Cardiff Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

Explore the Cardiff and South Wales area from the air as you enjoy this unforgettable and thrilling aerial adventure! Soar for 34 exhilarating miles and leave absolutely buzzing.
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Explore the Cardiff and South Wales area from the air as you enjoy this unforgettable and thrilling aerial adventure! Soar for 34 exhilarating miles and leave absolutely buzzing.

There can be no better way to explore the spectacular countryside and coastline of Cardiff and South Wales than with an awesome Helicopter Sightseeing Tour! During this exhilarating and unforgettable activity, you can enjoy an incredible aerial thrill as you witness the astounding abilities of chopper flight and experience a level of freedom like no other form of travel. Prepare to be amazed by the adrenaline-pumping vertical ascent, before kicking back and admiring the breath-taking views.

You will enjoy a low-level scenic tour around some of the highlights of South Wales, such as Lavernock Point, Barry Island and the historic buildings of Cardiff and Cardiff Bay. This fantastic experience is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view one of the UK’s most beautiful areas from such a unique vantage point; it is an ideal way to celebrate a special occasion, surprise a loved one or just treat yourself to day out that you will remember forever! Great fun for all the family.Once you arrive at the departure point, you will check-in with the ground crew and receive a full safety briefing. You’ll then board a helicopter flown by an experienced commercial pilot, where you’ll experience the amazing power of a chopper as you fly over the 34 mile circuit. You’ll be able to admire bird's eye views of many beautiful and important locations as you enjoy a stunning low-level scenic tour around the highlights of Cardiff and the South Wales coastline; soaring along the coast, you'll fly over Barry Island, Lavernock Point and the innovative architecture and historic buildings of Cardiff and Cardiff Bay ... including the imposing Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Docks. There will be plenty of opportunities to take photos from the helicopter while you’re in the air, so don’t forget your camera!

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Availability

The Cardiff Helicopter Sightseeing Tours take place on one Saturday or Sunday, every month between February and December.

These are extremely popular helicopter experiences which do tend to book quickly, especially during peak season. We recommend booking at least a month in advance, where possible.

Dates are updated regularly but availability is subject to change - if you'd like to check a date prior to redemption, please contact our customer service team.

Current Scheduled Dates 

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*Dates are due to be released one month in advance, but availability is subject to change - if you'd like to check a date prior to redemption, please contact our customer service team.*

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Requirements

Minimum Age: N/A
Maximum Weight: 18 stone*, 14 stone for the front seat which will be an additional charge.

There are no health or age restrictions for the Cardiff Helicopter Sightseeing Tours, except children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult, on site.

Responsible children can fly in the helicopter unaccompanied. It is not possible for children to sit on a lap; everyone must have and pay for a seat. There is a step up into the helicopter, and anyone less than able-bodied must have someone available to assist them getting in and out of the helicopter.

*Helicopter tour tickets are priced on the weight added to the vehicle, so if participants are 18 stone or over - two seats may need to be purchased. Please enquire if you are unsure about this.

If any person requires special care, they must be accompanied on the flight, by a fare paying passenger.

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Duration

Experience Duration: 0:20

Time Spent at Venue: 1:00

The Cardiff Helicopter Sightseeing Tour is 20 minutes of flyingtime and is approximately 34 miles. Check-in is normally 20 minutesbefore the departure time, so please arrive early and give yourselfplenty of time as there is a safety briefing and introductionbefore you board the helicopter.

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Group Size & Spectators

Participants: The Cardiff Helicopter Sightseeing Tour is for 1 participant.

Max Group Size: 4

Spectators Allowed on Site: Yes

Spectators are welcome to watch your Cardiff HelicopterSightseeing Tour, but will not be allowed airside. At mostlocations there is a cafe and viewing area.

Aircrafts with 4 passenger seats are currently being used for this experience, however occasionally 5 seaters are used when the demand is reached. 

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Where is it Located

Cardiff (South Glamorgan)

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What to Wear

You should wear sensible and comfortable clothes for your Cardiff Helicopter Sightseeing Tour.

There is heating inside the helicopter and so outer clothing should be kept to a minimum.

There is very limited space inside the helicopter so please avoid taking any handheld luggage or handbags.

Ear defenders / headsets are provided.

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Weather

The Cardiff Helicopter Sightseeing Tours are weather dependent. If the flights are cancelled due to bad weather, the centre will contact you to reschedule your flight for another day.

