By Paula Parker
Helicopter Tours in Phuket and to the surrounding regions of Southern Thailand is an experience not to missed.
Imagine an unforgettable and exhilarating luxury helicopter ride over Phuket, where you can explore the
beautiful beaches and bays along the west coast of Phuket.
Skydance Tours offers this and more, they offer a range of helicopter adventure tours, including helicopter rides over the picturesque Phang Nga Bay.
These helicopter tours allow passengers the choice of joint tours. Which means each passenger only pays per seat and are joined by other passengers on-board the helicopter, making it much more affordable for those on a budget.
Below is a list of the joint helicopter tours that you can experience while holidaying on the Island of Phuket:
The Phuket scenic helicopter tour gives you a bird’s-eye view of Phuket’s major tourist attractions including Big Buddha and Wat Chalong like never before.
The flight path will take you over some of the most stunning beaches in Phuket including the northern beaches of Nai Thon, Layan and Bang Tao Beaches before flying down the coast over Surin, Kamala, Kalim and Patong Beaches.
From Patong you will follow the coastline to view the beautiful Karon, Kata and Kata Noi beaches. You will also view Promthep Cape the southernmost tip of Phuket before flying around the majestical Big Buddha and Wat Chalong.
Flying time for the helicopter tour is 30 minutes.
The flight path for this fantastic tour will take you from Phuket directly across to Phang Nga Bay.
Some of the impressive sights you will fly over throughout this amazing helicopter tour include Koh Panyi, the Muslim Floating Village as well as Koh Tapu more commonly known as James Bond Island.
This tour provides you a bird’s eye view of natural beauty and limestone carsts in Phang Nga Bay, an experience you will never forget.
Flying time for the Phang Nga Helicopter Tour is 30 minutes.
For the ultimate helicopter tour in Phuket you can combine the two tours listed above.
This helicopter tour will take you from the heliport in Phuket across to Phang Nga Bay, where you will witness magnificent limestone carsts, have a birds-eye view over the famous floating Muslim village of Koh Panyi, and the iconic Khao Tapu, better known as James Bond Island.
On return to Phuket you will fly over some of the most beautiful landscapes, including hidden beaches, the majestic Big Buddha, Wat Chalong and Promthep Cape to name a few.
Flight time for the combined Phuket Island and Phang Nga tour is 60 minutes.
If you are looking for a more intimate experience, romantic occasion, or if you are traveling with a group of friends you can also charter your very own private helicopter.
Below is a list of the destinations you can go to by chartering your own helicopter.
Private chartered tours are also available for exploring other top destinations within the region, including:
If you would like to take a helicopter tour from Phuket and would like to combined it
with a couple of hours exploring some of the best destinations offshore from
Phuket.
This could be just what you’re looking for, however you will have to pay
for the complete charter of the helicopter, not per seat.
For tour prices and more information about helicopter and charter tours in and around Phuket, you can contact Easy Day Thailand.
The helicopter comes equipped with Bose headsets, a highly efficient air conditioning system, and a 65-square-foot glass window, which provides the pilot and passengers with unobstructed 180-degree views.
Throughout the tour the pilot provides in-flight commentary, pointing out all the major landmarks and sights.
Transport to and from the helipad is included in all the tours and charters.
Photos & Video courtesy of Skydance Aero
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