Scenic Helicopter Tours in Pigeon Forge, TN

Scenic Helicopter Tours offers a variety of tours with breathtaking views of the Smokies! Open 9 AM - Sunset daily. We can accommodate up to 6 passengers at a time. Scenic Helicopter Tours is one of the only helicopter operators allowed to fly into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our facilities can also accommodate persons with disabilities.

Introductory Flight: This introductory ride is a nice, level flight over beautiful countryside. Flight path covers approximately 4 to 5 miles (approximately 2-3 minutes depending upon wind and weather conditions). WE RECOMMEND THE NEXT FLIGHT UP for a much better value and experience.

Mountain & 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: The Extended Lake Tour includes and extends beyond the Lake View flight. You will fly directly over Douglas Dam and proceed across Douglas Lake, nationally renowned for both largemouth bass and crappie fishing. In the summer, you’ll see astonishing sun-glistening views of the water and people enjoying their time on the lake. During the winter, TVA lowers the water level generating electricity, so you’ll have 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. Flightpath is about 16 miles.

Mountain Valley Tour: As you depart from the heliport toward the lower foothills and lots of undeveloped mountains and Bluff Mountain, you’ll be amazed at the view of the Smoky Mountains. 24 miles/tour duration is approximately 12 minutes depending upon wind and weather conditions.

Ridge Runner Tour: This is a newly named "classic" over the Chilhowee Mountain Range. Fly over the lesser developed areas. Historic downtown Sevierville and Pigeon Forge can be seen off in the distance. Mountains, ridges, and valleys are the highlight of this tour.

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! 36 miles/*tour duration of about 18 minutes.

National Park Tour: This scenic tour is perfect for those who love nature as the views are beautiful. This flight covers historic downtown Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg before it enters the Great Smoky Mountains National Park over deep valleys and high mountains and shows the heart of the Tennessee side of the park. 50 miles/*tour duration of about 25 minutes.

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