Helicopter sightseeing flight in Gran Canaria - take off from the south of the island (El Barriel)

Price overview

• Helicopter flight Gran Canaria - South coast (approx. 9 min.) - per person (age 2+) 98.-€
• Helicopter flight Gran Canaria - Beaches & Canyons (approx. 14 min.) - per person (age 2+) 145.-€
• Helicopter flight Gran Canaria - Valleys & Dams (approx. 22 min.) - per person (age 2+) 279.-€
• Helicopter flight Gran Canaria - Roque Noble (approx. 35 min.) - per person (age 2+) 390.-€
• Helicopter flight Gran Canaria - Luxury (approx. 45 min.) - per person (age 2+) 495.-€

Overview / General Information

Sightseeing in the air: Gran Canaria helicopter flight

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There are five different routes for helicopter flights in Gran Canaria. Starting with a small round trip over the beaches of the south side to sightseeing over the lunar landscape around the Roque Noble. Each of these sightseeing tours is a unique experience. All sightseeing flights start in the south of the island at the plane base of El Berriel. Up to 4 people can be seated in the helicopter, which meets all European standards. This also applies to the experienced pilots. These common features apply to all of the following options.

Overview

• Capacity: 4 persons
• Duration: upon your choice
• Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Days: daily
• Months: possible all-year
• Languages: German, English, Spanish
• Pick-up included in the price from: Bahía Feliz, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, San Agustín, Meloneras, Arguineguín, Puerto Rico, Mogán
• Starting point: El Berriel

Included

• Transfer, insurance
• Flight, beverages (water, coffee, tea)

Option 1: Helicopter flight above the south coast

The helicopter flight leads from the starting point in El Berriel to the lighthouse of Maspalomas. From the take off you will see the rocky coast, the sandy beaches and the silhouette of Bahia Feliz. Further down the coast we reach San Agustin with its golden sandy beach and the front lined with hotels, which then merges into the lively resort of Playa del Ingles with its impressive hotels and shopping centres. The famous dunes of Maspalomas, created over thousands of years by the wind from the Sahara, are impressive from the ground, but in the air they are spectacular! The towering lighthouse of Maspalomas has been standing guard at the end of the dunes since 1890 to warn ships of the rocks below, we fly around its height of 60 metres and return to the heliport.

Overview

• Duration: approx. 8-9 minutes

Option 2: Helicopter flight above beaches and ravines

Enviable views: between 13 and 15 minutes you will be in the air during the helicopter flight over the beaches and ravines of the south of Gran Canaria. From the take-off point you will pass through the barrancos Hondo and Berriel and also through the beautiful valley of Fataga. During the sightseeing flight we will cover approximately 30 kilometres and will have a view to the harbour of Pasito Blanco, Meloneras as also the dunes of Maspalomas. Passing the lighthouse we will head into the mountainous interior over the Salobre Golf, the green golf course stands out against the dark canyons of old lava flows.  If you follow these gorges via Pilancones and the Barranco of Berriel and Hondo, you will see the landscapes created by volcanic eruptions.

Overview

• Duration: approx. 13-15 minutes

Option 3: Helicopter flight above valleys and dams

To the dam of Las Niñas we fly a total of about 50 kilometres. Via Bahia Feliz we reach San Augustin and the golden sandy beach, fly over the busy holiday resort of Playa de Ingles and marvel at the extent of the famous dunes of Maspalomas, which are simply spectacular from the air. Passing the lighthouse, we fly to the small harbour of Pasito Blanco with its whitewashed houses and over the holiday resort Puerto Rico with its white sandy beach Amadores. In direction to the west coast we leave Puerto Rico and reach the small Venice of Mogan. In this picturesque village we see the ship's masts in the harbour and start to climb into the mountains to reach Las Niñas, a dam surrounded by a pine forest and a pebble beach. On the descent back to the heliport we pass deep ravines dug into the mountainside.

Overview

• Duration: approx. 20-22 minutes

Option 4: Helicopter flight above Roque Noble

Up to 1813 metres above sea level, the Roque Noble rises, the third highest point of Gran Canaria and also the landmark in the middle of this unique lunar landscape in the interior of the island. The unique cloud rock marks one of the attractions of this 85 kilometre long round flight over the island. From the south we fly along the coast, look from above at the popular holiday resorts Bahía Feliz, San Agustín, Playa del Inglés and the unique dune landscape of Maspalomas. Passing the lighthouse, we fly over Pasito Blanco and the dream beach of Anfi del Mar in direction to the west coast up to Mogán and finally to the centre of the island, over valleys and canyons up to the Roque Noble. From there we return to the helipad after about 35 minutes.

Overview

• Duration: approx. 32-35 minutes

Option 5: Helicopter flight Gran Canaria Luxury

The abundance and beauty of Gran Canaria awaits you with the luxury version of helicopter tours. You will be in the air for about 50 minutes and cover a distance of about 120 kilometres, including all four coasts from a bird's eye view. From the south we will first fly the beach route, passing the most popular resorts on the south side of the island, up to the dunes of Maspalomas and the striking lighthouse. We discover the breathtaking canyons and valleys of the heartland, overlook the lunar landscapes and circle the cloud rock Roque Noble, that is located at a height of 1813 metres over the sea level. On the way back we will take a look at the valley of Tejeda and pass Roque Bentayga on a north-western route to the fishing village of Agaete. East of the north side we fly over the capital Las Palmas with its cosmopolitan centre, its old town, its basilica and its large harbour where cruise ships often dock. Over the east coast we return to the landing place.

Overview

• Duration: approx. 45-50 minutes

Detailed description

Helicopter sightseeing flight in Gran Canaria - see all the secrets from a birds eye view 

Flying is a bit like looking behind a secret. Seen from above, the world looks new and different. Enjoy fantastic views of the abundance and beauty of Gran Canaria. A helicopter flight over the island of sunshine is a great adventure and an experience with a tingling factor. The helicopter sightseeing flights start in the south of the island at El Barriel airfield. You fly with a modern helicopter with four passenger seats. There are five different routes for the sightseeing tours in the sky. It is mainly the point of view that makes a sightseeing flight in Gran Canaria so breathtaking. Even if you are one of those island enthusiasts who have already seen most of the island, you might be surprised by this flight adventure. Gran Canaria is a multi-faceted island and for good reason one of the most popular holiday spots in the Atlantic Ocean. The reason for this is something you will be able to see for yourself while sightseeing from the air.

Take off for a small helicopter flight over the south coast, with views of the popular resorts, promenades and white sandy beaches. The dunes of Maspalomas are an event in themselves, from the air they are spectacular. This is also the case of the cloud rock Roque Noble that rises in the middle of the moon landscape and is probably the biggest attraction of our round flight to the centre of the island. The luxury version of all helicopter flights in Gran Canaria takes us to all four coasts of the island, over beaches and cliffs, villages and cities and to three magical mountains. In Gran Canaria, fly over the valleys of Tejada, Ayacata, Tirajana or La Plata and gaze into the gorges of Hondo or Berriel.

There is no need for a special occasion for a helicopter sightseeing flight in Gran Canaria, but if you are looking for a special gift or planning a surprise with a wow factor, then take off in a helicopter in Gran Canaria. Some places on the island, as experienced pilots say, can only be seen and appreciated from the air. The moment when the helicopter takes off from El Berriel and the island spreads out beneath you is one of the most impressive experiences of all.