Grand Los Angeles 65-Minute Helicopter Tour
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Is Grand Los Angeles 65-Minute Helicopter Tour worth booking?
Grand Los Angeles 65-Minute Helicopter Tour is a 1.1-hour experience in Los Angeles, United States, from $650 per person. It scores 44 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 44 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 1.1 hours
- From
- $650 per person
The ultimate helicopter tour of Los Angeles- The Grand Tour. During this flight we offer you the best of L.A., starting with a flight west out off the San Fernando Valley and Calabasas head South into Malibu Canyon. Enjo
What you get
About this experience
The ultimate helicopter tour of Los Angeles- The Grand Tour. During this flight we offer you the best of L.A., starting with a flight west out off the San Fernando Valley and Calabasas head South into Malibu Canyon. Enjoy the natural beauty of Santa Monica Mountains and views of the Pacific Ocean and islands off the coast. Fly the coastline from Point Dume along the Malibu, Santa Monica and Venice beaches. A helicopter flight is the best way to see LA’s top attractions from a bird’s eye perspective. Fly high above Sunset Boulevard through Hollywood and get up-close views of the world famous Hollywood sign. Also on the flight enjoy the Mansions of Bel Air and Beverly Hills and a close up view around Down town LA, a day time flight there is simply no better way to see the famous (and infamous) sights of Los Angeles than from a helicopter.
What's included
Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Headsets
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Hollywood Sign
Our amazing pilots will fly you and your guests to see the Hollywood Sign and other landmarks.
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Malibu Pier
Your pilot will fly you above Malibu and the pier and see famous Malibu residents homes and the breathtaking coastline.
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Downtown
Your pilot will fly you for the best view of LA's famous and tallest skyscrapers and LA Live and the Staples Center.
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Sunset Boulevard
See the Sunset Strip from above and enjoy the views of the Hollywood Hills.
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Griffith Observatory
Sitting atop Mt. Hollywood in Griffith Park with over 4,210 acres of both natural chaparral-covered terrain and landscaped parkland and picnic areas, Griffith Park is the largest municipal park with urban wilderness area in the United States. Griffith Observatory has been the leader of public astronomy in southern California and around the world since it opened in 1935.
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Dodger Stadium
See where the boys in Dodger blue play ball, iconic Dodgers Stadium.
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Rodeo Drive
High end shopping and people watching on Rodeo Dr in Beverly Hills.
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Los Angeles Country Club
L.A.'s Power Golf Club: Where the Hollywood Elite Play
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Beverly Hills
See Beverly Hills homes on the flats and in the hills. Iconic Beverly Hills Hotel.
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Sunset Boulevard
The Sunset Strip! Stretching from the bustle of downtown to glamorous Malibu. From the oldest part of Los Angeles near Olvera Street, the broad boulevard starts its path to the sea.
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Pacific Coast Highway
Known as PCH to locals - Route 1 is a major north–south state highway that runs along most of the Pacific coastline of the U.S. state of California. At a total of just over 656 miles!
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Santa Monica Pier
Pacific Park and the end of Route 66.
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Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl is an amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It was named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone magazine
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Crypto.com Arena
Staples Center is home of the LA Lakers and a multi-purpose arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex
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Calabasas
Quiet enclave in the hills west of the San Fernando Valley. Kim Kardashian is the most popular resident of Calabasas, but Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and Drake have all called this suburb home for its privacy and close proximity to Hollywood.
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Marina del Rey
Marina
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Malibu Creek State Park
Fly above LA's famous park, where MASH TV show was filmed as well as Planet of the Apes was filmed.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Los Angeles
2nd Floor receptionist at Group 3. Door to entrance may be locked - please let us know you have arrived at our location.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
2nd Floor receptionist at Group 3. Door to entrance may be locked - please let us know you have arrived at our location.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- GROUP 3 HELICOPTERS
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is the company's policy to verify both credit card used to book + government issued identification. Please be prepared to have these prior to your flight.
- All bookings: 2 Passenger minimum. For 4 or more passengers – Please note that groups will not travel at the same time. Multiple flights will need to occur. Example: 1st group flies, then 2nd group waits and so on.
- All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions
- All flights are subject to weather and air traffic control (ATC) limitations per federal aviation regulations. The pilot has the ultimate authority to determine if the weather is unsafe for flight. If your flight is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, you can reschedule or receive a full refund
- All passenger heights and weights must be advised at time of booking
- Children: UNDER 24 months of age - not yet reached their 2nd birthday are welcome as a lap child at no charge when there is a minimum of two adults on board. Children 24 months and older require an individual full-fare seat. Per Federal Aviation Administration Regulation 91.205: An approved safety belt with an approved metal-to-metal latching device, or other approved restraint system for each occupant 2 years of age or older.