Please call the centre after 8 am on the day of your flight for updated flight information.

Reviews
Paul Caldicott - Cardiff
  • 16/10/2023
Our pilot Dan, was friendly and knowledgeable. Pointing out areas of interest and happy to answer any questions.
glyn tucker - Cardiff CF14 7AU
  • 25/09/2023
This helicopter flight was a birthday present from my children and as I have never flown in a helicopter before, I did not know what to expect, but it turned out to be a fantastic experience. To fly over a part of the country that you have...
This helicopter flight was a birthday present from my children and as I have never flown in a helicopter before, I did not know what to expect, but it turned out to be a fantastic experience. To fly over a part of the country that you have lived in all of your life and to see from above makes a huge difference and gives you another outlook on your home city. I would recommend this trip to anyone.
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Patricia Rafique - Barry
  • 10/10/2022
Brilliant experience. The weather was perfect, Pilot Dan was great, really friendly, humorous and informative. The whole experience was lovely. Highly recommend it. Patricia
Crowder - Newport
  • 02/02/2020
Bought as a present for family- it was an amazing experience, seeing my home city from a totally different perspective. Great organisation and efficient flight- thank you
Paul Baker - Light House,Marshfield
  • 01/02/2020
Thoroughly enjoyed the day. Would definitely recommend it to others.
Peter - Cardiff
  • 31/01/2020
I booked this for my son and grandson, it being the 2nd time for my grandson. When I took this experience it was one experience to remember. My grandson was over the moon so my son and grandson will be booking their flight soon. I recommen...
I booked this for my son and grandson, it being the 2nd time for my grandson. When I took this experience it was one experience to remember. My grandson was over the moon so my son and grandson will be booking their flight soon. I recommend everyone to take this amazing experience, worth every penny, massive thank you to our pilot he was ace.
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Mrs jane fisher - South wales
  • 27/08/2018
What a wonderful trip for my elderly mum of 88 years, your team were lovely, helping my mum in and out of the helicopter and pilot kept pointing out places of interest. We had a lovely time thanks
Jason jones - Cardiff
  • 26/08/2018
Excellent trip out for the wifes birthday, easy booking and well organised at the site
Roxanne maidment - Newport
  • 26/08/2018
I was so nervous but i thoroughly enjoyed it!! Absolutely amazing views!! Also my partner of 8 years proposed to me whilst we were 5000ft in the air!!! Also afterwards there is a cafe just behind the light house and we had the best cup of t...
I was so nervous but i thoroughly enjoyed it!! Absolutely amazing views!! Also my partner of 8 years proposed to me whilst we were 5000ft in the air!!! Also afterwards there is a cafe just behind the light house and we had the best cup of tea and cream scone there!!!!
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Ray - South Wales
  • 18/06/2018
This is the first time I have ever flown in a helicopter. To be honest I was a little apprehensive , however once strapped in and hovering it was brilliant. The only disappointment was that we didn't actually fly over the bay more like clo...
This is the first time I have ever flown in a helicopter. To be honest I was a little apprehensive , however once strapped in and hovering it was brilliant. The only disappointment was that we didn't actually fly over the bay more like close to it. If they could fly further , if only for 5 extra minutes and go closer to the transporter bridge it would be so much better. I now want to be able to fly it myself. The let down - loss of a STAR was due to the lack of any facilities onsite, parking yes and that's it. The lighthouse (approx. 1/2 mile away) did have a "bar" and toilets, but no parking so i would recommend you walk. The man who I assume was the owner was extremely rude (probably due to how busy they were) and puts me off going again. A real shame as together they could make the experience as a joint venture brilliant
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William solomon - cardiff-usk lighthouse
  • 11/06/2018
Loved every minute, ground crew and pilot were great everything went smoothly.
Brian Windsor - Cardiff
  • 11/06/2018
Excellent flight over Cardiff Bay and beyond first time I've seen the city I grew up in from the air, and the weather was superb. Great value Trip.
Heather lindsey - newport
  • 20/05/2018
Was great
Mike Bryan - Vale of Glamorgan
  • 20/05/2018
Of course, the glorious weather helped, but a really enjoyable experience. Ground crew were efficient and friendly, pilot was very personable and reassuring. Very smooth take-off and landing.
ANDREW COLES - cardiff
  • 23/04/2018
Excellent, really well organised ground crew professional pilot very helpful and funny, only drawback wish it lasted longer.
Jordan Andrews - Anonymous location
  • 28/08/2017
Awesome! Best day of the year weather wise...so great opportunity for photographs. Actually flew over my own house!!! Couldn't have been better. Thank you for an amazing experience.
Alun - Anonymous location
  • 29/03/2017
I enjoyed every second of my flight. The weather was perfect on the morning of my flight so the flight was very smooth indeed. Steve, the pilot was excellent giving regular updates pointing out the many points of interest as we flew over th...
I enjoyed every second of my flight. The weather was perfect on the morning of my flight so the flight was very smooth indeed. Steve, the pilot was excellent giving regular updates pointing out the many points of interest as we flew over them. I would love to repeat the experience.
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Alun - Anonymous location
  • 29/03/2017
