See Douglas Lake and the French Broad River on a 12-mile helicopter flight
Helicopter flight, Lake views
Take a 12-mile (approx.) helicopter tour over Douglas Lake in the Smokies. Fly over the French Broad River toward Douglas Dam and the edge of Mountain Cove Marina.
Check in at Scenic Helicopter Tours' heliport at your reservation time; you do not need to arrive early. Groups of 2 may be paired with others, with an option to upgrade to a private chartered flight. If any passenger weighs over 300 lbs, clarify aircraft scheduling with Greetwell before booking.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
No. Check in at your reservation time; you do not need to arrive early.
Yes. You can upgrade to a private chartered flight if you prefer to fly alone.
Possibly. Groups of 2 may be paired with others.
CHECK-IN is at Scenic Helicopter Tours' HELIPORT, where your tour departs.
Pilot names like Matt, Andrew, Tyler, Adam, and Taylor come up again and again in these reviews, which tells you something important: the staff here genuinely leaves an impression. Reviewers consistently describe their pilots as knowledgeable, smooth on the controls, and surprisingly personable, often doubling as tour guides who make the experience feel special rather than transactional. One crew even went out of their way to accommodate a guest in a wheelchair and helped celebrate a 93rd birthday with extra care. The flights themselves draw serious praise, especially for fall foliage views, with multiple reviewers specifically recommending the longer tour option over the shorter one. First-timers seem to be well taken care of, with clear pre-flight instructions and a relaxed, professional atmosphere that puts nervous passengers at ease. Repeat visits appear to be genuinely common here, which is usually a reliable sign that the experience holds up.
Matt made our first helicopter experience amazing! He was thorough, professional and super nice. We’ll be back to do it again in the fall to see all the fall foliage. Great experience!
Karen Schulman
May 18, 2026
Matt made our first helicopter experience amazing! He was thorough, professional and super nice. We’ll be back to do it again in the fall to see all the fall foliage. Great experience!
Karen Schulman
May 18, 2026