Scenic Helicopter Tours Pigeon Forge

Take in breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains with Scenic Helicopter Tours, located in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee! Their family-friendly tours offer a unique vantage point to marvel at stunning landscapes, vibrant fall foliage, and serene mountain vistas.

With a commitment to safety and an exceptional customer experience, Scenic Helicopter Tours' skilled pilots guide you through the skies, providing insightful commentary. Their aircraft can accommodate up to six passengers at a time.

As one of the only helicopter tour operators permitted to fly over the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Scenic Helicopter Tours offers a variety of tour packages, ranging from introductory flights to extensive aerial adventures that showcase the best of the Smokies.

Tour Packages
French Broad River View: This flight takes you over the French Broad River and rolling hills of Sevier County. From 1,200 feet you will see a beautiful panorama of the Great Smoky Mountains. This flight covers 8 Miles.

Lake View Tour: Our Lake View tour takes you past the French Broad River and out to Douglas Lake, a 33,000 acre man-made lake with over 450 miles of shoreline. This flight takes you to an altitude of about 1,500 feet, providing a superb view of the Great Smoky Mountains to the South. Along the route you will see areas of farmland and quilt-like patterns of pasture land. As you approach the Lake, you’ll fly next to Douglas Dam. Your flight time will be about 6 minutes depending upon wind and weather conditions.

Extended Lake Tour: Extending beyond the Lake View flight, this tour flies directly over Douglas Dam and across Douglas Lake, nationally renowned for both largemouth bass and crappie fishing. In summer, enjoy sun-glistening views of the water and people enjoying their time on the lake, while winter reveals majestic views of exposed islands and coves.

As your flight heads southwest, you will see the Great Smoky Mountains in the distance. On this flight, the helicopter climbs to a slightly higher altitude than on the Lake View flight, allowing for greater visibility of the national park. This flight covers about 16 miles.

Mountain Valley Tour: Departing toward the lower foothills and Bluff Mountain, this tour offers an amazing view of the Smoky Mountains. Covering 24 miles, the tour duration is approximately 12 minutes depending upon wind and weather conditions.

Ridge Runner Tour: This is a newly named "classic" tour flies over the Chilhowee Mountain Range and lesser developed areas, offering views of historic downtown Sevierville and Pigeon Forge in the distance, along with mountains, ridges, and valleys.

Gatlinburg Mountain Tour: Soar high above the foothills and lots of undeveloped mountains. This flight offers views of Sevierville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge too. A breathtaking experience! This tour covers 36 miles with a duration of about 18 minutes.

Lake to Mountains Tour: Perfect for those wanting both lake and mountain views in one fabulous flight, this tour flies across Douglas Dam and along the western shore of Douglas Lake, then heads southwest with the Great Smoky Mountains in the distance. The tour continues over Sevierville and up to the crest of Cove Mountain at the National Park boundary line, with spectacular views of Wears Valley. This tour covers 50 miles, with a duration of about 25 minutes.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking an unforgettable outing, Scenic Helicopter Tours promises an unparalleled Tennessee adventure.

*Tour times are approximate and dependent on winds and weather conditions. *All flight routes are weather permitting.