Wears Valley Helicopter Tour from Sevierville: Mountain Views

Helicopter flight to the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains

A scenic helicopter tour from Sevierville that flies over Wears Valley, Pigeon Forge and Cove Mountain, reaching the boundary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The flight lasts 18 to 23 minutes and covers 36 miles, with a professional pilot on board. Souvenir photos are available for purchase at the end.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour over Wears Valley

• Fly over Sevierville and Pigeon Forge
• View the base of Cove Mountain
• See Wears Valley and National Park boundary
• Enjoy mountain and valley scenery
• Take photos of the landscape

The experience

The flight departs from Sevierville and heads straight toward the mountains. You'll pass over views of Sevierville and Pigeon Forge before the helicopter climbs toward Cove Mountain and Wears Valley, where the terrain opens into a deep valley floor ringed by mountains on all sides. The route follows the National Park boundary along the crest, so you see the ridge line that marks where the protected land begins. Bring a camera. The valley and mountain views are the whole reason for the flight.

The pilot is your guide for the 36-mile route, narrating what you're seeing as the landscape unfolds below. At 18 to 23 minutes, the flight is long enough to cover real distance and reach the valley's deepest views, but short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without eating the whole day. The helicopter is wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all fitness levels since you're seated the entire time.

What’s included

• Professional pilot guide in English.
• 18–23 minute helicopter flight covering 36 miles over Wears Valley, Pigeon Forge, Cove Mountain and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park boundary.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day19 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 19:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessible

Operated by Scenic Helicopter Tours

Is this one for you?The flight is a seated tour with no walking or physical exertion, so it works for travelers who want mountain views without leaving the helicopter. Book this one if you want to see the valley and the ridge line without the time commitment of a full-day hike or drive.

Traveler reviews

4.98★★★★★★★★★★

82 verified traveler reviews

5 ★80

4 ★2

3 ★0

2 ★0

1 ★0

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What will I see on the Wears Valley helicopter tour?

The flight covers Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Cove Mountain and Wears Valley itself, ending at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park boundary along the ridge. The centerpiece is the view down into the valley floor surrounded by mountains. That's the moment the tour is built around.

How long is the helicopter flight?

The flight lasts 18 to 23 minutes and covers 36 miles total, which is enough time to climb toward the mountains, reach Wears Valley and see the National Park boundary before heading back.

Is the helicopter tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the helicopter tour is wheelchair accessible. The flight suits all fitness levels since passengers remain seated throughout.

Can I buy photos from the helicopter tour?

Souvenir photos are available for purchase after the flight ends, so you can take home images of the valley and mountain views.