Well-priced for tourists, but also has some options for their flights that we will take advantage of in the future. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell that they want to make it a destination spot with some yard games, a fire pit, and the like for while you wait. However, the all seem to be half measures. The food truck is ok, but very limited. The bathrooms are not maintained, but clean enough. The cornhole is convenient, but with only 2 sets of boards and missing bags, it doesn't offer much fun for everyone waiting for their ride. Finally, the length of time the trips take you is not clear. If I knew the next level was considerably longer, I may pay for the next level. Instead, it is listed as length of distance. This is not very relatable for a layman. read more

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You can get the 5 minute one for 20 bucks. I upgraded to the extended lake tour which is about 10-15 minutes. There is no traffic in the sky so if it takes 10 minutes to get to the lake, then it's 10 minutes lol. They take pictures of you outside of the helicopter before takeoff and you have the option to purchase after the tour. Our pilot, Nick, was great at giving a history of the lake as he flew us through. Be sure to get those coupon books that are offered at The Island or the hotel where you're staying, You can get 10% off the lake tours or any ride priced higher. read more

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AMAZING! My mom has always wanted to go on a helicopter. I am TERRIFIED of heights, but agreed to take her on a recent trip to Gatlinburg. I figured if I was gonna go up in a whirly bird it might as well be somewhere with good views. Tyler our pilot was great and told us all about the things we were seeing on our tour. The ride was smooth and once we were in the air, both my mom and I were at ease. The views of the French Broad River and the lakes was really cool. The ride was short, but it was a good first ride. We will definitely be back to do a longer ride in the summer time! read more

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My 16yo wanted to take his "friend" on a helicopter ride for his Birthday. We chose Scenic Helicopter because of their reputation. We're local to the area, and they have been doing it for a long time. The kids really enjoyed the lake tour & seeing their houses from the air. We got the all digital picture package & they did an awesome job on those as well. The staff were helpful, polite & kind. Overall it was a very good experience & worth the $$. read more

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Had a great ride here! Upgraded to the lakeview flight and didn't have to change flight times. The staff is super friendly and very helpful and the flight was very informative and fun! Love this place read more

My husband's mobility is very challenged. The young people working to help him both into and out of the helicopter we're incredibly patient and careful with him. The flight was amazing. Very smooth take off and landing. Highly, highly recommend. read more

Friendly Staff, Clean Aircraft, Fun Family Time This is a fun little thing to do with the family if your kids haven't been on a helicopter. We did the $39 a person river ride. It's only about 5-6 minutes but it sure made both of my kids smile a lot. My so. Asked a couple days earlier if we could ride in a helicopter so sure; why not. It might have been cooler to take the longer ride but it was so fun for my 3 year old. He was smiling so big! The pilot and all the staff were friendly. read more

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Did not get what I paid for and staff would not bulge on accommodating the error. Worst experience ever. It's a scam. Overpriced

Couldn't speak more highly of this place!!! First off, helicopter rides start at $9!!!!! You heard me NINE DOLLARS. Even to experience being close to or inside of a helicopter is worth that. Secondly, the staff were so friendly and accommodating. My elderly and practically immobile grandma wanted to go and the staff didn't hesitate to offer any bit of help to make it special for her. Was very quick, no app needed, and very enjoyable! read more

Scenic Helicopter Tours - Tours Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

great experience for the whole family! Our pilot, David, was awesome. Hannah made sure we were comfortable before the flight. highly recommend. We look forward to going again on our next visit! read more

We had a wonderful experience at Scenic Helicopter Tours! There is a wide selection of tour options from a few dollars to extended packages. We chose the Ridge Runner Tour which was a fly over Bluff Mountain. Very scenic tour and very enjoyable! Our pilot Jesse was very engaging and pointed out key scenic points and attractions along the 18 minute flight. Jay was our boarding attendant and explained the safety rules to make sure that we had an enjoyable experience. We will definitely return again for other tours. If you have any concerns, it is very safe and worth every dollar! Located on Winfield-Dunn Parkway behind the big yellow helicopter. read more

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For a 12 mile tour, it was short and sweet with great views. Especially the junkyard. read more

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Outstanding service and quality helicopter tours! I chose the new combo tour of Douglas Lake and the Smokies. Phil was the pilot and he had a lot of interesting information of the area. Taylor also took great photos before the flight. I will definitely be returning with a group of friends in the future. This was a really fun activity for the area! It can be as cheap or as expensive as you'd like. read more

