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    12-Mile Asheville Helicopter Tour

    See Asheville-area landmarks from the air

    4.9 stars• 110 reviews
    From$67/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Includes

    12-mile helicopter flight

    Highlights

    Take a 12-mile helicopter flight from Asheville Regional Airport. Fly near Lake Julian for distant panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains, Pisgah National Forest, and downtown Asheville.

    • Lift off from Asheville Regional Airport
    • Fly near Lake Julian on a 12-mile route
    • Take in distant views of the Smoky Mountains
    • See Pisgah National Forest and downtown Asheville from the air

    Important details

    • Check in at your reservation time; early arrival is not required
    • Bring the credit card used for booking and matching valid photo identification
    • Weight limit: 300 lbs per seat and 550 lbs combined for the flight
    • Allow for up to 3 passengers per flight
    • Expect all passengers to be weighed at check-in under Federal Aviation Administration regulations

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. No-shows are charged the full price. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

    FAQs

    Flights are not guaranteed to be private. The operator may fill all available seats, with up to 3 passengers per flight.

    All passengers are weighed at check-in under Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Only the flight crew can access passenger weights, and the information is kept confidential.

    Reservation times are subject to a waiting period of up to 30 minutes.

    Meeting details

    Scenic Helicopter Tours, 240 Wright Brothers Way, Fletcher, NC 28732

    Experience provided by Scenic Helicopter Tours

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    Person (Up to 3)

    $67.84

    Price is per person | Helicopter holds up to 3 maximum at a time

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    Person (Group of 4 to 6)

    $67.84

    Price is per person | Helicopter holds up to 3 maximum at a time

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    110 reviews•Google Maps
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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    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!

    Photo of Karen Schulman

    Karen Schulman

    May 18, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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!

    Photo of Karen Schulman

    Karen Schulman

    May 18, 2026

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