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Top Helicopter Tours In Colorado

Colorado Heli-Ops (credit: Colorado Heli-Ops)
Leonardo da Vinci, the man to first invent a helicopter-like craft, once said, "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Regardless of the season, Colorado is home to some of the most stunning natural beauty in the country. Viewing Colorado's vast gloriousness from a helicopter is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For the top helicopter tours in Colorado, arrange your trip with one of these great companies.
Denver Helicopter Rides
Denver, CO
(866) 826-4206
www.denver-helicoptercharters.com

Enjoy some high-flying sight-seeing with Denver Helicopter Rides. When you want to tour Denver or the state from high above, this company will arrange a tour you won't soon forget. Observe some of Denver's landmarks and attractions or some of the natural sites of Colorado. Call Denver Helicopter Rides to arrange your tour.

Royal Gorge Helitours
45047 W. U.S. Highway 50
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-9038
www.royalgorgehelitours.org

Nestled near the Arkansas River and Royal Gorge in Canon City, Royal Gorge Helitours offers a selection of helicopter tour packages ranging from $49 - $360 per person. Take in everything from the western slope of Pikes Peak to the Royal Gorge suspension bridge. For a unique marriage proposal story, book a romantic helicopter tour for you and your beloved.

Colorado Heli-Ops
11855 Airport Way
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 466-4354
www.coloradoheliops.com

While Colorado Heli-Ops hosts pilot training courses and offers special flight services, this company also offers a nice variety of helicopter tours. During the 4th of July and winter holiday seasons, enjoy either the Fireworks Spectacular (available on the 4th of July) or Holiday Wonder (available Dec. 15-Jan. 1) tours. Available throughout the year are helicopter tours of Denver and Boulder. Colorado Heli-Ops also flys special Romantic Escape tours.

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Gateway Canyons Air Tours
43200 Colorado 141
Gateway, CO 81522
(970) 243-4395
www.gatewaycanyonsairtours.com

With Gateway Canyon Air Tours, take in the beauty of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Helicopter tours fly over Castle Valley, La Sal and San Juan mountains or Arches National Park, so you can fly for as little as 15 minutes or enjoy a full two-hour tour. Gateway Canyon Air Tours' Entrada Picnic Getaway takes passengers to Calamity Mesa for a hike to the vista point of Blue Creek Canyon and a champagne picnic. You can also plan a custom helicopter tour with this company.

Zephyr Helicopter Company
3499 Airport Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-0494
www.zephyrhelicopter.com

Perfect for skiers who love Steamboat Springs, Zephyr Helicopter Company will take you on a tour of some of the mountain's best skiing terrains. Fly above the historic mountain town of Steamboat Springs and the gorgeous upper valley of the Yampa River. Other sites included in Zephyr's tours are Strawberry Park, Mount Zirkels Wilderness and Nouth Routt. While Zephyr offers two standard tours of Steamboat Springs and the surrounding area, the company is happy to customize a helicopter tour for you and your fellow passengers.

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A Denver native, Alli Andress has been a writer for over a decade. Over the course of her career, Andress has written about topics ranging from indie music, animals, health issues and the best of the Mile High City. Her work can be found on Examiner.com
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