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Very cool spot! Loved our helicopter ride! We chose sunset time to get stunning views. The driver was very friendly and informative. I would say though- the front desk staff were not very friendly or inviting. But the views made up for it. The prices are very reasonable as well. read more

Was here for a bachelor party a week or so ago and we decided to do a helicopter tour after seeing this on one of the local coupon brochures at a distillery. We hit the info center closer into town and they made it super easy to figure out which tour to get, pricing, and schedule with plenty of time to drive north to the actual helipad where the choppers take off. Chopper easily held 4 - 3 in the back, 1 in the front. Jordan was our pilot and Jonathan was our boarding attendant and they were both extremely professional and made the process clear and fun. We opted for the 12 minute or so tour, which was just enough to get a decent taste for riding in a helicopter. Didn't see a whole lot other than the town, golf course, and some of the homes on the hill. I think if we had wanted more scenic touring, that I would recommend the splurge to go along the ridge-line tour or maybe the bigger tour that includes the lakes. Otherwise, it was really well done. I'd add photos, but I noticed there were so many on here already of great quality that mine have nothing to add. read more

It was only 15 mins long but we loved every second. Our pilot was Sam, he chatted and told us many spots of interest . I can't put a picture because they are on my camera but trust me the view was amazing worth the money!! read more

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They offer a large variety of flights, so there is probably a flight that would fit your budget. The staff was very friendly and informative. They have an area where you can do things while waiting, but we didn't have to wait very long. There were four of us in our group and everyone had a headset so that we could talk to each other and the pilot. The pilot was very accommodating and answered our questions. Our 11 year old boy was able to sit up front with the pilot so you could imagine how happy he was. While the cost is not cheap, it was definitely an experience for my family. read more

Our pilot Wade was really really awesome and informative. My boyfriend was visiting from South Korea, and both the pilot and our attendant made him feel so so welcomed! Even though we decided to do the short lake route, it gave a taste for more! When we go back again, we will definitely do a longer one. The sights were beyond beautiful!! I can't recommend enough! read more

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Absolutely loved our flight time with Cam. It was our son's first tome flying period & he was in the front. It was fun to watch him & listen to him chat. We did an upgrade from a shorter tour to a slightly longer one. Worth the money & great photos by Jay. We highly & Absolutely recommend this company. read more

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These helicopter tours are almost never worth the money because of the short duration. But if you are going to do it then Scenic is the one to pick. My youngest kids were both scared until we got inside the Bell loneranger which holds 6 passengers and the pilot. Most Tours will only have a Bell helicopter that holds 3 passengers. They have those as well. Having the option for my whole family to fly at once was a great surprise. My kids loved it and I wish I would have paid for a longer flight. The gift shop has a lot of aviation themed gifts and toys as well. Ask for your Military discount. read more

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We went on the "National Park Tour". I've been on helicopter tours with other companies (Alaska, Hawaii, Grand Canyon) and this was BORING in comparison. The pilot casually mentioned when we took off that he'll be flying a lot higher than other tours because of park requirements. If I had know, I would have picked a different tour! It was hard to see anything from that height and 20% of the time we couldn't see at all because we were up in the clouds. They also rush groups through -- We stood in the blazing sun for 5 minutes while the helicopter refueled which saved them the 20 seconds it took us to walk from the shaded area to the loading spot. Very disappointing -- Especially for the price ($780 for 3 people). read more

The views were simply beautiful. My girlfriend and I went on a helicopter for the first time on our mini vacation to Pigeon Forge, and we are so glad we did! Rico was our pilot, and he was phenomenal! The communication between pilots was frequent, and the ride was very safe. We had the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Scenic Helicopter Tour, and this is a 25 to 30 minutes flight tour. With more than forty years experience on flying over the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it is safe to say Scenic Helicopter Tours knows how to make it an experience to remember. Taking off over historic downtown Sevierville, you are instantly greeted with stunning mountain views. The flight continues over the Pigeon Forge Parkway and Gatlinburg as you take in all the sights of the surrounding areas. Once over Gatlinburg, you will head west and into the park boundary. Fly over the stunning Sugarland Valley, Fighting Creek Gap, and into the park's Elkmont community. Rounding out of Elkmont you will be presented with views of Mount LeConte, Clingmans Dome and Cove Mountain. Then follow along the Little River to Metcalf Bottoms and the scenic Wears Valley and Walden's Creek areas. The flight then crosses over Bluff Mountain and into the Tennessee Valley on the return to the heliport. The tour covers about 50 miles with an approximate flight time of 25 to 30 minutes, depending upon wind and weather conditions. Thankfully, on the day we went up the weather conditions were perfect. Rico was funny, conversational, and recommended other things to do in the area. We really enjoyed our time and would recommend this for others! I personally recommend Rico as your tour guide. read more

