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Private 20 Minute River Ride Tour

5.03 reviews

  • 20 minutes
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

This helicopter tour departs from the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport. Located on the Island of Grosse Ile, it is a private, secure, and small airport. The tour starts by arriving at our exclusive building and heliport, with free parking for our customers. After watching a short safety video, we climb aboard the heated/airconditioned helicopter and take off up the river to the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit. The pilot points out significant landmarks and provides insights about the history of the local area. From the seamless booking process to the friendly, professional pilots, every aspect is tailored for your utmost enjoyment. It's a perfect blend of history, innovation, and natural beauty, all rolled into a single, unforgettable package.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Professional Pilot/ Tour Guide
  • Headsets are included to talk to eachother and the pilot.
  • Air Conditioned Helicopter

What's not

  • Tips
  • Photo pakages are available for purchase before or after the flight.

Itinerary

  1. Experience the beautiful island of Grosse Ile MIchign. Located in the middle of the Detroit river. On take off you get to view the old military base from World War 2 and the hangars that use to hold hundreds of fighter planes.

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  2. Soar above the significant spans of Ambassador Bridge and Gordy H Bridge, capturing images of the Detroit and Windsor skylines simultaneously. Glide over the historic Grand Central Station, a relic of the city's rich past.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

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Know before you go

Meeting point
You will meet the pilot at MaxFlight Helicopters in Grosse Ile MI. He will be waiting in the loby of the private hangar. Parking is out front.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
MaxFlight Helicopters - Downriver
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in USA, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 47% above the median of the 2274 experiences we list in USA, outside the cities.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 743 of 2274.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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