'Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Flight Tour

Enjoy a helicopter tour of Snowdonia, and marvel at the area's dramatic beauty from a sky high vantage point!
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Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Tour
From £ 169 For 1 Person

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Enjoy a helicopter tour of Snowdonia, and marvel at the area's dramatic beauty from a sky high vantage point!

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!

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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Activity Location

Betws y Coed (Snowdonia)

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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!

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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.

Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Tour Reviews

Tony Jones - Llanbedr Airfield
  • 30/07/2021
I had an amazing time, flight & views were fantastic & really informative commentary by the Pilot. All aspects of the whole experience were dealt with in a professional & friendly manner. Would highly recommend.
Kymberley Smith - Snowdonia
  • 06/10/2020
Fantastic day out, the scenery is amazing as you would expect from Snowdonia. Nice relaxed friendly environment from start to finish. Pilot very experienced and knowledgeable about local area. Bought as a present and it did not disappo...
Fantastic day out, the scenery is amazing as you would expect from Snowdonia. Nice relaxed friendly environment from start to finish. Pilot very experienced and knowledgeable about local area. Bought as a present and it did not disappoint ! I would highly recommend !!
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Joanne - Snowdonia
  • 25/07/2018
What an experience! Bought for my husbands birthday and he loved it! Very informative friendly pilot. Went into a lot of detail about what we were seeing! I did feel the staff doing the briefings etc could have been a bit more informative,...
What an experience! Bought for my husbands birthday and he loved it! Very informative friendly pilot. Went into a lot of detail about what we were seeing! I did feel the staff doing the briefings etc could have been a bit more informative, I felt a bit confused as to whether we were to go down to the take off site or not, could have been a bit clearer and better organised but all in all an excellent day!
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Zoe Fernee - WREXHAM
  • 20/07/2018
The flight was awesome, but we had difficulty booking initially. Having to pay money before we could confirm a date. Also took a print of the voucher as told in instructions, but it was the wrong voucher. This needs to be much clearer.
Helen Fernee - Wrexham
  • 20/07/2018
The actual flight was fabulous, but the effort to book was difficult, and on the day we were told to take the voucher so we did, but it was the wrong voucher.
Lesley Gleave - Colwyn Bay
  • 05/07/2018
We had a fabulous time enjoying the heights and sights of Snowdonia from a completely different view point. The helicopter trip was superb. The views were fantastic; the pilot was informative and every thing ran like clockwork. Together wi...
We had a fabulous time enjoying the heights and sights of Snowdonia from a completely different view point. The helicopter trip was superb. The views were fantastic; the pilot was informative and every thing ran like clockwork. Together with a leisurely lunch in Betws we had a great day out.
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Lavinia Robson - Manchester
  • 05/07/2018
My first experience in a helicopter was amazing. Really well organised with full safety briefing beforehand. Having climbed Snowdonia 3 weeks earlier it was amazing to see it from the air. The Riverside Hotel in Betws-y-coed was a stunning...
My first experience in a helicopter was amazing. Really well organised with full safety briefing beforehand. Having climbed Snowdonia 3 weeks earlier it was amazing to see it from the air. The Riverside Hotel in Betws-y-coed was a stunning location and 27 degrees the day, couldn’t have been a better location for the helipad. Super exciting day with photo to purchase at the end.
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Kathryn arnold - Wirral
  • 31/05/2018
Thoroughly enjoyed my helicopter flight. Professional and friendly staff/pilot. Despite there being an issue with the timings due to having to use a different helicopter my experience was not disrupted in any way. Have already recommended t...
Thoroughly enjoyed my helicopter flight. Professional and friendly staff/pilot. Despite there being an issue with the timings due to having to use a different helicopter my experience was not disrupted in any way. Have already recommended to friends on Facebook.
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John Blake - Betws y Coed
  • 17/10/2017
Superb experience. Pilot was very informative and mostly correct in his descriptions. I would highly recommend this experience to others. I look forward to a flight from the same location perhaps over a slightly different route again in the...
Superb experience. Pilot was very informative and mostly correct in his descriptions. I would highly recommend this experience to others. I look forward to a flight from the same location perhaps over a slightly different route again in the near future. All on board were highly satisfied and it was a very successful day all round. See you again soon.
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Marjorie Stevenson - Anonymous location
  • 28/07/2017
A fantastic 80th birthday present! I had to wait 12 months to get the right weather but it was well worth the wait. Sitting next to the pilot (a very handsome and charming young man) it was like flying over the snowdonia range in a bubble...
A fantastic 80th birthday present! I had to wait 12 months to get the right weather but it was well worth the wait. Sitting next to the pilot (a very handsome and charming young man) it was like flying over the snowdonia range in a bubble and I cannot wait to go again -friends and family please take note.
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Idris Hughes - Anonymous location
  • 17/05/2017
Wonderful experience - the route could possibly be refined to take in more of the features visible from the air (eg. narrow-gauge railways, Port Meirion, Electric Mountain, Gelert's Grave. Some form of route-map for the passenger showing te...
Wonderful experience - the route could possibly be refined to take in more of the features visible from the air (eg. narrow-gauge railways, Port Meirion, Electric Mountain, Gelert's Grave. Some form of route-map for the passenger showing terrain would be a great help - to highlight points deserving attention and showing pathway in relation to eg. Menai Straits. I know Snowdonia very well but from the air it must be daunting to the visitor and this would greatly improve their experience by showing them what a vast terrain was being covered and where features were situated.
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Questions about Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Tour

When does the Magic and Mountains helicopter tour of Snowdonia run?

