Cape Town: Helicopter Tour Camps Bay & Hout Bay with Champagne
The city spreads out below you in one frame: Table Mountain, the 12 Apostles, and Hout Bay's curve all at once.
You depart from the V&A Waterfront helipad, fly over Table Mountain, the 12 Apostles, Camps Bay and Hout Bay with live commentary through your headset, land back at the same spot, and receive champagne and return transport to the shopping center. Arrive twenty minutes early to check in, and bring a camera. The angles from the air are the only ones you'll get.
Step-by-step itinerary
Helicopter tour over Cape Town
- Depart from V&A Waterfront helipad
- Fly over V&A Waterfront and city
- View Table Mountain and 12 Apostles
- Fly over Hout Bay
- Receive sparkling wine after tour
- Transport back to V&A Waterfront
What’s included
- Helicopter flight over Cape Town's coastline, Table Mountain, the 12 Apostles, Camps Bay and Hout Bay.
- live commentary on board.
- complimentary glass of sparkling wine after landing.
- return transport to the V&A Waterfront Shopping Center.
Times
- Every day 15:00
Before you book
Operated by Sport Helicopters Cape Town
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The experience
The helicopter sits on the V&A Waterfront helipad, small enough that you can see the pilot's hands on the controls. You check in twenty minutes early, and then you're climbing into a seat with a window that goes all the way down. The engine spools up, and suddenly the city is not around you anymore. It's below you. Table Mountain fills the left side of the frame, the Apostles marching down the spine of the peninsula like a row of teeth, and then Hout Bay opens up, the water so clear you can see the boats.
The commentary comes through your headset, steady and unhurried. You're hearing about the layout of Cape Town the way only someone flying over it can understand it, where the neighborhoods sit, how the coast bends, why Camps Bay sits where it does. Your phone is out, your camera is out, and you're shooting because this angle does not exist from the ground. The light is sharp. The water is dark blue. The mountains have actual shadow and depth instead of just being a backdrop. After the flight, you land back at the V&A, and there's a glass of sparkling wine waiting, cold and real, before transport takes you back to the shopping center.
Groups stay small: up to six people in the helicopter, sometimes shared with other travelers, sometimes just you and whoever booked with you. If you're traveling solo or as a pair and want the whole aircraft to yourself, you can pay for an extra seat to guarantee it. The flight is subject to a minimum of two passengers, so book with someone or be prepared to share. Passengers over 125kg will need to purchase an additional seat as well, which the operator confirms on the day.
Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to see Cape Town's geography and coastline in one frame without spending a full day on the ground. The flight is short and sharp. You're in the air and back with champagne in hand, which is exactly what makes it a strong way to start a holiday.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 17 years); Infant (under 2): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes. Flights require a minimum of two passengers, so booking ahead ensures your departure is confirmed.
What if I weigh over 125kg?
Passengers over 125kg must purchase an additional seat for comfort and weight balance. This is paid directly to the operator on the day of the tour.
Is the champagne included?
Yes, a complimentary glass of sparkling wine is included after the flight, along with return transport to the V&A Waterfront Shopping Center.
Can I book a private helicopter tour?
You can pay for an extra seat to fly alone or with only your group. Otherwise, the helicopter may be shared with up to six passengers total.
What time do I need to arrive?
Check in twenty minutes before your scheduled flight time at the V&A Waterfront helipad.
Cape Town: Helicopter Tour Camps Bay & Hout Bay with Champagne
18m–20m · EN
from US$ 287 per person
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