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  • Explore San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Places to see
  • Things to do
  • Top sights
  • Attraction types
  • Outside San Juan, Puerto Rico

T-Mobile District, San Juan

Hacienda Campo Rico

Hacienda Campo Rico

La Placita de Santurce

Fort Morro

Fort Morro

San Juan Cruise Port Terminal

FlyDining

FlyDining

Escambron Beach, San Juan

Escambron Beach, San Juan

Castillo de San Cristóbal

Isla Verde Beach

Cathedral of San Juan Bautista

Cathedral of San Juan Bautista

La Fortaleza Street

Paseo de la Princesa, San Juan

Paseo de la Princesa, San Juan

Day trips

Day trips

Wellness & spas

Wellness & spas

Halloween activities

Halloween activities

Deals & discounts

Deals & discounts

Shore excursions

Shore excursions

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Night tours

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Sunset tours

Museums & exhibitions

Museums & exhibitions

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Castle & palace tours

Theme & amusement parks

Theme & amusement parks

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Island tours

Churches & cathedrals

Churches & cathedrals

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Fajardo tours

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Luquillo tours

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Culebra tours

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Condado tours

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Ponce tours

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Caguas tours

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El Yunque National Forest

El Yunque National Forest

Icacos Island

Icacos Island

Luquillo Beach

Luquillo Beach

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Toro Verde Adventure Park

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Flamenco Beach

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Bioluminescent Bay, Fajardo

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San Juan: Private Helicopter Island Tour

4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
298 reviews
Top rated
Explore the diverse beauty of Puerto Rico's landscapes on a thrilling and immersive helicopter journey from San Juan. Enjoy live commentary by your private pilot.

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Duration 6 - 45 minutes
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Live tour guide
English
Private group
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Hannibal – United StatesNovember 11, 2025 – Verified booking 

The reps were amazing. Informative And the pilot is phenomenal

Highlights
  • Get your heart pumping with a thrilling helicopter tour over historic San Juan
  • Get a birds-eye view of the fascinating limestone formations of the Karst Forest
  • Spot sharks, sea turtles, and manatees from above as you fly over the coastline
  • Fly right up to the tall La Neibla waterfall and hear the roaring water up close
  • Trace the picturesque coastline from San Juan to Dorado Beach through the air
Full description
Old San Juan Tour (6 minutes)

Soaring above Old San Juan in a thrilling helicopter tour, passengers are treated to an aerial perspective of the historic city. The vibrant colors of the colonial architecture showcased against the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, create a breathtaking panorama. From a comfortable ride, passengers can witness the iconic landmarks that define the rich cultural history of Old San Juan.

Along the Shore Tour (25 minutes)

Begin with a fly-over tour of Old San Juan and hear fascinating facts from your pilot about the city below. Continue west, keeping an eye out for marine life, as you follow the picturesque coastline towards Dorado Beach. Soar above Karst Forest, an enchanting landscape of lush greenery and limestone formations, admiring the intricate network of mogotes (steep hills). Circle over the world-famous Bacardi Rum factory for an aerial perspective of the iconic distillery set against the vibrant backdrop of the island.

Explore the Rainforest (45 minutes)

Soar over the historic town of San Juan on a helicopter tour. Listen to your pilot's fascinating facts about the forts and colonial architecture you see as you fly. Continue your journey west tracing the picturesque coastline to Dorado Beach while looking out for sea turtles, sharks, and manatees below. As you begin to turn inland to fly over the enchanting rainforest, keep your eyes open for hidden waterfalls. Take in the awe-inspiring beauty as you fly through the Caribbean's deepest canyon, Canon San Cristobal, and see the island's tallest waterfall, La Neibla, up close.
Includes
Private helicopter ride
Pilot
Live commentary
Tips
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
  • People over 287 lbs (130 kg)

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Meeting point
Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
  • 25 Minutes Flight – Along the Shore
  • 45 Minutes Flight – Explore the Rainforest Tour
  • Old San Juan Tour (6 Minutes)
Important information

Not allowed

  • Hats
  • Smoking
  • Food and drinks
  • Intoxication
  • Selfie sticks
  • Food in the vehicle
  • Vaping
  • Tripods
  • Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
  • Bare feet

Know before you go

  • At least 2 customers are required for the flight to take place
  • If a customer is over 290 pounds when the weight and balance is completed at check-in, they will not be able to fly with us. FAA regulations require all passengers to be weighed prior to their flight. If the passenger is over the 290 lb weight limit, they will not be able to fly due to safety reasons, and no refund will be issued.
  • Sick bags will be provided on all flights. Please note that a $100 cleaning fee will be applied if the provided bag is not used for any incidents of puking in the helicopter.

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Customer reviews
4.9/5
4.8590603 out of 5 stars

based on 298 reviews

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  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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5
5 out of 5 stars
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Hannibal – United StatesNovember 11, 2025 – Verified booking 
The reps were amazing. Informative And the pilot is phenomenal
5
5 out of 5 stars
H
Héctor – SpainAugust 16, 2025 – Verified booking 
Amazing tour above Old San Juan, La Perla. 6 minutes but you feel that it’s long enought to enjoy your tour as much as possible. We will come back for longest one, as the experience was really great
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Hanna – BelgiumAugust 14, 2025 – Verified booking 
The view from up is really beautiful. The guide points some things out to look at. Very beautiful city. So sad that it was only a little too short for my liking.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Marangelly – Puerto RicoJuly 4, 2025 – Verified booking 
It was wonderful, very well explain and friendly staff. It exceeded my expectations.
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Paola Ortiz – United StatesJune 26, 2025 – Verified booking 
25-minutes around the shore was exactly what I wanted! Being able to watch El Morro and some of the beaches and other beautiful views was an amazing experience
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Arclethia – Puerto RicoJune 8, 2025 – Verified booking 
The view of Puerto Rico was the absolute best from a birds eye view.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Karen – United StatesJune 3, 2025 – Verified booking 
The staff were friendly and very professional. The pilot was very informative and also dealt with the wind and thermals so well. We want to take a longer tour next time! Highly recommend!
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Charlie – United StatesMay 31, 2025 – Verified booking 
I love the entire experience and that staff was great!!
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Konrad – United StatesMay 9, 2025 – Verified booking 
We appreciate the team for taking us in sooner for arriving early! Professional hosts the entire way, informative, and we felt safe the entire flight! We just wish that the tour lasted at LEAST 5-10 mins more! With that said, I would still highly recommend!

Response from Provider

May 9, 2025

Thank you so much for the kind words and recommendation! We're glad to hear you felt safe and taken care of by our team; it means a lot to us! We appreciate your feedback on the tour length and wanted to let you know that we do offer longer options—a 25-minute and a 45-minute experience—for guests looking to spend more time in the air. We’d love to welcome you back for one of those next time!

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5 out of 5 stars
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Luz – United StatesApril 18, 2025 – Verified booking 
by far the best experience I've ever had. seeing my country from an aerial view was breathtaking. The pride of Puertorico show in ever inch of this island

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5 out of 5 stars
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Hannibal – United States

The reps were amazing. Informative And the pilot is phenomenal

5
5 out of 5 stars
H
Héctor – Spain

Amazing tour above Old San Juan, La Perla. 6 minutes but you feel that it’s long enought to enjoy your tour as much as possible. We will come back for longest one, as the experience was really great

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