- Children of any age must be accompanied by an adult
- For safety reasons, the helicopter cannot accommodate any passengers weighing more than 300 pounds (136 kilos) however if any passenger is over 250 lbs please contact operator.
- To safely operate a helicopter, passenger and cargo weight must be evenly distributed throughout the aircraft and cannot exceed the aircraft's per-seat weight limits or the overall maximum weight. In order to assure the aircraft is properly loaded for your helicopter ride, it is necessary for each passenger to provide height and weight information. Maximum weight per passenger cannot exceed 300 lbs. All children must be factored into the weight and balance of the aircraft. The pilot will make the final decision for acceptable passenger weights
- Sunset times vary. Please let us know if you would like sunset slot
- At any given time, the federal government imposes Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) which essentially closes the airspace over certain areas and prohibiting civil aircraft from flyovers. In Los Angeles, airspace is closed when VIPs such as the president are in town. Also, when Dodgers or Rams are playing, we are restricted from flying over or near these sports stadiums. We do our best to monitor TFRs and in most cases we have 24 to 48 hr. warnings. But in some cases, flight restrictions can be imposed with no warning. The LA Dodger games usually affects the Downtown LA portion of our tours.
- IMPORTANT: Must have a lead contact email and mobile number. No exceptions.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Grand Los Angeles 65-Minute Helicopter Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
LA from the air
Bring your camera, the views are spectacular! Peter was an excellent guild! He pointed out the beautiful homes of the stars!
via Viator
Great tour of LA - Highly Recommended
This was amazing - completely exceeded expectations! I booked a Grand Tour (65 mins) to surprise my husband for his birthday. He loved it - we both did. The ride was smooth and with just the two of us and the pilot (Peter), we had incredible views and could ask Peter to circle back to see things again. We saw the fire damage along the Malibu coast and the incredible and heart-breaking damage from the Palisades fire. We also went over downtown LA, Dodger Stadium, Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Sign and the Greek Theater. Peter was very knowledgeable, pointing out celebrity homes as we went over Encino, Bel-Air, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywod. I could not say enough good things about this trip. Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
An Extraordinary Helicopter Tour
We took our grandson for what turned out to be a spectacular tour giving us all an entirely new perspective on our home town, Los Angeles. On a very clear day, we soared over the vast San Fernando Valley after take off from easily accessible Van Nuys Airport, heading north and then west with magnificent views of the Chatsworth Rocks, the Valley's last citrus orchard and the well hidden lakes scattered across the west Valley. Flying over the Santa Monica Mountains to the coast just north of Point Dume, we viewed in the distance Santa Catalina and San Clemente islands to the south, Santa Barbara Island to the west, and Anacapa and Santa Cruz Island and Channel Islands National Park to the northwest. We then proceeded down the coast past the Malibu beaches as far as Marina Del Rey and then moved inland. Heading towards Downtown over Santa Monica, Bel Air, Westwood, the mansions of Beverly Hills and Hollywood's Sunset Strip, we circled the Downtown spires and City Hall, and then flew north for a bird's eye view of Dodger Stadium under off-season construction and the L.A. River . From there, we flew over massive Griffith Park, the Observatory and the Hollywood sign. And then back over the canyons and freeways to Van Nuys Airport. It was even better than we imagined, and Claudia in the office and Peter the pilot are a wonderful team, very easy to work with, and everything was exactly as advertised. We all gave them a 5-star rating. Worth every nickel.
via Tripadvisor
Diamond in the sky!
Extremely professional and delightful pilot and company! I strongly recommend this tour to everyone!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 44
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Grand Los Angeles 65-Minute Helicopter Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Los Angeles.
How much does Grand Los Angeles 65-Minute Helicopter Tour cost?
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Prices start at $650 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Los Angeles usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Grand Los Angeles 65-Minute Helicopter Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.1 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Los Angeles is not rushed.
Is Grand Los Angeles 65-Minute Helicopter Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 44 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Los Angeles, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Grand Los Angeles 65-Minute Helicopter Tour?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Grand Los Angeles 65-Minute Helicopter Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Grand Los Angeles 65-Minute Helicopter Tour?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Los Angeles can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Los Angeles and add a light layer if any part of the 1.1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Grand Los Angeles 65-Minute Helicopter Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Los Angeles within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Los Angeles?
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Los Angeles rewards travellers who cluster their bookings by geography rather than by theme. Studio tours and Hollywood walks sit inland, the Malibu and Santa Monica coast runs west, and Griffith Observatory and the canyon hikes work best at dawn or dusk. We weight transport clarity in the ranking here: whether pickup is included changes an LA day more than the tour itself. On Outty we rank every Los Angeles experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs, Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide, Los Angeles Original 90-Minute Walking Tour to The Hollywood Sign. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
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March to May and September to November, for clear air and open canyon roads. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Los Angeles?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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