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Helicopter Experience Days: This superb Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Castle and the Millennium
Stadium Helicopter Sightseeing Tour is the ultimate in sky-high
thrills, and is guaranteed to be an aerial adventure that you’ll
remember forever.
Whether you want to get your own pulse racing as you experience the
unparalleled joy of helicopter flight, or are looking for an
exceptional experience gift for a friend in South Wales, you can
bet that this superb helicopter sightseeing tour will leave anyone
absolutely buzzing. Nothing can compare to the excitement of
helicopter flight, and as soon as you experience the
adrenaline-pumping vertical descent and hear the chopping whirr of
the blades, you’ll understand why this is seen as the ultimate way
to travel. Flying in a helicopter allows you to experience a level
of flexibility in the sky like no other mode of transport; you can
go forwards and backwards as well as sideways, and being able to
hover allows you to admire views that will quite literally take
your breath away. During this thrilling low-level scenic helicopter
tour you will be flying past the imposing Millennium Stadium and
over some of South Wales’ most famous sights, such as Barry Island,
Lavernock Point, Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Bay and the fascinating
architecture of the city of Cardiff and the Cardiff Docks. No
matter how well you might think you know this area, seeing it from
this unique perspective is an entirely different experience.
Lasting for 30 exhilarating minutes, nothing about this brilliant
activity will disappoint. Treat a friend (or yourself!) to an
experience they’ll remember for the rest of their life – just make
sure they bring a camera!
When can you book Cardiff Bay and Castle 50-Mile Helicopter Tour
The Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Castle and Millennium Stadium Helicopter Sightseeing Tours take place on one Saturday or Sunday, a month between February and December.
Flying Requirements
Minimum Age: N/A
Maximum Weight: 18 stone*, 14 stone for the front
seat which will be an additional charge.
There are no health or age restrictions for the Cardiff Bay,
Cardiff Castle & millennium Stadum Helicopter Sightseeing
Tours, except children under 18 years must be accompanied
by an adult, on site.
Responsible children can fly in the helicopter unaccompanied. It is
not possible for children to sit on a lap; everyone must have and
pay for a seat. There is a step up into the helicopter, and anyone
less than able-bodied must have someone available to assist them
getting in and out of the helicopter.
*Helicopter tour tickets are priced on the weight added to the
vehicle, so if participants are 18 stone or over - two seats may
need to be purchased. Please enquire if you are unsure about
this.
If any person requires special care, they must be accompanied on
the flight, by a fare paying passenger.
This experience tends to book quickly, especially during peak season. We recommend booking at least a month in advance, where possible.
Dates are due to be released one month in advance, but availability is subject to change.
How long is the Cardiff Bay and Castle 50-Mile Helicopter Tour
Experience Duration: 0:30
Time Spent at Venue: 1:00
The Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Castle and Millennium StadiumHelicopter Sightseeing Tour is 30 minutes of flying time and isapproximately 50 miles. Check-in is normally 20 minutes before thedeparture time, so please arrive early and give yourself plenty oftime as there is a safety briefing and introduction before youboard the helicopter.
Guest Info For Cardiff Bay and Castle 50-Mile Helicopter Tour
Participants: The Millennium Stadium Helicopter Sightseeing Tour is for 1 participant.
Max Group Size: 4
Spectators Allowed on Site: No
Spectators are welcome to watch your Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Castleand Millennium Stadium Helicopter Sightseeing Tour, but will not beallowed airside. At most locations there is a cafe and viewingarea.
Aircrafts with 4 passenger seats are currently being used for this experience, however occasionally 5 seaters are used when the demand is reached.
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What to Wear For This Activity
You should wear sensible and comfortable clothes; there is heating inside the helicopter and so outer clothing should be kept to a minimum. There is very limited space inside the helicopter so please avoid taking any handheld luggage or handbags. Ear defenders / headsets are provided.
Is This Activity Weather Dependent?
The Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Castle and Millennium Stadium Helicopter Sightseeing Tours are weather dependent. If the flights are cancelled due to bad weather, the centre will contact you to reschedule your flight for another day. Please call the centre after 8 am on the day of your flight for updated flight information.
Cardiff Bay and Castle 50-Mile Helicopter Tour Reviews
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We have always had a close relationship with Heli Adventures, and this week we had the privilege of interviewing Gemma Heynes on all things airborne. For a first-hand insight into the world of helicopter flying, read on…
Q1. Hi Gemma! So to kick things off, how was HeliAdventures founded?
HeliAdventures provides helicopter tours from a plethora of locations and is part of a long established Helicopter Company based at Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire. Further services from this multifaceted company include helicopter charters and professional helicopter training.
HeliAdventures was started out of the passion of two pilots who wanted to be able to share their passion and make available to others the experience of helicopter flights. The cost of helicopters make it prohibitively expensive to many, but by setting up HeliAdventures and selling sightseeing tours by the seat we hoped to open up the opportunity to many others to enjoy.
Q2. How do you think HeliAdventures stands out from other helicopter companies?
Not only do we operate all our own events, we always use our own pilots, our own helicopters and operate under our own Air Operators Certificate (AOC), allowing us to provide seamless customer service throughout the booking process and the experience itself. Unlike a majority of UK sightseeing flight operators, we use immaculately presented Airbus Helicopters AS350 aircraft which provides great visibility for all passengers in a much more modern and spacious cabin compared with the Jet Ranger used by most others. Our pilots are very familiar with the specific areas within which our range of helicopter flights and tours are conducted, and they have worked to put together routes that will give you the very best in excitement and spectacle.
Q3. What is your favourite part of running HeliAdventures?
Seeing the joy on customers faces after their flight when, in many cases, they have just realised a life long dream.
Q4. Tell us more about your story and HeliAdventures’ success..
HeliAdventures has grown over the years to become one of the largest UK pleasure flight operators to cover multiple locations throughout the South West and Midlands. Keep an eye out …more of the UK to be added soon! As well as this our training division has been able to satisfy the dreams of many people of becoming a pilot whose initial introduction to helicopters was a pleasure flight with HeliAdventures.
We flew 450 sightseeing tour in 2015, which equates to more than 2,000 passengers and of those 2,000 passengers over 90% rate us 4-5 out of 5 and say they would recommend us to others. We are aiming for 100% in 2016!
Q5. If you could tell every customer one thing, what would you share with them?
“ YOLO ” …. so make the most of it. Come and have fun with us!
Q6. Is there anything else you’d like to add/ mention?
If there is anything you want to know about helicopters do ask – we love talking helicopters!
Huge thanks to Gemma for chatting with us, we hope you’ve enjoyed a little insight into Heli and it’s team! Helicopter rides are great ways to see the ground beneath you from great heights, and there are plenty of locations across the country so everyone can have the perfect experience. Enjoy!
Questions about Cardiff Bay and Castle 50-Mile Helicopter Tour
You can walk from Rhoose Train Station to Cardiff Airport which is approximately 0.7 miles away. Therefore you can get to your Millennium Stadium Helicopter Sightseeing Tour in roughly 20 minutes or so if walking.
The Millennium Stadium Helicopter Sightseeing Tour departs from Cardiff International Airport - exact meeting details are provided upon booking.
Due to air space restrictions, when taking the Millennium Stadium Helicopter Sightseeing Tour, you would fly past the stadium rather than over it.
They use one helicopter per time slot.
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