See Winterfest from above, away from the holiday traffic
4 to 6 people
Private flight, Hot chocolate
Take to the skies with your family on a private helicopter flight for an aerial perspective on Winterfest, with your pilot pointing out the holiday sights below.
Looking for a way to make lasting memories with your family? Look no further than Winterfest with Scenic Helicopter Tours. Start your evening by arriving just before sunset to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and watch the sun slowly disappear behind the mountains. Your family will be escorted to a private table where you will be presented with your own hot chocolate tray, complete with all the toppings to make the perfect cup.
Once the sun has set, the magic of Winterfest begins to happen. Take to the skies on a private flight and soar over the cities of Sevierville and Pigeon Forge for a one-of-a-kind view of the area's spectacular Winterfest lights. Your pilot will point out such sites as The Island and Dollywood, which are adorned with over 10 million twinkling holiday lights. This is the perfect way to view Winterfest without the traffic.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You'll also receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: VDKEP4
Yes. The family package can accommodate additional passengers, with up to six people per flight in the largest aircraft, subject to its 1,000 lb combined passenger weight limit.
Yes. You can add one climb on a 28-foot climbing wall with an automatic belay system. Ages 6+ only; weight range 40–250 lbs.
Scenic Helicopter Tours Heliport, 1949 Winfield Dunn Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37876
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.
It was a nice flight!!!
Roman Karimberdyiev
August 17, 2026
It was a nice flight!!!
Roman Karimberdyiev
August 17, 2026
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