See Douglas Dam, Douglas Lake, and distant Smoky Mountain views on a 16-mile helicopter flight
Helicopter tour, Douglas Lake
Explore Douglas Lake from above on a 16-mile (approx.) helicopter tour that extends beyond the Lake View flight. Fly over Douglas Dam and head southwest for views of the Great Smoky Mountains in the distance.
Check-in is at Scenic Helicopter Tours' heliport at 1949 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37876. Groups of 2 may be paired with others. 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. Your check-in time is your reservation time, and you do not need to arrive early.
Yes. If you book as a group of 2, you may be paired with others.
Yes. You can upgrade to a private chartered flight if you prefer to fly only with your group.
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