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Fly over La Fortuna, San Carlos, with a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano.
Duration 10-12 min
Short and lowest cost tour. Unique views of the Arenal Volcano, hotel zone and Arenal River Canyon. It consists of ascending to about 3000 ft and doing a 360° flyby at an inclination of 20° to have a panoramic view, followed by the descent. Special for photographs and a unique experience of flying and feeling the adrenaline, emotion and safety.
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| 1-3 pax | ||
| 4-6 pax |
Duration 18-20 min
Tour of medium duration and accessible cost. Unique views of the Arenal Volcano, hotel zone and Arenal River Canyon. In addition, will fly over the of the National Pak, Tabacon, and Arenal Lagoon. It consists of ascending to 3000 ft and doing a 360° flyby at an inclination of 20° to have a panoramic view, followed by the descent. Will also travel around the Arenal Lagoon and its surroundings. At the return you will be able to see the canyon of the Arenal River with a depth of 1km, special for photographs and having a unique experience of flying and feeling the adrenaline, excitement, and safety.
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| 1-3 pax | ||
| 4-6 pax |
Duration 30-32 min
Long lasting tour for those looking to fly at an affordable cost. Unique views of the Arenal Volcano, hotel zone and Arenal River Canyon. In addition, will fly over the National Park, Tabacon, Arenal Lagoon, La Fortuna, pineapple plantations, cattle farms and the great Cerro Chato. It consists of ascending to 3000 ft and doing three 360° flybys at an inclination of 20° to have a panoramic view, followed by the descent. Will also travel around the Arenal Lagoon and its surroundings. At the return you will be able to see the canyon of the Arenal River with a depth of 1km, We conclude the tour over Chato Hill, the town of La Fortuna and important sites of the San Carlos plains. Special for photographs and having a unique experience of flying and feeling the adrenaline, excitement, and safety.
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| 1-3 pax | ||
| 4-6 pax |
A wonderful city to be discovered!
Duration 8 min
Date: Sunday 21st, april 2024
Experience the thrill of a helicopter tour with our 8-minute flight departing from Tobias Bolaños Airport. This short yet exciting journey will take you over some of the most iconic landmarks in the San José area.
As we take off, you'll be greeted with breathtaking panoramic views of the cityscape below. Our route will then lead us to the stunning Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, where you'll get a bird's eye view of this lush green space.
Continuing our flight, we'll soar over parts of San José City, offering you a unique perspective of this vibrant urban center. You'll also get a glimpse of Escazú and Guachipelín from the sky, adding to the beauty of your aerial adventure.
After enjoying these amazing sights, we'll make our way back to Tobias Bolaños Airport, completing our 8-minute tour. This brief yet memorable experience will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the beauty of San José from above.
Cost:
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| Forward Seat | 42,000 colones | |
| Aft Seat | 37,000 colones | |
| Aft Seat | 37,000 colones |
Duration 30 min
The Helicopter City Tour is a wonderful and enriching experience that passengers will appreciate since you not only enjoy panoramic views but also will learn about our history. Then we will proceed to take off towards the south sector of the capital. We will skirt the green mountains of Escazú, passing through the Peace Park, Curridabat, continuing towards the Ochomogo Pass destination to Cartago where you can see, among other attraction,s the ruins of the center of Cartago and the Basilica of Our Lady of Los Angeles. Finally we will return by the Pass of Coris to the airport having made a journey of approximately 30 minutes.
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| 1-3 pax | ||
| 4-6 pax | ||
Duration 1 hour
The Helicopter Tour to the Poás Volcano is one of our clients' favorite. It offers picturesque landscapes of the area and the impressive crater of the volcano. Then we will proceed to take off towards Alajuela, flying over the Juan Santamaría airport, we will see the Fraijanes area, its coffee plantations, the forests of Vara Blanca and finally the impressive Poás Volcano. Finally we will return to the airport having made a journey of 1 hour.
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| 1-2 pax | ||
| 3-5 pax | ||
Duration 30 min
The Helicopter Tour to Doka Estate offers picturesque landscapes of the area. The tour is characterized by a journey full of verbal and graphic information and above all an educational experience about the culture that gave way to the Costa Rica that we know today. We will proceed to take off towards Alajuela, flying over the city, spotting coffee plantations and beautiful landscapes. Upon arrival at the farm, passengers will make a wonderful coffee tour and then enjoy a delicious lunch. Finally we will return to the airport having made a 30 minute tour.
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| 1-3 pax | ||
| 4-6 pax | ||
Duration 42 min
The helicopter tour to La Paz Waterfalls offers views of picturesque landscapes of the area, coffee plantations and the town of Alajuela. Then we will proceed to take off towards San Miguel de Heredia, flying over the Botos Lagoon of the Poás Volcano, spotting coffee plantations and beautiful landscapes, as well as the majestic La Paz waterfalls. This tour is self-guided, that is, each one makes his or her own tour of the trails and visits the attractions offered by the property. At the end of the tour you will enjoy a delicious lunch at the restaurant of the falls. Finally we will return to the airport having made a journey of 42 minutes.
