'Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Flight Tour
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Helicopter Experience Days: Experience the incredible natural beauty of Snowdonia with this North Wales helicopter tour. This helicopter flight is not just for tourists - it's also a fantastic way for Snowdonia natives to see the area from a whole new, totally exhilarating perspective!
The helicopter flight tour departs from beautiful Betws y Coed, located in the Snowdonia National Park. After your exhilarating vertical take-off elevates you far above the mountains, woods and waterfalls, you'll head south-west. As you pass over the 13th Century Dolwyddelan Castle, you'll notice more and more stunning landscapes appear beneath you. From the historic mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog to the picturesque village of Portmerion, and on to Rupert The Bear's home town of Beddgelert, you'll have plenty of fantastic photo opportunities and a host of stunning scenery to enjoy. Keep an eye out for Castle Dinas Emrys, where legend has it that two Dragons were once captured in a cauldron of beer and then buried under the castle! Once you've seen the castle you'll head back towards the start point for landing, flying past Snowdon, Wales' highest mountain, along the way!
This 30 minute helicopter tour is a fantastic and totally fascinating way to see Snowdonia in a whole new light, so if you're looking for an exhilarating experience for yourself or a great gift for a lucky loved one, look no further than the 'Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia helicopter tour!
When can you book Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Tour
The 'Magic and Mountains' helicopter tour of Snowdonia is available from April through to October, typically one or two days a month.
All bookings should be made in advance. Dates are subject to availability at the time of booking.
2024 Scheduled Dates
Snowdon, Betws y Coed
Saturday September 28th
Sunday October 6th
Flying Requirements
Maximum weight for the Snowdonia helicopter flight tour is 17 stone.
Children are able to take this experience providing they are sat in their own seat. Sitting on an adult's lap is not permitted.
How long is the Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Tour
Experience Duration: 0:30
Time Spent at Venue: 1:00
The Snowdonia helicopter flight tour will last for 30minutes.
Guest Info For Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Tour
Participants: The 'Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Flight Tour is for 1 participant.
Max Group Size: 4
Spectators Allowed on Site: Yes
The Snowdonia flight seats four passengers in the Jetranger. Thehelicopter tour is not suitable for non-paying guests, howeverfriends and family can come along to Bettws to watch your take-offand landing.
Please note that from Llanbedr the helicopter can seat up tothree passengers.
Individual passenger seat prices are calculated on the basis that all seats are occupied. The helicopter operator will do its best to fill all the seats, including offering Experience Days customers the option to add another fare paying companion(s) but if all the seats cannot be filled then the flight may need to be postponed. Any such situation will be communicated to you by the helicopter operator in advance of flight date.
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What to Wear For This Activity
Wear something warm enough for the weather on the day of your Snowdonia helicopter flight, and don't forget your camera!
Is This Activity Weather Dependent?
This is a weather dependent experience. If adverse conditions cause your helicopter tour of Snowdonia to be cancelled, you will be able to reschedule for an alternative date.
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Questions about Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Tour
The Magic and Mountains helicopter tour of Snowdonia runs seasonal, from March to October. They generally run with one to two days per months, subject to availability.
The Magic and Mountains helicopter flights run on a set route over Snowdonia. Unfortunately we are unable to offer alterations to the flight routes for this experience.
There is no strict age limit for the 'Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Flight Tour. Children must be sat in their own seat as sitting on an adults lap is not permitted.
The 'Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Flight Tour seats 4 passenger per flight.
That's perfectly possible. If you purchase a voucher for two participants the redemption will be processed booking both people at the same time.
I'm afraid the flight path does not include Rhyl and Prestatyn along the
coast. As this is a shared experience, it wouldn't be possible for
everyone to request additional flight paths.
The helicopter seats up to four passengers, so you would most likely share with two other guests.
There are three passenger seats in the back and one in the front, next to the pilot.
For passengers with reduced mobility, the following considerations apply: 1. Crutches etc. cannot be stored on-board during the flight - they need to be left behind on the ground 2. Unaccompanied passengers need to be able to enter and exit the helicopter without assistance in case of an emergency 3. Passengers who do require assistance must be accompanied by a friend or family member with their own ticket
Although there isn't a strict minimum age limit for the 'Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Flight Tour, children will need to be sat in their own seat. Sitting on an adult's lap is not permitted.
This experience cannot be tailored to suit, they stick to one route
throughout the whole duration. Finally, dates are displayed on the
website.
Yes, that's possible. If you purchase a voucher with an extra participant using the dropdown, the reservation will be made for two people at the same time.
There are no specific health requirements or restrictions. However, we'd recommend asking the advice of a doctor if you've any concerns.
The helicopter has a flight planned route which they will do. There will most likely be other people in the helicopter also so they will have to do fly over the sights stated on the product page including the Castle Dinas Emrys and the picturesque village of Portmerion.
Unfortunately they dont fly over the Menai Straits during the tour.
There are no specific health limitations for the flights, however we always recommend consulting a doctor should you have any specific concerns.
This Snowdonia helicopter tour is £149.00 per person, and there are no additional fees to pay unless you opt for a voucher to be posted. Postage fees start at £2.49.
Yes, the tour goes over the mountains!
There is no maximum age limit, and the event organisers have often accommodated older passengers. However, please bare in mind that they will need to be able to climb in and out of the aircraft.
This helicopter tour has a maximum group size of 4.
There is no strict age limit for the 'Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia
Helicopter Flight Tour, therefore this should be fine for the two
seventeen year olds.
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