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Royal Gorge Helitours
Soar over the 1,250-foot Royal Gorge in a Robinson R66 helicopter, witnessing the famous suspension bridge and dramatic canyon walls from a perspective few visitors ever experience.
The Ultimate Aerial Experience
Since 1989, Royal Gorge Helitours has been giving visitors an unforgettable bird's-eye view of one of Colorado's most dramatic landscapes. Flying in their Robinson R66 turbine-powered helicopter, passengers witness the 1,250-foot-deep Royal Gorge carved by the Arkansas River over millions of years.
Tour Options
The Royal Gorge Run covers 24 miles in approximately 12 minutes of flight time, offering the most comprehensive aerial tour of the canyon, bridge, and surrounding terrain. The Bridge Run provides a focused 16-mile, 8-minute experience ideal for those short on time.
What You'll See
The flight takes you directly over the famous suspension bridge - 956 feet above the Arkansas River - providing a perspective impossible from any other vantage point. The rugged granite canyon walls, the winding river below, and the vast Colorado landscape spread out beneath you create a truly unforgettable experience.
Photography Welcome
Bring your camera or smartphone - photography is encouraged (just no flash). For the ultimate souvenir, rent a GoPro 360 camera that captures your entire flight in immersive detail, with the SD card given to you afterward.
Booking Notes
Hours change by season, so call or check royalgorgeheli.com before you go; flights can be booked ahead or taken as a walk-in. When you book, you're chartering the helicopter for your group with a minimum of 2 passengers per flight. The R66 seats up to 4 passengers plus pilot, with excellent visibility from every seat.
Highlights
- Operating since 1989 with impeccable safety record
- Robinson R66 turbine helicopter seats 4 plus pilot
- 24-mile Royal Gorge Run tour (12 min)
- 16-mile Bridge Run tour (8 min)
- GoPro 360 camera rentals available
- Spectacular bridge and canyon views
Details
- Duration
- 8-12 minutes flight time
- Difficulty
- Easy - suitable for all
- Price Range
- Higher-end
- Seasonal Notes
- Flights run weather permitting, and hours change by season: call or check royalgorgeheli.com before you go. Morning offers clearest visibility.
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