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| 1-2 pax | ||
| 3-5 pax | ||
Duration 36 min
The Coopedota helicopter coffee tour offers views of picturesque landscapes of the area, coffee plantations and the town of San Marcos de Tarrazú. We take off from Tobías Bolaños Airport in Pavas to fly towards Desamparados and ascend towards the Santos Zone, in the South of the country and spotting the most famous coffee growing areas of Costa Rica. When you arrive in Dota, you will visit the benefit, environmental sustainability projects, the coffee toaster, then the tour of the Coopedota farm and finally a tasting in one of the best coffee shops in the world. Once the tour finished we returned to the airport having made a 36 minute tour.
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| 1-2 pax | ||
| 3-4 pax | ||
Duration 36 min
The helicopter tour to Casa Turire offers views of picturesque landscapes of the area, crops and the town of Turrialba. Then we will proceed to take off towards east towards Cartago, which was the first capital of the country. You can see to the right the Poás Volcano, the second highest hill of Cosa Rica. Then you will appreciate beautiful landscapes of dairies, cattle and sugar cane. This tour consists of a welcome drink at Casa Turire. You will have the option to relax by the pool & jacuzzi, walk the trails, visit the working farm where the organic vegetable garden can be found, take a relaxing massage in our spa before a delicious lunch served by the garden terrace overlooking the gardens & pool area. The lunch includes a delicious selection from our a la carte menu (entrée, main dish & dessert) natural fruit drink o soft drink included. Finally we will return to the airport having made a 36 minute tour.
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| 1-2 pax | ||
| 3-4 pax | ||
Duration 1 hour 18 min
The Volcanoes Tour excels as one of the best tours in San José. It offers majestic and panoramic views of the surroundings from the Turrialba, Irazú and Poás Volcanoes. The adventure begins welcoming you in the hangar #6 at the Tobias Bolaños International Airport in Pavas, where you will be boarding the aircraft shortly. Our pilot will welcome you and will give you a lunch box with a snack and a beverage for you to enjoy during your flight. Then we will takeoff and fly East towards Cartago, through the Coris Passage and in our way to Turrialba, where you could enjoy the scenery ranging from cane crops, dairy farms, to the Angostura reservoir, and the majestic Turrialba Volcano. Afterwards we will head towards the Irazú Volcano, which we will skirt and then fly West towards the Metropolitan Area, arriving to Alajuela to enjoy the beautiful views of the Botos Lake and the Crater from the Poás Volcano. Finally, we will return to the Tobias Bolaños Airport finishing our 1 hour and 18 minutes incredible tour.
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| 1-4 pax |
Duration 1 hour
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| 1-3 pax | ||
| 4-6 pax |
Pristine beaches and majestic volcanoes are just part of this unique place!
Duration 48 min
This all air non-stop tour departs from our base in Guardia, heading north into the tropical forest to Rincon De La Vieja National Park, home to several Volcanos including the Rincon De La Vieja Volcano with an elevation o 6217 ft. We see several waterfalls decorating the exuberant volcanic landscape. Depending on the weather a flyby around the impressive crater, returning along the coastline to enjoy the sights of our Papagayo Beach Tour before traversing agricultural lands enroute to base.
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| 1-6 pax | ||
Duration 1 hour 6 min
This premium tour departs from our base in Guardia, travels inland through the tropical rainforest past Arenal Lake to the spectacular Springs Resort and Spa located at the base of the Arenal Volcano. Reaching an elevation of 5437 feet, Arenal Volcano is the best known in the region and it is currently, active although there has been no major eruptions since 2010.
Included in the tour price are the beautifully landscaped hot mineral springs, pools, waterfalls and lunch. Additional activities are available including ATV tours, Zip Lines, Rappelling, Rafting, etc. at an additional price. On the return leg the helicopter flies a more southerly route passing Llanos de Cortez Waterfall enroute to the base.
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| 1-6 pax | ||
Duration 42 min
This tour departs from our base in Guardia heading north into the tropical forest arriving at the Blue River Resort located north of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Included in the tour price are the thermal pools, mud baths, botanical gardens, dinosaur park, and lunch. Additional activities are available, such as Horseback Riding, Zip Lines, Tubing, Rafting, etc. at an additional price.
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| 1-6 pax | ||
Duration 30 min
This tour departs from our base in Guardia heading north into the tropical forest arriving at the Borinquen Resort located just south of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Included in the tour price are the thermal pools, hot springs, mud baths, sauna and lunch. Additional activities are available, such as Horseback Riding, Zip Lines, etc. at an additional price. Check out our YouTube Video
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| 1-6 pax | ||
Duration 30 min
This tour departs from our base in Guardia and travels inland over agricultural lands and sugar cane fields to El Viejo Conservation Area and Wildlife Reserve. This tour includes the Palo Verde Boat Tour, the Wildlife Reserve, the Historic Hacienda & Sugar Cane Mill, and a lunch.
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| 1-6 pax | ||
Duration 18 min
This tour departing from our base in Guardia is the least expensive of our tours but offers an excellent opportunity to see from the air numerous beaches, villages, resorts, marina, Papagayo Bay, and a sampling of coastal agriculture.
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| Passengers | ||
| 1-6 pax | ||
Duration 18 min
This tour departing from our base in Guardia offers the same views of the Beach Bay Tour with the addition of a spectacular view of the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean. This tour includes a cold beverage of your choice, including beer, wine or non-alcoholic beverages.
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| 1-6 pax | ||
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