Scenic Helicopter Tours
Views Beyond Your Imagination!
Scenic Helicopter Tours is the only way to truly experience the Smoky Mountains. We offer eight different helicopter tours that will fit your budget and sightseeing needs. All of our pilots are FAA certified. We take great pride in our pilots and the level of safety that we provide you and your family.
American Patriot Getaways can help you with your lodging needs. With Scenic Helicopter Tours offering the best way to view the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee and American Patriot Getaways offering the best cabins in the Smokies, a helicopter tour is the perfect way to see all the wonders this area has to offer while staying in on of our wonderful properties. Just call (800) 204-5169 and our reservation staff can help you find the right cabin for your family. The reservation staff can also help you purchase your Scenic Helicopter Tour tickets when you make your reservation. We also offer some Family Adventure Vacation Packages which include accommodations in one of our amazing properties, rafting trips, and other exciting adventure options, be sure to ask our reservation staff for more information.
Introduction Flight
Nice sample ride. 800 to 1000 feet high, this 4 mile trip gives you an idea what a helicopter ride is like with a beautiful view.
Mountain/Valley (Honeymoon Flight) (28-30 miles)
For the nature lover, you will be soaring over the foothills, through Walden's Creek and beautiful undeveloped mountain ranges and unspoiled back country. As you fly over blankets of mountains you will be amazed at the view. Your pictures will be worth a thousand words.
Foothills (22-24 miles)
This seems to be our most popular flight taken by couples and families who want to take advantage of this opportunity to fly over beautiful mountains as well as a little city view. You'll be snapping pictures the entire flight. This is a 20 to 24 mile tour that really gives you a good feel for our beautiful area.
River Island (8-9 miles)
This flight takes you over the French Broad river and rolling hills of Sevier County, from 1,000 feet above you can see the beautiful panorama of the area. With an air speed at over 100 mph, you will cover almost 8 miles.
Douglas Lake (10-12 miles)
This flight soars up over 1200 feet, above pretty Tennessee farm country, on the way to Douglas Dam with a beautiful lake view. This 12 mile flight is packed with lots of scenery.
Bluff Mountain (14-16 miles)
As you depart from the heliport toward the lower foothills of Bluff Mountain at 1,500 feet you will be amazed at the view of the Smoky Mountains. This 16 mile flight is a nice ride away from the hustle and bustle.
Gatlinburg/Mountains (33-36 miles)
Our Gatlinburg flight is busy with so much to see, it flies over chalets, the Ski Lodge and the town of Gatlinburg, nestled at the foot of the Smokies, not to mention the larger mountains you'll fly over. On returning over the City of Pigeon Forge we can make a pass over Dollywood if you'd like. 36 miles of breathtaking views.
Wears Valley (45-50 miles)
The Wears Valley Flight is by far the favorite tour. If it's a special occasion or just a reward for those who love nature and the view of this beautiful area. Deep valleys and high mountains are the best part, and then we wrap it up with a pass through Gatlinburg. Cameras are a must!
Scenic Special (60-70 miles)
Pilots choice. Want to see it all? This flight’s for you! Combining our Wears Valley tour with the lake flight. This flight covers 60-70 miles.
Grand Tour (80-90 miles)
Capture the grandeur and the glory of the massive mountains here in the Smokies. We can even take you to Cades Cove if you like!
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many people do the helicopters hold?
- Our helicopter's hold either three (3) or four (4) passengers. We believe in quality rather than quantity, and our helicopters offer the best visibility with all seats facing forward.
- Is there an age limit?
- Not at all. Our youngest passenger was 20 days old and the oldest passenger we know of was 102 years old, so if you're in between those ages you are good to go. If you're older or younger, please let us know so we can make note. Children less than 24 months are free.
- Can handicapped people take a flight?
- Absolutely! One of our biggest thrills is to enable those who cannot hike the back country trails to still enjoy the beauty of our area.
- Can we customize our tour?
- Sure. If you have a particular thing or area that you wish to fly over we can accommodate most requests.
- Do you fly over waterfalls?
- No, not any longer. The reason is, that most of the waterfalls in the park are very popular destinations for hikers and in order to see them from the helicopter we have to get very low over them. We decided years ago to discontinue this for the hiker's enjoyment of natural quiet, besides the park offers many other awesome views that are virtually untouched by human feet.
- Can we take pictures/video from the helicopter?
- Yes. We recommend that highly.
- Where are you located?
- We actually have two locations where you can buy tickets. Our heliport is located in Sevierville (Severe-ville) on Highway66 just south of the Smoky Mountain Knifeworks, and our ticket office is located in Pigeon Forge on the parkway at traffic light 2B.
**All flights are per person, plus 9.5% tax. The Bell Jet Ranger carries 4 passengers. The Robinson R44 carries 3 passengers. Open 10:00 am till sunset Mon-Sat. and 12:00 pm till sunset on Sundays. All flights are available weather permitting.
All information is subject to change without notice.