I enjoyed every aspect of my Helicopter Tour. The flight was very smooth and Steve the pilot pointed out the interesting sites as we flew over them. I would to have another flight with
Andy - Anonymous location
  • 27/03/2017
Fantastic can't wait for another flight would recommend
Sarah Pathy - Anonymous location
  • 27/03/2017
It was fantastic would have liked it to be longer as it was brilliant thank you
Marianna colombo - Anonymous location
  • 19/09/2016
Enjoyed it immensely.
W a tozer - Anonymous location
  • 07/08/2016
thank you for a lovely experience.
Brian jones - Anonymous location
  • 17/07/2016
The flight was postponed because of bad weather but rearranged
Gwen - Anonymous location
  • 18/04/2016
Well organised and great customer service. Had an amazing trip over Cardiff. Pilot was knowledgeable and reassuring explaining in detail what would happen. I'd recommend as a fabulous treat for any special occasion.
Kelvin hunt - Anonymous location
  • 31/01/2016
Would recommend this tour, great experience.
Ann Clark - Cardiff
  • 20/09/2015
Excellent and thrilling experience. I would highly recommend these flights to others.
Judith Franklin - Cardiff
  • 31/08/2015
Meet and Greet is poor and the arrival not improved by a group of uninterested young men from some other organisation discussing football. Ground staff OK and pilot good. Flight was good but itinerary over Cardiff disappointing as it avoids...
Meet and Greet is poor and the arrival not improved by a group of uninterested young men from some other organisation discussing football. Ground staff OK and pilot good. Flight was good but itinerary over Cardiff disappointing as it avoids city centre. A bit more commentary from pilot would have been appreciated.
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Charles Franklin - Bristol
  • 31/08/2015
Welcome was poor and very casual. We certainly had very little commentary from pilot and little attempt to point out landmarks. We spent a lot of time along M4 and Cardiff East and saw the city from a distance. No castle as far as I could s...
Welcome was poor and very casual. We certainly had very little commentary from pilot and little attempt to point out landmarks. We spent a lot of time along M4 and Cardiff East and saw the city from a distance. No castle as far as I could see, or civic centre. Barry island was missing too. Certainly did not see the view in your photograph; we were much further out to sea than that. No difficult weather conditions to blame; wind was minimal.
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Moorhead - Cardiff
  • 31/08/2015
As an experience it was okay. At £100 per seat it's an expensive one. The booking was very straightforward which is often a pain with vouchers. Visibility was good from all seats. Pilot taciturn. If you didn't know the area he wasn't going...
As an experience it was okay. At £100 per seat it's an expensive one. The booking was very straightforward which is often a pain with vouchers. Visibility was good from all seats. Pilot taciturn. If you didn't know the area he wasn't going to inform you!
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Colette and Robert Davies - Cardiff
  • 31/08/2015
Fantastic , fabulous great experience. Also a big thank you and pat on the back for your staff at experience days. Made my reservation over the phone. Excellent customer service. Will highly recommend your company to family and friends. Exc...
Fantastic , fabulous great experience. Also a big thank you and pat on the back for your staff at experience days. Made my reservation over the phone. Excellent customer service. Will highly recommend your company to family and friends. Excellent service and value for money. Thank you so so very much.
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AMANDA DAVIES - CARDIFF
  • 27/07/2015
The whole experience was amazing and well organised from start to finish. Would definitely do again and definitely recommend.
Stephen Jones - Cardiff
  • 15/06/2015
Thanks for a great experience. Would definitely recommend it.
Ray Jones - Aberdare
  • 15/06/2015
I was given this Cardiff helicopter sightseeing tour by my daughters for my 65th birthday. I relly enjoyed the experience the pilot was very informative reassuring and very helpful as were the ground staff. will recommend to everybody
Rebecca webber - Abertillery
  • 15/06/2015
Absolutely loved it and what an experience to enjoy, the pilot was absolutely friendly etc
Jimmy Crutch - Cardiff
  • 14/06/2015
It was for my dads surprise birthday present he loved every minute of it would deffanietly recommend it to anybody who wants to do it
Norman Jarrett - Blackwood
  • 28/04/2015
A thoroughly enjoyable experience,the ground crew were polite and helpful the pilot was informative and gave a very good commentary and was immensely reassuring in what was for most of us an alien situation.All in all as my Grandson said 'A...
A thoroughly enjoyable experience,the ground crew were polite and helpful the pilot was informative and gave a very good commentary and was immensely reassuring in what was for most of us an alien situation.All in all as my Grandson said 'Awesome@ as soon as I can think of a good reason I'll be back for another trip only one small complaint - it wasn't long enough ''
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John sweeney - United Kingdom
  • 23/03/2015
Excellent! Great experience! Pilot very helpful and informative, as was the Ground Staff. Wife`s Xmas Present as I booked Co-Pilot seat she was Ecstatic!! Many Thanks.
Jackie Williams - Anonymous location
  • 06/05/2014
This was a gift for my husband's 50th birthday who enjoyed the experience greatly and would highly recommend. Will definitely be booking again.
Tomas - Anonymous location
  • 04/05/2014
Ground staff dampened the experience due to lack of warm welcome or engagement. Nice flight and great pilot however took the experience from OK to good.
Expert Interview With HeliAdventures