Scenic Helicopter Tours - Rico on the left & another pilot in training plus. - Tours Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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Great people to be around, great hospitality and good service. Had an awesome time and will definitely go again. read more

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Looking for an awesome activity to do while in town... go see Jordan (the best pilot)! Friendly staff, clean establishment and most off all fast service. read more

Scenic Helicopter Tours - Tours Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

This was the first time my wife and I have ever done a helicopter tour and it was amazing! We already plan to do another the next time we vacation in this area. We did the Mountain Valley Tour. It was 24mi, and we were in the area for about 15-ish minutes. Jesse was our pilot and he was very informative about the background of what we were seeing. We highly recommend coming here for helicopter tours. read more

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Do the Smoky Mountains offer amazing scenic views? Yes. Is a helicopter ride a cool thing to do a neat way to see those views? Absolutely. Are the staff friendly? Yes. Unfortunately, that's about where the positives end. This company is focused on how many people they can get through their doors as quickly as possible, meaning the flights are short (the medium-length tour last under 15 minutes from start to finish) and overpriced (the prices look inexpensive, until you realize how short the ride is). For our tour specifically, we were really disappointed in the lack of information around the weather. When we arrived, we were told it was a great day to fly, that people were moved from yesterday to today for the better weather, and even tried to upsell us on a longer tour. We stuck with a tour that was medium length for what they offered, paying $89 so that we could go into the Smokies. Once we got into the cabin, our pilot told us that the weather was terrible, with winds so high we would not be able to get anywhere near the mountains. He said his last group was a "guinea pig" though, and he found a nice route above Gatlinburg that was manageable to fly in. Needless to say, this was disappointing because we specifically selected the tour to see the mountains, but also made us super nervous for the flight. So, our flight was about 15 minutes of us sitting silently and nervously while circling above the dam in Gatlinburg (not very pretty), and hearing the pilot make nerve wracking comments such as: "The winds up here are a strong as a tropical storm" "We will experience a lot of sudden drops and movement back and forth. Please don't scream as it's loud in my headset and will make it hard to concentrate" It took us 3 times circling around before he was able to land - it felt like we were barely in control. My fiance and I were both nauseous when we touched down. While I understand that there's nothing they can do about the weather, we should have been offered the chance to reschedule, get a full refund, or be refunded the $50/person difference between the mountain tour (what we paid for) and the dam tour (what we got). While the staff are friendly, this is clearly a business that prioritizes quantity over quality. From a COVID perspective, there are zero precautions taken. I recognize that this is sadly on par with the area and a result of very loose TN laws, but this is a tourist area with people traveling from all over. None of the employees were wearing masks (front desk, pilots, etc.), nothing was sanitized between passengers, and employees got right up close to everyone. In the midst of a global pandemic, I expect more from business owners. read more

Was amazing experience!! 10/10. Every employee was so nice and willing to answer any question! Would totally recommend for anyone interested! read more

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I will say our experience was amazing it was a pretty quick tour but overall we were really happy with experience the view was awesome and we were able to get a pretty good photo granite the photos that we got ourselves came out much better than the photos that they offered in the package. This was a birthday experience worth having. read more

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This experience was a great success. Booked a private flight for my son and his girlfriend as he used this as a proposal. I was able to chat with Lori and she set up everything and made this a magical experience for them. Tommy their pilot was a wonder guide. Jay the photographer did an amazing job capturing the proposal after they landed. Very impressed with the ease and comfort of booking this for them. A very memorable experience for them and highly suggest this as one of the must things to do while visiting the area. read more

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The kids had a great time and the staff was awesome. Our pilot was Matt, a really nice guy. They took some awesome photos as well which of course we bought. read more

