From US$139 per person
Book tickets on Viator (opens in a new tab): Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake TahoeYou book and pay on viator.com. Inclusable may earn a commission.
4.8 / 5 from 234 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 3
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.8 / 5 · 234 reviews
About this tour
Weight limits apply: Maximum per-passenger weight is 250lbs. Maximum weight of all passengers combined must not exceed 500lbs.
Passenger weights must be accurately provided at time of booking. Groups reaching a combined weight of 500 lbs will be subject to a weight check upon arrival for their flight. Any individual weighing 300 lbs or more will not be permitted to fly per the limitations of the aircraft. Any cancellation of a planned flight due to weights exceeding the maximum allowable aircraft weight (individual or combined) will be charged at full price.
Showcasing beautiful Fallen Leaf lake, Cascade Lake, Taylor Creek, and Pope Beach, this tour heads to breathtaking Emerald Bay. Surrounded by granite cathedrals and fed by Eagle falls, the lake's only true bay is named for its emerald green waters.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
“Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required. Please call tour operator prior to flight to arrange this. A full refund will be given if disability cannot be accommodated.”The supplier’s own words
Meeting point: Inside the main lobby of the Lake Tahoe Airport.
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Itinerary
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Head to the Lake Tahoe Airport where parking is free in the upper lot. Enter the terminal building to find our office on the left inside the main lobby. After meeting your pilot, take part in a short safety briefing prior to heading out to the ramp to board your aircraft.(pass by)
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum weight per person is 250 pounds (113kg)
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required. Please call tour operator prior to flight to arrange this. A full refund will be given if disability cannot be accommodated.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Maximum combined passenger weight is 500lbs per flight and strictly enforced
Included
- Noise reducing headsets
- Live commentary on board
- Helicopter tour of Emerald Bay
Not included
- Gratuities
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Lake Tahoe, California
- Meeting point
- Inside the main lobby of the Lake Tahoe Airport
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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