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    Honestly..this was one of the best experiences. I surprised my husband got his birthday and he absolutely loved it. Our pilot Brenda was amazing and so fun!!! Worth every penny!!!

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    Mark S.

    Went on a small 1/2 hour ride through an appointment i made with Eric. It was so much fun and he made a loop and let my wife and i see dolphins at blacks beach. Great time !

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    Steve L.

    We had Eric set up my daughters arrival with a grand entrance at Galway Downs. Amazing pilot and perfect timing. These guys are pros.

    Sylvia A.

    All l can say is this was the best Helicopter Tour ever!! We booked a private flight with Kurt. Our tour time we booked was at 5pm. It was a 40 minute flight time and the views was spectacular! Upon arrival he took us to the Helicopter and explained the rules. He was very Informative. I almost thought that l wasn't going to enjoy the ride. First let me explain why. We had just returned from The San Diego Fair. After spending numerous hours at the fair. I got on this ride that really yanked me around. I mean literally. I started to feel nauseous and we had less than an hour for our tour. My husband was a little concerned that l wouldn't enjoy the tour and frankly so was l. Wow it was smooth and gentle the whole time. He described the area that we flew over and I can't say enough about the views. The water was breathtaking. And our tour guide told us to take as many pictures as we liked. He went into great details about the area and answered any questions we had. I would highly recommend going to their website and and pick the time that best suits your schedule. We selected from five to six pm. It was a smooth ride and a super smooth landing. I felt like a million bucks when we stepped out of that Helicopter. My stomach sickness from that fair ride immediately went away. I was so relaxed l felt a great deal of happiness from that point on l told my husband it was the best experience and to go over San Diego's beautiful area and the oceanfront view which was the best decision ever. I highly recommend this! Hey they even do Sunset tours and nighttime. I was very pleased with the time we picked because the views was spectacular!! Would l do it again. Yes in a heartbeat!

    Shirley Wing L.

    7/14/18 My friend and I spontaneously decided to do the 15 min Helicopter tour! It sounds short but it is more than enough to experience the breathtaking views of Oceanside and Carlsbad! When we first arrived at the location, the door was locked so we walked to the next trailer over to see if they were the right people to talk to. Turns out you call the number on the display of Waverider Helicopter Tours and the lovely Danielle will pick up the phone and let you know that she'll be there momentarily. She showed up in a golf cart and we were quickly whisked away to our pilot, Kurt's hangar. They were both very encouraging and asked us if we wanted to take pictures with the helicopter. The helicopter was comfty and the flight was so smooth! I think we were a tad worried that we were going to get motion sickness but don't let that stop you! Although I felt it ever so slightly it is to be expected! It wasn't anything enough to distract me from seeing the beautiful landscape. We were able to speak/hear each other through the provided headsets&mics. Kurt and Danielle were both sweet, caring and down to earth. Kurt was a great presenter the entire time of the flight. Overall, it was such a great experience! I can't wait to go back and do it again!

    Pacific Ocean from the beach in Oceanside, CA! Beautiful day for a helicopter ride.
    Amy M.

    I had such a great experience on my very first helicopter ride! I rode with my mom on the 10 minute Surf Check flight and it was awesome. It was safe, professional and fun. Exhilarating, even! We rode straight out to the ocean and were able to see the run off from the rivers from recent rainfall. I never felt scared or unsafe. Our pilot was friendly and answered all our helicopter questions. It was such a fun, spontaneous thing to do in the afternoon; if you ever have a chance to go, even the short ride, I highly recommend taking the opportunity! It was such a thrill and I couldn't wait to tell my friends about it. I can't wait to go again. I plan on going sometime in the near future with my husband; we may do the same flight or one of the longer options.

    Amazing ride!!! Words can't explain! Thank you Waverider Helicopter Tours!!
    Ashley O.

    This was the most amazing thing I have ever experienced in my life. My husband, 5 yr old son and myself went on this helicopter tour and had the time of our life. The pilot, Kurt, was very professional and made you feel very comfortable. He took group pictures for you before take off. Explained everything you were seeing and made the experience amazing. We will definitely be back for many more rides. Unforgettable!! Thank you Kurt and Waverider Helicopter Tours!!!

    Shannon L.

    This place is simply amazing. My boyfriend at the time took me here for a surprise helicopter ride to Temecula where we spent a few hours wine tasting. Scott was our pilot and he was so personable and fun to be around. He made me feel safe, secure, and pointed out cool landmarks along the way. I have never been in a helicopter before and this was a top notch experience. Also I should add when we landed at the winery, Scott took a few photos of us in front of the helicopter and my boyfriend is now my fiancé!! Thank you Waverider Helicopter Tours! This was a once in a life time experience I will never forget!!

    Liza B.

    I booked a tour for my birthday and had an amazing time. Everything from booking the appointment to finding the location and taking off in the helicopter promptly was an amazing experience. I will definitely book again! I highly recommend it. Thanks for helping me celebrate an awesome birthday!

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    S J.

    Best staycation EVER! Superbloom bonanza for bros first day of spring break. EPIC!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND WAVERIDER!!!

    Tiffany C.

    Today I had the opportunity to experience one of the coolest days of my life thanks to the lovely people at Waverider Helicopter Tours! I will be back again! Thanks to Danielle & Kurt!

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    Are the helicopter tours private? If I buy two tickets will it just be us on the plane or will there be other people as well?

    It will be you and the pilot only.

    Hi, can you provide me the cheapest price quote for the helicopter ride for about 2-4 people? Are there any offers going on?

    Hi, thank you for contacting Waverider Helicopter Tours! We have a bunch of helicopter ride options varying in price and flight time. The easiest way to learn about and book a helicopter tour would be to visit our website at… Read more

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