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.

Are the flight routes set in stone or would I be able to add a flight over Anglesey to the Magic and Mountains helicopter tour?

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.

What is the minimum age for the 'Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Flight Tour?

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.

How many people can the 'Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Flight Tour hold per flight?

The 'Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Flight Tour seats 4 passenger per flight.

I am interested in purchasing 2x places on this helicopter flight over Snowdonia but before I do I need to be assured that they will both be on the same 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.

Would it be possible to have a flight over to Rhyl and Prestatyn along the coast? Along with the castle tour.

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.

Just enquiring about the tours over Snowdonia for my partner. She is allergic to perfumes and aftershave. Could you please let me know if we both booked to go on this tour, would there be other guests on the helicopter in addition to the pilot?

The helicopter seats up to four passengers, so you would most likely share with two other guests.

What is the seating arrangement like, within the Magic and Mountains Helicopter Flight?

There are three passenger seats in the back and one in the front, next to the pilot.

Is the 'Magic and Mountains' helicopter tour suitable for someone who uses crutches?

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

Is there a minimum age for the 'Magic and Mountains' Snowdonia Helicopter Flight Tour?

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.

Can the helicopter flight route be tailored to suit?

This experience cannot be tailored to suit, they stick to one route throughout the whole duration. Finally, dates are displayed on the website.

If I purchased 2 vouchers for this tour is it possible for 2 of us to take this tour at the same time?

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.

This experience is what my dad has always wanted to do, he has recently been diagnosed with cancer, and I was wondering whether you have any health requirements for this?

There are no specific health requirements or restrictions. However, we'd recommend asking the advice of a doctor if you've any concerns.

I'd just like to enquire if you can fly over specific places during this ride.....just outside Snowdonia bordering conwy/denbighshire?

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.

This is a birthday gift to old airman who has flown in many fixed wing aircraft but never in a 'chopper'. Does this experience include sight of the Menai Straits?

Unfortunately they don’t fly over the Menai Straits during the tour.

I’d love to book this for my dad and Taid. They love the area and are from north wales. My Taid has a pacemaker but it able to walk stairs ect. Would he be ok to take a ride if I treat them?

There are no specific health limitations for the flights, however we always recommend consulting a doctor should you have any specific concerns.

Are there any additional costs for the Magic and Mountains Snowdonia Helicopter Flight Tour?    

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. 

I would like to book this helicopter tour as a surprise Christmas gift for my husband, can you confirm the tour goes over snowdon Mountain.

Yes, the tour goes over the mountains!

Hi, I was thinking of getting this as a 90th birthday present. Is there a maximum age?

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.

How many people does this helicopter carry?

This helicopter tour has a maximum group size of 4. 

I am looking to book this, but it will be a gift for two seventeen year olds. I need to know if this age is ok? Or do I need an over eighteen to fly with them?

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.

What is the Magic and Mountains Snowdonia Helicopter Flight Tour?
The Magic and Mountains Snowdonia Helicopter Flight Tour is a unique experience that offers breathtaking aerial views of Snowdonia's stunning landscapes from a helicopter.
How long is the helicopter flight?
The helicopter flight typically lasts around 30 minutes, providing ample time to enjoy the picturesque scenery of Snowdonia.
Is this experience suitable for beginners?
Yes, this experience is suitable for everyone, including beginners. No prior flying experience is necessary.
What should I wear for the helicopter flight?
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes. It’s also a good idea to dress in layers, as temperatures can vary at different altitudes.
How many people can fit in the helicopter?
The helicopters used for the tour can typically accommodate 5 to 6 passengers along with the pilot, ensuring an intimate experience.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my flight?
In the event of bad weather, your flight may be rescheduled for another date. The safety of our passengers is the top priority.
Can I give this helicopter flight as a gift?
Absolutely! This helicopter flight makes a perfect gift for anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable experience. You can purchase a voucher that they can redeem for their flight.
How do I book my helicopter flight?
Booking your helicopter flight is easy! Once you purchase your experience, you will receive instructions on how to schedule your flight at a time that suits you.
Is there an age limit for participants?
There is no strict age limit, but children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please check with the provider for any specific requirements.
Will I receive a certificate or any memorabilia after the flight?
Yes, participants often receive a certificate of completion as a memento of their thrilling helicopter flight experience.
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