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Vancouver Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours

  • Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Day Trip + Butchart Gardens visit

    Depart Vancouver Harbour by seaplane for an exciting flight over the Gulf Islands to beautiful Victoria. Then take a bus tour to the world famous Butchart Gardens. In Victoria, shopping, the Royal BC Museum, and several other attractions are just steps away. Return to downtown Vancouver on an afternoon or evening flight.

     6 to 8 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Adventure & Return via Bus & Ferry
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    Elevate your day trip to Victoria with an unforgettable adventure that won’t break the bank. Start your journey with a breathtaking seaplane flight from Vancouver to Victoria, offering panoramic views of the stunning coastline and shimmering waters below. With just 14 seats on the seaplane, you’re guaranteed an intimate and personal experience. Upon arrival, dive into a day of exploration

     9 to 11 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour + Suspension Bridge Tour
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    This unforgettable package tour combines the Panorama Classic seaplane tour with a visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Experience Vancouver, the west coast's most beautiful city, from up high with a few of our favourite experiences. Our most popular tour of the North Shore Mountains departs from downtown Vancouver's bustling Coal Harbour and includes a complete aerial view of the

     3 to 5 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Vancouver to Victoria Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way
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    You could take the ferry or a bus to Victoria, but with all the transportation and traffic involved, it could take hours. Get to your destination in 35 minutes with this one way seaplane flight from Vancouver. As you fly over Vancouver, capture prime aerial views of Canada Place, Burrard Inlet and Stanley Park. Fly south over the Salish Sea

     35 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Extended Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour
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    Experience even more of British Columbia’s beauty on this extended version of our most popular seaplane tour. While Vancouver’s skyline, mountain ranges, and coastline are stunning from land and water, nothing compares to seeing them from above. This 45-minute seaplane experience offers an enhanced aerial adventure for those wanting to see more in less time. Departing from downtown Vancouver’s Coal

     45 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Vancouver to Whistler Seaplane Day Trip: Self-Guided Adventure

    Save your precious travel time by flying to Whistler from Vancouver instead of driving. This package includes a round-trip seaplane flight from Vancouver to Whistler (35 minutes each way), plus shuttle service to and from Whistler Village. Spend the day exploring all that Whistler has to offer, then relax on the flight back to Vancouver as you see the beautiful

     7 to 9 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Day Trip + Whale Watching by Boat

    Fly from Vancouver to Victoria on a 35-minute flight by seaplane and search for Orcas on a whale watching cruise on Haro Strait. Be kind to the environment with the most environmentally friendly form of transport between Vancouver and the mainland - carbon offset levy included! Upon arrival in Victoria set off on an exciting 3-hour cruise through Haro Strait,

     7 to 8 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Vancouver to Seattle Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way
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    Travel quickly, easily and conveniently on this international seaplane flight between Vancouver, BC, and Seattle, Washington; saving hours in driving and traditional airport travel time. Border control will be available upon landing for efficient processing, allowing you to maximize your time across the border.

     55 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Backcountry Beer Tasting Heli-Tour & Landing (Depart SKY Hangar)
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    Embark on a journey into the pristine Coast Mountains of British Columbia, where breathtaking views and craft beer await. Your adventure begins with a 30 minute scenic flight over lush forests, rugged peaks, and sparkling alpine lakes. Witness the natural beauty of the region unfold beneath you. Touch down in a remote location nestled within the mountains. Here, amidst the

     1 hour  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Coast Mountain Landing Helicopter Tours (Depart SKY Hangar)
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    Prepare for an extraordinary adventure into the heart of British Columbia's rugged Coast Mountains, where stunning vistas and untouched wilderness await. Choose between a 45, 60, 75 or 105 minute experience. Your journey begins with a breathtaking flight over lush forests, towering peaks, and glacial-fed rivers. As you soar higher, the landscape unfolds beneath you, revealing panoramic views that stretch

     45 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • BC Backcountry Helicopter Tours (Depart SKY Hangar)
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    Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the pristine wilderness of the Coast Mountains, where rugged peaks, ancient forests, and turquoise lakes await. Choose between a 30, 45, 60 or 90 minute helicopter experience in the pristine backcountry of British Columbia. From the moment you lift off, you'll be immersed in a landscape of unparalleled beauty. Feel the thrill as you

