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Douglas Lake View Scenic Helicopter Tour

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Overview

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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

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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

181 reviews

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  • My helicopter ride

    Allistair A,

    Feb 16, 2025

    - 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

    - Viator

    5.00

    Flying over the flooded valley! Got some great history lessons all the way through and the pilot was awesome.

  • Loved our Helicopter ride!!

    Sharon T,

    Jun 17, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Matt was our pilot and he made our experience very memorable by his experience and kindness We enjoyed ourselves immensely.

  • An experience you have to try.

    Quita F,

    Apr 18, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    I loved the view and how smooth the ride was. The guide was very nice and knowledgeable. I wish it could have been longer.

  • You have to try!

    nick r,

    Dec 9, 2023

    - Viator

    5.00

    The whole crew put our mind at ease before even going in the air! Jesse is from MN where I’m from so what an nice little coincidence!

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4.91
181 reviews
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