Fort Matanzas and Downtown Helicopter Tour
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Highlights
You'll enjoy a thrilling flight down 17 miles of beautiful coastline and enjoy a birds eye view of such landmarks as the St. Augustine Lighthouse, the Bridge of Lions, Flagler College and more.
- Route of flight: Approximately 42 miles
- Tour requires minimum of two passengers to operate
Itinerary
You will depart east from the airport over the intracoastal waterway to North Beach, then enjoy a thrilling flight down 17 miles of beautiful coastline, taking in Vilano Beach, Porpoise Point, Conch Island, Bird Island, San Jose Forest, Menendez Park, and St. Augustine Beach and Fort Matanzas.
Returning to the airport along the Matanzas River, marsh and intercoastal waterway, you will catch a birds eye view of the St. Augustine Lighthouse, the Bridge of Lions, the Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, and the Nombre de Dios Mission as you take in the Old Downtown on your way back to the airport.
St. Augustine, FL
This city on the northeast coast of Florida was founded in 1565, making it the oldest continually-inhabited city in the continental United States. Whether you come for the history or the scenery, St. Augustine is not to be missed!
Castillo de San Marcos
The Castillo de San Marcos is a masonry fort in St. Augustine, FL, the oldest of its kind in the United States, built in 1672. In its history, control of the fort has switched hands many times.
Flagler College
Flagler College is a private liberal arts institution in St. Augustine, FL, considered to be one of the best schools in the South and one of the most beautiful campuses in the country.
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Additional Notes
- Flights require a minimum of two passengers.
- Children aged 4 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
- Individual travelers can ride alone by paying an additional fee on the day of flight. Every effort will be made to place individual travelers on a tour with an available seat, but this is not guaranteed
- Due to weight and balance restrictions, the helicopters cannot accommodate passengers weighing more than 300 pounds (136 kg). For groups of three passengers, total passenger load may not exceed 600 pounds (272 kg).
- Security Requirements: Must have a valid photo ID (i.e. Passport or Drivers License)
- Guests must check all bags with security. No handbags or carry ons will be allowed on the flight.
- Guests must walk through a metal detector
- Guests must pay a mandatory heliport security fee of $2.50, per person
Policies
Child rates apply to those who are 2 yrs old and
over. Children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult and children pay full
fee.
All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please do not book the airline tickets until you received the confirmation.
Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print and bring e-ticket(s) on your trip, as they serve as proof of purchase.
All sales are final and attract 100% cancellation penalties.
Prices may vary and are subject to availability by season, weekend, and/or holiday.
While we will make every effort to maintain a regular operation, we reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip and issue a full refund to affected customers under special circumstances.
Q & A
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We have a two person minimum for launching a flight. Individual travelers can ride alone by paying an additional fee of US$50 on the day of flight. Every effort will be made to place individual travelers on a tour with an available seat; but this is not guaranteed.
Flights depart on a "walk-in" basis throughout the day during our normal hours of operation from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Flights after normal hours of operation available with a reservation.
Yes, you need to call the tour operator atleast 24 hours before the departure date to reconfirm the tour. It is very important to do so as the tour operator will then book the seat and the time of departure for you.
You should plan on approximately 30-60 minutes from the time you arrive until the time you leave depending on which tour you select.
There is no age limit but children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Children pay full ticket price.
Due to safety requirements, we cannot accommodate persons weighing more than 300 lbs. All flights are subject to weight and balance limitations. Also, for groups of three passengers, total passenger load may not exceed 600 pounds (272 kg).
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