Family-owned Lake Chelan Helicopters invites you to swap highways for skyways and discover Washington’s wild beauty from above. Veteran pilot Dale shares insider stories as you glide over 50 miles of sapphire lake, alpine peaks, o...
Lake Chelan offers some truly spectacular aerial views, and the pilots here know how to make the experience memorable. Guests consistently praise the professionalism and personality of the team, with Dale, Paul, and Bryan earning special mentions for their piloting skills, local knowledge, and friendly demeanor. They're not just flying you around – they're sharing stories about the area's history, pointing out landmarks, and making passengers feel completely at ease, even first-time helicopter riders who admit to initial nervousness. The Stehekin dinner flight stands out as a favorite, with pilots often giving ground tours of the remote town and sharing their connections to the community. Some guests also rave about the wine tasting tours, which one couple described as their perfect 20th anniversary celebration. The flexibility is notable too – pilots have accommodated pickups from rental homes and worked around schedule changes. With perfect ratings across the board and guests saying they'd book again in a heartbeat, this operation delivers on both the thrill of helicopter flight and the beauty of the North Cascades region.
My son (17) & daughter (12) and I had a positively terrific day with Lake Chelan Helicopters. Our pilot Bryan made the experience special. He was knowlegable, funny, generous, & patient. It was a special day in a spectacular place that we'll remember forever. Thank you, Bryan! You additionally reignighted my son's interest in being a pilot, just when he'd talked himself out of thinking it was possible/ worthwhile.
Kathryn Guelcher
June 20, 2025
My son (17) & daughter (12) and I had a positively terrific day with Lake Chelan Helicopters. Our pilot Bryan made the experience special. He was knowlegable, funny, generous, & patient. It was a special day in a spectacular place that we'll remember forever. Thank you, Bryan! You additionally reignighted my son's interest in being a pilot, just when he'd talked himself out of thinking it was possible/ worthwhile.
Kathryn Guelcher
June 20, 2025