     30 to 90 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Helicopter Tour of Vancouver City (Depart SKY Hangar)

    Prepare for a journey that combines luxury, excitement, and breathtaking aerial views of one of the world's most beautiful cities, Vancouver. As you depart from our SKY Hangar, located close to Vancouver, you'll soar over lush greenery and picturesque landscapes before arriving in the heart of the city. Marvel at the iconic sights from a unique perspective—the towering peaks of

     30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Pre/Post Cruise Helicopter Vancouver City Tour with Hotel Pickup

    The best way to see Vancouver is in a helicopter, one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Surrounded by ocean and mountains, you will see why everyone wants to live here. Your tour begins the moment you hop aboard our courtesy shuttle and enjoy a guided tour to our SKY Hangar. Experience a 30 minute aerial adventure onboard

     2 hours 30 minutes  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Vancouver to Whistler Scenic Seaplane Transfer: One Way

    Enjoy swift travel and breathtaking views over British Columbia on this 40 minute Vancouver to Whistler seaplane flight. Hop aboard your seaplane in Vancouver's Coal Harbour and take to the skies with your pilot. Enjoy panoramic views over the Georgia Strait before crossing over glacial mountains and lakes. Land comfortably next to Whistler and Blackcomb on Whistler's glacial fed Green Lake

     40 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Pre/Post Cruise Helicopter BC Backcountry Tours with Hotel Pickup

    Explore British Columbia's remote backcountry of the Coast Mountain Range; mighty rivers, rushing waterfalls, alpine lakes and rocky peaks. Discover the incredible diversity of BC's West Coast. Choose between 20, 45, or 60 minute flights. Tour loops range from 80km to 160km in Population: 0 This tour begins with a complimentary pick up from all downtown Vancouver hotels. Don't worry

     2 to 3 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Discovery Flight Experience (Depart SKY Hangar)

    If you have never been in a helicopter before, this experience is for you! Discover the amazing world of helicopters, and enjoy a 20 min (50km loop) flight; tour the SKY Hangar, take a walk-around tour of the helicopter, wear full headsets while onboard to listen to the Airport Tower, local air traffic and of course your pilot! This is

     20 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Vancouver City Skyline Scenic Seaplane Tour

    Take to the skies for a scenic seaplane flight offering a breathtaking aerial perspective of Vancouver’s iconic skyline and surrounding natural beauty. Departing from the downtown harbour, you’ll glide past Cypress, Grouse, and Seymour Mountains, continuing over Howe Sound with views of small coastal island communities below. Enjoy panoramic sights of the North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park’s lush expanse, the

     30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Sechelt Seaplane tour: Strait of Georgia Experience

    Experience British Columbia from the air with a 40-minute flight by seaplane. On one of two daily scheduled departures, fly over the Strait of Georgia from Sechelt, traveling around this coastal region just like the locals do. You'll land on Vancouver Island for free time to enjoy the harbor city of Nanaimo before the return flight.

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  • Vancouver to Salt Spring Seaplane Daytrip: Self-Guided Adventure

    Escape the everyday with a seamless, stress free day trip to Salt Spring Island, now easier and more affordable with bundled same-day return flights. Your adventure begins in downtown Vancouver at Harbour Air’s Vancouver terminal, steps from Canada Place. Skip ferries, traffic, and long travel times. Check in with ease and enjoy a stunning 35-minute seaplane flight over Vancouver, the

     8 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Scenic Coastal Mountain Experience by Seair Seaplanes

    Explore the breathtaking vistas of British Columbia’s coastline on this unforgettable 30 minute seaplane adventure. Departing from downtown Vancouver, you’ll soar past the city skyline and over the North Shore Mountains, catching aerial views of Cypress, Grouse, and Seymour, along with the Capilano Reservoir nestled in the forest below. Fly alongside the iconic Lions Peaks before cruising through Howe Sound,

     40 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Skyline and Suspension Bridge Adventure Tour
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    Discover Vancouver's stunning landscapes with the Skyline and Suspension Bridge Adventure. This tour combines a 20-minute scenic seaplane flight from Vancouver’s Coal Harbour, offering aerial views of iconic landmarks like Stanley Park and Lions Gate Bridge, followed by an exhilarating visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Walk across the 137-meter suspension bridge and explore the Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk, both

     3 to 5 hours  Free Cancellation
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