A helicopter tour is a great way to see the sights and local attractions of Washington, D.C. While some areas, such as the National Mall, the area around the White House and U.S. Capitol, and the home of the Vice President of the United States are declared as no-fly zones which cannot be entered into by helicopters, there are plenty of other sights that helicopter tours can take tourists to. Tours can last up to two hours in length and can accommodate from one to as many as six passengers.
Washington D.C. Helicopter Charters offers helicopter tours of Washington, D.C. that include flying over sights such as the National Museum of African Art and Mount Vernon--the birthplace and homestead of America’s first president, George Washington. Guests will have the opportunity to see landmarks like the Folger Shakespeare Library which is located on Capitol Hill and the National Building Museum which is located near the Smithsonian Art Museum.
Washington D.C. Helicopter Charters can accommodate groups of varying size on helicopters, such as the R-22 and the R-44 which can reach speeds of up to 130 mph.
Adventure seekers can enjoy a sixty minute helicopter tour over the city of Manassas which is just outside of Washington, D.C. The tour comes in two options--either as a single rider with a pilot where the rider can learn how to fly a helicopter, or as two riders receiving a tour from the helicopter pilot. In both options, the tour lasts one hour and takes guests over famous civil war battlefields, museums and the scenic northern virginia countryside. Sightseers leave from the Manassas Regional Airport aboard a Robinson R44 Helicopter and receive a unique Xperience Days Gift Box.
Guests wishing to take a private helicopter tour of Washington, D.C., can charter a flight through Air Charter Service. Flights can last up to two hours and can cover just about any itinerary. Sights can include museums, restaurants and hotels, as long as they are outside of any no-fly zones. Helicopters available for rental can accommodate up to six passengers and one to two crew members. Cruising speeds can reach up to 80 or 90 miles per hour. Helicopter types range from single engine passenger helicopters to twin-turbine powered helicopters with individual armchairs and in-flight refreshments.
