Experience the brilliant colors of fall in the Hudson Valley on a fall foliage helicopter tour. Beginning at the Westchester County Airport in White Plains, board a helicopter with other passengers, then listen as the pilot narrates the journey over landmarks like Tarrytown Castle and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Select from a 30- or 45-minute flight, the latter featuring views of the Bannerman Castle and Dick's Castle and more. An additional airport fee is due at the time of check-in.
Helicopter tour of the Hudson Valley’s fall foliage from West Plains
Fly over Westchester County landmarks such as the 3-mile Tappan Zee Bridge
See Tarrytown Castle and the Hudson River Palisades
Upgrade to the 45-minute tour for aerial views of Bannerman Castle and Dick’s Castle
What To Expect
Wings Air Helicopters
Check in and helicopter departure
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate
Flyover
• Admission Ticket Free
Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
Flyover
• Admission Ticket Free
The Tarrytown Lighthouse
Flyover
• Admission Ticket Free
Hudson Valley
Flyover
• Admission Ticket Free
Frederic V Malek West Point Visitors Center
Flyover
• Admission Ticket Free
Bear Mountain State Park
Flyover
• Admission Ticket Free
Harriman State Park
Flyover
• Admission Ticket Free
Wings Air Helicopters
Helicopter arrival
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Total weight per passenger: 249 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is not a private tour. Shared flights require a minimum of 2-4 passengers to operate (depending on aircraft availability) and may be cancelled if minimum is not met. More than 3 passengers are not guaranteed to fly together.
Tours depart from Westchester County Airport in White Plains, a relaxed crowd-free location just outside NYC easily accessed by public transit (Metro-North rail from Grand Central Terminal) or car (free parking). Please note: this tour departs and arrives in Westchester.
Convenient roundtrip transfers are available from anywhere in Manhattan for additional fee (if option selected).
All flights are subject to weather and helicopter maintenance; if canceled due to these reasons, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Routes are subject to change due to weather, air traffic control, and temporary flight restrictions.
Maximum weight 250 lbs (113 kg) per person, also subject to combined weight limits per flight.
Fall foliage tours are subject to actual color changes.
Children younger than 2 years may ride on their parent’s lap at no cost. Under 18 requires parental or guardian consent.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones are not allowed on helicopter flights.
Wings Air Helicopters LLC assumes no liability for any services (ground transportation, photography, catering, hotel, etc.) arranged on client’s behalf with third parties.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Include
Shared Helicopter Tour (with other passengers)
Exclude
Airport fee $35 per person