Helicopter Tours Vancouver: Coast Mountain Landing

You actually land in the wilderness, not just fly over it.

A helicopter tour from Vancouver departing the SKY Hangar takes you over the Coast Mountains' temperate rainforest, glacial rivers and alpine lakes, then touches down in a remote backcountry location where you step out and spend 15 minutes exploring on foot. The flight duration ranges from 45 to 105 minutes depending on the option you choose. A live English-speaking guide is included, and landing and facility fees are covered.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour over Coast Mountains

• Depart from SKY Hangar
• Fly over forests and peaks
• View glacial-fed rivers
• Land in remote wilderness
• Explore and photograph nature
• Return to hangar

The Experience

The flight leaves from the SKY Hangar near Vancouver and climbs into terrain most people never reach by road. Within minutes you're over the Coastal Mountain Range — dense temperate rainforest giving way to alpine lakes and peaks that stretch north as far as the eye can follow. The landscape changes constantly as you gain altitude, and the vistas shift from dense green to bare rock and snow depending on the season and which valleys the pilot routes through.

The landing itself is the reason to book this. You touch down on untouched ground in a remote backcountry location — the exact spot varies day to day depending on weather and conditions, but the operator promises it will be stunning. You have 15 minutes to step out, walk around, photograph, and stand in a place most people never reach. It's not a quick touchdown; it's enough time to actually feel the wilderness instead of just seeing it from above.

You choose the flight length at checkout: 45 minutes covers the core experience, while 60, 75 or 105 minutes add more time in the air to see deeper into the range and spend longer at altitude. Single passengers need a minimum of two purchased seats to fly, and the operator will pair you with other passengers when possible. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Public transportation options are available near the hangar if you're coming from downtown Vancouver.

What’s included

• Helicopter flight over the Coastal Mountain Range with views of temperate rainforest, alpine lakes and glacial rivers.
• 15 minute backcountry landing on remote untouched terrain.
• landing and facility fees.
• fuel surcharge.
• live English-speaking guide.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SKY Helicopters Inc

Is this one for you?Choose the 45 minute option if you want the core experience — flight, landing, and ground time — without extra hours in the air. Pick 60, 75 or 105 minutes if you want to spend more time exploring the mountains from above and have a longer flight to see how the landscape changes as you go deeper into the range.

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Top questions

How long do I actually spend on the ground after we land?

You have 15 minutes to explore and photograph the backcountry landing site. That's enough time to walk around and take in the wilderness without feeling rushed, but it's not a long hike — you're stepping out onto the terrain near where the helicopter touches down.

Does the landing spot change, or is it always the same place?

The backcountry landing location varies day to day depending on weather and conditions. The operator chooses the spot on the day of your flight, but promises it will be stunning no matter where you land.

What's the difference between the 45, 60, 75 and 105 minute options?

All options include the same 15 minute backcountry landing. The difference is flight time: 45 minutes is the shortest route over the mountains, while 60, 75 and 105 minutes give you more time in the air to explore deeper into the range and see more of the landscape from above.

Can I fly if I'm traveling alone?

A minimum of two purchased seats is required for any flight to depart. If you book as a single passenger, the operator will try to pair you with other passengers. If no one else books that departure, SKY reserves the right to cancel your booking.

What's included in the price?

The helicopter flight, the 15 minute backcountry landing, landing and facility fees, and fuel surcharge are all included. A live English-speaking guide flies with you. Gratuities are not included.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You're seated in the helicopter for the flight, and the 15 minutes on the ground is walking and exploring at your own pace on relatively flat terrain near the landing site.