Fly over Lake Chelan and choose what you want to see
30 minutes
Private scenic flight
Take a private flight over the lower end of Lake Chelan, departing from the Chelan airport. Circle the Chelan and Manson area and point out what you want to check out along the way.
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.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour.
In June and July, the operator supports local agriculture. When it rains, their priority is drying cherries, but they will try to fit your flight in. If they have to cancel, you will be fully refunded.
If you do not show up, you will be charged the full price.
Chelan airport, last hangar on the east side of the runway past Sky dive Chelan
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