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.
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Reviews
147 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must Do while in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg
A8475OEmanuels,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adam was fantastic and a good local guide. The flight was smooth and the experience awesome! The headsets are kinda neat as they add to the experience and adventure. Would definitely recommend in the fall. Planning to fly again upon returning to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg next time!
Our first helicopter ride and it was amazing!
tinasX869UP,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Phillip was great and very friendly! Talked & joked with us and made us feel very comfortable! Definitely made our first ride amazing! Can't wait to come back for our 2nd ride😊 Thank you so much Phillip!!
Great family experience!
Michael E,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and highly recommended! Nick was a great pilot and guide throughout the tour! My teen daughter and I enjoyed it thoroughly.
Absolutely amazing
alicia0717,
Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an awesome experience! Our pilot, Ben, was really fun to fly with. The staff was friendly and helpful. The views are amazing. Highly recommend
Cool heli
oct001,
Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ask for Phillip Starniske. FUN and friendly pilot. Helicopter ride are awesome. One hundred words is needed to leave review
Wonderful experience.
sagcvirm,
Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great views . Employees very friendly and helpful. Pilot was informative and knowledgeable. Don’t have to wait long to do the trip.
First time flight
carlahV2549PQ,
Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First time helicopter ride! We loved it. Our pilot was very friendly and informative. Was a quick ride, but a fun one. Beautiful time of year to see all the colors in the mountains!
Wonderful company and thoughtful crew.
Carolyn W,
Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt was our pilot and was extremely knowledgeable about information of the area. Not to mention very nice. This company also is donating their helicopters and pilots in the hurricane relief efforts. We are very happy with our choice of using them. It was my first time on a helicopter which was an amazing experience and we have Matt to thank for that!
Sunset views
Erin B,
Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great experience! Beautiful views at sunset. Would totally do it again next time I’m in Gatlinburg.
Highlight of my vacation!
I6975PKkellyl,
Aug 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was the absolute highlight of my vacation! Scott was an amazing pilot, he was friendly, charming and knowledgeable. The staff were all super sweet and helpful. The views of the smoky mountains were spectacular! My only regret is i didn't book a longer ride. I will absolutely return for another awesome ride.
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