Fly by helicopter to Swann's Plantation for a Valentine’s picnic for two
90 Minute
2 people
Helicopter ride, picnic
Take a private helicopter ride for two over the Smoky Mountains, then land at Swann's Plantation for a Valentine’s picnic. After time on the property, fly back across the countryside and the French Broad River to the heliport.
Check-in is at Scenic Helicopter Tours' heliport at your reservation time; you do not need to arrive early. Reservation times may have a 30-minute waiting period. If any passenger weighs over 300 lbs, confirm 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.
Product ID: QHY8G5
No. Check in at your reservation time; you do not need to arrive early.
Yes. All reservation times are subject to a 30-minute waiting period.
Possibly. Groups of 2 may be paired with others. You can upgrade to a private chartered flight if you prefer to go alone.
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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