New York City and Westchester Holiday Lights Helicopter Tour
Overview
Experience a magical nighttime helicopter ride during The Most Wonderful Time of The Year with up to 5 companions! Departing from Westchester County Airport, you'll soar over New York City and return, creating unforgettable memories with friends and family. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity allows you to witness the breathtaking views of the iconic Manhattan skyline and familiar landmarks beautifully adorned in holiday lights. Helicopters take off from Westchester County Airport and reach NYC airspace in just minutes.
During the tour, our skilled pilots will provide you with stunning bird's-eye views of Midtown Manhattan, Central Park, the Empire State Building, Times Square, and more. If you're lucky, you might bump into Santa Claus mid-air! You will also get to see Lower Manhattan, including the Freedom Tower, Battery Park, and Ellis Island and have the chance to wave to Lady Liberty before circling back to Westchester.
What's Included
- Private Tour in Airbus AS350/H125, Airbus AS355 or R44 Helicopter (depending on option booked)
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfer (if option selected)
- Airport fee, Wings Air Helicopters
Meeting and Pickup
Roundtrip transfer from Manhattan (if option booked). Pickup 90 minutes before flight. The rates are based on regular cars.
Tower Road
West Harrison, NY 10604, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- Children younger than 2 years may ride on their parent’s lap at no cost.
- Maximum weight 250 lbs (113 kg) per person and 500 lbs (226 kg) combined in R44 helicopter. Maximum passenger height in R44 helicopter is 6 ft 3 in (192 cm). Maximum weight 1000 lbs (453 kg) combined in 6-passenger Airbus helicopters.. NOTE: due to the weight and balance limitations of helicopters and the unique composition of groups, you may be asked to adjust your booking to stay within safe operating margins. Please contact the operator for more information.
- Convenient roundtrip transfers are available from anywhere in Manhattan for additional fee (if option selected). Rates are based on regular cars.
- Routes are subject to change based on weather, air traffic control and temporary flight restrictions.
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones are not allowed on helicopter flights.
- Tours depart and arrive at 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.
- Under 18 requires parental or guardian consent.
- Wings Air Helicopters LLC assumes no liability for any services (ground transportation, photography, catering, hotel, etc.) arranged on client’s behalf with third parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New York City and Westchester Holiday Lights Helicopter Tour?
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Activity code: C-7030P47
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Private Tour in Airbus AS350/H125, Airbus AS355 or R44 Helicopter (depending on option booked).
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfer (if option selected).
- Airport fee, Wings Air Helicopters.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the New York City and Westchester Holiday Lights Helicopter Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New York City and Westchester Holiday Lights Helicopter Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Private Tour in Airbus AS350/H125, Airbus AS355 or R44 Helicopter (depending on option booked)
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfer (if option selected)
- Airport fee, Wings Air Helicopters
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- Children younger than 2 years may ride on their parent’s lap at no cost.
- Maximum weight 250 lbs (113 kg) per person and 500 lbs (226 kg) combined in R44 helicopter. Maximum passenger height in R44 helicopter is 6 ft 3 in (192 cm). Maximum weight 1000 lbs (453 kg) combined in 6-passenger Airbus helicopters.. NOTE: due to the weight and balance limitations of helicopters and the unique composition of groups, you may be asked to adjust your booking to stay within safe operating margins. Please contact the operator for more information.
- Convenient roundtrip transfers are available from anywhere in Manhattan for additional fee (if option selected). Rates are based on regular cars.
- Routes are subject to change based on weather, air traffic control and temporary flight restrictions.
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones are not allowed on helicopter flights.
- Tours depart and arrive at 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.
- Under 18 requires parental or guardian consent.
- Wings Air Helicopters LLC assumes no liability for any services (ground transportation, photography, catering, hotel, etc.) arranged on client’s behalf with third parties.
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