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I took my kids for their birthdays 14 and 16 and So happy I did.! Being a Special needs mom means I pay for my oldest Son to zip line,raft, etc and watch him have fun while we wait by sidelines; Not Today! We all got to fly. This was the BEST vacation experience I've had. Jay catered to my autistic daughter safely and even offered headphones to help her sensory issues! Drake was awesome with conversation and Hannah's talkative nature helping to make both children's experience a dream come true! Affordable, easy to find, great place! Thanks Guys, We will be back for Graduation for the National Parks Tour. I highly recommend for families with children, elderly and disabilities! read more

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Money well spent! Would highly recommend this. Jay and Collin were very helpful, easy going, and informative! You get one of the best views of the smokey! read more

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Les and his team we're absolutely amazing. We chose Scenic Helicopter Tours for our gender reveal and it was nothing short of incredible from start to finish. Les communicated with us the entire process, and was the only person to know the gender in which he received through an email. On the day of the reveal, Les and his team we're on time and created the best show for my friends and family. He flew the helicopter in our backyard and dropped the colored powder (pink in this case :) ) He made sure to fly around and get the crowds attention which gave us all such exciting anxiety. Overall our experience was awesome and it completely made our whole gender reveal. The next day six of us decided to fly up and experience the Great Smoky Mountains. Lindsey was our pilot and she was awesome. Very funny and talked to us the entire time. The flight was incredible and the mountain views we're worth every penny and more. Definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity. I would HIGHLY suggest Scenic Helicopter Tours, you won't be disappointed. read more

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This was a very cool experience, just very pricey for how short of a time you're up there. And we had to wait almost an hour to get in the helicopter even with a reservation. We had fun. Probably wouldn't do it again because of the cost for such short air time. But pretty cool to do once. read more

Amazing experience took my fiance on a flight for both of our first helicopter flights it was smooth and super well planned the pilots are super professional and knowledgeable about the area and town 10/10 would fly again read more

Our kids loved it!! Super friendly staff and our Pilot John was extremely competent and informative. We did the Lakeview Tour and it is well worth the $40 a person. I do recommend using one of the 10 or 15% coupons available in most of the local brochures that are all over the local area. There are 4 of us and we used the 15% coupon for the lake tour. Came to only $140 total including tax. Just can't beat that for such a fun experience. Definitely recommend! read more

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I had flown in a helicopter before but my husband had not. It was very important to him and to me to be able to share this experience with him. We were driving through and stopped by Scenic Helicopter Tours. Brad was our pilot and made it an incredible experience for us both! His landing was intense and smooth and met my adrenaline junkie needs! Lol Matt was our boarding attendant and was very informative and patient with us. We highly recommend this experience with this company in lil ole Sevierville, TN. read more

We stopped by for a spur of the moment helicopter tour during a visit to TN. PROS: - No reservations needed, they welcome walk ins - Very friendly & professional staff. No pressure or sales pitch in helping you pick your ride - They have a huge map that shows you where all of the different routes take you, this was nice to see before we chose what we wanted to do - A variety of price rates and tour options. Ranges from $10 to several hundred - We felt safe and like we were in good hands. The pilot was great in pointing out different sights along our tour - You have the ability to charter a private helicopter if you don't want strangers riding with you. It's pricey, but it was worthwhile (and I got to sit up front!). CONS: - It's very expensive. They do have cheaper options, but the $10 ride for instance takes you literally up and down for a 2 minute ride. We spent almost $300 for 15 minutes. - They refuse to take any pictures for you with your cell phone or camera. They say they don't want the liability of breaking your phone, but they really just want you to spend $15 on the pictures they take for you. This was disappointing. After spending almost $300 for our ride, we would've liked a photo in front of the helicopter together without an additional fee. So we skipped that part. All in all this was a great way to see the beautiful smokies! It definitely cost a pretty penny, but we don't regret the experience at all! read more

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We had an awesome time! Our 3 year old, got to ride the front seat, and he loved it! Our was great, and was very informative! Definitely would recommend to anyone of all ages! read more

My 5 year old boy had been asking me to go on an aircraft for a minute now, so I didn't pass up the opportunity to take him up on a chopper while we were in Gatlinburg. The pilot we had was named Rico, very professional, respectful and did a great job. They let my boy sit up front and Rico told him all about the mountains. 5 stars. read more

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