Helicopter Tour around Asheville, North Carolina

Fly over the Asheville area during this scenic helicopter tour

This helicopter tour in Asheville takes off from Asheville Regional Airport, located in Fletcher, North Carolina. The activity makes it possible to discover the area from the air, with two options to choose from: a short flight toward Asheville and Biltmore Estate, or a longer route toward the Blue Ridge Parkway and the mountains of western North Carolina.

The flight takes place aboard a Jet Ranger helicopter that can carry up to 4 passengers. The pilot is experienced and may provide information during the flight, especially about Biltmore Estate on the 12-minute option. The flights include scenic views of Asheville, the French Broad River, the forests, the mountains, and certain well-known sites in the area depending on the option chosen.

Flight options offered

Option 1: Flight around Asheville - 12-minute flight

This option lasts about 12 minutes and focuses on Asheville and Biltmore Estate. During the flight, the route makes it possible to see Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Forest, Biltmore House, Antler Hill Village, Inn at Biltmore, the French Broad River, and Downtown Asheville. The flight passes above the trees and the mountains, with an aerial view of Asheville and the Biltmore estate. The pilot may share information about Biltmore Estate during the flight.

Option 2: Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville - 20-minute flight

This option lasts about 20 minutes and heads toward the Blue Ridge Parkway area. The flight is more focused on nature, forest, and mountains. Depending on the route, it makes it possible to observe the Blue Ridge Parkway, Looking Glass Rock, Pisgah National Forest, Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, and the Appalachian mountains in western North Carolina. The area is known for its forests, its peaks, its waterfalls, and its scenic roads.

Flight times run from Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.