Ridge Runner Smoky Mountain Helicopter Tour

Overview

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Our Ridge Runner tour is an exciting flyover of the Chilhowee Mountain Range and Bluff Mountain. This scenic helicopter tour starts with a bird’s eye view of downtown Sevierville and the Tennessee Valley. But the mountains, ridges and valleys are the highlights of this flight.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There is a 2-person minimum to book

Max per-passenger seat weight limit is 300 lbs. Passengers with bodyweights exceeding 300 lbs. can still be accommodated in our Jet or Long Ranger aircraft. An additional fee may apply, payable directly to Scenic Helicopter Tours on the day of the tour.

All passengers must be weighed at check-in per FAA regulations and in the interest of passenger safety. Only the flight crew will have access to passenger weights, and all information will be kept confidential.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional Guide/Pilot

15-18 minute/30-mile Helicopter Tour with Views of the Chilhowee Mountain Range

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Gratuities

What To Expect

Scenic Helicopter Tours

The Ridge Runner is a definite crowd pleaser! Our Ridge Runner tour is a very exciting flight over the Chilhowee Mountain Range and Bluff Mountain. The flight starts with a birds eye view of downtown Sevierville and the Tennessee Valley. As the flight progresses you will be traveling over the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and the outskirts of Pigeon Forge and Waldens Creek. With excellent views of the Smoky Mountain National Park you round the back side of Bluff Mountain over 6,000 acres of undeveloped land. While flying low over the tree tops you cross over the top of Bluff mountain where views go from 100 feet to 80 miles in the blink of an eye, it truly is a sight to see! As you head back in you will follow the sheer glacier carved rock cliff side of Bluff Mountain and Sugarloaf Mountain before heading over the beautiful rolling foothills back to the Scenic Heliport! This flight is 30 miles and averages 15 minutes.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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Ridge Runner Tour

Reviews

4.93

144 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

137

Sunset views
Erin B,
Sep 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Such a great experience! Beautiful views at sunset. Would totally do it again next time I’m in Gatlinburg.
Beautiful view of the mountains!
Brenda M,
Apr 2, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We had a great trip. They were running on time and check in was smooth for the helicopter ride. We had a couple of apprehensive people in our group, and the staff helped to relieve their anxiety about the flight. The staff checked in with all of us after the flight to ensure that we enjoyed our trip. All of us agreed that we would definitely use the company again if in the area.
landscape is very...
Uijae K,
Nov 14, 2023
- Viator
5.00
landscape is very wonderful and driver was so kind and nice. It was a spectacular experience on American trip
Fantastic!
Jonathan B,
Feb 19, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Taylor was a fantastic guide and pilot! The grand tour was breathtaking! The photos were great and everyone that works there could not have been more friendly or helpful.
No accountability for the refunds
Sanika D,
Oct 18, 2022
- Viator
2.00
We were so disappointed as our flight got canceled due to bad weather. This I understand is not under their control. However we weren’t given accountable answers for the refunds and were told that we have canceled in our system and TripAdvisor should return you the money and that they aren’t accountable