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We have always had a close relationship with Heli Adventures, and this week we had the privilege of interviewing Gemma Heynes on all things airborne. For a first-hand insight into the world of helicopter flying, read on…

Q1. Hi Gemma! So to kick things off, how was HeliAdventures founded?
HeliAdventures provides helicopter tours from a plethora of locations and is part of a long established Helicopter Company based at Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire. Further services from this multifaceted company include helicopter charters and professional helicopter training.

HeliAdventures was started out of the passion of two pilots who wanted to be able to share their passion and make available to others the experience of helicopter flights. The cost of helicopters make it prohibitively expensive to many, but by setting up HeliAdventures and selling sightseeing tours by the seat we hoped to open up the opportunity to many others to enjoy.

Q2. How do you think HeliAdventures stands out from other helicopter companies?
Not only do we operate all our own events, we always use our own pilots, our own helicopters and operate under our own Air Operators Certificate (AOC), allowing us to provide seamless customer service throughout the booking process and the experience itself. Unlike a majority of UK sightseeing flight operators, we use immaculately presented Airbus Helicopters AS350 aircraft which provides great visibility for all passengers in a much more modern and spacious cabin compared with the Jet Ranger used by most others. Our pilots are very familiar with the specific areas within which our range of helicopter flights and tours are conducted, and they have worked to put together routes that will give you the very best in excitement and spectacle.

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Q3. What is your favourite part of running HeliAdventures?
Seeing the joy on customers faces after their flight when, in many cases, they have just realised a life long dream.

Q4. Tell us more about your story and HeliAdventures’ success..
HeliAdventures has grown over the years to become one of the largest UK pleasure flight operators to cover multiple locations throughout the South West and Midlands. Keep an eye out …more of the UK to be added soon! As well as this our training division has been able to satisfy the dreams of many people of becoming a pilot whose initial introduction to helicopters was a pleasure flight with HeliAdventures.

We flew 450 sightseeing tour in 2015, which equates to more than 2,000 passengers and of those 2,000 passengers over 90% rate us 4-5 out of 5 and say they would recommend us to others. We are aiming for 100% in 2016!

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Q5. If you could tell every customer one thing, what would you share with them?
“ YOLO ” …. so make the most of it. Come and have fun with us!

Q6. Is there anything else you’d like to add/ mention?
If there is anything you want to know about helicopters do ask – we love talking helicopters!

Huge thanks to Gemma for chatting with us, we hope you’ve enjoyed a little insight into Heli and it’s team! Helicopter rides are great ways to see the ground beneath you from great heights, and there are plenty of locations across the country so everyone can have the perfect experience. Enjoy!

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