they said it over the phone). I never received this email despite assurance it would be sent outlining a recap of our conversation. (I'll give them the benefit of the doubt on this one that once they had been contacted by Viator they felt it was redundant and unnecessary at that point.)
If you decide to book with them and you are solo I would suggest confirming they have another customer for that day before the 24hr mark so you can maximize your time in South Africa. In the fine print it says a minimum of two people per booking. I book solo all the time for such requirements on Trip Advisor and Viator and most companies if the policy does not permit solo riders the drop down bar either doesn't allow you to put just 1 person or the dropdown bar changes the price to charge double if you put one person. They book it as a potentially shared experience which is fine had I been warned 24 hrs notice there was no second passenger and had they put forward for the refund and not put it in my hands to deal with. Again those are the two reason why I wrote this review.
Written 28 July 2023
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Dear Jennifer, we sincerely apologies that your experience/expectations was not met but allow me to explain how the Viator and booking process works.
The product booking description clearly states a minimum of two guests are required to per flight. As the day go and there are no other sharing options we make contact with our guests and offer to move the flight do a different date or time of a sharing flight and we also offer that you can fly on an exclusive basis meaning it will only be you in the helicopter but guests need to pay for an additional seat.
Should this not be possible or acceptable by the guests we as the guest to cancel with Viator and Viator confirms the cancellation with Cape Town Helicopters, we confirm it on our side and the process ends with your refund.
Once again we do apologies that you feel that our procedure did not meet your expectations.
Written 31 July 2023
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Rafiq Patni - Tour Consultant
Mumbai, India24 contributions
Oct 2018
sHOULD arrive 30 minutes before your flight. NAC offers a complimentary vehicle transfer service within the CBD, Green Point, Sea Point and Waterfront area.
Written 6 September 2019
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scraven7
Toronto, Canada12 contributions
Nov 2019
Everything from the office staff to the flight was perfect. The pilot (Lisa) made sure we were comfortable and was informative throughout our trip and made sure we were satisfied before leaving a certain area. It was a bit of an investment, but worth every penny and I'll do it again the second I get a chance. Herman welcomed us right away and showed us around the office, and Lisa treated us like valued guests when we were in the air. I highly recommend spending the extra money and doing the full peninsula flight!
Written 4 January 2020
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Thank you for your review. Hopefully we will see you on board a flight again.
Written 7 November 2022
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Sophie A
1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Couples
We had the most unbelievable ride from V&A waterfront, around the Cape of good hope. Our pilot, Ryan Holiday, was very professional, talented and knowledgeable - highlight was him manoeuvring the helicopter for us to get an epic pic of Africa from the very tip of the continent. Would recommend to anyone, wish we could do it again!!
Written 2 December 2019
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Jenn J. B
35 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
We again used "NAC Helicopter" tours after an unforgetable great previous experience 2yrs ago ...its the best ever experience and with a highly professional pilot.. what absolut amazing views..treated my daughter and friend to see Cape Point, worth every penny on a clear day..they depart from V&A Waterfront.
Written 9 October 2019
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Matthias
5 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
we had today a great flight with our Pilot Werner. great flight and a great pilot. many thanks to werner. I highly recommend flying capetown helicopters.
Written 25 April 2019
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