Douglas Lake View Scenic Helicopter Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

The Lake View Tour is a wonderful way to get your feet wet while experiencing a helicopter flight in the Smokies. Douglas Lake covers more than 28,000 acres across three counties and has over 500 miles of shoreline. This flight will carry you over the French Broad River toward Douglas Dam and up to the edge of Mountain Cove Marina. On clear days there are beautiful panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains in the distance.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional Guide/Pilot

6-10 minute Helicopter Flight with Douglas Lake Views

DVD (available to purchase)

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Maximum weight per person 300LB

For groups of three (3) passengers, total passenger weight must not exceed 600LB.

What To Expect

Scenic Helicopter Tours

Our Lake View flight will extend you past the French Broad River and take you out to Douglas Lake. Douglas Lake is a 33,000 acre man-made lake with over 450 miles of shoreline. This flight will get you up to 1500 feet in altitude, allowing you to get a superb view of the Great Smoky Mountains towards the South. Along the route you will see areas of farmland and quilt-like patterns of pastures. As you get closer to Douglas Lake you will fly next to Douglas Dam. On most days you are able to see the Plateau off to the Northwest that divides Tennessee and Kentucky. Includes River Ride points of interest you may see along the way: English Mountain, Boat / Jet Ski Rental Areas, Fishing / Camping and Kyker Korn Maze which is (seasonal).

6 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Douglas Lake Flight

12 mile Douglas Lake View fight will departs on time. Please arrive 15 minutes early. The flight requires 2 travelers min.

Reviews

4.91

185 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

171

Great experience!
sarahL4993BR,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was our family's first helicopter tour and it was fantastic! Our pilot, Philip, was great! He was friendly and helped calm my nerves. We were able to see some beautiful views of the changing leaves in the fall. The tour was super easy to book online.
Amazing
C2535IVjuneh,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
First time in a helicopter and it was amazing. The pilot was very informative and answered every question I asked. Which was alot. Will definitely do again and a longer trip 😄
So much fun!
sandrab4232017,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was so fun. The pilot was great to point out what we were seeing. The view of the mountains and lake from the helicopter was beautiful. Check in was easy and the staff were all helpful.
Great but pricey
X4819CWbenm,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
My wife and I wanted to have a date where we did something different. She had suggested this, and I said let’s do it. We paid $180 for a 6 minute tour, which was fine because we would have paid that anyways on our date. I will say it did its job, because we said next time we want to spend more to do a longer tour. We will be back.
Riding a Helo.
paulrV5479OA,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a short ride but a great experience. When in the area you all should take a ride. Seeing the beautiful landscape from sky is breathtaking.
Absolutely amazing and affordable
J8400NGlisaw,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Everyone was so amazing and friendly! We did the river tour and next time we will do longer! They explained everything well, they took affordable pictures with great quality and again all the guys were soo nice! Absolutely recommend and will be back when we vacation in future
My helicopter ride
Allistair A,
Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The staff on ground was amazing and very friendly. They took the time to explain everything and made you very comfortable. Our Pilot was JD... took time to explain and made us feel safe. Pointed out the various landmarks and made it a really enjoyable flight
Amazing
Adriana C,
Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Flying over the flooded valley! Got some great history lessons all the way through and the pilot was awesome.
Romance package
bqsharpe75,
Jul 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I did the romance package and had the best time. Our pilot Matt was the best. We flew over Douglas Lake. When we returned a goodie basket full of chocolates, a t-shirt, champagne flutes, and peach wine was waiting in a cozy little room. Highly recommend!!
Co-Pilot Daniel.
johnwalkerp,
Jul 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have flown many helicopter tours, but, this experience was easily the best. The pilot, Tyler and the boarding attendant in particular, Taylor, paid attention to every aspect of this trip. They even put our six-year-old grandson in the front, (he thought he was a co-pilot) and it was first class from start to finish, just brilliant, thanks, guys. John, Jine and co-pilot, Daniel.